Saifee makasarwala

Saifee Makasarwala is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Silverpoint Press Pvt. Ltd., a prominent commercial printing company in India. He has been with the company for over 31 years, starting his career as a trainee on the shop floor and progressing through various roles including shift supervisor, manager of production, and vice president before assuming his current position.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: COO at Silverpoint Press Pvt. Ltd. since June 1993.
• Experience: Over 27 years at Silverpoint, where he has developed expertise in managing operations and exploring innovative printing technologies such as hexachrome and augmented reality integration through an in-house app called XPLOAR. He has also implemented API technology for efficient data transfer and management of global printing needs.1

Education

• Degree in Printing Technology from the Government Institute of Printing Technology (GIPT).
• Additional education includes studies at J J School of Arts and BPM High School, focusing on printing technology.1

Current Projects

Saifee is currently working on establishing a web-to-print business model through his project, Print Nation (www.printnation.in), which aims to provide customized printing services accessible to both individuals and corporates. The platform facilitates editing and managing artwork through cloud computing.1

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Saifee enjoys reading biographies and management literature, cooking on weekends, and listening to music. He is based in Mumbai with his family.1