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Premnath Chandra Sekaran
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Premnath Chandra Sekaran

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Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at L&T Technology Services Limited, excelling in test automation and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded the optimization of automated testing processes, enhancing efficiency and stakeholder alignment. Adept in resource allocation and project planning, driving successful outcomes in complex environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

L&T Technology Services Limited
Bangalore
11.2007 - Current
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to align on testing standards and practices.
  • Reviewed and optimized existing automated test processes for efficiency.
  • Implemented continuous integration practices to streamline testing workflows.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts for various applications.
  • Coordinated with other teams on test automation efforts and ensured they were in sync with overall project plans.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across various departments such as product development, quality assurance, engineering, to define objectives related to automation initiatives.
  • Evaluated new tools or technologies for potential use in the organization's test automation process.

Sr. Engineer

MIDAS COMMUNICATION PVT LTD
Chennai
08.2003 - 11.2007
  • Designed CorDECT technology telecom products.
  • Contributed to innovative technology development at Telecom R&D company.
  • Engineered hardware components for electronic devices and systems, enhancing functionality.
  • Developed prototypes and conducted performance testing for reliability.
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Conducted design reviews and provided constructive feedback to peers.
  • Updated and reviewed test plans for hardware products, ensuring quality before release.

Sr. Project Technician

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Chennai
08.2001 - 07.2003
  • Collaborated on multiple embedded projects within the institution.
  • Managed equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and usage.
  • Developed test plans based on project requirements and specifications.
  • Executed functional, regression, and performance testing for software applications.

Technician

Dynavision PVT LTD
Chennai
09.1998 - 07.2001
  • Adjusted production schedules and resources to align with project timelines.
  • Operated equipment for assembly and quality control processes.
  • Collaborated with team to troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Maintained inventory records and managed supply orders.

Education

B.E - Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and communication

Khatu Shyam Institute of Management & Technology
New Delhi, India
04-2015

D.E.C.E - Diploma in Electronics and communication

Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College
Pammal, Chennai, India
05-1998

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Schedule management
  • Resource allocation
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Quality Assurance Oversight
  • Requirements Management
  • Testing Standards Development
  • Test automation
  • Test Strategy Development
  • Test Tool Evaluation
  • Performance testing
  • Functional testing
  • DO-160 EMI/EMC Testing
  • Design review
  • Design Review Coordination
  • Technical Documentation
  • Data Analysis
  • Measurement Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance Management
  • Quality Control Processes
  • Testing Protocol Development
  • Protocol Management
  • Systems implementation
  • Project Integration
  • System Integration
  • Engineering Software Utilization
  • Simulation Workflow Management
  • Wireless Communication Strategy
  • Network Management
  • Communication Standard Oversight
  • Interface Management
  • Project development
  • Project Monitoring Tools
  • Risk Assessment
  • Planning scheduling
  • System Integration
  • Project Integration
  • Wireless Communication Strategy
  • Network Management

