Kuldip Kakade

About Kuldip Kakade

Results-driven professional with 5 years of experience in production engineering and manufacturing analytics, now transitioning into a Smart Factory Analyst role. Proficient in Power BI, SQL, and Excel with strong understanding of production KPIs, Lean Manufacturing, and OEE. Hands-on with MES tools like Siemens Opcenter MES and familiar with IIoT concepts for digital manufacturing transformation. Proven ability to: Develop real-time dashboards for production, quality, and downtime tracking Automate reports and enable data-driven decision-making Optimize shop floor performance and improve process efficiency Leverage Power BI DAX, Power Query, and SQL Server for advanced analytics Currently pursuing: Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst MES – Siemens Opcenter (Self-learning) IIoT for Manufacturing (Coursera) Open to opportunities in MES Implementation, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, and Digital Transformation roles. Let’s connect!+91••••••••87 Email: k••••••••@gmail.com Pune, India

Experience

1. Engineer

   Aptiv

   Nov 2020 — Present · Pune, IN

   JOB ROLE: EngineerDomain – ManufacturingKey Responsibilities : • Designed & deployed real-time Power BI dashboards for monitoring production, quality, and downtime—reduced manual reporting by 30%.• Developed DAX formulas for KPIs like OEE, Yield, Defect Rate, andDowntime Trends.• Integrated SQL Server and Excel data sources into Power BI.• Implemented Row-Level Security (RLS) to restrict access by dept.• Conducted root cause analysis for quality failures using interactive dashboards.• Led cross-functional meetings on Process Optimization, defect reduction, performance tracking, and customer concerns.• Worked on production line improvement through Lean, 5S, and Kaizen.• Created TPM, CLITA, First Piece, and Poka-Yoke reports for audit compliance.

Education

• Tulshidas Jadhav Prashala Vairag

  SSC

• Vidya Mandir vairag

  HSC

• Saraswati Education Societys Saraswati College of Engineering Kharghar Navi Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree

  2014 — 2018