Prashant K Anvekar

Prashant K Anvekar is a graduate Electrical Engineer from VJTI, Mumbai & Masters in Business Administration with over 30 years of experience across various functions in vertically integrated private power utilities in Mumbai viz. Tata Power, BSES Ltd (now Adani Electricity) and in airport regulatory management function of Mumbai Airport. Worked in Energy & Utilities Consulting in Infosys Ltd. and in power distribution & regulatory management function of Hirco an ITES SEZ with a power distribution license. In 2013, started power sector consulting venture providing advisory service in technical, financial, regulatory, contractual and commercial domain in the power sector.

Executed from concept to commissioning, providing Regulatory, Legal, Commercial, Technical, Financial, and Project Management advisory services for Renewable Energy projects (Wind and Solar PV with BESS) totaling over 650 MW in Maharashtra and Karnataka for NTT Data’s data center operations in India.

Shashikant Sharma

Shashikant Sharma is a senior professional with 40+ years of experience in the power utility sector. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, MS in Quality Management, and MA in Hindu Studies, integrating technical expertise with management and philosophical insight.

He is an ISO Lead Auditor for Quality, Environment, Energy, CSR, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, a Certified Energy Manager (NPC), PFC-accredited Power Trainer, QCI-certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and MSME-approved ZED Consultant.

As a Lead Auditor, he has successfully conducted certification audits for organizations including NTPC Limited and several others.

He received Quality training at AOTS in Japan and also underwent power sector training in the United States, gaining international exposure to global best practices.

He serves as Principal Trustee of IPEC Education Trust, contributing to initiatives in quality excellence, education, and organizational transformation.

Girish Karandikar

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

• • 1ST class with distinction ranked 6TH in Shivaji University for B. E. exam
  • Selected for Hitachi, scholarship by AOTS-JAPAN.
  • Received appreciation from all the Employers-Tata, L&T, Hitachi and Danway
  • Lead Auditor and internal auditor for ISO–9001/14001/22000/27001/45001/13485/TS 16949
  • Worked with world class companies in ISO and Engineering Segment

TRAINING

• • M/s. Tata Consulting Engineers–Design & cost Estimates for tenders, Inspection & Testing of Electrical systems Equipments and power stations
  • M/s. Hitachi Ltd., JAPAN –for Quality Management and Japanese Management system Gas Insulated Sub-station-GIS, Design & Testing
  • M/s Larsen &Toubro—Project Management, Effective communication systems, Problem solving, Leader effectiveness, RTSC (Real time strategic change) management

EXPERIENCE—In INDIA

• • M/s. Tata Consulting Engineers, From 1987 to 1994.
  • M/s Larsen &Toubro Ltd. From 1994 to 1997.
  • M/s G.K. Enterprise from 2000 till date

EXPERIENCE—INTERNATIONAL

• • M/s. Danway, U.A.E. From 1997 to 2000
  • M/s Hitachi UAE (Altaweelah) Abu-dhabi from 92 to -93
  • M/s Hitachi Ltd. JAPAN Kokubu work, from 92-93

Engineering and Inspection Activity

• • INDUSTRIAL: GMRT-for TIFR. and Float glass Mirror line facility
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Development of Industrial Area – SHARJAH.
  • BUILDING AUTOMATION: Tata Research Centre.
  • NUCLEAR PLANT: Tarapur Atomic Power project – UNIT 3 & 4,500 MW
  • GIS — 220 KV GIS substations for Tata Power, AL-TAWEELAH (U.A.E.) 400 kV GIS
  • CHEMICAL PROJECTS –Propylene Terminal facility-RIL, Ethylene and LPG storage tanks- Finolex Industry, Saudi formaldehyde plant.

Design Work

• • Preparation of SLD & Load flow reviews, Specification of Electrical Equipments
  • Tender Analysis, Cable schedules and Estimates of bill of material
  • Layout Drawings for cabling, lighting, Earth system review and Switchyard systems
  • Erection contract specifications, Layouts /GA and review of Schematic diagrams

Installation and Inspection

• • Transformer, Motors, Switchgear –HT/LT. Panels, Capacitor. RTU panels, Power plant
  • Cables and cable trays, Motor control centers, Fabrication work, Pressure vessel, Project audit, Galvanizing unit, Heat treatment unit, Forging and automobile items etc.

Engineering–EPC Projects

• • Power and Distribution transformers, H.V.&L.V. switchgear MCC, Motors Lighting items, Cables and Earthing items.RIL-PTF project, Finolex plant, Industrial plants
  • Chemical plants, Thermal power plant, Solar plant and DG Set

Electrical and Fire Safety audits

Conduct electrical safety audit for industry and for institutes, Fire safety audits for various organizations and training for industrial safety systems

Software

• • ETAP (Electrical transient analyzer program).
  • PDS (Plant design system).
  • CAD & Office 365

ISO Certifications

• • Lead Auditor and worked as certification auditor, Worked as consultant for
  • ISO 9001/14001/22000/27001/45001/50001/TS 16949/BCM 22301
  • Consultancy work covering Process establishment, Procedures as per the requirements of ISO Std. Formats and reporting system
  • Training activity cover — awareness, implementation and internal auditor training
  • Auditing –covering internal and third-party audits
  • Worked on the panel of certification body as certification auditor

ISO 9001 QMS Consulting and Auditing Work

Work involved following activities–

• • Understand present working using gap audit methods
  • Establish process flow of overall working of the company
  • Define list of processes and activities within process
  • Release process flow chart covering all activities and roles assigned to them
  • Form succession plan after review of competency of the team
  • Identify risk and opportunities for each process and form mitigation plan
  • Define and approve communication system covering all the process and related activities
  • Ensure legal compliance and establish review system for monitoring
  • Release of documentation for implementation
  • Conduct training on implementation and documents usage
  • Conduct internal audit stage-1 for review of documentation
  • Guidance for closing of non-compliance in the audit
  • Conduct stage-2 implementation review audit
  • Conduct periodic performance improvement audits to eliminate or reduce risk
  • Third party certification audit to check the compliance w.r.t. ISO requirements
  • Work as Panel auditor for Lloyds, ISC, ICL, QSS and 10 plus certification bodies
  • Conduct Job profitability review audits
  • Performance audits using ISO 9001std.principles

Working with International Clients—Worked with international brands having offices and factories all over Asia and Europe.