Projects

  • Qualification Test Plan Preparation for Aerospace systems, 1 Year, 2, Onsite Testing Engineer, Requirement Gathering, Preparing Assurance test plan, TSRD preparation, Calculating the Loads and Power Banks, Preparing the AER test report plan, Preparing MTP flow chart, Vendor handling, DO-160 standards followed, MS-Office, MS VISIO, Selecting the antenna types
  • EMI EMC testing for the Aerospace systems, 6 Months, 4, EMI/EMC testing Engineer, Preparing test setup with actual aircraft cable length, Connecting the ground plane of test setup with chamber wall, Performing the bonding test, Connecting power banks and loads as per TSRD, Performing the EMI-EMC testing as per approved test plan, Preparing the AER test reports, DO-160 standards followed, EMI EMC Testing tools, Oscilloscope, Bonding Meter, Multimeter, Calculating the expose area for the testing
  • Slat Flap IO board Tester Design, 1 Year, 2, Onsite Testing Engineer, Schematics design and simulation, Preparing mechanical inputs for the tester design, Preparing the Test procedure and data sheet, Validating testers with test specifications, Debugging the failure testers, Vendor discussion and project execution, Test Link, ARINC communications, PADS, Allegro Cadence, LTspice simulation, Tester modified for Gobal7000 product
  • ATP testing and debugging the Slat Flap Electronic Control Unit, 18 Months, 4, Onsite Engineer, Performing the LRU level Acceptance Test Procedure(ATP) testing, NVM Download, Identifying the failure boards in the LRU, Board level ATP testing will be performed in the failure boards, Debugging the Failure sections of the ATP failed boards, Preparing the Test Coverage Analysis documents, Performing Slat Flap Electronic Control Unit(SFECU) system testing, Updating the ATP test procedures, DO-254 standards followed, NI systems, OBDC II, Test Link, Debugging the field failure LRU
  • Automating ATP tester for actuation product, 3 Months, 1, Design Engineer, Selecting the hardware and identifying the modification in the tester, Preparing the modification documents, Developing the Python scripting, Testing the script with modified tester, Updating ATP tester procedure and results, Python scripting, USB based Digital board, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Reduce to test time from 4 hours to 30mins.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Logging Tool, 2 Years, 2, Testing Engineer, Finding the equivalent components for obsolete components of the Logging tools, Planning for testing the obsolete components, Executing the module bench test and testing components in the tool, Report preparation for the components evaluation testing, RTA Processing in CAPE Web Interface(CWI), Wired MRIL Rigging, Tektronix 400MHz DSO, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter, Finding the equivalent components for DIP package components
  • Robotic Controller, 1 Year, 4, Onsite Engineer, Schematics and Layout Review, Signal Integrity analysis for the critical lines, Module testing and planning, System testing and planning, CE and RE testing and report generation, Robotics, PADS, Mentor tools, Hyper lynx
  • Light Controller, 18 Months, 4, Design Engineer, Understanding of requirement specifications provided by the client and their implementation, Schematic and PCB Design, Precompliance testing, Module testing and System Testing, Leading the team, Review of all deliverables
  • Cluster application development, 6 Months, 2, Team Member, Software architecture design, Development of Code using C, Unit level testing, System setup and system testing, Coverage analysis of code, C, Python3.5, DMM, Oscilloscope
  • Automotive Diagnostics Tester, 1 Year, 3, Project Leader, 32-bit Microcontroller (MPC 823) and components selection based on cost, voltage requirements and specification, Schematic design as per requirements and specification using Cadence Capture 9.1, Hardware architecture design, Board bring up activities, Board level testing, Understanding of system level requirements of the product and design of PCB accordingly, Understanding of applicable standards CENELEC EN 61326, CISPR22 and IEC61000 from clearance and creepage stand point, EMI / EMC Testing, Pre / post layout analysis of Critical signal using Hyper lynx, OBD2, CAN, Lin, J1850, ISO, Single Wire CAN, Fault Tolerant CAN, Cadence, Allegro, Hyper Lynx, Tektronix 400MHz DSO, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter, VGA monitor sync issue resolved by changing the PPM of crystal oscillator
  • CAN - ZigBee interface, 1 Year, 3, Project Leader, 8bit Microcontroller (PIC18LF4620) and components selection based on cost, voltage requirements and specification, Schematic design as per requirements and specification, Hardware architecture design, Board bring up activities, Board level testing, Understanding of system level requirements of the product and design of PCB accordingly, Module level testing, Leading the team, C, PIC, Cadence, Allegro, Tektronix 400MHz DSO, Spectrum Analyzer, Multimeter, Inverted F RF Antenna Design
  • Broad band Board Tester (Test JIG), 9 Months, 4, Project Leader, Schematic design, PCB layout design and test nail placement as per PCB test point positions, Hardware architecture design, Board bring up activities, Board level testing, Involved in Test jig enclosure design, Module level testing, GUI Front End software coding with VC++, Blackfin DSP coding with C, Pre / Post layout analysis of Critical signal using Hyper lynx, C, VC++, OrCAD 9.1, Gerber Viewer, Oscilloscope, DMM, Bed nails board design
  • CorDect Transceiver Board Tester (Test JIG), 1 Year, 2, Team Member, Schematic design, PCB layout design, Hardware architecture design, Board brings up activities, Board level testing, Involved in Test jig enclosure design, Module level testing, CorDECT technologies, OrCAD 7.2, Gerber Viewer, Oscilloscope, DMM, Test Jig Designing using Pneumatics

Timeline

Program Manager

L&T Technology Services Limited
11.2007 - Current

Sr. Engineer

MIDAS COMMUNICATION PVT LTD
08.2003 - 11.2007

Sr. Project Technician

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
08.2001 - 07.2003

Technician

Dynavision PVT LTD
09.1998 - 07.2001

B.E - Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and communication

Khatu Shyam Institute of Management & Technology

D.E.C.E - Diploma in Electronics and communication

Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College
Premnath Chandra Sekaran