People of Impact- Aeishwarya Chaudhari

• A Mechanical Engineer
• A BatteryMBA
• MIET Member
• Steering Committee member for the heat exchanger world conference 2024
• A loving mother and daughter
• A soulful poet!

If you find any of the above intriguing, continue reading to learn more about our People of Impact – Ms. Aeishwarya Chaudhari

Who is Aeishwarya

Meet Aeishwarya, a dynamic professional whose journey from a Graduate Trainee Engineer to a Static Equipment Lead at BASF is nothing short of inspiring.

Aeishwarya's academic foundation was laid at VJTI, Mumbai, where she pursued her BTech in Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2008.

However, her quest for knowledge didn't end there. Recently, she completed the BatteryMBA program by Battery Associates, adding another feather to her cap.

This shows her dedication to both personal and professional development, while also demonstrating her readiness to meet future demands.

An important lesson for everyone:

Always upgrade yourself with the latest skills for the future

Career as a Static Equipment Engineer

Aeishwarya has been in the industry for close to 16 years with most of her expertise in Static Equipment Engineering.

If you look at her career path, there is an interesting aspect for all of us to learn.

She's dedicated her career to Static Equipment Engineering all along. Yet, she shaped her path to encompass 360-degree development and personal advancement.

Here are some key highlights of her career: ?

• Specialist in Static Equipment Design and Engineering
• Worked on projects of all sizes – from a few million euros to billion Euros investment
• Contributed to flagship Mega projects for BASF in China
• An impressive footprint on global projects: India, China, Malaysia, and Singapore with international stints in Singapore and Germany
• Led an international team of mechanical engineers for a complex polyethylene project
• Played an instrumental role in setting up the HVE Centre (High-Value Engineering Centre) at BASF, Mumbai
• Published Technical Articles:

1. “Evaluation of High Strength Steel SA 517 Gr F for large pressure vessels”, Hydrocarbon Processing, pp 35-38, July 2021
2. "An extensive overview of heat exchangers in Process Industry", Heat Exchanger World, pp 21-25, February 2022

• Appointed as a Steering Committee member for the Heat Exchanger World Conference 2024 in Rotterdam underscores her stature as a thought leader in her field
• Human capital development

1. Trained and mentored Masters Students in BASF, Mumbai
2. Member of recruitment panel of trainee engineers in BASF, Mumbai
3. Focal Point for Industry-Academia initiative of BASF under CSR with K J Somaiya College of Engineering (2018-2019)

So what can we learn from her?

Initiative and Innovation: Despite her primary focus on static equipment engineering, Aeishwarya spearheaded initiatives such as establishing the High-Value Engineering Centre at BASF, Mumbai. Such initiatives remodel how an organization does business!

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: By investing her time and energy in mentoring others, she demonstrated her commitment to giving back to the community and cultivating future leaders in the field.

Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement: Beyond her immediate responsibilities, Aeishwarya is actively engaged with the broader industry ecosystem through avenues such as publishing technical articles and serving on steering committees for conferences.

Working Well with Others: ?Aeishwarya has worked with people from different parts of the company. Her experience leading teams internationally showed she could handle different cultures and work well with others, which can definitely help to get projects done smoothly.

Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Aeishwarya's journey as a leader and mentor is marked by her commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. Whether through formal education programs like the BatteryMBA or hands-on experience in diverse projects and geographies, her willingness to embrace new challenges and adapt to evolving circumstances enabled her to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a dynamic professional environment.

On her personal side

Away from the office rooms and project sites, Aeishwarya embraces life with zest.

An avid driver and café hopper, she finds joy in exploring new destinations and culinary experiences. This reflects her ability to strike a harmonious balance between work and leisure.?

When she is not busy with all those highly technical and engineering specifications and procedures, she explores a unique hobby – writing poems.

Who would have guessed that someone who publishes technical articles on the strength of steel and heat exchangers would also have published a book of her poems?

Reflections: Within You and Me…

The book is a product of simplicity and truth of life, which is perfectly crafted in a melodious way. You can order the book from Amazon through this link: Reflections: Within You and Me…

But who is Aeishwarya’s source of inspiration and motivation?

Her family!

Aeishwarya’s pillars of strength are her parents ?- a loving mother and a motivating father.

And her source of happiness – her son. Just like sunshine in her life!

What is Aeishwarya's suggestion for budding professionals?

Reflecting on her journey, Aeishwarya offers invaluable insights for aspiring professionals. She emphasizes the importance of developing not only technical skills but also communication and networking prowess.

Her mantra of being flexible and embracing new roles and mobility resonates with those navigating their career paths.

There are always some challenges that we experience as we move ahead in life.

But we must always “grow through what we go through”!

Her passion for electrification and sustainability foreshadows an exciting future, where she envisions herself contributing to the burgeoning field of batteries and gigafactory investments.

Thank you Aesihwarya for sharing with us an inspiring career journey!

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!!

We are ending this article with a beautiful excerpt from her book which will definitely resonate with a lot of you: