Accomplished automation engineer Somil Nishar recently received a 2024 Global Recognition Award™ for his AI, automation, and robotics work. The technologist’s contributions have benefitted various companies and helped globally embrace innovation, securing the nation’s place at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).
The prestigious Global Recognition Awards elevate visionary individuals and companies. Its selective criteria aim to reward those who contribute to significant advancements in their fields, and Nishar’s success is proof of the increasing importance of automation in business and beyond.
A visionary career committed to transformation
Nishar’s career — which spans almost a decade and includes positions at multiple global corporations — has been focused on improving business operations through technological solutions. The engineer takes a forward-thinking approach, often pursuing unconventional solutions, but he grounds his work with a practical emphasis that seeks tangible results.
He has previously been involved in developing automation, robotic, and AI solutions for various firms. This work has helped businesses to overcome operational inefficiency, improve productivity, and foster innovation. It has also aided organizations in adopting smart manufacturing processes, which are a crucial part of Industry 4.0 and allow for a more sustainable approach to growth.
Some of his most relevant contributions include implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) using virtual reality solutions, plus augmented reality integrations. This unorthodox approach helped to improve efficiency by reducing errors, streamlining processes, and boosting safety. In the future, it also could be adopted for use in interactive training and maintenance processes.
Nishar has also used AI to harness data-driven insights, helping firms to make smarter decisions and continuously improve their robotic solutions.
As well as benefiting the businesses that use his solutions, Nishar’s work has improved the industries they operate within — and positively impacted the economy through growth and competition.
One of Nishar’s proudest achievements was earning a patent for an Autonomous Mobile Robot AMR scissor lift and a robotic arm. This innovation resulted in various awards, including the Titan Innovation Award, Indian Achievers Award, and Global Recognition Award — in addition to nominations for the Bold Award and Pros to Know 2024.
Childhood dreams and future goals
Nishar’s passion for automation and technology dates back even further than the beginning of his career.
When he was a child, Nishar was fascinated by robots and wanted to learn more about their inner workings. This motivated him to study for a Master of Science in Engineering specializing in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation at the University of Colorado, which formed the foundations of a fruitful career. Theory turned to practice when Nishar pursued an internship at Evraz, a leading manufacturing firm, and he then went on to aid companies with operation optimization using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Now a successful automation engineer, Nishar continues to follow the same approach by focusing on innovation — but with increasingly important projects and pursuing ever-more boundary-pushing solutions.
As for the future, Nishar is committed to innovating within the field and continuing to look for visionary approaches. In the future, he hopes to help India adopt new technology and embrace Industry 4.0 with his work, catapulting the country to global success.
