Kedar Datar is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience in product development and design, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering. Currently serving as Chief Engineer at Konecranes since June 2018, Kedar leads a product development program. Previously, Kedar held the role of Lead Engineer at John Deere for a brief period before returning to Konecranes as Manager (Engineering) from July 2011 to November 2017, where responsibilities included the design and engineering of high-capacity customized EOT cranes. Earlier in the career, Kedar contributed as a lecturer at Finolex Academy of Management & Technology and R Mane College of Engineering and Technology. Academic qualifications include a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical (Design Engineering) from Sinhgad College of Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from K J Somaiya College of Engineering.