Sameer Kelkar is the Chief Executive Officer and Head of R&D at Grind Master Machines Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in specialized surface finishing and microfinishing technologies. A graduate of IIT Bombay and UC Berkeley, he leads development and deployment of advanced finishing systems, helping automotive and heavy‑engineering manufacturers meet stringent geometry, surface integrity, and reliability targets. His work integrates process R&D, metrology, tooling, and turnkey delivery to achieve repeatable, world‑class results on complex components such as ballscrews, brake parts, and steering assemblies. Sameer is also the author of Garage to Global, capturing Grind Master’s 40‑year journey of innovation and “Absolute Engineering.”