Ganesh Gupta

Project Leadership and Design:

• Conduct site audits and consultations to assess pre-requirements for project design
• Analyze Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) equipment to evaluate integration feasibilities
• Collaborate with vendors on SMT applications to design and produce PCBs for IoT/IIOT devices tailored for cash vaults and data centers
• Design control systems using the Niagara platform, integrating Digital Twin technology to create high-resolution graphical dashboards that centralize OT systems such as HVAC, Lighting, Energy Management, Electrical, Battery Management, and PLCs via MQTT, RDBMS, OBIX, or HTTP
• Review and refine control systems wiring schematics and single-line diagrams (SLDs)
• Implement Project Haystack for streamlined data hierarchies and analytics, integrating data with Azure/AWS Cloud AI models for Industry 4.0 innovation
• Centralize data center monitoring (isles, racks, temperature, humidity, power management) using DCIM tools, integrated into Niagara for global dashboards and alerts via SMTP
• Extensive experience with protocols including MQTT (JSON format), BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Fox, Sox, OBIX, LoRaWAN, Zigbee Wireless, and OPC-UA
• Enable IoT applications with Single Sign-On (SSO) and LDAP AD integrations
• Successfully retrofitted over 2,000 sites, integrating more than 3,000 controllers, valued at $10.8 million
• Leading four new projects with 500 controllers, currently in progress, worth $20 million.

Energy Sustainability & Optimization:

• Delivered energy sustainability solutions, achieving up to 15% reduction in energy usage and implementing solar energy systems in retail banks, data centers, and administrative buildings
• Skilled in resolving software, hardware, and connectivity issues remotely or on-site.

BMS Asset Management & Security:

• Oversee BMS asset lifecycle management, version control, patching, risk management, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.

IIoT / Industry 4.0 Leadership and Solutions:

• Serve as a thought leader and decision-maker in the IIoT/Industry 4.0 technology domain, guiding strategic direction and innovations.
• Provided technical requirements and designs for the development of the Gladius IoT Platform, featuring GUI dashboards and user interfaces for BMS/Industry integrations via MQTT, OPC, OPC-UA with JSON, and centralized controls for BMS control systems and PLCs.
• Led Smart Factory consulting and digital transformation initiatives, offering leadership on large-scale Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing programs
• Developed and executed strategic roadmaps for IoT/IIoT application implementations, focusing on MES & MOM COTS-based systems using Factory 4.0 technologies for clients across the pharmaceutical, oil, and process control industries, enabling seamless device management via the Gladius IoT platform.
• Integrated OT systems with analytical data models on the IoT platform to align with IIoT and Industry 4.0 standards
• Designed a framework that enabled the Gladius IoT platform to deliver energy sustainability services for clients using IIoT technologies.
• Developed intelligent, smart systems utilizing image processing from live camera footage, providing real-time alerts on incidents.
• Designed and implemented smart parking systems using cameras and proximity sensors for enhanced automation and efficiency.

Team Leadership and Energy Sustainability Initiatives:

• Managed a team of 30, including 10 direct reports, overseeing hiring and resource planning.
• Designed and executed comprehensive energy sustainability strategies, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption across diverse industries
• Consulted with clients on building automation requirements, incorporating green building principles
• Led the prerequisites, design, logic development, and commissioning of BMS systems with a focus on ECMs for energy conservation.
• Integrated energy management solutions across 2,000+ sites via an in-house IoT platform
• Spearheaded retrofitting projects, integrating 5,000 Viconics thermostats
• Achieved up to 20% annual energy savings, delivering $50 million in total savings through advanced BMS programming.

BMS Integration, Retrofitting, and AMC Services:

• Led the integration of new BMS projects across multiple client sites, utilizing Sauter's NPO software to develop intuitive graphical dashboards, functional block diagram (FBD) program logic, and custom report generation, improving system visibility and control for end-users.
• Managed the integration of physical access control systems, including Kaba devices and biometric readers, enhancing site security and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Retrofitted BMS controllers, software systems, and integrated surveillance cameras, and access control technologies to modernize and extend the lifespan of existing infrastructure, increasing operational efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs.
• Implemented seamless upgrades of BMS systems without disrupting daily operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure minimal downtime.
• Provided comprehensive annual maintenance contract (AMC) services for BMS control systems, covering key HVAC components such as AHUs, VAVs, VFDs, chillers, boilers, and other critical building systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Delivered AMC services for integrated building management systems (IBMS), including the maintenance of CCTV systems, physical access controls, fire alarms, and lift systems, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and swift response to system alerts.
• Diagnosed and resolved operational issues in real-time using advanced diagnostic tools, preventing potential system failures and reducing downtime.
• Conducted regular system audits and performance assessments to identify inefficiencies, implement corrective measures, and recommend system improvements or technology upgrades.
• Ensured compliance with energy efficiency regulations and building standards through the integration of BMS systems, enabling clients to achieve sustainability goals and reduce operational costs.
• Trained client personnel on system use, troubleshooting, and best practices for maintaining BMS and IBMS systems, improving operational reliability, and reducing support requests.

On-Site PLC Engineer:

• Provided on-site troubleshooting and resolution of PLC hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.

Project Engineer - Embedded Systems:

• Developed and programmed microcontroller-based embedded systems, including hardware design, Firmware development and software integration.
• Designed, tested, and implemented firmware for various embedded platforms, ensuring seamless communication with hardware components.
• Utilized C. uCOS and assembly languages to write and optimize code for real-time systems with strict memory and processing constraints.
• Designed and developed custom hardware, including microcontroller boards, input/output terminals, and keyboards, alongside software programming to replace traditional embedded environments.
• Leveraged wireless technologies such as Zigbee and RF to deliver automation solutions tailored to various client needs.
• Developed drivers and interfaces for peripheral devices such as sensors, actuators, and communication modules.
• Conducted system-level debugging and troubleshooting using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers to identify and resolve hardware-software integration issues.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, design specifications, and testing protocols for embedded devices.
• Worked on power management and energy optimization strategies for battery-powered and low-power embedded systems.
• Implemented real-time operating systems (RTOS) like uCOS and developed multitasking software for applications with time-critical requirements.
• Designed and integrated custom hardware and software for automation systems, including input/output terminals and control interfaces.