Wishing Mr. Rakesh Danda greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter!
In an inspiring move that signals a future-forward vision, Adani Infra (India) Limited has officially welcomed Rakesh Danda as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO)—a name synonymous with innovation, transformation, and digital excellence. With a remarkable journey of over 22 years, Rakesh has stood as a beacon of technological evolution, seamlessly blending deep expertise with a visionary mindset.
His voyage through the digital realm has touched diverse sectors—chemical, oil & gas, power, and automation—where he masterfully orchestrated strategic tech initiatives, scaled operations, and nurtured teams into digital champions. Whether it’s ERP implementations, cybersecurity, or data-driven decision-making, Rakesh’s leadership has consistently turned potential into performance.
He has helmed the rollout of five enterprise platforms—”SAP S4/HANA Private Cloud Edition, SAP ECC6, Oracle EBS, MS Navision, and Plumsoft Cloud”—driving these implementations from blueprint to business benefit.
Rakesh’s signature lies in the seamless weaving of Digital Technologies into enterprise fabric: “MES, DCS/SCADA, Data Historians, Industry 4.0, IIOT, Digital Twin, RPA, Image and Video Analytics, AI/ML, AR/VR/MR, Cognitive Learning & KM, Salesforce CRM, SAP Ariba SRM, Dassault IPMS 3D Platform, Azure and Google Cloud Solutions, BI & Advanced Analytics Solutions, ZOHO Analytics.”
Here are some of his landmark achievements:
Deployed the “RISE with SAP S4/HANA” solution across 6 companies and 14 verticals within Rossari Group, synchronized with a Dealer CRM Portal.
Pioneered people safety and asset tracking systems using AR/VR/MR, QR Codes, and RFID technologies in industrial environments.
Designed Connected Machines platforms for real-time monitoring of marine vessels, heavy equipment, and material handling units, enriched by AI and video analytics for fuel tracking, efficiency, and preventive maintenance.
Drove supply chain digitization with tools like SAP Ariba and RPA to unlock new levels of process agility.
Implemented MES solutions that brought production floor visibility to executive dashboards using Power BI, TIBCO Spotfire, and Qlik Sense.
Transformed oilfields into “Smart Fields” with DCS/SCADA integration and real-time surveillance systems, achieving significant operational efficiency.
Introduced a Digital Twin-enabled Project Management System for tracking infrastructure progress, elevating transparency through the Dassault Systems IPMS platform.
Championed real-time asset and lab performance monitoring in high-output environments.
Spearheaded full-scale deployment of Salesforce CRM, enhancing customer relationships and engagement models.
His ability to blend visionary leadership with hands-on execution sets him apart in the crowded digital landscape. From enabling cognitive automation to unlocking the potential of augmented reality, Rakesh Danda now stands ready to steer Adani Infra toward a digitally reimagined future.
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