Kulkarni
Global Technology & Digital Lead at Shell | MBA, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Management
- Role
- Global Technology & Digital Lead at Shell
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kulkarni
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.\"- Steve JobsAs the Global Technology and Digital Lead at Shell, I bring over 28 years of experience in the Oil & Gas and engineering sectors. My background includes an MBA and a mechanical engineering degree, equipping me with strong technical and business management skills. I have successfully led teams in various areas such as Distribution & SC ops, Technology, Product Management, product and process safety, engineering ops, business support and financial management.At Shell, I have spearheaded significant technology and engineering projects for Downstream India operations, earning the \"Outstanding Performer Award\" in 2020. Currently, I lead the development and deployment of the “Active Fatigue & Distraction System” across Shell, which won the “Shell CEO Powering Progress Award” in 2024. I have also published technical specifications for LH2 & LNG systems, as well as developed EV Bow-Tie guidelines. Additionally, I serve as an Internal Lead Assessor, and Certified Internal ISO System Auditor, highlighting my commitment to quality and regulatory excellence. I have also played a key role in implementing and designing global standards as part of IOGP 365 & ADR working groups.
Experience
Global Technology & Digital Lead
Aug 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Develop technologies for global operations with emphasis on cost competitiveness, operational safety (road and site), efficiency, and asset utilization to assist Shell in meeting its goal of reducing its carbon footprint / emissions by 50% by 2035 compared to 2016 levels and develop subsequent strategies for businesses to meet Shell\'s renewable energy outlook.Achievements :1. Developed technologies for global ops focusing on cost competitiveness, improve safety performance, efficiency, and asset utilization aligning business requirements.2. Innovated, evaluated & implemented road safety technologies like IVMS, OBC, AFDD, EBS/RSS, improving safety performance by reducing ‘HiPo’ incidents by over 20% Y-O-Y,2. Developed & approved Engineering specifications for fuels, LNG & Lubs ops, to bring down the distribution cost by 20%4. Established ops strategy for downstream business, with an objective of payload improvement by 20%, min. logistics cost by 10% YoY & effective contract management.5. Published specifications for LH2 & LNG semi-trailers, conducted risk assessments, and established contracting strategies for LNG logistics operations.6.Developed systems for induction of BEV on Shell facilities. Implemented Lubricants supply chain strategy to bring down the distribution cost by 20%. Developed Global digital road safety dashboard to provide insights to business on safety performance, cost competitiveness, operational efficiency & asset optimization by integrating data from various data lakes & sources.
Education
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 — 2013
PVPIT Budhgaon Sangli
DME, Mechanical Engineering
RIT Sakharale Islampur, Sangali
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.),, Mechanical Engineering
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