Harimuni Sundaram Kaikolar
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic engineering manager with extensive experience of 20 years in the design and development of instrument transformers (current transformers and voltage transformers) up to 66 kV rated system voltage, excelling in product development and failure analysis, with in-depth production experience and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in leading R&D initiatives and enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in electrical design, mechanical design and adept at fostering collaboration across teams. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions while effectively managing diverse product demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Manager
Europoxy FZCO
Dubai
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Managing the Instrument Transformers Division. Design and Costing of Instrument Transformers (Current Transformer and Voltage Transformer) Up to 33 kV Rated System Voltage and Special Transformers like Auxiliary Transformer, Control Transformer, Neutral Grounding Transformer, etc. up to 11 kV Rated System Voltage.
- Lead role in the development of 33 kV current transformers and major R&D activities, along with setting up test labs and production procedures.
- Managing all Instrument Transformer Division activities: design, costing, production, testing, and QC. Problem solving at the production stage.
- Introducing new procedures and techniques for the improvement of production and avoiding rejection.
- Failure analysis for site failures after supply by visiting sites and reviewing site data provided by the Service Team.
- Visiting customer places for customer development by supporting the marketing team.
Design Manager
Kalpa Electrikal Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2008 - 11.2024
- Designing instrument transformers (current transformers and voltage transformers) up to 66 kV rated system voltage and special transformers like auxiliary transformers, control transformers, neutral grounding transformers, etc., up to 11 kV rated system voltage.
- Lead role in the development of 66 kV current transformers and major R&D activities.
- Managing all Design Department activities with a 12-member team, such as inquiries, quotations, order acknowledgments, preparing drawings, releasing work orders for production, and preparing bills of material.
- Problem-solving at the production stage by reviewing and implementing new techniques. Introducing new procedures and techniques for the improvement of production and avoiding rejection.
- Failure analysis for site failures after supply by visiting sites and reviewing site data provided by the Service Team.
- Visiting customer places for customer development by supporting the marketing team.
- Conducting regular training programs for the staff of Design, Marketing, Sales, Production, and Customer about the product.
- Providing consultation to customers regarding the selection of the products and specifications.
R&D Engineer
Narayan Powertech Private Limited
Vadodara
04.2005 - 07.2008
- New product development, testing (HV test up to 70 kV, PD test, etc.).
- Reaching the customer end for new product approval and for solving problems.
- Complete documentation of a new product developed.
- Taking care of all R&D activities in our company and witnessing all types of tests, like short circuit tests, impulse tests, etc., at ERDA/NABL laboratories.
- Electrical and Mechanical Design, Design Verification, Design Validation, Making Drawings and Verification of Drawings, Documentation of Design Records and Process Data, Making a Bill of Materials (all required materials and quantities for manufacturing a product), Verification of the Bill of Materials.
- Making test instructions and work instructions (stepwise details required for manufacturing a product), production stage in process improvements, and solving production stage problems.
Trainee Engineer
Manu Engineering Works
Ahmedabad
12.2004 - 03.2005
- A company manufacturing F.H.P. Motor, induction geared motor, bench grinder, polishers, drill point grinder, exhaust fan, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU)
Surat, India01-2002
Skills
- Product development
- Failure analysis
- Electrical design
- Testing procedures
- Cost estimation
- Capable of working in shifts and at any place, sincere, hard-working, easily able to mix with any kind of people, and able to work in any condition, with extensive traveling
Affiliations
- Interested in new product development and developed Rogowski coils sensor and 66 kV system voltage current transformer
- Conducting regular training programs for the staff of design, marketing, sales, and customer service about the product
- Providing consultation to customers regarding the selection of the products and specifications
Certification
- Maintenance and testing of transformers at the Advanced Training Institute, Chennai
- Electrical motors and their control through contactors and relays at the Advanced Training Institute, Kanpur
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
College Seminar
- Seminar on operational control of the Gujarat power grid system
College Project
- Programming of load flow study
- Developed and implemented algorithms for load flow study, resulting in a 15% improvement in power system efficiency
- Led a 6-month programming project for load flow study, delivering timely and accurate results for critical decision
- Making processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and optimize load flow processes, enhancing system reliability and performance
Hobbies
- Traveling to places of spiritual importance
- Participate and serve in spiritual affairs
- Playing and watching cricket
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Europoxy FZCO
12.2024 - 04.2025
Design Manager
Kalpa Electrikal Private Limited
08.2008 - 11.2024
R&D Engineer
Narayan Powertech Private Limited
04.2005 - 07.2008
Trainee Engineer
Manu Engineering Works
12.2004 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU)
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