Life and the Art of Engineering

In the authors words, this book provides expression to the aspirations and energies pent up within since his early days. It stems from the desire to share the learnings that have come his way while pursuing professional goals, the ups and downs that have made his life enjoyable. The opportunity arrived during the pandemic when he was blessed with the time to pen his thoughts and experiences.This insightful book examines the intricate relationship between life and engineering; how life is all about understanding the laws of nature and applying them to engineering for the benefit of mankind. The author shares his unmatched experience in the field of heat transfer and provides an account of the challenges faced in setting up and running a company with global clients.Key issues such as leadership, teamwork, accountability, trust and finance have been addressed. The idea is to provide budding entrepreneurs with an overview of the responsibilities they must be ready to assume. The author also identifies areas of change necessary for India to realise its potential and gives his perspective on improvements that can benefit the citizens of our country. About the Author Innovator, patent holder, entrepreneur, writer and poet, Haresh Sippy is a self- made man who plays several roles with ease. With nearly five decades of experience in the design and manufacture of shell-and-tube heat exchangers, he has evolved to be a guru in the field of heat transfer. He attributes his achievements to his firm belief in innovation. The importance of this belief has been evident all along. His first major project as an engineering entrepreneur resulted in significant import substitution for his clients Esso Refinery and ONGC. While setting up Tema India in 1984, the fledgling enterprise overcame multiple challenges through innovation. Research & Development has been the cornerstone of his success. Developing proprietary technology has given his company an edge over the competition. His passion for innovative solutions to make India self-reliant has resulted in multiple patents for the screw-plug technology used in clean-fuel programmes across the world. His patents not only make exchangers extremely safe in service but also ensure ease of maintenance throughout the equipments lifecycle of 25-30 years. Sippy can often be found sharing his experience with engineering and management students. He has also been working on imparting vocational training and employable skills to the underprivileged youth of the country as his way of giving back to the tribal community of Maharashtra that has supported him all through his professional journey.