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Dilip Purohit

@dilippurohit

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Highly experienced PLM professional with expertise in solution implementation.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my PLM expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovative solutions and strategic consulting.

I am a highly experienced PLM professional with a proven track record in delivering PLM and enterprise integration projects across various industries, including Aerospace, Automotive, and Life Sciences. My expertise lies in business consulting, solution implementation, and program management, where I have successfully managed complex PLM solutions and integration projects using methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.

Throughout my career, I have established myself as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. My technical competencies include a deep understanding of PLM platforms like 3DExperience and ENOVIA, as well as middleware technologies such as IBM Websphere and Oracle. I have a strong analytical mindset, which allows me to effectively address challenges and drive successful outcomes in product development and integration processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

PLM Solution Architect

Current

Retail Industry

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Defined product structure (EBOM) and SKU, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to understand product portfolio and hierarchy. Successfully defined enterprise architecture, including MDM, SAP, and CAD (vault) applications, and reviewed 'as-is' workflows for business processes.

Product Structure Definition Enterprise Architecture CAD Vault Integration Supply Chain Management Data Numbering Systems Packaging

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PLM Configuration Manager

Current

Retail Industry

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Managed PLM implementation and production environments, collaborating with suppliers and contract manufacturers to streamline product development. Defined solution architecture for integration between PLM, CAD, ALM, and ERP systems.

PLM Systems Solution Architecture CAD Integration ERP Integration ECO ECR Management CAD Integrations

Principal Consultant

Aerospace Industry

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Understood solution landscape and functional areas for 3DExperience and TC Unified, working with product owners and engineering leads to review product backlogs and user stories. Wrote user stories for various functional areas and created demos using automated test scripts.

3DExperience TC Unified Solution Landscape Analysis Product Backlog Review User Experience Automated Testing Systems Engineering

PLM Engagement Manager

Independent Contractor

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)

Responsible for strategic consulting for PLM solution implementation, including HW/SW integration and Systems Engineering. Managed PLM projects, overseeing risk mitigation, escalation, and customer relationships.

PLM Systems Strategic Consulting Project Management Risk Mitigation Customer Relationship Management Project Planning Budget Management Resource Management

Manager – Customer Engagements

eQ Technologic

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Managed a data migration project from TC Enterprise to TC Unified at a leading aerospace company. Evaluated PLM environments, performed data analysis, and defined integration architecture between TC Unified and SAP using eQ middleware.

Data Migration Project Management TC Unified Data Analysis BI Tools BMIDE Data Model Data Mapping Integration Architecture Budget Management Resource Management

PLM Program Manager

Aero Electronics - Cobham

Aug 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Managed three digital transformation projects: PLM Solution Implementation, PLM Integration with SAP, and Data Migration. Responsible for gathering requirements, defining solution architecture, and managing overall project plans.

Digital Transformation Data Migration Requirements Gathering Solution Architecture Project Planning Technical Architecture

Sr Business Development Manager

Accenture

Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years)

Led numerous initiatives as a client partner for the medical device industry, generating opportunities in Digital Marketing, CRM, Supply Chain Planning, and Product Development. Successfully created opportunities in IoT, predictive analytics, and IT consulting.

Business Development Digital Marketing CRM Product Development IoT Predictive Analytics IT Consulting Project Management Resource Management Customer Relationship Management Proposal Development Systems Engineering

Associate Director

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Created and won Application Portfolio Rationalization (APR) opportunities with CPG and medical device companies. Managed a large clinical trials program and won Agile PLM implementation opportunities.

Business Development Program Management Clinical Trials EBOM MBOM Synchronization Digital Asset Management

IT Project Manager

High-Tech Company

May 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Managed a project involving PLM implementation and integration with ERP, working with stakeholders to understand product development vision. Played a lead role in defining solution architecture and implementation roadmap.

ERP Integration Project Management Solution Architecture Integration Roadmap Requirements Gathering Test Case Creation Deliverable Review

Regional Sales Director

HCL

Aug 2011 - Apr 2012 (8 months)

Created and won several IT solution implementation opportunities using consultative selling and leveraging customer relationships. Provided thought leadership in pipeline creation and revenue growth, managing relationships with c-level executives.

Regional Sales Solutions Selling Consultative Selling Customer Relationship Management Thought Leadership Pipeline Management Revenue Team Management PLM Practice Growth Technical Leadership

Business Development Executive

IBM and Dassault Systemes

Oct 1996 - Jul 2011 (14 years 9 months)

Created business opportunities for selling IBM/PLM technology and solutions globally, meeting c-level executives to understand pain points. Developed customized high-level solutions and won key customer RFPs and strategic engagements.

Business Development Solution Selling Customer Relationship Management ROI Analysis Integrated Frameworks Systems Engineering

IBM PLM Sales and Distribution – COE / Business Development

IBM Corporation

Jan 2001 - Mar 2010 (9 years 2 months)

Conducted meetings with cross-industry customers to understand requirements, define solution architecture with IBM PLM technology, and provide ROI and implementation roadmaps. Led a team of senior consultants in deploying PLM technology-based solutions.

PLM Sales Business Development Requirements Gathering Solution Architecture ROI Analysis Team Leadership Proposal Development Data Modeling Data Migration

IBM PLM Business Consulting Services – Senior Consultant

IBM Corporation

Oct 1996 - Jan 2001 (4 years 3 months)

Served as a Data Modeling Expert for an auto company in South Korea, defining data models for EBOM using Rule Based Configuration. Led a team of consultants for a MatrixOne engagement, responsible for technical leadership and solution delivery.