Ashrith N
Bengaluru,KA
There are no great people in world, people become great by solving great problems
Summary
Highly qualified and accomplished professional offering an experience of 12+ years in the area of Process Control System, Substation Automation, Digital and Data Center Automation – Solution Architect, Engineering, Installation & Commissioning, Advanced Digital Services, System Audits, Technical Presales & Aftersales Support and training. Possessing excellent analytical skills with good knowledge in Industrial Automation domain. Skilled problem identifier and trouble shooter with abilities to pinpoint and resolve issues at early stages to avoid time expenditures. Demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity while forming cohesive team environments. A proactive, open and honest communicator; stimulated by fresh challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Datacenter Automation Domain Solution Specialist
ABB GISPL
01.2020 - Current
- Take Lead role in standardization of architecture and solution for DC automation with a clear target to reduce overall costs.
- Development of standard libraries for DC automation projects.
- Prepare URS for development of new features/products/solutions by R & D.
- Closely interact with R & D teams throughout the development starting from conceptualization phase till productization phase ensuring its compliance with URS.
- Keep update of latest developments in DC automation and analyze competitor solutions.
- Play active role in formulating ABB’s strategy to be on par with the same.
Lead Engineer
ABB India Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Lead project team for successful execution and closure of projects.
- Develop libraries, tools and SOPs for faster and easier execution of projects and reduce OPEx cost.
- Ensure quality of project deliverables and customer satisfaction.
- Provide Technical Support to sales and bids team.
- Conduct system health checks and audits of Control systems.
- Conduct expert trainings for customers and channel partners.
- Consulting visits to customers for unique requirements/ assistance sought for implementing solutions.
- Take lead in resolving the technical issues faced during commissioning.
Sr. Application Engineer
ABB India Ltd
01.2011 - 03.2014
- HMI development from Piping and Instrumentation drawings
- Design of Automation panels
- IO database creation and allocation
- Application and logic design for Process control
- Conducting Factory acceptance tests
- Commissioning activities and Site Acceptance tests
- Project documentation and technical closure of projects.
Application Engineer
ABB India Ltd
08.2008 - 12.2011
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Jun.2004 - Jun.2008
Graduated First Class with Distinction
Publication
My project thesis “Measurement of Phase Angle using PLL” was recognized as original work and got published in "International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology", Vol. 1 Issue. 8 (October - 2012) and “International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Development”, Vol.7 Issue 2 (November – 2012). The same was published as a book by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany
Skills
Control Systems : System 800xA, Compact HMI, MOM, Ability for Datacenter, Eco suite
Communication Protocols : OPC UA/DA/AE, Profibus-DP, Profibus-PA, ProfNet, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, HART, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, IEC 61850, BACnet, M-Bus, SNMP
Engineering Tools : Control Builder M, Process Graphics Builder, Panel Builder 800 for Field HMIs, KepServer
Application programming languages : IEC-61131 languages - Structured Text, Control Modules, Function Blocks, and Sequential Flow charts
Thin Clients : Smart Client (ABB proprietary Thin Client), Infinity, Windows Remote Desktop services
Configuration and Diagnostic tools: ProfiTrace, Wireshark, Matrikon OPC explorer & Tunneler, Microsoft Sys Internals tools, Hyperterminal, OPC clients, Modscan, ModSim, Yabe
Industries/Applications : Thermal Power, Solar Power, Material handling, Electrical Substation, Consumer Chemical, Smart Factory, Energy Management Systems, Datacenter
Historian systems : 800xA History, ABB Information Management
Virtualization : VM Ware – Esxi, Workstation
Other : Excel VBA (macros), Basic knowledge of Visual Studio, Basic knowledge of R Studio and R Programming, and C#, Batch file scripting
Certification
Certified with Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Personal Information
- Father’s Name: Nagabhushan V
- Marital Status : Married
- Permanent Address: 403B, Avani Amulya Apartment, RR Nagar, Bengaluru - 560098
- Languages Known : English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Received Trailblazer award from ABB for collaboration and teamwork in winning and successfully executing the very first Datacenter Building Management System project in India for one of the world’s leading cloud computing service provider
- Received Trailblazer award from ABB for handling the India’s Topmost Innovative Paint Manufacturing Company
- Received customer appreciation for successfully leading a team which carried out Design, Engineering, Factory Acceptance Test, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Tests for 2 of the Asia’s Largest Water Based paint plants wherein each plant has approximately 50000 IO System
- Appreciated by Customer for Conceptualizing, Designing, engineering and commissioning an enterprise level Energy Management System
- Appreciated by the Client for IEC61850 Integration of Process Equipment, a first for ABB Appreciated by Customer for engineering and commissioning of SCADA system for the then India’s largest Solar Power plant