Yoganath Selvaraj

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ABOUT YOGANATH SELVARAJ

Professional SummarySeasoned and passionate engineering professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in managing and modernizing a wide range of industrial machinery — from conventional to PLC and CNC-controlled systems. Started my career in 2003 and have since been at the forefront of industrial automation, machine retrofitting, and maintenance excellence.Key highlights of my experience include: Retrofitting Expertise: Successfully retrofitted over 50+ machines — including furnaces, turning, drilling, milling, boring, bore grinding, cylindrical grinding, gear hobbing, and gear grinding machines — with advanced PLC and CNC controllers. Maintenance Leadership: Resolved breakdown calls, and implemented preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies to improve equipment uptime. ERP Integration: Deep experience in Oracle ERP Maintenance Modules, including complete implementation of a new maintenance module — covering As-Is to To-Be documentation, workflow optimization, and user training. Industry 4.0 Enthusiast: Took ownership of the entire IoT implementation lifecycle — from supplier identification to go-live — and successfully connected 121+ machines across various communication protocols. Machine Management: Oversaw 112 machines under my direct purview with complete responsibility for automation, electrical panel operations, and breakdown response. Surveillance & Remote Systems: Managed a surveillance network of 255+ devices, ensuring 24/7 operational reliability and integration with plant security systems.🤖 Automation & Electrical Panels: Expertise in end-to-end development of industrial automation systems, electrical control panels, and supporting infrastructure for smart manufacturing. Proficient in deploying and managing condition monitoring systems for rotating machinery, including gearboxes, motors, and pumps. Mentorship & Learning: Dedicated to continually improving and sharing knowledge. Known for a transparent and hands-on teaching style that encourages continuous innovation and learning at all levels. Academic Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and hold an MBA in Operations Management. Additional certifications from MSME, India.Vision: Inspired by the possibilities of Industry 4.0 and committed to establishing a scalable, stable IoT environment connecting all critical assets in the plant. Striving to create smarter, more efficient factories through data-driven maintenance and automation solutions.