Nitin Kolhe

About Nitin Kolhe

Industry 4.0 Expertise:IoT and Digital Manufacturing: Deep understanding of the integration of IoT in manufacturing settings, including real-time data acquisition and analysis, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.MES Implementation: Extensive experience in developing and implementing MES solutions, focusing on improving manufacturing efficiency and quality through digitalization.SCADA Systems: Proficient in SCADA development, integration with PLCs and IoT devices, and data analysis for Industry 4.0 projects.Technical Proficiency:Programming and Scripting: Competency in Python and SQL for data analysis and system integration tasks.Database Management: Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL, crucial for handling large datasets in manufacturing environments.API Integration: Familiar with RESTful architecture and API-based development, enabling seamless integration of various digital tools and systems.Project Management and Development:Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, manage timelines, and ensure successful project delivery, particularly in MES and Smart Factory initiatives.Agile Methodologies: Skilled in using Agile practices and tools like Jira for project management, enhancing team collaboration and project efficiency.Industry 4.0 Leadership: Spearheaded the development and deployment of multiple Industry 4.0 solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability for major clients across the manufacturing sector.Project Excellence: Managed and delivered MES projects with teams, leading to a 40% reduction in breakdown frequencies through strategic implementation and maintenance of digital systems.Technology Integration: Successfully integrated advanced IoT devices and SCADA systems with existing infrastructure, improving data transparency and real-time monitoring capabilities for large-scale industrial environments.Certifications & Skills: Acquired certifications in Ignition 8.0 SCADA Core, Tulip Solution Lead, Adoption Manager and Advanced App Building, underscoring a commitment to continuous learning and technological mastery.Quantifiable Impact: Lead the development of a Smart Factory Application that significantly improved production tracking and quality inspection, leading to a measurable enhancement in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Award-Winning Performance: Received the Annual Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to production and quality improvements in the automotive glass industry, demonstrating a consistent track record of excellence and innovation.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Manager- Ignition ll Iot ll Mes

   HCLTech

   Jul 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Leading end-to-end Ignition SCADA, MES and Smart Factory solutions using Ignition SCADA (Perspective, Gateway, Scripting, Tag Historian, WebDev) for global manufacturing clients- Architecting and delivering Ignition–SAP S/4HANA & CM MES integrations, including:Production Order download from SAP to IgnitionProduction Order confirmation & reversal from Ignition to SAP- Material Master integration- Inventory management integration- Goods Issue (GI) and Goods Receipt (GR) transactions from shop floor to SAP- Designed and implemented Recipe Management solutions in Ignition, including recipe creation, versioning, approval workflows, and secure recipe download to PLCs- Managing multi-site global MES rollouts across 9+ manufacturing sites, ensuring standardization, scalability, and high availability- Defined and implemented global Ignition MES templates, reusable architectures, and best practices to accelerate deployments across regions- Leading cross-functional teams (Ignition developers, PLC engineers, SAP integration teams, QA, and support) with responsibility for technical delivery, mentoring, and performance management- Responsible for project management activities, including scope definition, estimation, planning, risk management, and on-time delivery of multiple parallel projects- Acting as customer-facing technical lead, driving requirement discussions, solution design workshops, architecture reviews, and executive-level status updates- Ensuring compliance with Industry 4.0, ISA-95, and Smart Manufacturing standards, focusing on reliability, cybersecurity, and operational excellence- Collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, digital transformation roadmaps, and MES modernization initiatives.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  B.E, Electronics and Telecommunication

Skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Plc Programming
• Microsoft Project
• Predictive Maintenance
• Wcm
• Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Project Management
• Electrical Automation
• Project Planning
• Hmi Programming
• Loss Prevention
• Procurement
• Corrective and Preventive Action (Capa)