Adroit and result-driven Domain Specialist with over 21 years of insightful experience in the areas of Fieldbus Device Integration, Industrial Communication, Industry 4.0 Wireless Technologies, OPC Interfacing Technology, Cloud Connectivity, and Instrumentation and Control, seeking a managerial assignment as...
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Domain Specialist
ABB Global Industries And Services Private Limited
01.2019 - 01.2022
Analyzing, drafting requirements, and executing internal acceptance for the first generation of mobile applications for process devices extended with Industry 4.0 wireless remote connectivities.
Key contributor for requirements and acceptance testing of first Android device management host with Bluetooth (BLE) extended device.
Drafted complete requirements for Flow probe profiling application for Flowmeter with NFC (Near Field Communication) extension.
Location responsible within global team for improvements and acceptance testing for mobile app for flowmeter extension with 4G and NBIOT.
Responsible for product migration to a new generation of DTMs (Device Type Manager) and FDI (Field Device Integration) packages.
Managing User stories and test strategy for individual projects.
Responsible for end-to-end project management which includes project planning, delivery, client interaction, troubleshooting, managing project operational parameters, and people management.
Utilizing project management best practices and, working with project teams to review the scope of work and create project plans.
Drafting requirements for migration of key device features into FDI UIP (User Interface Plug-ins).
Contributing to connectivity solution exploration for Fieldbus device connectivity to the cloud.
Involving in lighthouse project demonstrating fieldbus device connectivity over control system to web.
Contributing to the first digitalization product development -on-premise RCM (Remote Conditioning Monitoring) for Analyzers.
Responsible for maintenance of PLC automation and painting robotic systems.
Served as a Project Lead for new PLC automation and robotic installations
Instrumentation Engineer
MRF Limited
01.2000 - 01.2007
Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments and systems of Tyre, Tube, Mixing, and Utility Plants.
Ensured periodic Instrument calibration according to Plant ISO requirements
Assigned with the responsibility of In-House engineer for PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMI, and SCADA systems (WONDERWARE) modification/customization.
Effectively carried out fault-finding, Troubleshooting, and snag rectifications.
Education
B-Tech - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
Kerala University - College of Engineering
Trivandrum, Kerala
01.1995 - 01.1999
Skills
Field Instrumentation and Advanced Measurement Applications
Fieldbus-HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet IP
Device Integration Technologies-EDD, DTM and FDI
Industrial Wireless Connectivity to cloud, web and mobile platforms-BLE, NFC, 4G, and NBIOT
OPC interfacing solutions
Application Verification and Validation
Product Management
System engineering
DCS and PLC Automation
Instrument calibration and standards
Certification
HART Communication Foundation EDD
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Fieldbus Device Integration Technologies
EDD/EDDL:
Possess over 14 years of experience in Fieldbus EDD development.
Adept with EDDL/ Protocol specifications. Registered 10+ DDs with protocol organizations.
In-depth knowledge of all major EDD-based industrial hosts.
(PC based / handhelds, Standalone / Asset Management & control system integrated tools).
Proven experience in interoperability challenges and integration experience with market-leading hosts like Emerson Delta V, AMS, 475/Trex, Siemens PDM, and ABB FIM.
FDT DTM:
Possess over 14 years of experience in FDT DTM maintenance and management.
Led the maintenance of 3 generations of ABB DTMs w.r.t FDT technology/OS/frame version upgrades. Demonstrated experience with 80+ ABB DTMs across protocols developed from 2006 onwards.
In-depth knowledge of industry-leading 3rd party FDT frames (standalone/DCS engineering stations).
Led the design of 3rd generation DTM library, reducing interoperability challenges in 3rd party FDT hosts by 90%.
FDI:
Involved from prototyping stages of FDI technology- common components feature testing, ABB prototype HART, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus FDI packages.
Extensive collaboration and contribution towards ABB FDI host-Field Information Manager -FIM.
In-depth knowledge of specifications.
Lead designer of specific/generic User Interface Plugins (UIPs) for ABB FDI packages.
Industrial Communication Protocols
Hart/Profibus/Foundation Fieldbus/Modbus:
Proven Expertise and hands-on experience in specifications, physical layer, application layer software, market-leading interfacing hardware, and diagnostic tools.
Proficient in Ethernet variants (Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP).
Industry 4.0 Wireless Technologies
Involved in prototype devices with BLE, NFC, 4G, and NBIOT extensions.
OPC Interfacing Technology
Fully conversant in OPC DA/ UA standards and tools.
Contributed to OPC extension to ABB FIM.
Cloud Connectivity
Involved in prototyping projects for Fieldbus device connectivity over control system using OPC UA extensions to software in edge devices for on-premise/ web-based access and solutions.
Instrumentation and Control
Field Instruments
Deep understanding of field devices (Temperature, Pressure, Flow Level, and Positioners), associated applications/sensing technologies, and variant offerings.
Significant exposure to Liquid and Gas Process analyzers and analyzer houses. Has extensive experience with Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
Advanced Applications
Possess vast experience in integration of advanced field device applications onto DTM/EDD/ FDI packages and standalone applications.
Integration of Flow calculation library (AGA, GERG standards for differential pressure and vortex meters) onto DTM/DD/FDI packages for multivariable device configuration and parameterization.
Flow probe profiling function / open channel flow calculations.
Waveform feature presentation onto DTM/DD/FDI packages for echo-level transmitters.
Advanced Valve Health Diagnostics and reports for positioners.
Flow meter Verification applications.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B-Tech - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation - Kerala University - College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala: 1995-1999
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of Birth: 27 Jul 1977
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known: English
Passport No. & Validity: S7238797 valid up to 14/11/2028
Location Preference: Bangalore, Chennai, Pune
Timeline
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