Avinash Shinde

Avinash Shinde

Head Automation Technology and CTO | Century Enka Ltd (Aditya Birla Group)

As a leader in maintenance automation, I have spearheaded multiple initiatives that have transformed operational efficiency and accelerated our Industry 4.0 journey: 1. Predictive Maintenance Implementation o Introduced IoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics for real-time equipment health monitoring. o Achieved 30% reduction in unplanned downtime, improving reliability and productivity. 2. SCADA & MES Integration o Successfully integrated SCADA systems with MES for seamless data flow and real-time visibility. o Enabled data-driven decision-making and improved process transparency across production lines. 3. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) o Automated routine maintenance workflows, including reporting and scheduling. o Reduced manual effort by 40%, ensuring accuracy and freeing resources for strategic tasks. 4. Energy Optimization through Smart Automation o Implemented AI-based energy management solutions. o Delivered 15% reduction in energy consumption, contributing to sustainability goals. 5. Digital Skill Development o Conducted training programs for cross-functional teams on Industry 4.0 technologies. o Fostered a culture of innovation and digital adoption within the organization. Impact These initiatives have collectively enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and positioned our organization as a leader in leveraging automation for sustainable growth. B) B) Supporting Documents 1. Certificates & Awards o Award Won for automation, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation. CII awards for Low cost Automation, Digitalisation and Robotics, IDC awards in digitalisation; Promags awards for Smart manufacturing; ETCIO award for Best project category; NEXT100 awards from CIO leader 9.9,Digital Transformation DX2025 awards from CII. Business transformation Awards from Hindustan Times, Tech Circles Technology leader award, CISO 100 Awards and many more 2. Project Reports & Case Studies AI based fabric Inspection ,Energy management system, Predictive maintenance analysis, Stores Inventory, Data analytics for process lines 3. Articles or Publications o Any published articles or internal newsletters highlighting your work. Witten numerous articles on Automation, Smart Industry concept, IoT 4.0 and published in social and technical forum o Actively involvement in Indian Engineers Institute( IEI), Quality forum examiner and Speaker, Panellist in conferences.. 4. Training & Enablement Evidence o Attended training and certified as Internal auditor for ISO 9001, ISO45001,ISO 18001,ISO50001ISO 27001