ACADEMY OF MAHARASHTRA RESEARCH,
UPLIFTMENT AND TRAINING (AMRUT)
Satyajit Narawane
Senior Automation & Robotics Specialist | Innovator in Industrial Processes
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Dr. Sunil Bhirud
Vice Chancellor, COEP Technological University, Pune
Experience: Over 35 years in teaching and 1 year in industry.
Administrative Roles:
- • Deputy Director, Registrar, and Head of CE&IT Department at VJTI, Mumbai
- • Registrar (Additional Charge), University of Mumbai
- • Advisor-I & Director at AICTE, New Delhi (Head – e-Governance, Legal & Chief Vigilance Officer)
Key Achievements:
- • Recipient of Scotch Order of Merit Award and Silver Edge Award for e-Governance
- • 70+ international journal publications and 100+ conference papers
- • Supervised 19 Ph.D. scholars
- • Secured major research funding in AI and Social Media Analytics
Major Contributions:
- • Implemented complete e-Governance and Digital Transformation at AICTE for 10,000+ institutes nationwide
- • AICTE became first organization to disburse PG scholarships via DBT with zero RTI pendency (2013)
- • Significantly reduced legal case pendency as Head of Legal Cell
- • Served as Chief Vigilance Officer resolving key vigilance matters
- • Led implementation of On-Screen Marking (OSM) system at University of Mumbai for ~8 lakh students
- • Contributed to ICT policy framing and administrative reforms
Research Leadership:
- • Co-PI, CoE – Deep Fake Detection & Social Media Analytics (MHA, Govt. of India)
- • Co-PI, Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (Govt. of Maharashtra)
- • PI, Machine Intelligence & Social Network Analytics (AICTE)
- • Co-PI, CoE in Complex & Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (TEQIP)
Education:
- • Ph.D. in EC & CSE – SRTM University, Nanded (2001)
- • M.E. in Electronics Engineering – SGGS College of Engineering, Nanded (1995)
- • B.E. in Electronics Engineering – SGGS College of Engineering, Nanded (1987)
- • Diploma in Electrical Engineering – MSBTE, Maharashtra (1984)
Dr. Pradeep Deshmukh
Associate Professor
Experience: Over 32 years in teaching and 2 years in industry.
Administrative Roles:
- • Head, Computer Science & Engineering (PG), JSPM RSCOE, Pune
- • Head, CSE (PG), Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune
- • Head, Computer Science (PG), KIT College of Engineering, Kolhapur
Achievements:
- • Recognized by IEEE Pune Section (2022) for contributions to Computer Science
- • 30+ international journal publications and 50+ conference papers
- • Supervised 6 Ph.D. scholars and 70+ PG dissertations
- • Secured major consultancies in AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Drone Technologies
Key Contributions:
- • Designed secure communication protocols for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation
- • Developed secure billing and inventory management systems using cloud and distributed technologies
- • Created secure ML-based identity verification algorithms for cloud environments
- • Developed AI algorithms for drone navigation, object detection, and autonomous decision-making with secure communication for government applications
Leadership & R&D:
- • Leading R&D initiatives in Cloud Computing, AI, and Drone Technologies
- • Spearheading NBA accreditation processes and establishing MOUs for advanced research
- • Active in Digital India, e-District, Smart Cities, and Data Center consultancy projects
- • Life Member of ISTE and CSI
Education:
- • BE, ME, PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
Satyajit Narawane
Senior Automation & Robotics Specialist | Innovator in Industrial Processes
Total Experience: 25+ Years (Since 1998)
Core Philosophy: “To relentlessly innovate and automate, transforming industrial challenges into opportunities for growth and excellence.”
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
Professional Summary:
A visionary professional with over 25 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, specializing in pipe fabrication, bending, casting, industrial automation, and robotics. A prolific innovator with multiple registered patents in electronics, he integrates cutting-edge automation, drone technology, IoT, and AI to modernize traditional manufacturing and drive Industry 4.0 transformation.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- • Pipe Bending & Fabrication
- • Metal Casting & Precision Engineering
- • Industrial Robotics Integration & Programming
- • PLC, SCADA & HMI Automation Systems
- • Drone (UAV) Technology for Industrial Inspection
- • Industry 4.0 & IoT Implementation
- • Electronic Circuit Design & Embedded Systems
- • Patent Development & R&D Leadership
Career Highlights:
- • Automated 15+ major production lines, achieving ~40% productivity increase
- • Reduced scrap and rework rates by 60% through patented sensor-based monitoring
- • Developed internal drone inspection systems, reducing manual inspection time by 95%
- • Led robotics integration for material handling, welding, and assembly operations
- • Mentored engineers in automation, robotics, and R&D innovation
Patent Portfolio Focus:
- • Automation Control Systems for robotic and bending machinery
- • Advanced sensor-based quality monitoring systems
- • Efficient industrial power electronics systems
- • Drone-based industrial inspection payloads and data systems
Industrial Leadership Journey:
- • 1998 – 2005: Core Manufacturing & Process Engineering (Casting & Pipe Bending)
- • 2005 – 2015: Industrial Automation & Robotics Integration
- • 2015 – Present: Advanced Technologies, Drone Integration & Smart Manufacturing
Lt Col Shamsher Kelshikar, Sena Medal
Chief Architect & Director (Technology) | RPAS & Defence Technology Specialist
Distinguished Service: 17+ years in the Indian Army with extensive expertise in RPAS, artillery operations, counterinsurgency, and security operations.
Awards & Recognition:
- • Sena Medal (Gallantry) – Government of India (2011)
- • Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Commendation (2019)
- • Army Commander Commendation – Northern Command
Current Role:
- • Chief Architect & Director (Technology), Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (02/2025 – Present)
- • Leading R&D and innovation in UAV systems including ISR and weaponized platforms
- • Architecting Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) solutions
- • Designing fixed-wing VTOL UAVs for long-endurance surveillance and tactical missions
- • Driving AI-enabled autonomous flight control and defence collaborations
Military Leadership Experience:
- • Joint Director (Info Systems) – Strengthened cybersecurity and managed $1.2M annual IT procurement
- • Chief Flight Instructor (RPAS) – Trained 150+ remote pilots; established Joint Services RPAS Training Institute
- • Chief Operations Officer (RPAS) – Managed high-altitude ISR missions and 200+ personnel
- • Mission Director – Achieved 90%+ mission success rate with zero accidents
- • Operations Manager (Anti-Terrorism Task Force) – Led 300+ operations; zero casualties
Core Competencies:
- • RPAS Operations & Autonomous Systems
- • Military Aviation Training & Standardization
- • Cybersecurity & Defence IT Infrastructure
- • Counterinsurgency & Tactical Operations
- • Innovation & Cross-Functional Leadership
Education & Certifications:
- • Ph.D. (Pursuing), Computer Science – Nirwan University
- • MBA (Project Management) – Manipal University Jaipur
- • MCA – Sikkim Manipal University
- • Design Thinking – IIT Delhi
- • Project Management – IIM Rohtak & IIT Roorkee
- • Remote Pilot Certifications (DGCA, MALE/HALE RPAS, BlueBird AeroSystems)
Professional Attributes:
- • Leadership & Operational Excellence in RPAS standardization
- • Innovative problem solver driving cutting-edge defence solutions
- • Strong academic foundation in technology and management
- • Passionate educator and mentor in design thinking and innovation