Harish Nikam
About Harish Nikam
Harish Nikam is a Manager in the Design Machining Solution Group at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2008. He has a diverse background in engineering design, with previous roles at various companies in India and the United States.
Current Role at Kennametal
Harish Nikam serves as the Manager of the Design Machining Solution Group at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2008, contributing to the company's focus on machining solutions in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His extensive experience in design and engineering supports the development of innovative products and solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Design
Prior to his current role, Harish Nikam gained significant experience in engineering design across various companies. He worked at Kusters Calico Machinery Private Limited as a Designer from 2002 to 2003. He also held positions at Jyoti Cnc Automation Ltd. and Windsor Machines Limited, where he contributed as a Designer and Senior Engineer, respectively. His early career included a role at Batliboi Ltd as an Engineer in design.
Career Progression and Roles
Harish Nikam's career includes a progression through various roles in engineering and design. After starting as an Engineer at Batliboi Ltd, he advanced to Senior Engineer at Windsor Machines Limited. He then transitioned to a Designer role at Jyoti Cnc Automation Ltd. and later worked as a Senior Designer at Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd. His experience also includes a position as a System Specialist at GE Healthcare from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background
Harish Nikam holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Saurashtra University, Rajkot, which he completed from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Design from Manipal Academy of Higher Education between 2010 and 2012. His foundational education was completed at New Era High School, Vadodara.