Daniel Premraj Danda C.Eng (Me)
About Daniel Premraj Danda C.Eng (Me)
Daniel Premraj Danda is a Program Manager at Tata Group with a strong background in mechanical engineering and project management. He has extensive experience in managing large projects across various regions and is known for building multicultural teams and fostering business relationships.
Work at Tata Group
Currently, Daniel Premraj Danda serves as a Program Manager at Tata Group, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring their successful execution. His role involves motivating teams to deliver sustainable results and applying project management practices to enhance business outcomes. Daniel's extensive experience in managing large-scale projects across multiple regions contributes to his effectiveness in this role.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Premraj Danda has a solid educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his studies at the Central Institute of Tool Design, where he achieved a Master Certification in CAD/CAM and Tool Engineering from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a Post Graduation Diploma in Process Piping Design as per ASME B31.3 at the Institute of Piping Engineering and Building Systems in 2013.
Professional Background
Daniel has held various engineering and management positions throughout his career. He worked as a Piping Engineer at Larsen & Toubro from 2011 to 2013 and at Anewa Engineering Pvt. Ltd. from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to a Project Manager role at Creative Synergies Group from 2019 to 2021. Prior to his current position at Tata Group, he served as a Lead Piping Engineer at Kiely Family of Companies from 2017 to 2019. His diverse experience spans multiple countries and industries.
Achievements and Contributions
Daniel is recognized for his ability to forge and manage business relationships with customers, partners, and key suppliers. He has a strong focus on ethics, compliance, sustainability, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) considerations in his leadership roles. His expertise includes managing oil and energy project development from concept studies to start-up phases. Daniel is also known for formulating and delivering new business strategies, which contribute to the success of the projects he oversees.
Leadership and Team Management
In his professional roles, Daniel has demonstrated a strong capability in building multicultural and transformational teams. He motivates teams to achieve sustainable results and networks with industry peers to share valuable experiences and lessons learned. His leadership style emphasizes the importance of adapting to different cultures and legal frameworks, which has been crucial in managing projects across diverse regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA.