Optimizing the construction process through lean project management

Aashim Parmar is the Head of Project Engineering at MilliporeSigma, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. He has 28 yr of experience in project management, operations and maintenance, reliability and greenfield startups. His primary responsibility is leading projects from the conceptual phase to successful completion. Parmar is focused on continuous improvement and passionate about the Internet of Things, machine-learning and automation with a value-added approach. He previously worked for Eastman Chemicals, International Flavors and Fragrances, Symrise Asia Pacific, Novartis and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

Goutam Shahani is a Sales and Marketing Consultant at Shure-Line Construction. He also teaches business and mathematics at area colleges. Shahani has 40 yr of experience in industrial marketing, business development and asset management at companies such as Air Products, Linde and Shure-Line Construction. Shahani earned BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering, as well as an MBA.