Sameer

Young dynamic & collaborative leader with a detail-oriented approach towards solving problems, Sameer brings in 14 years of experience in coatings & materials development. In his role as coatings & materials expert, he has been able to help companies to steer through all sorts of technical problems including those at the customer end with his strong analytical & problem-solving skills. He has helped companies to save millions of dollars through different development strategies (for materials) such as localization, contract manufacturing and create- -at-customer.

Since 2021, Sameer has been an independent consultant offering his services in the development of coatings & materials for applications such as printing & packaging, paints, OEM graphics & labels. He has helped different companies to develop end-to-end solutions (development to end-applications) for their customers and thoroughly analyze technical problems with customers. His interest lies in the development of sustainable solutions for every problem that he faces.

Sameer graduated in Polymer Science & Engineering from a renowned chemical institute called the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT formerly UDCT, Mumbai). He has varied experience from bench to top in the formulation and development of different materials & products.

He worked on the development of interior & exterior paints during his tenure at Behr Process Paints. Later on, at Classic Stripes Pvt Ltd, he went on to complete different assignments such as backward integration, international projects, and development & technical services to automotive OEMs. He leveraged his experience & skills in the development of industrial coatings, conductive inks, and materials such as adhesives & polymeric films.