Uthayan Elangovan has 17 years of dynamic experience, which ranges from product lifecycle management (PLM) to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) consulting for assorted scope of associations, including automotive, electrical, medical, industrial, and electronics enterprises. He helps and leads PLM, IIoT usage, and sub ventures and with cutting-edge collaboration tools and techniques, he gives consultations to worldwide clients. Energetic about PLM, IIoT, and its effect on product development guaranteeing PLM, IIoT system meets client deliverables while supporting business process. His interest in making technological advancement in automation influenced him to write his first book "Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing - Industrial Internet of Things", which was named as one of the Best Manufacturing Automation books of all time by BookAuthority. His passion towards PLM and IIoT influence him to author his second publication "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)", which was named as one of the Best Industrial Management books of all time, New Industrial Management books to be read in 2021 and New Product Design books to be read in 2021 by BookAuthority.

He holds bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Kongu Engineering College and master's degree in computer-integrated manufacturing from PSG College of Technology. He currently resides in Tamil Nadu, India, and is practicing as consultant PLM and IIoT, providing business and education consulting through his consulting firm - Neel SMARTEC Consulting.