Vision

Empowering organizations through smart automation, innovative digital solutions, and collaborative transformation for lasting impact.

Mission

Delivering results through technology integration, agile leadership, and people-centric project execution from concept to deployment.

Keyur Shah

Lead Architect & Software Development Manager, AutoSol

I have worked with Samir for 13+ years and Samir is always been on top of his game. He has successfully executed many complex terminal projects and always make sure that customer site left with highest satisfaction. Samir is very hardworking and available regardless of time of the day specially working for projects around the world in different time zones. It’s always been a pleasure to work with Samir!!

Manoj Bhatnagar

Director, Software Engineering (DeltaV RTS)

Samir brings leadership, process and action orientation in every initiative. He leads by example and ensures that the team is ready to take any challenge, challenges himself to be better and bring positive energy. I am grateful to know him and work with him.

Ilan Eden

Industrial Digitalization Expert (Bow & Stern)

I was the customer's representative for two terminal automation projects, where Samir led the project from the supplier's side. I found Samir to be very dedicated and professional. We faced several significant challenges during the projects and Samir was always determined to find the most practical solution. I can ensure that anyone who works with Samir is in good hands

Torri Massimo

Director, Technical Development (DeltaV SaaS SCADA)

Samir has proven to be a formidable and an invaluable resource to achieve the challenging goal of staffing a full-fledged Software Development Team in Pune to allow Emerson Zedi to continuing pursuing its strategic goals, specifically enable business growth by delivering more value for the customer. Samir has been incredibly effective in not only executing the mandate of finding and hiring new resources, but also in thinking outside of the box by providing different ways of approaching the challenge. I would not hesitate to say that Samir's strengths are commitment, delivering what he promised and problem solving. Samir is also an excellent communicator: he kept me and the Zedi Team in general in the loop on anything that was happening and still happens within the Pune Team. My vision has always been that the Pune Team becomes one Team with the North American Team, not a mere addition to consume extra work. Thanks to Samir, I am proud to say that such vision has been achieved

Rahul Adgaonkar

Sales Leader - Emerson Automation Solutions,Singapore

It’s been amazing working with Samir Thaker over the years. He is vital to the team and contributed significantly to the success of the company. His abilities in Project Management, Engineering & Operations have been invaluable to the company. With his interpersonal skills he has great relations with both company clients and potential customers. Samir is dedicated and goal-oriented individual. Samir makes the impossible possible. He absolutely shines in a fast-paced Technology environment & always ready to take on new challenges. Definitely worth recommending

Sarang Kulkarni

Director - Project Center at Tetra Pak

Samir is a very hard working and focussed person. He has a good grasp on the technical details and always successfully finds solutions to complex problems. He is a very good person to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him for most challenging tasks and projects

Brent Powell

Retired Director of Application and Cloud Technology at Capgemini

Samir was one of our team leads for our global Proficy Plant Applications team. Samir provided excellent technical skills and was able to successfully create approaches to resolve problems and roadblocks others had never attempted. Samir also has excellent communication and manufacturing industry skills

Hussain Ansari

Project Leadership | Digitalisation | OT Transformation| Industrial Automation

Samir is an extremely hard working person and the proven record of working under tremendous pressure.He is highly dedicated to work and shows strong commitment to responsibilities and tasks.He sets goals to himself for his growht and improvement and is known for his excellent mentoring skills.

My Values

• Integrity: Say what you do, do what you say.
• Trust: I believe in earning Trust alongwith value delivery.

My Approach

• Servant Leadership: Empowering teams through psychological safety and growth mindset.
• Customer-Centric: Translate complex needs into scalable, business-led solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Reuse, automation and process improvements to sustain velocity.
• Global Collaboration: Leading distributed teams across geographies with cultural sensitivity.
• Strategic Execution: Align technology to OKRs and measurable outcomes.

Global Collaboration

• Established & led distributed teams across AP, MEA, EU, and NALA regions
• Respect cultural diversity and promote inclusive environments
• Balance cost-effective engineering
• Foster one-organization spirit across geographies

Key Achievements

• Team Transformation: Built succession pipelines; promoted leaders from within.
• Operational Excellence: Balance speed with sustainability.
• Cost Optimisation: Operational cost optimization with strategic & thought leadership.
• Process Enhancement : Transforming traditional practices to SAFe/Agile practices.
• Productivity Improvements : Drive productivity improvements through digital transformation - $200K+/yr saving

Phase 1: Technical Foundation (2001-2005)

• PLC/SCADA/DCS mastery, pharma validation (GAMP/21CFR)
• Advance Tech Controls: PLC programming, design
• Epitome Technologies, Shasun, Indoco, Lupin, Grasim: execution & validation

Phase 2: Specialization & Leadership (2006-2009)

• Dell: MES rollout-$100M scope, global team management
• GE: Gas turbine control systems, SCADA, Capgemini: PG MES multi-country rollouts, architecture delivery

Phase 3: Global Ops, Strategic Leadership (2010-2022)

• Emerson: Terminal Automation, product development (Zedi, TerminalManager), Agile transformation, cost optimization
• Major Clients: ADNOC, PAZ, PlusPetrol, Vopak, Saudi Aramco, Quantum Terminal
• $MM+ business unlocked, lead team of 30+, 9/10 satisfaction

Phase 4: Strategic Innovation (2023-Present)

• Agile/SAFe Scaling, product innovation, global team leadership
• Future leader development, digital transformation, AI ML in Automation