Amey Vaze is a Technology & Management consultant with 15+ years of experience in product architecture, new product development, quality systems, and digital transformation. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Swanhans Technology Consultancy LLP, leading new and innovative systems and product development, operational excellence, and Industry 4.0 initiatives for manufacturing and services organizations.

He has held senior technical and problem‑solving roles at Cummins, Rolls‑Royce Power Systems and Speed Engineering, contributing to engineering leadership and cross‑functional transformation.

Amey holds a PG Certificate in Technology Leadership & Innovation from MIT, an M.Tech in Automotive Engineering, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, and an inventor with granted U.S. and China patents.

Gauresh Naik is a versatile supply chain and procurement professional with 15+ years of experience across Hero MotoCorp, CG Power, 3B Fibreglass, and Swanhans.

He specializes in tech‑enabled sourcing, digital procurement systems, strategic sourcing, supplier management, RFX execution, cost modeling, and inventory optimization.

His digital capabilities include SAP MM, PLM systems, AutoCAD, and Six Sigma methodologies, enabling him to streamline procurement workflows and enhance supplier performance using data‑driven processes. He is known for his strong communication, problem‑solving skills, and ability to build robust supplier partnerships across domestic and global ecosystems.

Kaustubhan Bangalore Srivathsan is a veteran engineering and technology leader with 41+ years of experience across global Automotive OEMs, Engine OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, and engineering service organizations. He has held pivotal leadership roles, Maruti Suzuki, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India, Cummins Components, Tata Johnson Controls and Onward Technologies.

His expertise spans product engineering, manufacturing optimization, quality systems, cost efficiency, and new product strategy, along with program management and business transformation.  He is also an innovator with significant contributions to IP, including a Renault global patent (2013) on rear air‑conditioning systems and an individual patent on renewable‑energy‑powered vehicles (2024).

Beyond technology leadership, he works with EV startups, advises automotive suppliers, supports ASDC initiatives, and sits on the Independent Directors Database of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

Upendra Potdar brings 22+ years of diverse experience across design, manufacturing, operations, marketing, and digital transformation. He holds an M.Tech from COEP and an MBA from Symbiosis, and has worked with industry leaders including Emerson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Dana, and SKF.

A certified Industry 4.0 assessor, Upendra specializes in digital factories, MES, IoT systems, operational excellence, and end‑to‑end manufacturing transformation. His strong cross‑functional capability allows him to bridge engineering, operations, and business teams, delivering practical and scalable solutions for digital‑enabled performance improvement.

Chintamani Kelkar is an accomplished engineering and operations leader with 36+ years of experience across large corporates such as Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla Group, VASCON Engineering, and the Avinash Bhosale Group, and has served as VP & Head of Electrical Design at Reliance Retail.

His expertise includes design, operations, and maintenance of major urban facilities such as IT parks, malls, hospitals, hotels, and commercial buildings.

He has led major infrastructure developments, including being a founding member and engineering head of the 500‑bed Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, bringing deep experience in high‑value project delivery and maintenance systems.

Chintamani is also recognized for his work in TPM/WCM frameworks, Lean systems, 5S, Kaizen culture, visual management, and standardized work systems. He is passionate about environment‑focused design, sustainability, and creating future‑ready urban infrastructure, supported by a mission to improve national energy and process efficiency.

Dr. Sadashib Padhee is a human resources leader with 36+ years of experience in mechanical and electronics industries, having served in senior HR roles at Kirloskar, Vishay, and the Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4i4).

His expertise spans people development, HR operations, change management, culture building, and organizational capability development. He is known for shaping leadership pipelines, designing competency frameworks, and driving culture transformation across engineering‑driven organizations.