
Management

Mr. Vijay Govindarajan
Founder & Managing Director
Qualifications:
B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and M Sc (Power Electronics) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
“After finishing his BTech from IIT Madras in, he joined AEG in Franfurt and subsequently Siemens in India where he established the Electronics manufacturing workshop for variable speed drives. He then did his Masters in Power Electronics at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, before starting Autodata in 1980.
What characterizes him and Autodata is that they have always prioritized solving of technical challenges over other pursuits. This has resulted in gaining satisfaction through various applications in multi motor variable speed drives, automation and Power Electronics.
He has more ideas that he can give traction to, and he hopes that one day he will complete the adventure – thriller book he has begun.”
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He started Autodata in the year 1980 for the design and manufacture of Automation and Drive systems with the support of his wife who is also an Engineer from Indian Institute of Technology,Mumbai.
Having lead Autodata for over 35 years, his expertise is primarily into automation, drivers, pollution control, test benches etc. He worked for 10 years with AEG and Siemens, prior to starting Autodata. He trained with AEG in Frankfurt in Automation for Cement Projects and subsequently joined Siemens India where he developed a Power Electronic design and manufacturing cell for steel, Paper DC drive systems.
He is currently engaged in Automation systems for Nuclear and manufacturing applications, Test Benches and Pollution Control Equipment and is partnering companies is Europe and U.S.
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Mrs. Gita Govindarajan
Co-Founder and Director
Qualifications:
BTech Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay
Experience:
Worked with the University of Erlangen Germany and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai, before taking part in the foundation of Autodata with Vijay Govindarajan.
She introduced dedicated processor based circuits when programmable logic was still to take root in the country.

Mr. Kamlesh Kende
General Manager (Engineering)
Qualification:
Diploma in Industrial Electronics from Mumbai University ’87, Diploma in AC Variable Speed Drives from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore’90.
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Responsible for much of Autodata’s growth and capability. He guides the team in almost all the technical issues in Automation and the Particulate Emission Control space. Extensive experience in advanced PLCs, HMIs, Scada, Variable speed drives, Syncronised Multi Motor drives and Communication.
He is also the contact point for our foreign collaborators.
He has studied Electrical Engineering in Mumbai University. He interned with Autodata in the summer of 1987,from college and to Autodata’s great good fortune, has since continued with us.
Work Experience:
Has an over all work experience of 34 years with Autodata has expertise in the field of design, manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance of Automation systems including variable speed drive systems (ac, dc and servo), PLC (machine tool, standard, redundant and hot standby), HMI, and Scada systems(level 1 and 2), Heater controllers, rectifiers Electrostatic precipitators and systems.
He was actively involved in absorption of technology transferred from M/S PDL Electronics from New Zealand for designs upto 30 kW and customizing the technology to local requirements.
Achieved product certifications for Autodata control panels for CE marking from TUV which were mandatory for exports to the European Union.
Has the experience of training engineers who train clients of Autodata at the end of commissioning the project onsite. Has helped Autodata to achieve certifications as a ISO 9001-2008 company in year 2010.
Achieved product certifications for Autodata products from UL (Underwriters Laboratory) which were mandatory for exports to the US and Canada.
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Email:kamlesh@autodatatech.com / contact@autodatatech.com
Phone:+91-22-66512026
Mobile:+ 91-93248 04128

Mr.J.Parthasarathy
Manager – Manufacturing and Commercial
Qualifications: B Sc. (Physics) from Bharathidasan University,Trichy
Work Experience:
He has been working with Autodata for over 27 years. He is mainly responsible for purchase of materials, production

