Skills
Summary
Work History
Education
KEY PROJECT PORTFOLIO
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP IMPACT
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Sushmitha Puttur

Pune

Skills

  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • Multi-Plant Deployment Leadership
  • Operational Governance
  • P&L Management, Cost Optimization
  • Team Leadership (Engineering, Operations, HR, Procurement)
  • Familiar with PowerBI, ERP Systems, Project Management Tools
  • Handled teams working in the following skill categories-Technologies: NET, SQL, MongoDB, MTLinki, Kepware, SAP, SCADA, Power Platforms
  • Hardware & Systems: Sensors, PLCs, CNCs (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens), Vibration/Energy/Pressure Sensors

Summary

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence Leader with 15+ years of multi-sector experience across Industry 4.0, IIoT, AI-driven analytics, edge-to-cloud architecture, and large-scale digital transformation programs. I specialize in designing and deploying scalable smart factory ecosystems, implementing predictive intelligence, and driving enterprise-wide digital maturity through structured governance, technical depth, and strong customer alignment. A strategic leader with proven success in multi-crore project execution, regional business growth, and high-performance team leadership, consistently delivering ₹10–20 Cr annual sales pipelines, ₹2–3 Cr project portfolios, and measurable improvements in machine visibility, throughput, and operational KPIs. Passionate about driving organizations toward Digital Twin, closed-loop optimization, and AI-augmented manufacturing ecosystems.

Work History

Head – Projects & Operations

INDXO AI Pvt Ltd (Formerly Electrono Solutions Pvt Ltd)
Pune
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead enterprise-scale Industry 4.0, IIoT, and AI transformation programs across multi-plant networks (automotive, engineering, oil & gas, precision manufacturing).
  • Define digital architectures, solution roadmaps, scope frameworks, and delivery playbooks for production monitoring, traceability, predictive maintenance, energy analytics, and operational intelligence.
  • Govern project portfolios across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and West Bengal for clients such as Dana Anand, Gabriel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Lumax, Gulf Oil, MTPF, OFDC, MSF.
  • Own full operational management including resource planning, project profitability analysis, procurement, risk governance, HR budgeting, interdepartmental coordination, and ERP/HRMS administration.
  • Drive automation of internal processes: salary/vendor payment automation, recruitment workflow optimization, project lifecycle automation, and purchase/approval streamlining.
  • Key Outcomes:
  • 100% KPI achievement YoY in delivery, customer success, operational efficiency, and revenue realization.
  • Strengthened governance frameworks enabling predictable, repeatable project execution.
  • Led execution of high-value programs with accelerated deployment cycles and measurable ROI.

Senior Manager-Projects & Operations

India
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed Projects, Operations, HR, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, and Finance Coordination.
  • Oversaw cross-functional operational strategy, aligning workforce planning, budgeting, and delivery readiness with organizational goals.
  • Streamlined enterprise processes including payroll digitization, vendor payment automation, recruitment cycle optimization, and project management workflows.
  • Organized regional All-Hands and Townhalls, enhancing transparency and organizational cohesion.

Project Manager

Pune
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Drove end-to-end delivery of multi-site Industry 4.0 projects from requirement discovery to commissioning.
  • Maintained strong customer engagement to ensure alignment, expectation clarity, and successful adoption.
  • Managed cross-functional engineering teams, risk mitigation, resource planning, and financial tracking.
  • Built robust documentation, governance standards, and customer success mechanisms.
  • Key Outcomes:
  • Delivered complex programs across automotive and engineering sectors with high satisfaction.
  • Reduced deployment cycles through structured planning and execution discipline.

Project Lead(Consultant)

Honeybees Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led IoT automation, digital checksheet systems, and power plant emulator deployments.
  • Converted multiple POCs into recurring large orders.
  • Owned project budgets up to ₹1 Cr while ensuring scope accuracy and SLA adherence.
  • Worked with defence clients including Autoliv and L&T Defence, delivering high-compliance systems.
  • Outcomes:
  • Achieved 30% efficiency gains through workflow digitization.
  • Established secure, audit-ready digital systems.

Project Lead & Business Development

Cooper Elevator
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Led 4 parallel elevator installation projects monthly with a team of 10 engineers.
  • Managed project budgets of ₹10–20 lakh per installation.
  • Drove business development via BNI and industry partnerships, boosting revenues by 15–20% YoY.
  • Competed against industry leaders: Otis, Kone, Schindler, Thyssenkrupp.

Assistant Manager

L&T Finance
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Managed credit operations for loans up to ₹1 Cr and directly approved loans up to ₹20 lakh.
  • Led a 20-member sales validation team, improving accuracy and reducing approval discrepancies by 25%.

Education

MBA -

Symbiosis
Pune
01-2008

BE - Telecommunication

MVJ College of Engineering
Bangalore, India
01-2005

KEY PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Dana Anand(Pune) – ₹2.5 Cr Industry 4.0 Program: 40+ machines integrated, 18% uptime improvement., Gabriel (Pune, Hosur) – ₹3 Cr Multi-Plant Digitization: 50+ machines, 80% reporting automation, 15% quality lift., Gulf Oil (Silvassa) – Smart Manufacturing Dashboards: 10–12% throughput improvement., Titan(TATA Group-Hosur) – IoT Data Pipeline: 14% idle time reduction., Mahindra & Mahindra(Mumbai) – Shopfloor IoT Integration: 100% machine connectivity., Defence Systems-OFDC(Kokata),MTPF(Mumbai),MSF(Kolkata): 100% audit-ready sensor integration systems with Industry 4.0 implementation within stringent timelines.

ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP IMPACT

Grew revenue by ₹50 lakh/month through operational and delivery excellence., Secured ₹50 lakh+ AMC revenue via strategic account management., Led teams of 6 engineers and 60+ operational staff., Implemented Agile practices, payroll digitization, vendor optimization, and documentation systems., Bagged never achieved accolades in the history of the organization for shortest closure of project and payment-Project stood at 50% profit margin., Awards: Best Performer, Excellence Star, Service Excellence, Team Empowerment & Leadership Excellence Award

PERSONAL DETAILS

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada

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