Ranjan Sharma

Chaos to clarity

I'm Ranjan Sharma, and I thrive in the chaos bubble, constantly organizing and connecting the dots to drive meaningful outcomes. My journey has been a dynamic one, exploring various facets of Operational Technology. I've had the opportunity to dive deep into the technical side, while also stepping back to provide guidance and supervision when needed. Learning is at the core of what I do—whether it's through work or personal growth. It's worth noting that Gallup identifies Learner, Ideation, Intellection, Relator, and Adaptability as my top strengths, and I find these qualities resonate deeply with how I approach life and work. Outside of work, I'm passionate about reading, writing, and staying active. I love playing table tennis, badminton, and other sports, all of which have led to unique experiences. I also enjoy listening to music and watching movies, as they help me unwind and stay creatively inspired.

What's Ranjan being doing @ work?

Building ADAS systems

Leading software delivery for vehicle navigation to minimize stoppages through decentralized control, while overseeing financial management, team leadership, and driving program value creation.

Strategic Consulting

Providing expert guidance in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Digital Twin implementation, SDLC optimization, and OT Security. I specialize in building business cases, developing strategic roadmaps, and driving engineering effectiveness.

Manufacturing Operations

Successfully leading delivery teams to build robust control and execution systems, leveraging agile methodologies to manage requirements and engage stakeholders.

Technology Experimentation and Innovation

Actively involved in hands-on development and pioneering Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) in areas like Generative AI, simulation technologies (Carla Simulator), and vibration analysis. I also lead financial analysis, design intuitive learning tools, and have experience in full-stack web development using Django and AWS.

Transform Your Manufacturing Excellence

Meet Ranjan Sharma, a distinguished Manufacturing Operations expert with over two decades of experience in IT/OT integration and control systems optimization. Specializing in smart manufacturing solutions that bridge the gap between technology and operational efficiency.

From plant optimization to advanced control systems
Generative AI solutions for predictive maintenance and quality control
Industrial robotics integration and automation expertise
Smart manufacturing with AI-powered decision support
Tailored solutions driving operational excellence
Proven results with measurable business outcomes
Expertise leading to a 30% increase in operational efficiency

Plant System Solutions Generalist. The IT/OT guy.

Harnessing Technology for Manufacturing Excellence

Streamline your manufacturing processes with Ranjan Sharma’s innovative solutions

Integrate Systems Seamlessly

Link your existing control systems with cutting-edge technologies to create a unified operational framework.

Tailor Solutions to Your Goals

Customize data management strategies to align with your operational priorities and challenges.

Enhance Team Collaboration

Empower your workforce by facilitating real-time collaboration across various platforms and locations.

Protect Your Valuable Data

Implement robust security measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your operational data.

Professional Consulting Experience

Consulting | on-site - UK

Conducted Due Diligence for Sinter Plant for fit gap analysis of data from sensor, LIMS, and Historian. This included Site Survey, meeting with Plant Manager, Control and Process Technicians. This was followed by proposal and win for Digital Twin.

Assessment - OT Security| ONSITE - Poland

Conducted Site Survey for OT Applications Security Assessment. Provided report and improvement plan for 20% improvement in the status. Provided compatibility matrix for product upgrades and priority backlogs based CVE, Defence in depth, and probability approach.

Functional Analysis and architecture | onsite - France

Provided functional analysis of the system respecting functional and non-functional requirements like operational. Built Implementation Architecture. Provided roadmap for New products in the market and obsolete management.

Trusted advisor | on-site, offshore - NA Region client

Transitioned the business to have product centric approach over project centric. Drove the next change required for the client driving in product and DevOps practices to show benefits worth half million dollars.

Improved Stakeholder collaboration | onsite - France

Improved Stakeholder involvement through outcome and PoC based approaches. Generated business of over a million dollars for the year. Delivered with good CSS results > 95%.

