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Educational Qualifications and Capacities

I possess a degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India in 1972 securing a first class with distinction I am computer literate and am conversant with common applications I am a very good communicatorthrough speeches, presentations or written communications I am a traveler and easily mix with all types of people. I have traveled to about 25 countries across the globe. I have a good pick-up of languages I possess excellent health and have had no major illness I have a passion for learning new thingsespecially technology I have conducted many seminars and training programmes
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The Premier Automobiles Ltd, Bombay (May 1972) Summer Vacation Training for one month in HT, Forge and Foundry

Training / Experience

Bajaj Tempo Ltd, PuneNow known as Force Motors Ltd(May 1973-Sept 1976) as Trainee Engineer and Junior Engineer Looked after process, production and quality control in Heat Treatment Shop, failure analysis and metallography.

Tata Motors Ltd, PuneKnown earlier as Tata Engineering & Locomotive Co. Ltd [Telco] and Tata Engineering(Oct 1976 till retirement in October 2009)
Phase I: 1976-1992Engineering Research Centre (ERC)Metallurgy Was responsible for development of automotive aggregates and components, metallurgical and mechanical testing, failure analysis, making specifications and advising designers for the choice of materials and processes Phase II: 1992 to 1997Value Engineering Department Worked on analysis of cost / worth data, proposing and implementation of changes for quality improvement and cost reduction. Phase III: 1997 to Jan 1998Auto DivisionPaint Shop Established the entire paint process for first TATA personal passenger product SUV Safari. Phase IV: 1998-2003Engineering Research Centre (ERC)Prototype Planning and Manufacture Responsibilities were development of midsize sedan car Magna, planning and manufacture of prototypes. Continued the same work for another sedan Indigo, MUV Indigo Marina and a micro-truck Ace Phase V: 2003-2009Engineering Research Centre (ERC) Learning Centre I was made in-charge of Learning Centre within ERC which comprises of Knowledge Centre where knowledge is acquired, archived and dissipated; Teardown and Benchmarking Centre where features and engineering build of benchmark products are studied and data offered to users. Innovation Centre has been added to Learning Centre since 2007 where cutting edge technological inventions and innovations are aggressively pursued.

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Professional Achievements

I made special chrome-like highly reflective show cars for Motor Shows. I also invented a simpler process for making a highly reflective chrome-like conversion coating for which I have been awarded a patent I was made a leader of Fresh Eye team responsible for cost reduction of the world famous low cost TATA Nano car. Some of my ideas are pending for patents I have created a world-class Learning Centre and a Teardown and Benchmarking Facility at TATA Motors. Through innovative ideas I have reduced the costs of various aggregates and components in millions of Rupees I have presented a number of technical papers at various conferences / seminars. One research authored by me was awarded Second Best Paper award. I was invited by Engel, Austria to Austria to give a keynote speech on Innovation--Indian Approach through Minimalism I have been a faculty at many engineering, technical and management institutions. I have chaired a session at Automotive Symposium INDIA at Mumbai in February 2009 organized by Global Automotive Management Council (GAMC), Michigan USA (www.gamcinc.org) I recently completed a benchmarking and value engineering project for a Fortune 500 US company for their US Product in record 3 months time involving 7 competition products. Resulted in client delight. The same company has asked to undertake a bigger project in the Far East. 4/30/2012 Shrinivas Sharangpani

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Successful Projects

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Successful Projects

US based Fortune 500 company

Approaches Indian IT & Engineering company

Project undertaken

Clients own product

Indian company requests Shrinivas Sharangpani to lead project team

Teardown conducted for benchmarking of seven products Complete engineering data on client & competition products generated with data tables images and graphics USPs in each product identified >100 Ideas generated independent and based on benchmarking for cost reduction and value addition All torn-down products reassembled to usable level Project completed in record 3 months

Client asks same project team with leader to undertake a similar bigger project in the Far East

Indian company gets the contract to help design product based on ideas generated

Client Delighted

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Indian Patent Office has awarded a patent in my name for: Process For Making Mirror-like Reflective Coating (296/MUM/2007) Three more patents are pending on the following inventions:

My Patents

On

Articles

1. Partial ribbed hub cum brake drum with at least 3 bolts mounting 2. A power window operating system with Manual Override mechanism 3. Collapsible roof structure for Soft top Convertible automobile

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Other Achievements

I am a writer, poet and graphic artist. My Marathi novel Shadyantra was published in 1992 and was acclaimed as one of the best books published in 1992. Another Marathi novel titled Iye Swapnanchiye Nagari was published in October 2009. My English novel Manipulations based Shadyantra on was published in Canada and US in March 2002. Both the books have been acclaimed by critics. I have several English novels and one Marathi novel in the pipeline. I am regarded as one of the pioneers of sci-fi writing in Marathi I have also written many articles, poetry, lyrics, short stories and plays in English and Marathi An album of Marathi love lyrics penned by me titled Othaat Dhund Madira has been published recently. Music is composed by noted composer Sharad Karmarkar and sung by famous singers Ravindra Sathe and Suvarna Mategaonkar. A Songs and Recitation programme based on my lyrics has also been launched recently.

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Other Achievements

I am a good communicator. I have given talks in India and abroad on various topics. I was invited by Engel, Austriaworlds largest injection moulding machine manufacturers to talk on Indian Approach to Innovation through Minimalism in May 2009. I have chaired sessions at various conferences and seminars. I have been a judge at some Innovation Conferences and also panelist on discussion platforms. I have given talks on radio. On 7th April 2010 at 20.30 Hrs All India Radio broadcast my talk on Minimalism. I have also given talks in Marathi on topics related to nature.

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I am available for the following:

Business Proposals

Technical consultancy in the following fieldsInnovation, Cost Reduction and Value Engineering, Teardown & Benchmarking, Knowledge Management, Product Development I have created new strategies / techniques for cost reduction / value engineering and also product development. I wish to apply these in reallife situation in order to offer the benefits to engineering and manufacturing companies. I am prepared to work with consultancy / management firms in order to augment their capabilities I would like to give talks and presentations on innovation, benchmarking, product development, value engineering, material science, creativity and many other topics. I am in a position to offer training and conduct workshops on innovation, minimalism, value engineering and benchmarking.
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Contact Details

Shrinivas Sharangpani
Postal Address: Telephone: Mobile No.: E-mail: Website: 714/1, Narayan Peth, Laxmi Road, PUNE411030, INDIA +91-20-24453388 (from outside India) 020-24453388 (inside India) 9225636353 shrisharang@hotmail.com, shrisharang@gmail.com, shrisharang2004@yahoo.com www.shrinivassharangpani.tripod.com (It is
advised to make an advanced search on the internet on www.google.com with Shrinivas Sharangpani as a phrase to get more info on me)
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