Industrial Transformation Consultant

Industrial
Intelligence.
Precisely.

I am a

PMP® Certified solution architect with 17+ years engineering digital transformation across manufacturing, energy, and automation industries. I take complex enterprises from blueprint to production — IIoT, MES, and IT/OT convergence.

17+
Years Experience
4+
Enterprise Projects
8+
Industry Awards
6+
Certifications

Why engage an independent consultant?

Unlike large firms, an independent consultant offers undivided attention, zero vendor bias, and direct senior-level expertise from day one. No handoffs to junior teams. No product quotas. Every recommendation exists solely to create measurable value for your enterprise.

01

Deep Domain Expertise

17+ years embedded in real industrial environments at Adani, Accenture, TATA Technologies, and Wipro — a specialist who has personally built and deployed the systems you are evaluating.

02

Vendor-Neutral Guidance

Architecture and platform recommendations entirely free from vendor relationships. The right technology for your specific context — not what a partner agreement demands.

03

End-to-End Ownership

From strategy through implementation — one expert owns the engagement. The unique ability to see a project from inception to completion with a sharp focus on client success.

04

Award-Winning Track Record

TATA Technologies APAC Champion Award, Accenture Best Contributor FY2019, and Springer-published IT/OT research. Proven across automotive, tyre, solar, and renewable energy sectors.

Consulting Practices

What I bring to your enterprise

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01

Digital Transformation (DX)

Strategic leadership for enterprise-wide DX initiatives — strong analytical, problem-solving, and change-management skills delivering roadmaps using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies with cloud computing at the core.

StrategyChange MgmtAgile/WaterfallCloud
02

Industrial IoT (IIoT)

End-to-end IIoT solution architecture from sensor to cloud. Proven deployments at enterprise scale on GCP and Azure — encompassing system architecture design, data analysis, and cross-functional integration.

AzureGCPEdge ComputingSCADA/PLC
03

MES / MoM Implementation

Manufacturing Execution Systems for automotive, tyre, and solar PV manufacturing — navigating highly regulated environments, ensuring operational safety, and bridging IT with IoT devices and cloud services.

AutomotiveTyre MfgSolar PVERP Integration
04

IT / OT Convergence & Integration

Secure, scalable architectures connecting shop-floor control systems and enterprise applications into a unified digital ecosystem. Deep experience with SAP S4/HANA and Rockwell Automation.

IT/OTSAP S4/HANARockwellOPC UA/DA, MQTTIndustrial Protocols
05

AI/ML, Big Data & Analytics

Industrial analytics covering data pipeline design, KPI dashboards, and real-time performance visibility — delivered with PMP® certified project governance ensuring on-time, on-scope delivery.

PMP® MethodologyDatabricksData PipelinesKPI Dashboards

The consulting methodology

A structured four-phase engagement model refined across 17+ years — ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes at every stage.

Phase 01

Diagnose & Define

Structured discovery to map your current-state technology landscape, identify operational gaps, and align all stakeholders on transformation ambition and scope.

Phase 02

Architect & Design

Future-state blueprints for IIoT, MES, and IT/OT ecosystems — vendor-neutral, standards-compliant, and aligned to your enterprise ERP and business goals.

Phase 03

Implement & Integrate

Hands-on delivery leadership with direct oversight of vendors and internal teams. Milestone-driven with PMP® methodology — zero unplanned downtime as standard.

Phase 04

Optimize & Scale

Post-go-live performance tuning, KPI benchmarking, and continuous improvement roadmaps to scale value across facilities and business units.

Proven Engagements

Selected case studies

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Featured EngagementDiscrete Manufacturing · Automotive

TATA Motors MES Modernisation — APAC Region Benchmark

Successfully completed a full-scope MES upgrade for TATA Motors — one of India's largest automotive manufacturers. The engagement upgraded all Rockwell Automation components including FTPC, FTVP, and live data transfer infrastructure, alongside deploying JBoss 7.02 with enterprise-grade clustering for high-availability operations. Executed with zero unplanned production downtime, establishing a repeatable methodology adopted across the APAC region.

Zero
Downtime Hours
100%
Migration Success
APAC
Champion Award
★ TATA Technologies APAC Champion Award + Best Team Award FY2018

About the Consultant

Hello, I'm Dinesh Rathod

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Dinesh Rathod — Industrial Transformation Consultant, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Full Name
Dinesh Rathod
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
PMP® Azure Databricks ITIL v4 Six Sigma YB

Logical thinker. Problem solver. Architect of industrial digital futures.

I am confident that my logical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills are among my strongest qualities. Beyond these technical capabilities, I possess strong interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration across enterprise stakeholders — from C-suite executives to plant operations teams.

With 17+ years across Adani Enterprise, Accenture, TATA Technologies, Wipro, and others, I bring deep expertise in IIoT, MES/MoM, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, and Industrial Automation — capable of analysing enterprise needs and creating long-lasting, scalable solutions from inception to completion.

Professional Experience

Present
Oct 2019 –
Manager — CoE Technology
Adani Enterprise Ltd · Full-time
Dec 2018 –
Oct 2019
Team Leader — Industry X.O
Accenture Technologies · Full-time
★ Best Contributor — MES Project FY2019
Jun 2015 –
Dec 2018
Senior Solution Developer
TATA Technologies Ltd · Full-time
★ APAC Champion Award · Best Team FY2018
July 2008 –
Jun 2015
Early Career – Enterprise Software Engineering
Wipro Technologies | nCode Solutions (GNFC) | Tata Technologies | Mindseye India · Full-time

Academic & Professional Credentials

Education & Certifications

Education

M.Tech — Computer Engineering
SPCE University (Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology)
2018 – 2021 · Full-time
View Research Paper (Springer) ↗
B.E — Computer Engineering
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)
2005 – 2008 · Full-time
Diploma — Computer Engineering
RCTI, Ahmedabad
2001 – 2004 · Full-time

Certifications

PMP® — Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute (PMI)
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Jan 2025
Azure Databricks Platform Architect
Databricks Academy Accreditation
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Jun 2025
ITIL v4 — Foundation Level
PeopleCert
Jun 2021
Lean Six Sigma — Yellow Belt
Accreditation Service for Certifying Bodies (ASCB)
Feb 2023

Bring your hardest industrial transformation challenge.

Whether scoping a greenfield IIoT deployment, modernising legacy MES, or navigating IT/OT convergence — let's build something that lasts.

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Ready to transform your operations?

Feel free to reach out any time — whether you have a specific project in mind or simply want to explore how industrial digital transformation could benefit your enterprise.

Address
Garden View, Sola Bhagwat, Sola,
Ahmedabad – 380060, Gujarat, India

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