Chandan Nandi
Kolkata
Summary
Twenty-six years of success in the various fields of Engineering, BIM State-of-the-Art, Digital prototyping, CAD process automation, managing integrated multidisciplinary 3D Plant design for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects with 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D BIM. Review Engineering of Plant model based on GA and P&ID drawings. Development of Engineering Drawings & Documents Management System integrated with Planning, Change Management, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Project Management System. Seven years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, 3D design/drawing and Reverse Engineering processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Design Engineer
TATA Consulting Engineers Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
05.2022 - Current
- BIM / 3D design coordinator of integrated multidisciplinary 3D Plant Engineering.
- Development of 3D Virtual Engineering Methodology in various stages of engineering as per the LOD (Level of Development) specification with 4D Simulation according to the MBS (Model Breakdown Structure) and Activity Schedule.
- Development of various PFD, DFD, Model Register, etc. aligned to the project deliverables.
- Working on a variety of Greenfield / Brownfield projects for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous plant engineering.
- Development of various tools and macros on engineering software with the help of programming to improve productivity.
- Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is an integrated engineering consultant providing concept to commissioning services throughout the entire project life cycle.
- AutoCAD Plant 3D Project Setup for Plant Piping: Development of an AutoCAD Plant 3D project setup for Plant piping based on OEM specification, which includes custom P&ID symbols, tagging rules, custom 3D components, Isometric and BOM templates, etc. Creating Piping Specification based on PMS.
- AutoCAD Drawing Standards Checker: Development of an Auto LISP and Visual LISP based program that checks forced dimensions, layer standards, dimension standards, text styles, etc. based on Project standards.
Senior Manager Engineering Application
M. N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Administration of 3D Technology in Plant Engineering project execution.
- Successful integration of EPM with 3D Virtual Engineering to achieve 4D / 5D Simulation.
- Aligned organizational engineering and design methodology from a conventional system to modern 3D Engineering by implementation and customization of various 3D engineering and analytical software.
- Seamlessly transit from 2D Engineering Methodology to Collaborative 3D Engineering.
- Completed various Greenfield / Brownfield Steel Plant 3D Engineering Layout capacity varies from 1 MTPA to 12 MTPA.
- Development & customizations engineering software with help of API.
- Establishing best practices to improve productivity.
- Internationally recognized as one of the largest independent engineering and technology consulting organizations, was founded in 1955 by Dr. M. N. Dastur.
- Design and development of the foolproof integrated engineering drawings & document management system containing the following modules: Drawing & Material Planning with Back-Log calculation based on Base Line with Project Milestone.
- Preparation of Workflow alignment as per client’s specifications. Creation of project-specific drawing environment consisting of various tools and parameters.
- Drawing & document duplication-checking, automatic revision control based on Change Management system, and electronic archiving.
- Implementation of Access Control List (ACL) for online drawing approval system with the digital signature.
- Easy retrievable of drawings and documents with extensive online search facilities including all branch offices over VPN connectivity.
- Automated remote office plotting over internet connectivity.
- Calculation of man-hour for each drawing both cumulative and revision-wise.
- Archival system of drawings with online approval prepared by Vendors.
- Collecting Plant Unit, Sub-Unit & Discipline wise technical data for Knowledge Management System.
- Language/Database used: C#, .Net, VB6, Visual LISP & DCL, MS Access, MS SQL Server 2008 R2.
Engineering Software Development and 3-D Parametric Modelling
Iuvant Technology Private Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Material handling process automation software: Development of an AutoCAD-based software for total conveyor system design for Econ-Super type conveyor. It creates layout, structural & auxiliary component drawings, Complete B.O.M., Chain pull load analysis & Drive unit allocations. It also maintains a backend Database of each & every component for future cost analysis of a Material Handling project.
- Language/Database used: Visual LISP, DCL, VB-6, MS Access, and HTML.
- Software Development Company of Vinar System Private Limited
Design and re-engineering of Press Manufacturing project of UK
Germinda Private Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
12.1999 - 06.2002
- Through Reverse Engineering process developed 3D Modelling & Manufacturing Drawing in the Metric unit from the Imperial unit for the Vacuum Forming Machine of Rcs. Thermoforming Company, London, UK.
- Software Used: Solid Works, Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, and AutoCAD.
Design & Development of Automotive Subassemblies
IFB Industries Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
02.1996 - 11.1999
- Feasibility study DFMEA, PFMEA & Preparing PFD, Control plan, Quality plan, Work instruction of automotive subassemblies for PPAP; 3D Solid Modelling of various mechanical parts, Developing CAD based software using Auto LISP and DCL.
