Project Lead with 14+ years of expertise in Operational Technology (OT) Security, possessing extensive knowledge in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and PLC, SCADA,DCS systems. Proficient in leadership, problem-solving, and analysis, with a track record of developing and implementing cutting-edge OT security solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Lead-OT Security & ICS Projects
L&T Technologies Services Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Technical responsible for control & automation projects execution, commissioning & technical support to clients.
Handling team size of 12+ team members and managing multiple OT security projects.
Design & implement OT security Architecture for clients as per their requirement.
DOU & Proposal Preparation & discussion with the client to understand their requirements.
Tech Lead in Vulnerability & File Parsing Project for OT Security Solution for multiple Clients.
PCAP capture & analysis using Wireshark tool.
Develop wireshark Plugin to dissect OT Protocols & device attributes.
Design and implement security architecture for operational technology (OT) systems.
Risk Assessment & and vulnerabilities detection in OT infrastructure.
Worked on Danone Project to create Global specification for Automation industries.
Responsible for designing network architecture, PLC/DCS programming, SCADA/HMI development & technical support.
Network Configuration using different protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC UA etc.
Experience on various automation platforms like Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider etc.
Remote technical support to resolve issues in production lines at client site.
Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
Robotics & Controls Engineer
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 03.2021
Technical responsible for PLC Programming & SCADA development & troubleshooting problems to solve issues in TLA assembly lines.
Designed & implemented OT Security architecture for PCP-2 Plant to safeguard OT devices from external threats.
Continuous threat detection & vulnerability assessment using tools like Claroty & Nozomi for OT devices on the network.
Implementing mitigation for devices on risk by upgrading latest firmware patch.
Programming of Siemens S7 1500 PLC & KTP 700 HMI application development using TIA Portal software.
Worked on ABB Robot for pick place application & controlled using Siemens S7-1500 PLC.
Worked on integration of third party automation devices of Keyence, Cognex, Atlas Copco, Technifor laser marking, Desoutter, Festo servo drives etc with PLC.
New Projects execution & improvements in manufacturing assembly line.
Responsible for availability & uptime of assembly cells for plant Production as per organization requirement.
Sustenance & improvement of Plant Operations KPI's (Uptime, MTTR, MTBF) for assembly area.
Designed control system architecture to support scalability and future expansions, laying groundwork for sustained growth.
Manager-Maintenance
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 02.2020
Responsible for availability & uptime of assembly cells for plant Production as per organization requirement.
Sustenance & improvement of Plant Operations KPI's (Uptime, MTTR, MTBF) for assembly area.
Technical responsible for PLC Programming & SCADA development & troubleshooting problems to solve issues in assembly line.
BSVI Projects executed in Assembly Cell, New ETV Line installed & Commissioned Projects.
Completed FAT of ETV Line at Titan Hosur & SAT of ETV line at Cummins Dewas Plant.
Worked on Allen Bradley Control Logix, Compact Logix & Micrologix PLC, Panelview Plus 1000 HMI.
Worked on integration of third party automation devices of Rockwell, Keyence, Cognex, Atlas Copco, Technifor laser marking, Desoutter, Festo servo drives etc with PLC.
Working Experience on Rockwell Asset center & Factory talk Transaction manager in assembly cell.
PTR for new part configuration & trial run in assembly lines & support to cross functional teams.
Senior Engineer-Projects
Techmission
12.2013 - 02.2018
Company Overview: System Integrator of Rockwell Automation
Experience on Allen Bradley Control Logix, Compact Logix & Micrologix PLC programming in Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000 & RSLogix 500 & Factory talk softwares.
Responsible for offline PLC logic & HMI application development & Onsite project commissioning at Customer site.
Control Panels BOM verification, Panel wiring checking, Panel drawing checking & Panel IO Testing at workshop.
PLC Programming & HMI application development as per project requirements.
Experience on all Allen Bradley hardware installation & hands on troubleshooting.
Experience on Allen Bradley HMI application development in Factory talk View Studio, CC Workbench, Panel Builder etc softwares.
Project installation & commissioning activities at Customer site.
Remote online support to clients to troubleshoot problems for production continuity.
Onsite service support to client for PLC Logic & SCADA/HMI problems.
System Integrator of Rockwell Automation
Commissioning Engineer
Aspire Technologies
01.2012 - 12.2013
Responsible for offline development & Onsite project commissioning at Customer site.
Worked on L&T Automation Project at the Client site of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center at Trivandrum, Kerala location for 1.5 years.
PLC Programming & HMI application development as per project requirements.
Experience on Schneider Unito Pro software for PLC logic development.
Experience on Vijeo Citect & Win CC software for SCADA application development.
Worked on LabView Software for SCADA development & troubleshooting.
IO List Preparation as per project requirements.
Remote online support to clients to solve problems related to Controls.
Installation & Commissioning Engineer
IRDSA Pvt Ltd.
07.2023
Responsible for installation, commissioning & automation of Toll-Tax collection system at onsite.
Layout planning, designing & Piezo electric sensor installation at customer site.
Configuration & Programming of ISINC modules.
Sensors wiring & instruments cable termination work onsite.
Daily work report submission & project status update report preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Instrumentation
Industrial Automation Training: PLC, SCADA, HMI, Sofcon India Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, 06/01/13, 07/01/13
Projects Executed
OT Security Research project for Qualys, Palo Alto Client. PCAP capturing using wireshark for various OT devices over different protocols. PCAP Analysis & Lua Plugin development for device attribute extraction in wireshark at LTTS, Vadodara, Gujarat.
IOT application development & testing on various OT devices & EWS tools for Crowdstrike Client at LTTS, Vadodara, Gujarat.
OT Architecture design & technical specification for various Pharmaceuticals plants for Danone client.
Parcel Trax product design, logic development & testing for Vanderlande client.
TLA-1 & TLA-2 Assembly line PLC Programming, SCADA development & HMI application development & commissioning on Siemens Platform at Cummins Technologies, Phaltan, Maharashtra.
ETV assembly line installation, PLC Programming, SCADA & HMI application development & Commissioning using Rockwell Platform at Cummins Technologies, Dewas, M.P.
Grasim EFD 10 TPD & 20 TPD plant commissioning on Rockwell platform at Techmission, Indore.
Bridgestone Tyre Curing plant commissioning on Rockwell platform at Techmission, Indore.
Hypersonic wind tunnel & shock tunnel research project commissioning at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Trivandrum.
Installation of Automatic toll-tax collection system which involves planning & designing of layout, installation of piezo-electric sensors & loop wires under the road lanes, termination of wires to the ISINC booth via trench & configuration of ISINC module at IRDSA Pvt Ltd, Faridabad.
Personal Information
Location Preference: Anywhere
Date of Birth: 04/14/86
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Installation & Commissioning Engineer
IRDSA Pvt Ltd.
07.2023
Project Lead-OT Security & ICS Projects
L&T Technologies Services Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Robotics & Controls Engineer
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 03.2021
Manager-Maintenance
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Engineer-Projects
Techmission
12.2013 - 02.2018
High School - undefined
MSV Higher Secondary School
06.2013 - 07.2013
Industrial Automation Training - PLC,SCADA,HMI
Sofcon India Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2013
Commissioning Engineer
Aspire Technologies
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Instrumentation