Neel Mehta , Co-Founder & Director, Asteria Aerospace
India is said to be the fastest-growing drone market globally and is also one of the largest importers of military-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, miniaturization, automation, thermal imaging, and materials science augment various commercial and civilian applications of drones. These use cases span across sectors like power, agriculture, infrastructure, telecom, and mining. It’s no wonder there is a flood of emerging startups in the segment. However, besides the PLI scheme, the Government of India has executed a series of reforms to make India a globally renowned drone hub by 2030. While the compliance landscape continues to take shape, Neel Mehta, Director & Co-founder, Asteria Aerospace, talks to us about the driving factors and the challenges and opportunities in the market. Neel is a passionate aerospace & aviation professional with close to two decades of experience in the industry. In 2011, he co-founded Asteria, one of India’s leading Drone technology providers offering end-to-end solutions from aerial data capture to deriving actionable intelligence.
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Top 10 Chief Engineers - 2023
Chief Engineers Creating Improved Standard of Living
A chief engineer is the highest-ranking engineer within a company's engineering department. They're responsible for leading a team of engineers to complete projects. They work closely with other engineers and technicians to safely and effectively complete projects on schedule. Work with a team of engineers to prepare architectural, mechanical, structural calculations, qualifying HVAC and steel designs. Establish and monitor contractual obligations with OEM suppliers.
"Chief Engineering Solutions for a Connected World"
Importance of Chief Engineers: chief engineers are responsible for implement engineering & management solutions and company policies necessary for attaining FAA production certification. A Chief engineer takes charge of an entire engineering department, leading a team as they complete various projects. Chief engineers work alongside other engineers and technicians, approving designs, calculating costs, negotiating contracts, and executing plans safely and efficiently. A chief engineer is the highest-ranking engineer within a company's engineering department. They're responsible for leading a team of engineers to complete projects. They work closely with other engineers and technicians to safely and effectively complete projects on schedule. Significance of Chief Engineers: Chief engineers take part in creating practical solutions for an improved standard of living. Their specific plans and designs are then executed in tangible materials. The chief engineer is responsible for the technical supervision of the development, production or operation of an engineering project for a multinational corporation, a major company or a government institution. The chief engineer's presence is expected both in the office and on location. He/she may work outdoors, on a factory floor or near the construction site. The chief engineer works with other managerial staff to ensure project completion in an efficient manner. He/she oversees each phase of the installation, equipment maintenance or product development so that the team meets company specifications and complies with federal and state regulations.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Chief Engineers - 2023' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Company Logo | Company Management | Company Name | Company Description |
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Amarnath Betal, Chief Engineer | Bhairavgarh Palace | A seasoned professional leader with over 18 years of experience spanning various leadership positions at renowned establishments across the hospitality and retail sectors | |
Ashok Kumar, Director - Engineering | Indian School of Business | An avid engineer experienced in the middle east hospitality, also highly motivated from a mechanical electrical engineering background with more than 15 years of combined experience | |
Dr. Avinash Gowda, Director Engineering | ideaForge | A seasoned leader with a strong background in product and innovation management with over 20 years of experience in autonomous systems and smart mobility | |
Durga Prasad Das, Director of Engineering | The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace | A professional leader with a complete knowledge on project administration, govt and liasioning for necessary NOCs for services | |
Naseer Shaikh, Chief Engineer | Fariyas Resort | A visionary leader with 16 years of experience in several roles such as project engineer, executive engineer maintenance manager, senior maintenance manager and others | |
Neeraj Monga, Chief Engineer | Mahindra Holidays & Resorts | A proactive leader with 8 years of experience and with remarkable track record in the field of engineering | |
Satish Kumar, Chief Engineer | Pragati Resorts | A highly accomplished and driven professional leader with 17 years of in the fields of shift incharge, engineer supervisor, and assistant chief engineer | |
Shehjar Wali, Chief Engineer | IHCL | A proactive, responsible leader with deep knowledge on the development on robust systems oriented towards the hospitality industry | |
Sunil Jha, Chief Engineer | Sarovar Hotels & Resorts | A dynamic leader with demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry and skilled in negotiation, operations management, hotel management, electrical troubleshooting | |
Utsav Gupta, Director - Engineering | CarDekho | A innovative leader with over 16 years of experience and with remarkable track record in the field of engineering |
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