Praneel Balachandran
Southampton
Summary
Result-driven Electrical Design and Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in data science and automation. With over a year of hands-on experience, I have contributed to capacitor design optimization, created database solutions, and developed complex wiring diagrams for power distribution systems. Proficient in tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Power Automate Desktop, and programming languages including Python, Java, and C#, I specialize in data extraction, workflow automation, and design efficiency. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and innovation, I secured a full-time position with Eaton starting October 2023.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Electrical Design and Automation Engineer
Eaton India Innovation Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Designed wiring diagrams for 20+ customer orders with 100+ switchgear sections
- Collaborated on Min Wire tool architecture, achieving $30K cost saving and reducing onboarding time by 360 hours
- Developed automation tools saving ~200 hours annually
Automation Intern - Switchgear Project
Eswari Electricals
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Automated switchgear controls using Kloud Q software as part of final year project
Data Science Intern - Capacitor Automation Team
Eaton
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Extracted data using Python and SQL; automated workflows with Power Automate Desktop
- Contributed to data modeling and database solution development
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics
Anna University
10.2023
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
M.K.N.S.
05.2019
Skills
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Power Automate Desktop
- Microsoft Office
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Smart Grid
- Data Automation
- SQL
- Databases
- Automation implementation
Accomplishments
- $30,000 cost saving in Min Wire project
- 200+ hours saved with automation buttons
- 4th place - Google & Techstars Start-up Weekend
- Hosted ENANTRA - All-India college event
- Captain - Anna University Football Team (2023)
Languages
Tamil
English
Extra-Curricular Activities
Finance Head, AUSEC, 2021-2022 Captain, Anna University Football Team, 2023
Personal Information
Title: Electrical Design and Automation Engineer
Certifications Courses
- Google Data Analytics Master Track, Coursera, In Progress
- Smart Energy Grid, Coursera
- Machine Learning, Stanford University
- Artificial Intelligence, MIT (edX)
- Introduction to Statistics, Stanford University
- Programming in Java, NPTEL, 81%
- Computing in Python I, Georgia Tech (edX)
- National EEE Quiz, Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology
Timeline
Associate Electrical Design and Automation Engineer
Eaton India Innovation Centre
10.2023 - Current
Automation Intern - Switchgear Project
Eswari Electricals
01.2023 - 10.2023
Data Science Intern - Capacitor Automation Team
Eaton
01.2023 - 03.2023
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
M.K.N.S.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics
Anna University
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