Kaushik D T

• Professionally interacted with clients to assess business requirements and determine software needs.
• Delivered high-quality results by implementing best practices in functional consulting methodologies and tools.
• Conducted gap analyses to identify areas of improvement in existing systems or processes, leading to increased productivity and user satisfaction.
• Increased system stability through rigorous testing and validation of software enhancements before deployment.
• Developed and implemented reports and presentations for key stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing complex business challenges.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of existing systems, processes, and stakeholder needs to develop targeted improvement initiatives.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by identifying pain points and providing tailored solutions to meet their needs.
• Liaised between IT infrastructure team and other personnel to assist with resolution of system issues.
• Wrote effective documentation for each client system to deliver comprehensive sets of requirements and alignment with business objectives.
• Developed, configured and tested applications for accurate alignment with project standards.
• Mitigated risks associated with large-scale projects through proactive planning and ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Bolstered client relationships by maintaining open lines of communication throughout each project''s lifecycle-from proposal development through delivery completion.
• Reduced operational costs with the identification and elimination of redundant tasks and processes.
• Supported data-driven decision-making by designing customized reports based on key performance metrics.
• Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
• Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
• Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
• Contributed to revenue growth by identifying opportunities for expansion and developing proposals for new service offerings.

• Optimized team performance through effective communication, training, and leadership techniques.
• Mentored junior consultants, improving their skills and knowledge through hands-on coaching and guidance.
• Managed client expectations effectively by providing timely updates on project progress and addressing concerns promptly.

• Understand customer Application modelling needs and design metamodels and transformation of data to target database formats with strong understanding of CIM
• Works with customers on model migration and conversion of data to format needed for advanced Power Systems Application and SCADA.
• Implement EMS , ADMS and SCADA systems.
• Contribute and lead advanced Power Systems Application software development and delivery to meet project/product commitments.
• Engage with customers which mainly consist of Electric Utilities for Transmission and Distribution System Operators.
• Work on defining functional software specifications, designing, coding, testing, integration, delivery, and maintenance.
• Provide domain knowledge and/or technical leadership to a team of electric power application software engineers.
• Lead and contribute to electric power application development and ensure software delivery is on schedule and per customer expectations.

• Worked as Sr. Power System Applications Engineer in the product development department specifically working for SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, OMS based Electrical Network Management Systems exclusively for Power and utility Applications.

• Conducting Software/Product Testing Coverage for all functional and non-functional areas with initial pre-release and for every release coverage during the sprints via Agile Methodologies. Validation of various software defects and other project issues (SDPs) from the customer projects via Jira.

• For ADMS & DERMS – Carrying out System integration activities like building, testing & configuration.

• Design and tune the power systems applications to meet customer requirements.

• Analyze customer requirements and develop plans to implement power system applications on customer projects. Perform technical reviews on development work products.

• Engage SMEs in all new functionality efforts and for clarifying the customer centric use cases/user story. Co-ordinate with Business Analysts, Senior Developers, Product Managers to define/refine the-requirements from the customer point of view through various JAD and Sprint planning sessions before every sprints. Prioritisation of tickets from the Jira Backlog to get it rolled up for the sprint.

• All Project centric Pre-FAT test cases are authored and validated properly with pool of peer reviewers.

• Data Analysis of the Software work requests/Issues faced in the projects for better coverage of testing/validation on the same as well as new areas around those defects for the recurring sprint cycles. GIS data extraction and build Distribution Network model for ADMS applications.

• Develop product documentation for applications such as User’s Guides, Design Descriptions, Configuration Guides, Release notes and provide training and support for end users.

• For ABB INDIA Pvt Ltd, Involved in Electrical & Power automation projects for Power Plants & Energy Industries - Electrical Network Management Systems, SCADA, IEC 61850, Substation Automation, Electrical Control Systems (ECS), Substation Engineering & Control Center Engineering - PCC & MCCs.

• Execute Detail Engineering of EPC projects, construction, installation, maintenance, support,

documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications from customer

Created comprehensive specifications for project needs.

• Reviewing customer contract specifications, Floating quotations to various OEMs, Comparing the vendors offer to customer specifications, offer validation, Vendor drawing Reviewing, Technical clearance and manufacturing clearance process in coordination with PMCs along with the customer for their concurrent approval.

• Worked on Projects in various large Energy Industries like Dangote, NRL, Biocon Pvt Ltd, AGCL, Oil India Ltd, SYNGENE International Ltd, BPCL.

• Exposed to Large Scale Energy Industries like BHEL, TNPL, TANGEDCO, NLC & KPTCL for Projects.