Uthayan Elangovan

Uthayan Elangovan is a practicing consultant of PLM and IIoT, providing business and education consulting through his consulting firm, Neel SMARTEC Consulting, India. Mr. Elangovan is a visionary PLM & IIoT Consultant with over 20 years of expertise in Product Lifecycle Management, Industrial Internet of Things, and Digital Transformation. He specializes in developing comprehensive PLM strategies and implementations that optimize new product development and introduction workflows. As a recognized thought leader in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 adoption, he helps organizations navigate their digital transformation journeys through innovative solutions that bridge technology with measurable business outcomes. His award-winning business consulting approach has delivered significant value across multiple industries. Mr. Elangovan is also a published author whose works have gained global recognition for their insights into PLM and digital manufacturing ecosystems. His passion lies in creating technology solutions that drive tangible business impact through strategic innovation.