Mr.Satish Chavan
Design Head- Transformers and Rectifiers
Qualifications:
Diploma in Electricals
Satish Chavan Design and Quality Head Transformers and Rectifiers is the backbone of the Company for the conventional Transformer Rectifier systems for High Voltage Electrostatic Precipitator Applications and High Current Rectifier Systems.
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He has years of very relevant experience which is evident in the number of designs he is able to generate flawlessly for different applications.
He also supervises the manufacture and quality and training of personnel.
His loves to go on holidays and has visited a number of places.
Work Experience:
36 Years total experience in Design with Autodata for over 3 years.
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Email:satish@autodatatech.com
Phone:+91-22-66512035

Ms.Gomathi Arunachalam
Commercial Officer
Qualifications:
M.Com
Gomathi Arunachalam.. Manager Accounts knows the financial pulse of the Company. Incoming and outgoing payments, taxes, accounts and audits keeps her very busy.
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She is so dedicated that no even dreams of competing with her. She did her Masters while working. She is one of those who have an infinite capacity to work and solve issues.
After all this she manages to be her daughters best friend.
Work Experience:
21 Years total experience in Design with Autodata for over 13 years.
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Email:gomathi@autodatatech.com
Phone:+91-22-6651203540

Ms. Aparna Chhajed
Team Leader – Design and software
Qualifications:
BE (Electronics from University of Pune)
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Aparna Chhajed Was till recently in charge of Engineering and has now been requested to take charge of Scheduling, Manufacturing and Quality. The Company believes that quality has to be built in every stage of manufacturing. Attention to detail and an overall concern for the Company and the Clients characterizes her attitude to the job.
Work Experience:
15 years of total experience in industrial automation and has been with Autodata for over 13 years. Expertise in PLC panel designing, PLC programming of Siemens S7 200, S7 300, S7 400, S7 1200 series.
Allen Bradley Micrologix, SLC 500, CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
Siemens DCS – PCS7.
Experience in programming of various HMIs (Human Machine Interface) like Allen Bradley, ESA, Exor, Siemens, Co-Trust, Mitsubishi.
Scadas like RS View, WINCC explorer and WINCC flexible etc.
Co-ordination with client for understanding the project requirements and provide them the firm solution in automation area. Design, Programming and some commissioning experience in various verticals such as
1. Pharma
2. Environmental control products like Process Bag filter, Auxiliary Bag filter, Micro Tapper Panel (MTP), ESP
3. Process handling like Sulphur melting and filtration steel industry, Amine Gas Desulphurization, Reclaimer,
4. Water purification and filtration,
5. Furnaces,
6. plastic industry – rotation molding machinery, poloriser etc.
She is currently involved in Control Panel Designing, Software, Project FAT and managing the Design team and Software Team and tries to satisfy the customers with better coordination with them.
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Mr.Sachin Badge
Business Development Manager
Qualifications:
M.Sc (Electronics) from Pune University, B.Sc (Physics) from Ruparel College, Mumbai University. Diploma in Program Logic Control (PLC) form Mumbai University.
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Joined Autodata in 2005. Very good understanding of technology coupled with perfect organization and solid effort, makes him very popular with clients and the staff of Autodata.
He was recruited primarily because he had served with the Armed Forces on the country’s borders. He has proved that the selectors instincts were right on target. Always direct, he does not tip toe around the truth and is the go to person to solve difficult issues.
The only one he is afraid of is his son who has a habit of asking difficult questions.
Work Experience:
Sachin has over 18 years of experience as in the field of Automation, service engineering, and software programming. Has been working with Autodata for over 16 years. Before he joined Auto data, he worked as a Service Engineer with NELCO (A TATA Enterprise) and was engaged in the commissioning of electric fencing system at the Line of control. He has also worked as a lecturer in Bandra Polytechnic in the subject of Physics and Electronics.
He has the expertise in design the most advanced and easy-to-use software automation tools to increase production efficiency and improve product quality. Has provided onsite installation and technical support for Autodata customers based in Turkey, Canada, China and Russia.
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E-mail:sachin@autodatatech.com / contact@autodatatech.com
Phone:+91-22-66512025
Mobile:+91-9892681395