Hiranmay Dash
CTO & Engineering Leader| Software & Hardware | |Aerospace · MedTech · Energy | AI-Led Transformation | Digital Engineering | RnD & Product Innovation
KEC International Ltd.•Mumbai
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₹2,000+ Cr Business Value Created | $21M Productivity Gains | ₹10,000+ Cr Revenue & Order Growth Enabled | ₹5,000 Cr M&A Support | Contributed to $250M Business Turnaround | Leadership Mandates Across Aerospace, MedTech & Energy T&DOver the past 25+ years, I have led engineering, R&D and technology transformation initiatives across Aerospace, Healthcare, Energy, Infrastructure and Industrial Technology sectors. My experience spans product development, systems engineering, digital transformation and operational excellence, with a strong focus on aligning technology, digitization and strategic decisions with business goals, growth and measurable outcomes through innovation. I currently serve as CTO at KEC International, leading engineering and technology transformation across Transmission & Distribution, Renewables and Infrastructure businesses. My focus is on AI-led engineering transformation, digital engineering, automation, capability building and technology strategy to improve productivity, quality and execution performance. Previously, I have held leadership roles at Sterlite Power, Philips Healthcare, GE Aviation and Paninian India, where I built engineering organizations, led complex product development programs and drove large-scale transformation initiatives. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of technology, engineering and business strategy, helping organizations improve competitiveness, execution excellence and innovation capability. I am particularly known for leading AI-led engineering and digital transformation initiatives across Aerospace, MedTech and Energy sectors, including pioneering digital engineering and digital twin–based transformation programs, while actively contributing to industry and innovation forums through research, engineering leadership discussions and technology transformation Initiatives. Published researcher in MedTech innovation and engineering management, with active interests in digital engineering, product innovation and next-generation technology-led transformation. What I'm Known For: • Engineering, Technology & R&D Leadership • Product Development & Innovation • Engineering Transformation & Operational Excellence • AI-Led Digital Engineering & Automation • Digital Twin, Simulation & Factory 4.0 • Global Engineering Leadership & Capability Building • Technology Strategy & Business Transformation I am passionate about building high-performing engineering organizations and leveraging technology to create sustainable business value at scale.
Career Timeline
- KEC International Ltd.CurrentApr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerCurrentApr 2024–Present
- Aug 2023–Mar 2024· 7 mos
- Chief Operating Officer- Aerospace and Health techAug 2023–Mar 2024
- Jun 2022–Jul 2023· 1 yr 1 mo
- Researcher & Start-up Advisor - Innovation & NPDJun 2022–Jul 2023
- Jun 2022–Jul 2023· 1 yr 1 mo
- Researcher & Innovation managementJun 2022–Jul 2023
- Aug 2018–May 2022· 3 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerAug 2018–May 2022
- Executive vice president /Chief of technology, power system and EngineeringAug 2018–May 2022
- Aug 2013–Aug 2018· 5 yrs
- Group Manager, DXR Mechatronics & ReliabilityAug 2013–Aug 2018
- Group Leader- Mechatronics & Reliability- Medical devices (Xray)Aug 2013–Aug 2018
- May 2009–Aug 2013· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Certified Master Black Belt and Operation LeaderMay 2009–Aug 2013
- Mar 2001–Aug 2013· 12 yrs 5 mos
- Engineering Manager & Operations LeaderMar 2001–Aug 2013
- 2001–2009· 8 yrs
- Senior Engineering Leader- Aero engine development2001–2009
- 2000–Feb 2001· 1 yr 1 mo
- Scientist C2000–Feb 2001
Education
DBA
Innovation management for new product development
SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & SydneyM-TECH
Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurMaster black belt
(Lean, six sigma, DFX and Agile)
GE Aviation - Master black belt (LSS)Certification
Operation Management
Indian Institute of Management, KozhikodeEGMP-7
GENERAL MANAGEMNET
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore