Aditya Kumar
Senior Technical Specialist
Pune
Summary
Skilled Senior Technical Specialist / ThingWorx Lead with 14 years in IoT, including 12 years in enterprise-grade deployments. Developed Generative AI and Agentic AI workflows, enhancing code review and knowledge retrieval. Integrated ThingWorx with Windchill PLM, ERP systems, and Kepware for real-time data visualization. Certified ThingWorx Developer Associate and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, with expertise in Java, JavaScript, SQL, Snowflake, and Vuforia Studio.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Specialist
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Pune
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily customer service operations, enhancing service quality and response efficiency, contributing to improved customer retention across support channels.
- Designed ThingWorx Navigate applications and mashups for Module Catalogue, streamlining user access to essential resources.
- Built ThingWorx Code Review Agent in Streamlit to analyze platform code and suggest fixes, improving code quality and maintainability.
Technical Specialist
Knorr-Bremse Technology Centre, Pune
Pune
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Designed and architected Shop Floor Monitoring predictive flow by using ThingWorx Platform.
- Integrated ThingWorx with Windchill PLM, SAP Systems and set up SSO with Azure.
- Integrated GS1 label printing, designed and architected scalable UI dashboards for data consumption using ThingWorx. Also, set up Kepware-to-ThingWorx data flows.
- Designed StockLevel Report integrating Windchill and SAP for enhanced part-supplier data visibility.
- Architected scalable UI dashboards for data consumption using ThingWorx and integrated GS1 label printing with Kepware-to-ThingWorx data flows.
- Customized and deployed Navigate apps with role-based access, improving cross functional data usage.
- Managed environments via GitHub and acted as Scrum Master for a 5+ member team. Helping Product Owners with creation of Epics, Tasks, Bugs in JIRA.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement solutions addressing specific business requirements.
Senior Technical Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Pune
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Oversaw daily customer service operations, enhancing service quality and response efficiency to improve customer retention across support channels.
- Built Turbine Digital Twin POC with Crew Product Insight & ThingWorx Analytics.
- Onsite at Denmark for client interactions and project delivery & mentored team on performance tuning and platform best practices.
- Strengthened client relationships through proactive communication and timely resolution of issues, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with Product and Sales teams to integrate client feedback into system improvements, implementing SOPs and dashboards for performance tracking and SLA compliance.
- Strengthened client relationships through effective communication and timely resolution.
- Conducted client meetings onsite in Denmark to discuss project requirements and deliverables. for client interactions and project delivery & mentored team on performance tuning and platform best practices.
Consultant
Infosys Ltd., Pune
Pune
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Integrated Azure with SQL Server to streamline data flow, developed Logic Apps and ADF pipelines to automate processes.
- Documented application architecture and workflows to enhance team understanding and support future development.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for client challenges.
- Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and align project goals with client expectations.
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
Pune
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced operational efficiency through ThingWorx Track and Trace application.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and encouraging best practices in coding standards.
Senior Development Specialist
PTC Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Pune
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Engineered Connected Mountain Bike Monitoring System integrating ThingWorx, Vuforia Studio, and Raspberry Pi for enhanced data collection.
- Created different POCs with ThingWorx Platform.
- Created different extensions and helped Teams with different issues and POCs related to different domains.
- Authored ThingWorx training used by 200+ developers and integrated real-time KPIs into manufacturing dashboards.
I.T. Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Pune
Pune
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Integrated Maximo with ThingWorx to enable automated work order reporting, streamlining reporting processes.
- Developed and implemented IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency across multiple business units.
- Analyzed system requirements and collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams in the deployment of software applications and infrastructure upgrades.
Technology Analyst
Infosys Ltd., Pune
Pune
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Developed KPI dashboards for PepsiCo Frito-Lay, integrating ThingWorx with SQL to improve data visibility.
- Enhanced Java/J2EE applications for Allstate Insurance, streamlining user experience and functionality.
- Analyzed system requirements and specifications to enhance software solutions.
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure software quality and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables and timelines.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
06-2011
Skills
IoT System Design
Industrial IoT Solutions
ThingWorx & Navigate Application Development
Real-time data integration
Cloud Implementation & DevOps
Accomplishments
- Innovation Leadership: Established and helped with IoT Innovation Lab at PTC, driving 5+ POCs for clients.
- Thought Leadership: Authored ThingWorx training courses adopted by 1,000+ users globally.
- Cost Savings: Optimized cloud resource usage in Azure and ThingWorx IoT projects, reducing operational costs by 18%.
- Built a ThingWorx Code Review Agent in Sentential to analyze and suggest fixes for platform code.
- Created a RAG Agent capable of ingesting PDF files and answering context-based queries.
- Developed a Customer Support Triage Agent, submitted to the Google Vibe-coding Hackathon, automating ticket classification and prioritization.
- Gained hands-on experience with Generative AI fundamentals for industrial and workflow automation use cases.
- Won STAR TEAM OF THE MONTH award for successful upgrades of IIoT platform and self-learning on migration.
- Won SPECIAL AWARD for delivering the project well within time.
- Won INSTA AWARD and BRAVO AWARD for showing ownership and commitment towards project deliverable.
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - Score: 90.5%
Timeline
Senior Technical Specialist - HCL Technologies Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
Technical Specialist - Knorr-Bremse Technology Centre, Pune
07.2021 - 07.2025
Senior Technical Lead - HCL Technologies Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2021
Consultant - Infosys Ltd., Pune
12.2018 - 05.2019
Tech Lead - Tech Mahindra
10.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Development Specialist - PTC Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune
09.2016 - 10.2018
I.T. Analyst - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Pune
02.2016 - 09.2016
Technology Analyst - Infosys Ltd., Pune
08.2011 - 02.2016
Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology - B.Tech, Electronics & Communication Engineering