Aftab Khan

About Aftab Khan

AboutDigital Manufacturing Architect | MES Werum PAS-X | AVEVA PI | IT/OT Integration | Pharma & Industrial Automation | 12+ YearsI am a hands-on Solution Architect and Lead MES / Digital Manufacturing Consultant with 12+ years of experience delivering pharma-compliant digital manufacturing solutions across Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Energy domains.I specialize in MES (Werum PAS-X), AVEVA PI System (OSIsoft), and Industrial Automation, with strong expertise in ISA-95 architectures, IT/OT integration, and GxP-regulated environments. My core strength lies in designing and leading scalable, validated MES–PI–ERP architectures that ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and operational excellence.I have led global, cross-functional teams and delivered projects across Europe and Asia, working closely with QA, IT, Operations, and vendors to reduce validation risk, improve batch visibility, and enable data-driven manufacturing decisions.I bring a hands-on technical background combined with architect-level decision making, focusing on system design, delivery governance, and business value, rather than just tool configuration. Core ExpertiseMES & Digital Manufacturing: Werum PAS-X, MBR/EBR, Batch Traceability, ISA-95 IntegrationAVEVA (OSIsoft) PI System: PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, PI Web API, PI Integrator, Centralized & Distributed PI ArchitecturesIndustrial Automation: Siemens PLC & SCADA (TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC), OPC UA, Industrial Protocols, Batch Systems (CIP/SIP)Pharma Compliance: GxP, CSV, GAMP 5, V-Model, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, Data Integrity (ALCOA+)IT/OT Architecture: Purdue Model, Secure OT Networks, MES–PI–ERP Integration, REST APIsAnalytics & Insights: Manufacturing KPIs, PI Vision, Power BI, TableauDelivery & Leadership: Solution Architecture, Agile/Scrum (Hybrid with CSV), Jira, Global Project Delivery, Stakeholder & Vendor Management Standards & FrameworksISA-95 | ISA-88 | IEC-62443

Experience

1. Senior Manufacturing Engineer

   Schneider Electric

   Jun 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Tech Stack:Aveva PI System – PI Asset Framework, PI System Management Tool/PI Data Archive, PI Connector, PI Adaptor, PI Integrator, PI Web API/REAST API, PI SDK, PI Vision, PI Builder, PI Builder, etc.Aveva System Platform -Galaxy, Historian, OMI, Model Builder,Crosser EdgeSQL Database, IoT / Virtual Machine (VM) SystemsData Visualization Tools – Power BI, TableauAgile/Scrum Tools & Practices – Jira, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Communication Protocols – OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, PI Web API/REST API, TCP/IP etc.🧩 Current Project & Responsibilities:Working on a Discrete Manufacturing transformation initiative (0P0C – Zero Production, Zero Consumption) across North American, European, and Asian regions, focusing on large-scale data integration, process optimization, and real-time performance monitoring using Aveva PI and MES solutions.Delivering project execution in an Agile/Scrum environment using Jira for sprint planning, user story tracking, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and delivery monitoring in collaboration with global IT, OT, and QA teams.Designing and implementing scalable OT-IT data pipelines using OPC UA, MQTT, and PI Interfaces for real-time connectivity between PLCs, historians, MES, and enterprise systems.Developing PI Asset Framework models and PI Vision dashboards for real-time OEE, production KPIs, energy monitoring, and alarm analytics.Integrating manufacturing data with SQL databases, Power BI, and enterprise systems for advanced reporting and operational intelligence.Supporting secure Industrial IoT deployments using Crosser Edge, uDC, and VM-based environments for edge-to-cloud data streaming.Ensuring high availability, data integrity, and cybersecurity compliance across global manufacturing sites.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support digital manufacturing, smart factory, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Education

• Jitendra Smarak Inter Collage Kushinagar Uttar Pradesh

  10th, Science

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• BBIN Collage Deoria Uttar Pradesh

  12th , Science