Some of the client details are as listed below—

• • Voestalpine group
  • Apollo Group
  • Thyssen group
  • Bohler -Uddeholm ind. Pvt. Ltd
  • Al Faara Group
  • Emirates Logistics
  • Kawashima Rubber
  • American Tank and Fabricators
  • Nestle Health care
  • Ascendas-First Space -AFS
  • Lupin Healthcare
  • BASF
  • Exusia
  • Baker Tilly

Working in Asian Countries—
As have worked in HITACHI–JAPAN place people follow to achieve high quality standards Aware of Asian culture and methodology of working as many of Japanese companies’ vendors are from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Training and Courses

• • Conducted training for ISO awareness, Internal auditor and Lead Auditor
  • Course on World class manufacturing in Chetna college and staff Skill upgradation in ICT
  • Japanese Language in SCOFL (Study Centre of Foreign Languages)

Major Customers In INDIA:

• • Worked for more than 500 customers –L&T, M&M, IL&FS, JNPT, Nestle, Saraswat bank, Future group, Reliance Infra, Grasim-Birla, Essel World, HPCL, Thyssen group and MSME Industries
  • Customers in Manufacturing, service and project industry in more than 30 segments

PRAVIN PURAV

CONSULTANT
PENTAGON
T E C H N O L O G I E S

He has spent 35 years working as an operation head for an Indian Multinationals. Advised more than 150 MSME’s During Three decades He has handled operations across India in close collaboration with Procter & Gamble, Hindustan Lever, Johnson & Johnson, and many other SMEs. Now Consulting Indian and Japanese companies in selective sectors Our team of professionals works to improve MSME performance. Visiting professor for IIP(Post Graduation) in Mumbai, Guest speaker in Public sector industry

Work Experience
As noted in the Client List, you are currently a consultant to many SMEs. Handled over 150 small-scale industries over the course of the last 36 years.
Quality refinement by improvement in package Design ERP Implementation in MSME, Production enhancement achieved using TQM, Lead time reduction during changeover using SMED, 5S Certified Trainer, Organizational restructuring for better performance, Sales strategy implementation for Top line Cost reduction implementation to improve bottoming, Advanced Excel Data Analyst. Developing contract Manufacturing to utilize Idle capacity, President of AAAWI (MUMBAI)

Vilas Thube

VJTI alumni ( Mech. Engg) and L&Tite for 36 years experience with manufacturing & Information technology management practices.
Passionate for Environment enrichment & CII IGBC AP Green Building accredited Professional.
Active practitioner of Rooftop Solar for urban housing societies. Professional trainer Consultant for IGBC certification for factories, Schools, Temples, campus etc .

Mangesh D. Nagle

After gaining valuable experience with a leading automobile company, Mangesh D. Nagle joined his family business specializing in the manufacturing of centrifugal switches. As a keen and continuous learner, he pursued advanced training in Quality Control through Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS Japan), facilitated by AOTS Alumni Association of Western India (AAAWI). He further strengthened his expertise by completing a certification in the Toyota Production System conducted by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

With a strong commitment to implementing these world-class methodologies, Mr. Nagle has steadily evolved into a trainer in Lean Manufacturing. He has successfully conducted several training programs across India and internationally, sharing practical insights drawn from real-world applications.

He also served as Treasurer of AOTS Alumni Association of Western India for three years, contributing actively to industry-academia collaboration and knowledge exchange initiatives.

As a Partner at Pragati Switchgears, he has effectively implemented Lean and quality practices on the shop floor at Vasai. His facility has become a model learning center, regularly visited by college students and Japanese business delegations exploring MSME excellence in India.

Jaydeep Kowli

Executive Committee Member
(AAAWI).
Founder & CEO, Argus Communication.

A proud alumnus of J.J. School of Applied Arts, Jaydeep Kowli is a seasoned advertising professional with over three decades of experience shaping brands and building narratives that endure. As a brand builder and strategist, he brings a rare blend of creative insight and business acumen, consistently transforming vision into impactful communication. His leadership at Argus Communication reflects a deep commitment to strategic thinking, design excellence, and meaningful brand growth.

Ashwin Kamble

A seasoned Human Resource professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience spanning the Corporate and Public sectors. With a distinguished career as an HR leader, he possesses deep expertise in Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Human Resource Management, and stakeholder engagement with Government Machinery.

His true professional passion in Japanese Business Culture and People Management. He has dedicated significant time to immersing himself in Japan to understand its unique work culture, industries, and HR practices. His area of focus includes adapting Japanese Management philosophies and people policies for diverse environments He is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work culture that fosters learning, growth, Team work and collaboration with Japan Industries, Business and Government.

Area of Expertise: Strategic HRM & Development, Industrial Relations & Compliance, Labour Laws, Japanese Business Management, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Organizing and leading industrial/factory visits to Japan to understand operational excellence first-hand.