Get to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Yogesh Gaikwad
Name: Yogesh Gaikwad
Company: nVent
Title: Product Data Syndication Specialist
Years in the electrical industry: 3+
Years at current company: 1+
What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you
get started?
It all began in 2021 when I received an offer from one of the largest and oldest electrical manufacturing companies, sparking my curiosity about data and its crucial role in driving the growth of both product and companies, which ultimately led me to where I am today!
What is your current role and how does your responsibility relate to data and data management?
As a member of the PIM team, my role involves ensuring that nVent’s product data is successfully syndicated to the NA region. This includes not only managing the data syndication process but also verifying data accuracy, implementing enrichments, and continually enhancing our data to better serve our end customers and distributors.
How would you describe your data management philosophy?
In the electrical industry, a robust data management philosophy centers around precision, security, and forward-thinking innovation. It involves not only ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data but also prioritizing secure data handling to protect critical infrastructure.
What do you like about working with IDEA?
Partnering with IDEA allows us to syndicate our product information from a centralized platform with robust product structures, seamless distributor connections, regular updates, and exceptional support whenever we need it!
How have your experiences helped you as a SME?
My expertise is in data analysis and governance. Collaborating with various distributors has given me a broad perspective on product information and insights into emerging standards and future practices for product data syndication.
How have you or your company benefited from being a part of the HDM initiative?
Participating in IDEA’s HDM initiative has been instrumental in our efforts to standardize a wide range of product attributes. By establishing universal attributes, we’ve created a streamlined framework that enhances the accuracy and usability of product data across the board. This standardization simplifies product information for distributors, making it easier for them to access and utilize consistent, reliable data. At the same time, we as a manufacturer benefit from a cohesive structure that reduces redundancies and aligns with industry expectations. Ultimately, this initiative has fostered a more collaborative and efficient data environment that serves the entire supply chain.
What are some of the latest trends and technologies in the electrical industry, and how have these impacted your work?
Some of the latest trends and technologies in the electrical industry—such as advanced data management systems—are fundamentally changing how we manage and utilize product data. With the industry’s shift toward digitalization and IoT, we’re now working with real-time data and interconnected systems, which allow for seamless communication between manufacturers and distributors.
In my role, these advancements have pushed us to standardize and enhance our data structures, ensuring the information we syndicate is not only accurate but also adaptable to new digital platforms.
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