Ramkumar R
Bengaluru
Summary
- Total 10+ years of experience in accomplishing as Subject Matter Expert in Utilities and Manager Test Engineer with extensive experience at Esyasoft and Jio Platforms Limited. Demonstrated expertise in smart meter integration and project management, consistently leading cross-functional teams to exceed project delivery objectives by 30%. Proficient in DLMS validation and committed to mentoring emerging talent, driving innovation within the field. Aiming to leverage skills to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Device Integration Expert
Cuculus India Private Limited
Bengaluru
09.2024 - Current
- Hands-on experience in protocol EN 1359:2017 (Meter Design and Testing) and EN 62056.
- Experience in testing and integration of gas meters.
- Hands-on experience in the integration and testing of all types of energy meters.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Leading a team of 10 members as the integration factory lead.
SME - Utilities(Smart Meter Integration,AMI,HES & MDMS)
Esyasoft
Bengaluru
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Lead a team of seven to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product within tight deadlines.
- Planning end-to-end testing and validation for meter to HES integration.
- Preparing GTP and technical compliance for sign-off with the end customer.
- Object data model finalization with other OEMs for HES integration.
- Requirement gathering for other meter integration with Esyasoft HES.
- Preparing validation rules for functional and DLMS validation of meters, and assigning tasks to team members.
Manager Test-Engineer
Jio Platforms Limited
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead a team of four testers to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product within tight deadlines.
- Involved in preparing the test plan, test cases, testing execution, and test report preparation for the meter testing, as per metering standards.
- Planning and assigning tasks to the team, and helping the team technically in required areas.
- Conducting daily meetings with the team, reporting bugs to the R&D/Development team, and acting as a bridge between teams technically to solve the bugs.
- Hands-on experience in working with the integration of modules with the energy meters (postpaid and prepaid).
- Hands-on experience in testing the integration of Meter to HES, and HES to MDMS.
- Hands-on experience in the following applications: HES (Cuculus GmbH) and MDMS (Fluentgrid MDMS).
- Hands-on experience in working with RF, GPRS, NB-IoT, and Ethernet modules.
- Hands-on experience in E2E and C2D Meter Data Validation Process.
- Experience working in the testing of Cuculus GmbH HES and validating data collected from the energy meters.
- Hands-on experience in working with DLMS and standalone energy meters.
- Experience working in DLMS meters and standards - IS 16444 Part 1 & 2, IS 15959 Part 1 & 2, IS 14697, IS 15884.
Validation Engineer
Inesh Smart Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Hands-on working experience in type testing and BIS certification of energy meters for Inesh Meters at ERDA and CPRI labs.
- Hands-on experience in testing the integration of Inesh Meter to Inesh HES, and Inesh HES to Inesh MDMS.
- Experience working in DLMS meters and standards - IS 16444 Part 1 & 2, IS 15959 Part 1 & 2, IS 14697, IS 15884.
- Experience working in RF technologies, RF/GPRS/NB-IoT communication modules.
- Working with other parties (HES) for the integration of Inesh meters.
- Experience working with the hardware team in the development of projects.
- Responsible for the quality of meter firmware and resolving firmware-related issues.
- Reporting bugs to the firmware development team and coordinating with them to solve them.
- Creating in-house test facilities for further product developments.
- Leading cross-functional teams (Service, Field, Purchase, Hardware, Software, and Testing) for product development and working with the design team to evaluate customer needs.
Sr.Purchase Executive
Inesh Smart Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Experience working in SAP systems.
- Hands-on experience in working with Inesh Inventory and Tally for asset, inventory, and stock management.
- Hands-on experience in internal and external auditing processes.
- Procurement of all kinds of materials for the smooth functioning of projects.
- Identification and selection of new vendors.
- Raising a purchase order based on a purchase requisition.
- Resolve supply, quality, service, and invoice issues with vendors.
- Tender preparation activities and evaluation of tender prices.
- Closely work with certification agencies to prove the products' compliance.
Manager
Sri Varadaraja Perumal agency, Bharat petroleum Outlet
Oddanchatram
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Monitoring the daily workday functions of employees.
- Maintaining finance and purchasing of fuels.
- Stock management of goods.
- Maintaining the calibration and measurement of fuel pumps.
- Maintaining a proper inflow of goods.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - E.C.E
Sengunthar Engineering College
Erode11-2012
Diploma of Higher Education - E.C.E.
Muthuswamy Polytechnic College
Rudhraveni04-2009
SSLC -
Government High School
Udumalpet, TN03.2006
Skills
- Gas meter integration and testing
- Project management
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Meter data validation
- DLMS validation
- Azure DevOps (ADO)
- AMI/AMR
- HES
- MDMS
- MDAS
- Energy Meter Testing
- Meter firmware testing
- Software testing
- IoT Integration Testing
- DLMS Directors: GuruX, Kalki Tech
- Communication Modules: RF, GPRS, and NB-IoT
- Type Test Certification Expert for ERDA and CPRI Labs
- Training and mentoring
- Strong analytical skills
- Customer focus
- Cross-functional team leadership
Certification
- BTS installation and commissioning with ZEP INFRATECH.
Languages
- Tamil (Read, Write, and Speak)
- English (Read, Write, and Speak)
Signature
Ramkumar
Timeline
Sr Device Integration Expert
Cuculus India Private Limited
09.2024 - Current
SME - Utilities(Smart Meter Integration,AMI,HES & MDMS)
Esyasoft
06.2024 - 09.2024
Manager Test-Engineer
Jio Platforms Limited
02.2023 - 06.2024
Validation Engineer
Inesh Smart Energy Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 01.2023
Sr.Purchase Executive
Inesh Smart Energy Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2020
Manager
Sri Varadaraja Perumal agency, Bharat petroleum Outlet
01.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - E.C.E
Sengunthar Engineering College
Diploma of Higher Education - E.C.E.
Muthuswamy Polytechnic College
SSLC -
Government High School
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