Uthayan Elangovan

Seasoned Professional | PLM & IIoT Consultant | Author | Founder of Neel SMARTEC Consulting Greetings! I'm Uthayan, a seasoned professional with a dynamic 19-year journey across diverse domains, from product lifecycle management (PLM) to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) consulting. My passion lies in the transformative impact of PLM and IIoT on product development, aligning cutting-edge technological advancements with client requirements and business processes. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to collaborate with leading organizations such as Flex, Wipro, Syntel, PTC, Sonakoyo, and PreC solutions. Working closely with automotive, electrical, medical, industrial, and electronics enterprises, I've successfully implemented the Windchill PLM system, providing valuable insights and expertise that have significantly enhanced their operations. My unwavering interest in manufacturing technological advancements, particularly in automation, has driven me to author several acclaimed books. "Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy" and "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)" have been published by CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, USA & UK. The latter book garnered prestigious recognition, including being named one of the "Best Industrial Management Books of All Times!" and "Best New Industrial Management Books To Read In 2022!" by Book Authority. It also earned the coveted 2020 Taylor & Francis Award for Outstanding Professional Book. Further, I authored "Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing – Industrial Internet of Things," published by Momentum Press, New York, USA. This book, too, was acknowledged by Book Authority as one of the "Best Manufacturing Automation Books of All Times!" It is an honor to have my works celebrated on a platform featured by renowned media outlets such as CNN, Forbes, and Inc. In August 2018, fueled by my passion for PLM and IIoT consulting, I took the bold step of starting my own venture, Neel SMARTEC Consulting. As the founder, I lead a dedicated small team providing expertise in PLM consulting (OpenBOM, Windchill PLM), IIoT Consulting (Cloud Studio), ERP Consulting (Katana), and Academic Consulting. With a vision to empower businesses with cutting-edge solutions, Neel SMARTEC is committed to driving innovation and transformation across industries. Neel Smartec, a 2022 Management Consulting Awards winner at Wealth & Finance. Connect with me for networking, insights, and partnerships to create a significant impact in our domains and beyond!