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MeggerDirector, Relay Software Development
Dec. 2020Dallas, Texas, United StatesLead seven-member team to develop various products, including relay test management software (RTMS) and relay test modules with specification writing/validation of SMRT test kits firmware. Include additional automated relay modules in RTMS software to support customer and revenue growth.
• Integrated hardware/firmware, overseeing the validation of combined hardware/firmware for SMRT product while providing support to the engineering team by writing the technical specification requirements on development and conduction validation tests to ensure the quality of the product.
• Realized increase in sales after ensuring quality product releases.
• Secured relay test kit order from Texas utility company by establishing solid professional relationships to produce mutually beneficial results.
• Attracted tenders in NAFTA, APAC, India, and Europe markets by implementing various relay test management software (RTMS).
• Delivered exceptional contributions to Rogowski product launch as one of the most critical projects for Megger.
MEGGER GROUP LIMITEDApplications Development Engineer
Dec. 2012 - Apr. 2021Dallas, TexasI moved to the United States to manage a project involving testing all substation relay application products from a range of relay manufacturers. Concurrently, I provide validation testing services for a variety of software (PowerDB) and firmware products. I solicit technical and sales input for new modules and software development. In order to efficiently provide complete testing, I’ve developed the calculations needed to stimulate abnormal power system conditions. I liaise with international sales teams to provide technical and sales support for South Africa, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, France, and Middle East countries. When needed I’m called to provide customer support for North America. It’s fast-paced and complex work that I enjoy immensely. Some positive activities that I’ve provided include: ★ Developing custom modules for Advanced Visual Test Software (AVTS) that are used to test IEDs in power system protection networks. I’ve used this software to test relays from a variety of manufacturers, including SEL, GE, ABB, Alstom/Areva, and Basler. ★ I was an essential team member in the development of an Electronic Recloser Test Simulator (ERTS) Auto Recloser test kit.
Megger India LtdApplication/Technical Manager
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2012Mumbai, IndiaI created AVTS modules that are successfully used to test relays. I also provided Application and Sales Support for Telay Testing Products such as SMRT, MPRT 8430, Sverker 780, and Freja 300 and 306. I was involved in contributing to pre- and post-sales activities for relay test kits and provided sales support for protection test equipment for India and Southeast Asia. Additionally I provided technical, sales, and business support for Far Asian countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand) and Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, travelling to each country to directly communicate with teams. ★ My work involvement with pre- and post-sales support for sales teams in India and Southeast Asia increased relay test business by 1000% annually.
ABB LtdCommon Platform Test Coordinator
Jun. 2008 - Apr. 2009Vasteras, SwedenI worked on developing substation automation supporting development of new protection and control IEDs. I supported project teams in Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and India by developing and documenting specifications for relay application configurations, software components, and hardware and testing modules. I itemized software and hardware testing activities for testing procedures for hardware, software, firmware, and IEDs in all locations, producing detailed reports for management.
ABB India LtdCommissioning Engineer/Service Coordinator
Jul. 2005 - Aug. 2009Bangalore, IndiaI managed 150 commissioning engineers and service providers to carry out commissioning, configuration, and testing of electronic relay systems including development electromechanical relays, static relays, and numerical protection terminals. I coordinated and ensured delivery of testing results for all software and hardware application products from a variety of relay manufacturers such as Siemens, ABB, Alstrom, GE, SEL, Easun, C&S, Ashida, and JVS. I coordinated commissioning of 11kV to 400kV substations and 2x500MW generating stations. Various accomplishments included: ★ Commissioning of the first 400kV IEC 61850 outdoor substation in India and over 5nos 400/220kV substations in less than 7 months. ★ Retrofitting over 50 220/110 kV transmission from existing MM3/SSR3V schemas to REL522 Distance Scheme in projects that produced no service interruptions or faults. ★ Management of over 30 power station, generator, substation, and line protection projects with major Indian power companies and manufacturers.
Inel Power System Engineers, Pvt LtdTesting & Commissioning Engineer
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2005Chennai, IndiaI carried out maintenance testing and pre-commissioning testing for relays, capacitors, energy meters, switchyards, and cables in environments including power plants, banks, steel plants, motor companies, hydroelectric plants and city substations. I also retrofitted and commissioned a 100 kV Line Protection Panel for the Karnataka Power Generating Station in Sharavathi, Karnataka. Another key accomplishment was the retrofitting and testing of the MICOM P341 Numerical Generator Protection relay for Arunachalam Sugars Ltd 100/11kV substation in Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of 110 kV, 220kV, 400kV panels at ABB factory.
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