Versatile Technical Architect/Group Lead for Embedded System Development. Hands on with Software and Hardware design. Suitable to take any role in Industry as Group Lead, GM engineering etc.

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MAHENDRAS. KARANDIKAR
667/34,Nilgiri,Samata Nagar,Kandivali (E),Mumbai - 400101
Mobile: +91 9004628967/+917738182799;+91 22 28841147|
E-mail: karandikar2013@yahoo.com, karandikarmahendra@gmail.com
Seeking position of R&D head/CTOin Industry manufacturing Industrial &Process control equipment,
specialized in R&D, manufacturing functions. A Strong Technical Leader and Strategist.
LinkedIn Profile: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mahendra-karandikar-a303221a
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
 Technical Architect: Develop strategy for product development roadmap to achieve business goals of the
organization.
 Innovation for cost effective and sustainable solutions.
 Research & Design: Design of Embedded system solution as per International standards with CE & UL approvals.
Handling multi-functional team leaders and resources.
 Project Delivery Management: Scrutinize project requirements, estimate feasibility, Project planning,
monitoring & control, Time & Effort estimation, quality & risk management and communication between
project stakeholders. Customer inspections and Approvals. Ensure timely delivery.
 Cross functional: Embedded product Manufacturing, outsourcing, vendor management.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Technology: Embedded Solutions (Analog & Digital)
 Software & OS : Currently hands on with complete software development cycle, expert in device drivers using
I2C, SPI, UART, peripherals like ADC,DAC, Memories, UART etc. Experienced in implementation of RTOS
o Languages: Assembly, C, C++, Visual Basic, Win32 API on windows platform.
o Database: MS Access
 Hardware: Hands on with complete hardware build up with Digital, Analog & Mixed signal design.
 Schematics & PCB layouts:
o Tools: Altium, Orcad, etc.
 Microcontrollers (8/16/32 bit), ARM, Renesas, MSP430, PIC, 8051 etc. Analog and mixed signal design with ADC,
DAC,
 Communication Protocols : Ethernet, Profibus, CAN, Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP etc.
Products Developed:
 Automation : Position controllers using Encoders, Flow Totalizer, Weighing solutions, Filling machines, check-
scales, material handling products, Elevator controller. PLCs and SCADA interface.
 Process Control Instruments: Energy Meters, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity control, Gas
detection/monitoring systems, Fire Alarm systems, Scanners and Data-loggers. Battery operated Instruments,
Analytical & Medical equipments.
 Material Handling Systems: Gravimetric belt weigh feeders, Loss in weight systems, Solid flow meters, speed
control with VFDs(Inverters), Interfacing with Customer PLC interface.
 Compliances: Conversant in EMI/EMC tests for CE declaration, UL approvals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLSmidth Pvt. Ltd, MUMBAI UNDER NOTICEPERIOD (Jun 2010 onwards)
Asst.General Manager– R & D(E)& Electrical Design
 Accountable to lead the R&D team in new product developments (Embedded systems)
 Responsible for managing team of engineers for Electrical design. Provide cost effective solutions.
 Management of selected key projects. Engineering approvals, type tests certification of products, customer
inspections and approvals. Ensure timely delivery.
 EMS vendor management for manufacturing.
 Provide cost effective Embedded solution to replace expensive German product

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Achievements at FLSmidth:
Project / Activity Duration Role
Development of Embedded controller for feeding and dosing
applications, using RTOS
Multi-processor system includes 32 bit ARM Controller.
Closed loop control system with PID action for motion control.
Embedded Ethernet (with Web server).
Multiple Analog & Digital inputs and outputs.
Data/Event Log, USB & memory card Support.
Profibus, Ethernet I/P, Modbus communications, CAN Open i/o
modules.
EMI/EMC Compliance, CE Mark & UL approval
4 Man
year
Project Manager/Leader. For a
team handling:
Hardware design
Software development, testing.
Field commissioning trials.
Coal feeding system for thermal power plant application
*Organization achieved breakthrough in power plant segment.
Embedded controller development for Gravimetric belt feeder
Type tests for various compliances,
Involved in complete scope of electrical engineering, customer
approvals, production, customer inspections and delivery.
1.5 Man
year
Program Manager
Design, customer approvals.
Production and dispatches.
Transition of manufacturing German products in India Vendor development, Test Plans
SKANRAY TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD., MYSORE (Oct 2009 to Jun 2010)
ProjectManager
 Engaged in leading the project team in new product development as well as product support service.
 Developments of products like Dental X-Ray system and Mobile X-Ray System for the healthcare service sector
LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD., EMSYS DIVISION, MYSORE (Aug 2007 to Oct2009)
Project Leader
 Project handling as per organizations Project Management Plan.
 CMMI level V documentation. Project & Process management.
 Mentoring Juniors
 Acted as On-Site project coordinator to USA (Danaher Controls, Veeder-Root plant)
 Management of Embedded projects as a team leader for hardware and software development.
 Involved in development of products like Energy efficient LED signs, Counters, Tachometer, Position controllers
etc. with embedded Ethernet,
 Tri-vector Energy meters.
 Binary Voltage Regulator.
 Arc fault detectors.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
 SELF EMPLOYED, MUMBAI as Freelance Consultant - Product Development (1995 to 2007)
Product development in following areas:
 Temperature Scanners and Data-loggers,
 Fire Alarm& Gas detection systems, hand-held gas detectors.
 Humidity measurement
 Pressure monitoring systems
 Various products with weighing technology. Batching and check-weigher.
 Grease and oil filling machines.
 Automation of gas bottling machines.
 Communications with Modbus, Profibus etc
 Programming in SCADA, Customized projects with Visual Basic, report generation etc.

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Previous employments:
 INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS &APPLIANCES (P) LTD, MUMBAI as Design Engineer (1991 to 1994)
Designed Fire Alarm & Gas detection systems, SCADA, PLCs, Process scanners
 HCL LTD., GUJARAT as Trainee Engineer (1990 to 1991)
 GORTECH INDIA, MUMBAI as Jr. Design Engineer (1989 to 1990)
CREDENTIALS
Academics
 M.B.A., from ICFAI University - distance learning program (Pursuing)
 Pursuing PMP training (PMI)
 P.G. Diploma (Microprocessors), from Institute of Applied Electronics, Mumbai (1989)
 Diploma (Industrial Electronics), Board of Technical Education, Mumbai (1988)
Trainings
 VC++ training
 Technical seminars and conferences on semiconductor devices/solutions
 Various corporate training programs
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1968
Marital Status: Married
Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati