Janarthanan Krishnan
Technical Specialist | MES | IoT | Digital Transformation | Industry 4.0
- Role
- Senior Manager - Projects at Cognizant
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janarthanan Krishnan
Technocrat with 19.6 years of experience driving Digital Transformation, MES Implementation, and Industrial Automation projects across global manufacturing enterprises. Proven expertise in delivering end-to-end solutions involving PLC, SCADA, MES, IoT, and advanced analytics for CPG, Automotive, Energy, Power & Water, and Lighting domains.Core Competencies:Digital Thread & Smart Manufacturing: Big Data & Predictive Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Connectivity & Security, ERP/SAP, PLM, MES Integration.Industrial Automation: Proficy HMI/SCADA (Cimplicity), OPC Servers (IGS, Kepware), OSI Pi Historian.MES & Manufacturing Systems: Proficy Plant Apps, Vision, PfMD, Workflow.IoT & Emerging Tech: Sensors, Cloud Connectivity, ThingWorx, IBM PMQ.Programming & Data Management: C#.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, Oracle, Proficy Historian.Controllers & Communication: GE PLC 90-30/90-70, Modbus, OPC UA, TCP/IP.Key Achievements:Led GE Brilliant Factory, PepsiCo Frito-Lay Digital Transformation (DVC), and Kimberly-Clark SMOM 2.0 MES projects from design to deployment.Delivered scalable solutions for data collection, control & monitoring, and predictive analytics improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.Extensive experience in requirement gathering, GAP analysis, process mapping, and global MES rollouts with cross-functional teams.Leadership Highlights:Strategic Vision: Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to accelerate digital maturity.Global Program Management: Orchestrating complex MES rollouts and digital transformation projects across diverse geographies.Innovation & Growth: Leveraging IoT, Big Data, and predictive analytics to create scalable, future-ready manufacturing ecosystems.Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong partnerships with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, and global clients.Professional Attributes:Innovative problem solver with strong communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work independently or lead distributed teams across onshore/offshore models.
Experience
Senior Manager - Projects
Nov 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN
I specialize in delivering end-to-end MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions integrated with SAP for global manufacturing operations. I have successfully led SMOM 2.0 MES deployments across multiple KC business units and regions, ensuring seamless digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Education
Madras Institute of Technology
Bachelors
2001 — 2006
St. Joseph's Boys Higher Secondary School, Susainagar
6th to 12th Standard
1994 — 2001
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