Akhil Pyla
Technical Equipment Manager @COLAS
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Equipment Manager @COLAS
NJ, US
Led the global telematics implementation for the Colas program “IMPACT” representing the USA division.• Developed Colas USA telematics and Reporting hours BI dashboard, focusing on fleet connectivity and shop revenue by $2M/year.• Driving Internal condition monitoring and predictive analytics using fault-codes, linking reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability, etc.) to cost and ROI, with AI tools (Claude, GPT, Copilot) accelerating insight generation and dashboard development.• Building an Oil sampling reliability dashboard by integrating API data from Caterpillar Vision Link, KOWA/Fluidlife, Shell, and Castrol/BP, enabling standardized oil analysis and improved fleet reliability decisions.• Co-invented the first anti-idling solution in the Industry, the Auxiliary Power Unit for CAT336, optimizing idling from 60% to less than 20%. Expanding to various models such as 740B, 140, etc.• Coordinated HCSS telematics integration for the Reeves Construction subsidiary, connecting field operations, Heavy job timecard hours to HCSS systems.• Product Owner for the deployment of the CAT CSO dashboard “Project Idle Sentinel,” currently monitoring 100% of the CAT fleet and focusing on optimizing utilization, targeting approximately USD 1.5M in annual savings on 30% of the fleet.• Improved telematics fleet connectivity from 19.5% to 41% by installing various telematics brands across 6,500 fleet units.• Implement the global Colas internal aggregator Myequipment for Colas USA. Associated fleet from 5% to 75%.• Managed multiple field projects, including Auto Engine Idle Shutdown for all brands, John Deere Smart Detect, CAT Seat Belt Violations, on-site productivity and utilization studies in VLP, along with aggregator implementation.
EDUCATION
University of Houston
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT AKHIL PYLA
With nearly eight years of experience across Caterpillar Equipment, Vulcan Materials, Tesla, and Colas Inc, I specialize in technical project management, fleet operations, and equipment optimization within industrial and manufacturing environments. My expertise spans process improvement, cost optimization, data analytics, and supply chain dynamics.At Colas, I lead Telematics ERP implementation, API-driven data integration, idle management, and sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. I focus on fleet efficiency, process automation, and renewable energy adoption while leveraging data visualization tools like Power BI to drive strategic decision-making.Throughout my career, I am proud to have. Optimizing equipment operations efficiency, saving ~$8.3M over six years by reducing idling by pre- defined Idling benchmark. Designed, manufactured and deployed first ever Auxiliary Power Unit solution for Construction equipment (HEX,Dozer) that provides AC/heating to the cabin when the equipment is turned off. Developed India’s first brick handler attachment for Caterpillar equipment, earning a National Spot Award. Been a part of a Guinness World record project for the highest concrete pour at GMMCO CAT. Won Dean’s Scholarship & Industrial Engineering Departmental Scholarship at the University of Houston.Outside of work, I’m passionate about fitness, hiking, and mentoring international students. As a co-founder of Beachkeepers, I work on removing plastic waste from beaches. I also competed nationally in Featherweight Bodybuilding and Weightlifting in 2017.
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