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GAUTAM SHARMA

Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer | Project Lead | Cybersecurity Certified (ISC² CC)
Udaipur

Summary

Seasoned SCADA Engineer with over 13 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, system integration, and SCADA technology. Proven track record of delivering high-impact contributions across large-scale power utility projects. Recognized for expertise in SCADA application development, real-time data integration, and end-to-end system lifecycle management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Executive

SIEMENS LTD.
02.2022 - Current
  • SCADA Lifecycle Management: Solely responsible for full SCADA lifecycle management across major utilities including NEA, WREMC, NRLDC, UGVCL, Korail (Korea Rail Corporation), Torrent Power, ONEE Morocco, City Power (South Africa), and KSEB.
  • FAT & SAT Execution: Led Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for critical SCADA deployments including Torrent Power, UGVCL, ONEE Morocco, and Korail.
  • SCADA System Expertise: Proficient in SIEMENS Spectrum Power 7 with hands-on experience in Information Model Management, SCADA Databases, ICCP Protocols, and system scripting.
  • Protocol Integration & Tuning: Performed system tuning and ensured seamless operation using IEC 101 and IEC 104 protocols.
  • Power Application Integration: Integrated real-time SCADA data with key applications such as State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Disturbance Fault Analysis (DFA).
  • Automation & Scripting: Designed and deployed custom automation solutions using Shell, PERL, and Python tailored to client-specific operational needs.
  • Issue Resolution & Support: Diagnosed and resolved issues related to SCADA performance, RTUs, system administration, database integrity, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Multisite SCADA Deployments: Successfully implemented multisite SCADA systems with consistent configuration, secure data flow, and minimal operational disruption.
  • Cybersecurity Compliance: Cybersecurity Certified (CC by ISC²), with proven ability to ensure compliance and protect OT/SCADA environments as per international standards.

Senior Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • SCADA Management: Managing SCADA systems across 56 grids and over 170 FPI stations. Responsible for addressing daily technical issues at both the Main Control Center (MCC) and the Business Continuity Center (BCC).
  • DMS Implementation (FLISR): Implemented DMS functionality using ABB’s ORMAP application and the N2A SLD-based SCADA platform. Successfully deployed FLISR for enhanced substation automation and fault response.
  • Cybersecurity for SCADA IT & OT Network: Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect both IT and OT infrastructure. Collaborated closely with the CISO to ensure compliance with NCIIPC cybersecurity guidelines.

Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • SCADA Applications and Integrations: Solely responsible for management and all new developments or changes in SCADA applications. Managed and debugged daily technical issues.
  • SCADA Installation / Data Engineering: Worked on the installation of SCADA, HISTORICAL, and PCU servers using ABB Network Manager 5.5. Strong knowledge of data engineering using the DE400 tool.
  • Backups and Population: Initialized data to servers through incremental population and performed total population to resolve database mismatches between DE and SCADA servers.
  • SCADA Capabilities: Built topological inherited pictures (SLDs), project overview graphics, and customized HMI interfaces. Familiar with alarms, trends, reports, and network configurations. Knowledge of Spider programming language, assigning user roles and authorities, and accessing servers via secure shell.
  • Matlab: Conducted advanced real-time calculations as per company requirements.
  • ICCP Implementation: Implemented ICCP for data exchange between BYPL, DTL, and BRPL control centers. Configured ICCP parameters and conducted point-to-point data testing.
  • Setup of Business Continuity Centre (BCC): Fully responsible for the implementation and operation of the BCC, ensuring full synchronization with MCC and operational readiness during primary system failures.
  • Database and Programming: Hands-on experience with Avanti and Oracle databases. Skilled in SQL and AQL programming.

Assistant Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • SCADA RTU Configuration and Maintenance: Worked extensively on RTUs using IEC 103 Serial Communication Protocol (Daisy Chain) for successful communication with Ethernet cards. Hands-on experience with RTU file configuration, including Network Tree, Hardware Tree, Signal Tree, ASDU, and APDU.
  • PLC Ladder Logic: Developed and implemented RTU-end logic using PLC Ladder Logic in Multiprog 5.5.
  • IEC 61850: Configured RTU files and integrated protection relays including REF 615, RET 670, MICOM P127, MICOM P543, along with IED and IP configuration.
  • Substation Monitoring through MIDAS: Led concept-to-implementation of the MIDAS project for monitoring distribution transformers. Worked on Embedded C and Java server code, deployed the system on 600 DTs, and created an Android application for field monitoring.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Key Consumer Monitoring Project: Worked on Python Language and developed circuitry that continuously Monitors Key Consumers of DELHI. This was to prevent theft of Electricity.
  • Meter Reading Devices: - Worked on Code of PDS Devices that reads Meter DATA.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT
Udaipur, Rajasthan

Skills

  • SCADA Systems: Siemens Spectrum Power 7, ABB Network Manager, HMI design, SLD configuration

  • Communication Protocols: IEC 101, IEC 104, IEC 103, IEC 61850, ICCP

  • SCADA Integration: Real-time data integration with State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, DFA, GIS, and DMS systems

  • Cybersecurity: ISC² CC Certified; implemented OT/IT security protocols aligned with NCIIPC standards

  • Programming & Scripting: Shell Script, Python, Perl, SQL, AQL

  • Database Management: Oracle, Avanti; proficient in SQL query creation and optimization

  • Project Execution: Led FAT/SAT, multisite SCADA deployments, MCC/BCC setup and synchronization

  • Troubleshooting: Expert in resolving SCADA performance issues, system tuning, network faults, and database inconsistencies

  • Leadership: Proven experience managing large-scale SCADA projects and cross-functional technical teams

  • Tools & Engineering Platforms: DE400 Data Engineering Tool, ORMAP, MATLAB for real-time analysis

Timeline

Senior Executive

SIEMENS LTD.
02.2022 - Current

Senior Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2019 - 02.2022

Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2016 - 07.2019

Assistant Manager

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2013 - 07.2016

Graduate Engineer Trainee

BSES YAMUNA POWER LTD.
07.2012 - 07.2013

B.Tech - Computer Science

College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT

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