Dr. Kotwal's primary aspiration is to expand Defender Ledger's influence in the field by supporting small- and medium-sized clients, enhancing their financial processes and other areas of operation.
SEALY, TX, December 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ash Kotwal has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Hailing from nearly 20 years of experience in operational management and business consulting, Dr. Kotwal has distinguished himself across multiple professional fields and currently serves as the founder of Defender Ledger LLC. Specializing in bookkeeping, financial services and data analytics, Defender Ledger provides a wide range of consulting opportunities and strategic planning to help businesses maximize their economic results.
Dr. Kotwal's journey to founding his private practice includes a wealth of accumulated past experience. After serving as the project manager and estimator of Bill Smith Electric Inc. from 2006 to 2010, he became the co-founder and vice president of manufacturing at the SioTeX Corporation, which specializes in manufacturing and demonstrating the commercial capability of performance materials and has been recognized with the Environmental Protection Agency's People, Prosperity and Planet Award. He continued his career with a successful eight-year tenure as the district production manager of Martin Marietta Materials, where he directed the strategic deployment of operation initiatives for 15 mines and rail yards and managed expense planning from 2016 to 2024.
Prior to embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Kotwal pursued his academic endeavors and obtained a Bachelor of Science in engineering technology from the University of West Florida. He then attended Texas State University and earned a Master of Science in industrial technology as well as a PhD in materials science, engineering and commercialization, all while working as a doctoral research assistant at the school.
To augment his knowledge and expertise, Dr. Kotwal holds a number of vital certifications in multiple fields. He was certified as an unmanned aircraft system remote pilot in command by the Federal Aviation Administration at the United States Department of Transportation, a proadvisor by the Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor Academy, a concrete technologist by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and more.
Known for his contributions as a civic-minded citizen, Dr. Kotwal serves his community as the board treasurer of Cornerstone Christian Bellville and has performed service work as a member of the Global Methodist Church. As a commitment to his professional field, he holds memberships with the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American Concrete Institute and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
In celebration of his achievements, Dr. Kotwal has received multiple accolades throughout his career. He won first place in the Business Plan Competition put on by the Rice University Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and was the grand prize winner of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Institute Business Plan Competition. During his tenure at Martin Marietta Materials, his efforts contributed to the company being awarded the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's Environmental Excellence Award. He was further recognized with the International Emerging Professional Award by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
While his career is filled with individual milestones and accomplishments, Dr. Kotwal is particularly proud of his management and safety record at Martin Marietta Materials. Under his stewardship, his team went more than five years without any notable injuries or lost-time incidents. Given the challenges of navigating the mining industry with its large equipment and hazardous environments, such a lengthy duration highlighted his ability to build a culture of safety, attentiveness and teamwork.
In the coming years, Dr. Kotwal's primary aspiration is to expand Defender Ledger's influence in the field by supporting small- and medium-sized clients, enhancing their financial processes and other areas of operation. With his expertise, commitment to safety and focus on team success, he is well-positioned to accomplish his future goals and much more while helping people and businesses alike to prosper in their industries.
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