SHOBITH VISWANATHAN
Senior Testing And Commissioning Engineer Rail Signalling
Chennai
Summary
Focused and strategic Commissioning Engineer offering 10+ years background with comprehensive knowledge of coordinating commissioning activities and assisting with test production. Expertise in creating and carrying out test procedures and investigating problems and troubleshooting issues. A team player, dedicated to motivating co-workers to achieve higher levels of performance excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Limited
9 2023 - Current
- Primarily responsible for ATS, Interlocking and ATP wayside subsystem commissioning (CBTC - GoA4)
- Responsible for Installation, Testing and Commissioning of ATS servers (Unix/Windows based OS).
- Prepared test cases for System Acceptance Tests for ATS, Interlocking and Integration tests in co-ordination with Subsystem Project Managers in Engineering division.
- Performed site installation observation with respect to Testing and Commissioning requirements.
- Coordinated with technical liaisons (interface) and construction team members to address technical issues for meeting project requirements.
- Developed organizational processes, job results and accurate forecasts necessary to reach projected milestones.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
- Assisted in performing technical bid analysis for upcoming projects in India.
- Ongoing project/open point closure for Mumbai Metro (MMOPL) project.
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Limited India
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Commissioning Engineer for Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) subsystem, Wayside Automatic Train Protection subsystem and Interlocking (CBI-IXL) subsystem for Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- Primary responsibility for handling Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) subsystem in Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- On-going project closure phase for Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- Responsible for Software Updates of ATS (VICOS) system for Delhi Metro Rail (DMRC Line 3 & Line 4) and DAMEL project line.
- Responsible for writing test cases (document preparation) for CBTC GoA4 systems - Bengaluru Metro Rail Phase 1 extension line.
- Configuration and Installation of ATS MMI (Man Machine Interface), COM’s (Communication Servers), ADM’s (Administrative Servers) & FEP’s (Front End Processor).
- Controlling and Managing ATS MMI, COMS, Administrative servers with UNIX operation systems at Operational Control Center.
- Worked on product localization tasks for CBTC sub-system components and product management.
- Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets for localization of ATS, DCS and Radio (signalling) subsystems.
- Managed escalations from direct reports during testing and commissioning phase of project.
- Internal Auditor for Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015.
- Obtained components, supplies and equipment to support testing.
- Planned and performed manual and functional project testing and reported defects.
- Managed time and test system resources to meet quality objectives and cost estimates. Milestone time achievement for testing & commissioning of last stage (2c) of CMRL project with support from full local team.
- Liaised with sub-contractors to implement testing and training of local support personnel.
- Applied advanced skill in troubleshooting to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices.
- Hands on training in Installation, Test & Commission of CBTC systems in Jakarta project (JABODEBEK), Indonesia.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives for stage wise commissioning.
- Validation of Route table principles of Interlocking and operations using ATS - (VICOS systems).
- Successful commissioning of both Corridors involving 34 stations (15 Elevated and 20 Underground) and two depots.
- Successful service support for different stages and Depot during defect liability period.
- On-going service support for remaining stages and defect liability period.
- Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
Solved hardware and software interface issues to boost system integrity. - Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for T&C activities.
- Timetable construction for operations and to effectively minimize headway between trains in fixed block signaling.
- Liaised with Interface partners with other systems like PIS, Radio and Platform Screen Doors.
- Testing and Commissioning of ATP Wayside by verifying telegrams in accordance with Engineering Parameter track data.
- Loading Software and testing of Axle Counter modules.
- Secured and allocated resources to manage planning and operations in testing cycle.
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases to answer questions.
- Collaborated with test team to design new production test equipment by understanding new products in development.
- Complied with quality and information security policies and procedures.
- Won 4-star rating for commitment towards EHS from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as team twice.
- Coordinated with technical liaisons and construction team members to address technical issues for meeting project requirements
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Thangam Corporate (3rd party of Siemens)
06.2014 - 07.2015
- On job training for VICOS OC systems Commissioning of Operational Control Center Signaling workstations Installation & Commissioning of ATS VICOS workstations at Control Center and stations Configuration of ATS MMI servers at Control Center.
- Prepared onsite As built for Book of Circuits for ATS Interface testing for fiber optic circuits with telecom partner Configuration of Control Center Large Screen Display (Signaling).
- Worked closely with engineers on projects.
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Monitored projects to determine areas and processes needing improvement.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations
- Participated in failure analysis and debugging report activities
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College- Anna University
Chennai 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Standardized Testing
Solution testing and implementation
Troubleshooting and testing skills
Document preparation for T&C activities
Planning of test activity with respect to timeline
Certification
Accredited IRSE Technician
Languages
Tamil, English, Hindi and German (A2-Level)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 11 in the Testing and Commissioning of Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Additional Information
Completed A2 level in German Language
Submitted a technical paper to ASPECT-IRSE conference 2017 on “ERP in ATS”.
Interests
Engineering Lead
Manager T&C
System Designer
Product Management
Timeline
Accredited IRSE Technician
02-2017
A2 Level German Language
08-2016
Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Limited India
08.2015 - 08.2023
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Thangam Corporate (3rd party of Siemens)
06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College- Anna University
08.2010 - 05.2014
Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Siemens Limited
9 2023 - Current
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