Hi, I’m
NIRMAL THOMAS
Project Manager - Robotics
BENGALURU,Karnataka
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LeapMile Logistics Pvt Ltd
Manager
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Current position includes handling both software, electrical and design team in developing next generation nanoware house for the logistics industry
- Work closely cross functional teams using program phase gates to deliver the R&D projects on time
- Selection of hardware components for robotics and developing the high level software flow for the Robot
- Develop and execute hardware, software and system test procedures for the mobile robot and Cube Robots
- Developing task lists, time sheets and monitoring the team function to deliver the project on time and schedule
- Closely working with the purchase and Manufacturing team to achieve the required quality and on-time delivery expectations
- Managing relationships with stakeholders
- Preparation of Gantt charts, Cost Performance for individual projects and also a master project schedule with multi-parallel projects which helps in detailed resource planning to department heads.
Asimov Robotics Pvt Ltd
Team Lead
08.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Current position includes the following responsibilities: Developing and implementing control algorithms in ROS and Python
- Manage source code using version control systems such as Subversion, git
- Developing the software stacks for localization, object detection and tracking
- Work closely with Production team to develop assembly processes and provide technical support to assist in production line set-up/flow
- Manage assigned projects including product improvements, troubleshooting and live order development
- Presenting the concept level product design to the customers and management.
- Leading the design team in the development of parts as per design standards.
- Performing engineering analysis like static, kinematics & dynamics analysis of the moving parts.
The Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz Pvt Ltd
Research Engineer
08.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
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- Position includes the following responsibilities Development of the drive system and chassis for the AGV and Conveyors
- Determines hardware and software specifications
- Finite Element Analysis, Releasing Design Drawing
- Developing design based on Industrial Standards and Nomenclature
- DFMEA, FMEA Studies, Root Cause analysis
- Selection of Servo Motors, Stepper motors & controllers, dc geared, actuators and sensors for the special purpose machines such as conveyors and material handling equipment.
CadINN
CAD Engineer
10.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Www.cad-inn.com, Position includes the following responsibilities Drafting of the mechanical parts
- CFD analysis of wind turbines and air flow analysis
- GD&T analysis of the parts for manufacturing.
Education
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Master Degree from Robotics
01.2013 - 01.2015
University Overview
GPA: 9.018
University of Kerala
Bachelor Degree from Mechanical Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2012
University Overview
GPA: 7.91
Project Management Institute
Academic Certifications
Project Management Professional Issuing authority
PMP Number: 2899803
Machine Learning with Python
(IBM)
Issuing authority: Coursera Course Certificates & IBM
Credential ID: G3E4X9FSVSPQ
The 3D Printing Revolution Issuing authority: Coursera Course Certificates
Credential ID: VUSTQRGHNJ3B
University of
Pennsylvania
Robotics: Computational Motion
Planning
Issuing authority : Coursera Course Certificates
K4D5TEFTZF9Y
Coursera & University of Pennsylvania
Robotics: Aerial Robotics Certification Authority
Control of Mobile Robots Certification Authority: Coursera & Georgia Tech
Autodesk Certified Associate Certification Name
Certified Associate
Certification Authority: Autodesk
License Number: 00165509
Skills
Software KnownDesign SoftwareSolidworks,PTC Creo,AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Auto CAD,,ANSYS, MS OfficeProgramming language: MATLAB, C, PythonOperating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Robot Operating System)Understanding of ROS Platforms: Gazebo,Webots, OpenCV,RVIZ etc
Policies and procedures
Project Management
Staff Management
Negotiation
Schedule optimization
Operations management
Timeline
Manager
LeapMile Logistics Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Team Lead
Asimov Robotics Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2019
Research Engineer
The Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 07.2017
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Master Degree from Robotics
01.2013 - 01.2015
CAD Engineer
CadINN
10.2012 - 05.2013
University of Kerala
Bachelor Degree from Mechanical Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2012
Project Management Institute
Academic Certifications
Project Management Professional Issuing authority
PMP Number: 2899803
01.2020
Machine Learning with Python
(IBM)
Issuing authority: Coursera Course Certificates & IBM
Credential ID: G3E4X9FSVSPQ
01.2018
The 3D Printing Revolution Issuing authority: Coursera Course Certificates
Credential ID: VUSTQRGHNJ3B
01.2016
University of Pennsylvania
Robotics: Computational Motion
Planning
Issuing authority : Coursera Course Certificates
K4D5TEFTZF9Y
01.2016
Coursera & University of Pennsylvania
Robotics: Aerial Robotics Certification Authority
01.2016
Control of Mobile Robots Certification Authority: Coursera & Georgia Tech
01.2014
Autodesk Certified Associate Certification Name
01.2011
Certified Associate
Certification Authority: Autodesk
License Number: 00165509