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Ojas Chitnis

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COO & Technical Director at Tanayanand Private Limited, developing e-GSE from concept through manufacturing readiness and deployment.

India
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At Tanayanand Private Limited, I lead the development of electric Ground Support Equipment and other electrified products, from requirements and concept engineering through testing, manufacturing readiness and deployment. I integrate electric drivetrains and product systems, and translate engineering concepts into practical manufacturing execution.

I also drive supplier development, localization and value engineering, while working with customers to turn operational needs into product solutions. Earlier, as an Engineering Intern at Advent Engineers, I contributed to an electrically driven agricultural tractor’s development, including component selection, prototype integration and testing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Chief Operating Officer & Technical Director

Tanayanand Private Limited

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Leads the complete product-development lifecycle for electric Ground Support Equipment (e-GSE) and other electrified products, from requirements and concept engineering through manufacturing readiness and deployment. Oversees manufacturing, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and commercialization.

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Current

Assistant Chess Coach & Tournament Arbiter

Shreya Chess Academy

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 9 months)

Coaches students in chess fundamentals, tactics, strategy, and game analysis, supporting concentration, decision-making, discipline, and sportsmanship. Serves as a tournament arbiter, ensuring adherence to rules and fair match administration.

AE

Engineering Intern

Advent Engineers

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Contributed to the design and development of an electrically driven agricultural tractor, with exposure to electric drivetrain/powertrain architecture and system integration. Supported motor, battery, controller selection and assisted prototype testing and troubleshooting.

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Store Manager

Shree Sports & Scientific

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021 (6 years 11 months)

Managed end-to-end retail operations including sales, billing, inventory, team allocation, customer service, security, merchandising, and daily reporting. Led institutional and bulk sales, prepared quotations, negotiated pricing, and coordinated procurement and delivery.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HN

H.P.T. Arts & R.Y.K. Science College, Nashik

B.Sc., Electronic Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science.

AR

Arts, Commerce and Science Junior College, Nashik Road

Higher Secondary (12th Grade), General Studies

Completed Higher Secondary education (12th grade).

Stanford Graduate School of Business logoSB

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Stanford Seed Spark Program, Business

2025 -

Participated in the Stanford Seed Spark Program, an executive development initiative.

BC

Barnes School and Junior College

Secondary (10th Grade), General Studies

Completed Secondary education (10th grade).

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