Manufacturing Value Chain Expert

I well understand the Manufacturing value chain and its components. I have actively catered to design and operations through product and platform.

Process: Drove Process Improvement, applied DMAIC, PDCA, reduced NVA. OEE, Genealogy, PP, WMS, Supply Chain.
Micro Service and Devops: Been a part of product development and well understand the CI/CD Pipeline and micro services offerings and Kubernetes as an orchestration tool.
Making demos covering tech and functional aspects: Made Demos for Digital Twin helping Client Enablement. It covered both the functional aspects and tech aspects of how it is being deployed as a containerised application and its interfaces with DB and UI.
Product life cycle: I understand the Product Life Cycle Management and can organize the team, setup governance, process, DevOps for the same. Lead Agile practice, support in requirements gathering, business case preparation, support market and solution teams and initiate service portfolio and professional services.
IEC Standards: I can interpret standards and convert them into application. I have worked with ISA95,88; IEC-61131, IEC-61499, IEC 61513, NIST800-82 to mention some.

Project Types & Expertise

• Electrical
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• PLC & SCADA Implementation
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Digital Platform Development
• L1-L4 Systems Integration
• OT Security Assessment
• Due Diligence
• Client Enablement

Technologies & Standards

• ISA95
• GE Proficy
• Siemens
• OPC
• SAP
• OSI PI
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Twin
• Thingworx
• Microservices
• .NET
• Angular
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Kubernetes
• Machine Learning and Robotics

Publications & Talks

Emerging Technologies in Process Industries Industrial Automation Journal – Dec-20
I4.0 and the Manufacturing World Industrial Automation Journal – Jun-20
Blogs on ISA and other sites
Speaker at Conferences

Blogs on Technology

Dive into the articles designed to enrich your knowledge and advance your business strategies.

June 2020

Industry 4.0: Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency

Industry 4.0 represents a transformative approach to manufacturing, integrating cyber-physical systems, IoT, and smart technologies. This paradigm shift enables real-time data exchange, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation, revolutionizing traditional manufacturing processes by creating more flexible, efficient, and responsive production environments.

Dec 2020

Emerging Technologies: Transforming Process Industries

Emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and digital twins are revolutionizing process industries. This article explores how advanced sensors, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation are enabling more efficient, adaptive, and resilient manufacturing ecosystems with real-time insights and autonomous optimization capabilities.

Aug 2020

ISA95 Standards: Architecting Interoperability in Industry 4.0 Ecosystems

ISA95 provides a comprehensive framework for integrating business and manufacturing systems, enabling seamless communication between enterprise and control levels. It defines standard models and terminology that support interoperability in Industrial 4.0 environments, facilitating more efficient data exchange and operational alignment across organizational hierarchies.

ISA95: Bridging Enterprise and Control Systems

Blogs on Management

Dive into articles that explore respect , empathy at work, methodologies, management and other innovative strategies that help drive collaboration and business

jun 2020

Building a Culture of Respect and Empathy in the Workplace

Discover transformative strategies for creating a supportive work environment that fosters emotional intelligence, collaboration, and mutual understanding.

jan 2025

Mastering Cycle Time: Key to Operational Excellence

Cycle time as a key metric leads to enhance productivity, effective work prediction, drive continuous improvement and thoughtful risk discussions in Product or Project Development.

Feb 2025

Exploring the Software Landscape in Modern Manufacturing

In today's fast-evolving world, understanding the dynamic nature of software landscapes in manufacturing is vital. This blog delves into current trends, innovations, and the integration of software solutions that enhance manufacturing processes and outcomes. Discover the impacts of software on manufacturers' efficiency and productivity.

Transform Your Manufacturing Processes with Ranjan Sharma

Leverage Ranjan Sharma’s expertise in integrating IT and OT to overcome your unique manufacturing challenges. Specializing in control systems and plant optimization, Ranjan is committed to enhancing operational efficiency and helping you achieve your business goals.

Do reach out for conversations, conferences and talks.