ULLAS UPADHYAYA
Customer Project Technical Leader
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced technical Leader with over 8 years of demonstrated expertise in leading & overseeing electrical engineering projects, leading a team of engineers & ensuring successful design execution. Proficient in Estimation and Tendering, LV Switchgear design, Schematic & BOM Preparation, Control Panels, Busway & Cable Engineering, E-house engineering & integration, Technical Project Management, and Supplier & Stakeholder Management with a proven track record in technical project execution and end-to-end process management for industrial projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CUSTOMER PROJECT TECHNICAL SENIOR ENGINEER
Schneider Electric Infrastructure India Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Delivering optimized solutions for large and mid-sized international industrial power system projects in Oil & Gas Sector/Renewable Energy /Data centre domains. Proficient in both basic and detailed engineering, with a focus on electrical system design and execution.
- Lead design meetings with Clients(EPC),end users to capture customer requirements, coordinate with Schneider and third-party suppliers/subcontractors, and manage technical deliverables through factory and co-ordinate site-level testing and commissioning activities
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments, maintain documentation standards, and identify value-adding contract variation orders.
- Proficient in the design and engineering of electrical equipment including Transformers, LV/MV Switchgears, Distribution Boards, UPS, VFDs, and other substation components. Skilled in developing detailed SLDs/schematics/Bill of Materials and implementing control and protection logics, including for ATS/MTS operations. Experienced in creating block logic diagrams for MV and LV switchgear control philosophies with motor co-ordination tables, ensuring alignment with project-specific requirements and engineering timelines.
- Prepare Technical specifications, Supplier technical offer reviews, FAT/SAT protocols & reports, design notes, and conduct engineering studies & drafting using tools such as eTAP, AutoCAD, E-Plan, E3s, See-XP, CanBrass, CanCAD, and Brass
- Expertise in substation engineering encompassing layouts & sections, cable engineering (cable sizing, cable & termination schedule,Cable Tray & Ladder layout,Cable Routing & MCT layout, review of earthing design & lighting design calculations, Substation Auxiliary Load assesment & design of Lighting & Small power systems, switchgear and transformer installation, Busway systems (including routing drawings & BoM), load estimations, UPS systems, and compliance with IEC/AS-NZS standards in LV Switchgears/Wiring/Transformers.
- Proactively prepare factories for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), facilitate customer witnessing, address punch list items efficiently, and ensure a positive and seamless customer experience throughout the process.
- Played a key role in establishing busway engineering proficiency within the team to support Canalis/I Line II busway portfolio projects in the region.
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
CUSTOMER PROJECT TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Schneider Electric Private Limited
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Global Technology Alliance.
- Interpretation of customer specifications, drawings, and power system requirements as they apply to LV Switchgear.
- Express project concerns and suggestions, prioritize customer satisfaction in optimizing offers.
- Leading discussions with field sales, customers, development, manufacturing, order services, and materials during the order engineering process.
- Develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD and See-XP.
- Creation of bills of material, including modifying standard assemblies to fit specific requirements.
- Led the creation of a 14 KPI Dashboard for 7 manufacturing plants, comprising over 90 charts using Tableau, and gained fundamental knowledge in Data Analytics.
- Orchestrated virtual hiring drives to swiftly address business opportunities and enable the team to become operational within a short timeframe.
- Served as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all temporary role employees, overseeing their needs and requirements.
- This role involved interpreting project inputs and delivering project outputs within Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) parameters.
- This includes applying Electrical Standard Design Process and rules, creating or revising electrical schematics and detailed wiring diagrams, producing cable schedules, Bill of Materials, Wire lists, Terminal Plans, etc.
- Additionally, the responsibilities encompassed conducting internal quality checks to maintain accuracy and consistency across deliveries, actively participating in design/verification reviews, and understanding Project Risk & Mitigation Plans.
- Global Technology Alliance.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Cyient Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Alstom - Centre of Excellence, Schematics & Apparatus Engineering.
- Alstom - Centre of Excellence, Schematics & Apparatus Engineering.
ESTIMATION AND DESIGN ENGINEER
Switchgear & Control Technics Private Limited
01.2017 - 01.2018
- This role involved analyzing customer requirements and selecting components accordingly.
- It also included conducting technical feasibility studies such as fault levels and breaker arrangements while suggesting optimizations.
- Mechanical aspects were considered, including busbar size selection and fabrication cost determination.
- Additionally, responsibilities encompassed preparing bills of materials and technical documents, optimizing offers, addressing customer change requests, and coordinating technical meetings with customers/clients.
- Furthermore, tasks involved designing general arrangements, single line diagrams, power & control schematics, obtaining approval drawings, and overseeing design and project execution activities with good knowledge of PCC, MCC, PMCC, APFC, and DB's.
Education
BE - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Canara Engineering College
01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical switchgear design
- Control & System Architecture
- Estimation & Tendering
- Busway & Cable Engineering
- E-house Engineering & Integration
- Technical Project Management & Team Leadership
- Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional project coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Collaborative teamwork across functions
- Critical thinking and resolution
Certification
CESAM Associate Level Certified - Solution Architect, Cesam Community, 01/01/24
Timeline
CUSTOMER PROJECT TECHNICAL SENIOR ENGINEER
Schneider Electric Infrastructure India Limited
01.2022 - Current
CUSTOMER PROJECT TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Schneider Electric Private Limited
01.2019 - 01.2022
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Cyient Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019
ESTIMATION AND DESIGN ENGINEER
Switchgear & Control Technics Private Limited
01.2017 - 01.2018
BE - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Canara Engineering College
01.2013 - 01.2017
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