Pranjal Killekar, Ms, Pmp
About Pranjal Killekar, Ms, Pmp
Pranjal Killekar is a Project Manager with extensive experience in engineering and project management roles across various companies, including nVent Thermal Management and Airgas. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from Drexel University, along with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Work at Fortna
Pranjal Killekar has been employed at Fortna as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His experience in project management includes applying a business-owner mindset, which emphasizes technical performance and financial growth.
Previous Experience at nVent Thermal Management
Prior to joining Fortna, Pranjal Killekar held multiple positions at nVent Thermal Management. He served as Engineering Manager, Estimates and Proposals Manager from 2016 to 2019, and as Engineering Project Lead-III (Project Engineer) from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a Lead Design Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and as a Design Engineer for a brief period in 2011. His roles involved cross-functional collaboration and task prioritization.
Education and Expertise
Pranjal Killekar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, obtained from 2003 to 2007. He further advanced his education with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2009-2011) and an MBA from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business (2020-2022). His expertise includes Industrial Heat Tracing and Power Distribution, with knowledge of NEC Codes and IEEE 5.15 standards.
Background in Project Management
Before his tenure at Fortna, Pranjal Killekar worked as a Project Manager at Airgas from 2020 to 2021. His background includes a role as Sr. Executive Sales (Application Engineer) at Raychem RPG Ltd. in Mumbai, India, from 2007 to 2008. He has a strong focus on driving quality, continuous improvement, and best practices in engineering and project management.
Technical Skills and Tools
Pranjal Killekar utilizes various tools for project design and execution, including AutoCAD and Bluebeam. His technical skills are complemented by his understanding of project management principles, enabling him to execute projects seamlessly through effective collaboration and prioritization of tasks.