Ezhil Viswanathan

About Ezhil Viswanathan

Strategic and results-driven leader with a passion for precision manufacturing, customer success, and building high-performance teams. Currently serving as President of Ekaras Inc, I lead the delivery of advanced 5-axis machining centers, horizontal boring mills, CNC rotary tables, and toolholding systems across the Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Job Shop sectors.With deep expertise in high-performance CNC systems, application engineering, and technical consulting, I collaborate with global OEMs such as FPT and Femco to deliver advanced machining solutions tailored to complex manufacturing environments. At Ekaras, I also work alongside industry-leading partners including Haimer (precision toolholding and balancing systems), UCAM (multi-axis CNC rotary tables), and Fastmill by FPT (modular workholding technology) to support integrated, high-accuracy production setups.I take pride in combining lean operational discipline with an inclusive, performance-focused leadership style, ensuring customer outcomes, innovation, and team growth are always aligned.Currently, I’m also guiding the integration of AI-driven insights into manufacturing workflows, helping customers make smarter decisions around performance optimization, predictive maintenance, and long-term machine strategy.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   Ekaras

   Apr 2025 — Present · Troy, MI, US

   I\'m excited to announce the launch of Ekaras Inc, where we specialize in delivering advanced precision machinery solutions to the Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Job Shop sectors across North America.While leading Ekaras, I will also continue in my capacity as a technical expert for FPT, supporting our customers with deep technical insights, application engineering, and long-term machine tool strategy.I’m proud to be collaborating with exceptional technology, including 5-axis horizontal and vertical boring and milling machines, CNC rotary tables, and Advanced Toolholding systems — now paired with emerging AI-driven insights to optimize performance and support smarter manufacturing decisions.For inquiries or continued engagement, I can be reached at:e••••••••@ekaras.comLooking forward to driving the next phase of precision, performance, and partnership.#PrecisionMachinery #AerospaceManufacturing #DefenseIndustry #MachineTools #CNCRotaryTables #5AxisMachining #BoringMills #ToolHolding #ShrinkFitTechnology #ContractMachining #JobShops #AIinManufacturing #SmartManufacturing

Education

• NTTF Electronics Centre

  Engineering, Mechatronics

  1995 — 1999

• Maharishi International University

  MS, Computer Science Engineering

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Machine Tools
• Plc
• Product Development
• Friction Stir Welding
• Integration
• Negotiation
• Operations Management
• Cnc
• Process Engineering
• Project Management
• Automation
• Procurement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Manufacturing