- Development of 3D Parts, Assemblies & Manufacturing Drawing of door locking system in Tata Indica Car Project and Daewoo Ceilo Car Projects.
- Design, Re-engineering of Machinery as well as various Tools, Molds, Jig & Fixture.
- Development of an AutoCAD-based software for EDM Wire Cut CNC Machine. It exports a Profile Data in Text File of any laminar closed profile for further import in an EDM. The language used Auto LISP and DCL.
- IFB Industries Limited started its operations in India in 1974 in collaboration with Heinrich Schmid AG of Switzerland. The product range includes Fine Blanked components, Automotive Subassemblies, Machine Tools, and others.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering as a special subject
West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
Kolkata, West Bengal, IndiaSkills
Implementation and Administration of 3D Virtual Engineering for Multidisciplinary 3D Plant Design
Implementation of BIM on Azure Cloud and perform Multidisciplinary 3D Plant engineering on Azure
4D-BIM Scheduling, for construction management, 5D-BIM Estimating, Plan versus Actual for Budget Tracking and Cost Analysis by Integration with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
7D-BIM Facility management of the product's operation and maintenance throughout its life cycle by integration with RDBMS
Engineering Automation & Multi-disciplinary Operational Workflow Management
Development of BIM Execution Plan and 3D methodology document for improve productivity
Engineering Process Optimization and Automation
Provide 3D software Training and Support to the users
Development of Engineering Software in CAD Platform
Design, Re-engineering of Machinery as well as various Tools, Molds, and Product
Knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management, Feasibility Study, Design Failure Mode, and Effects Analysis, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis & Preparation of Production Part Approval Process Documents which is included PFD, Control Plan, Quality Plan, Production Capacity Planning, etc
Operating & Programming of CNC Machine and interface of CAD-CAM Software
Core team member of Microsoft Azure Cloud computing service implementation in Dastur
Core team member of the Multidisciplinary Engineering Standardization team in Dastur
Engineering Software: AutoCAD, Inventor Professional, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Advance Steel, InfraWorks 360, Civil 3D, Tekla, Navisworks, Ms Project, Primavera P6, Sketchup, 3Ds Max, etc
Programming Languages: Auto Lisp, Visual Lisp, DCL, VB6, C# Net, Python, Revit API, Dynamo, Navisworks API, and AutoCAD VBA
RDBMS: Ms SQL Server 2008 R2, Ms Access, and SQLite DB with Power BI
Knowledge of CNC Machine operating and programming
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud computing service
Knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk BIM 360 Doc)
Knowledge of Autodesk Tandem digital twins’ technology and Autodesk Forge
Integrated BIM with Power BI for various reporting and material reconciliation
Certification
- Introduction to ISO Global BIM Standards
- BIM Manager Managing CAD Standards
- Creating a BIM Execution Plan
- The BIM Execution Plan for Architects
- BIM-VDC for Construction
- BIM Collaborate Pro Essential Training
- Digital AEC Foundations
- Digital Transformation
- Foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)
- Power BI and BIM Analysis and Visualization
- IoT Foundations Fundamentals
- IoT Foundations Standards and Ecosystems
- Introducing Robotic Process Automation
- Introduction to Digital Twins
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Power BI Data Visualization and Dashboard Tips Tricks Techniques
- Learning Autodesk Forge for AEC and Operations
- Data Science Foundations Data Engineering
- Visio 365 Data Visualizer Diagram
- Introduction to Data Science (2019)
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Construction Management Foundations
- Construction Management Planning and Scheduling
- Lean Foundations
- Construction Management Lean Strategies for Improvement
- Modular Construction Methods
- Construction Management Safety and Health
Special Courses
- CNC Machine operating and programming
- Maintenance of Oil Hydraulic System Machines
- Basic Training of ISO 9001 and QS-9000/PPAP
- AutoCAD, Autodesk Training Center, CAD-CAM Consultants (P) Ltd., Kolkata, India.
- UNIX, Linux, C, C++, Computer Society of India, Kolkata, India.
Personal
- Date of Birth: 13th November 1972
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Lead Design Engineer
TATA Consulting Engineers Limited
05.2022 - Current
Senior Manager Engineering Application
M. N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd.
06.2003 - 04.2007
Engineering Software Development and 3-D Parametric Modelling
Iuvant Technology Private Limited
06.2002 - 05.2003
Design and re-engineering of Press Manufacturing project of UK
Germinda Private Limited
12.1999 - 06.2002
Design & Development of Automotive Subassemblies
IFB Industries Limited
02.1996 - 11.1999
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering as a special subject
West Bengal State Council of Technical Education