Nikesh Saminath Email & Phone Number

South Africa

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

- Ensure delivery of OT solutions to resolve issues and improve operational performance in the areas of controls, automation, network security, and machine connectivity. Working in connected technologies for Industrial OT/IIoT and IoT is responsible for utilising security frameworks to develop, test, and certify systems according to industry standards such as IEC-62443. This includes working on a variety of unique ecosystems, including Smart Cities, and Smart Substations -Industry 4.0. Provide… Show more - Ensure delivery of OT solutions to resolve issues and improve operational performance in the areas of controls, automation, network security, and machine connectivity. Working in connected technologies for Industrial OT/IIoT and IoT is responsible for utilising security frameworks to develop, test, and certify systems according to industry standards such as IEC-62443. This includes working on a variety of unique ecosystems, including Smart Cities, and Smart Substations -Industry 4.0. Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for OT systems. Responsible for network implementation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, RTUs, field devices, and cybersecurity controls.- Perform system administration activities and monitor system performance both at software and hardware levels. Created hardware recommendations based on projected growth and current resource utilization, including an evaluation of any currently implemented systems. Configure and maintain the virtual infrastructure environment that supports virtual machines across distributed development, test, and production environments. Assists with specifying, designing, determining costs, and executing the construction of data centers. This includes Generators, UPS and Electrical, HVAC, Containment, Access floors, and Environmental Monitoring.- Leads a team of engineers responsible for the architecture, designing, building, implementing, testing, maintaining, and integrating solutions – these solutions include cloud platforms (MS Azure, TTN, AWS), on-premises solutions (ACS SCADA, ELK Stack, and SQL) and IoT devices. Test IoT network protocols (MQTT and REST API), and connectivity to cloud/on-premises systems of both legacy and state-of-the-art technologies. Responsible for extracting and preparing data, conducting advanced analytics (Power Bi, and Python), and applying the findings to improve the system and asset performance. Show less

Ethekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Provides management support and participates in functional processes and procedures encapsulated in specific complex engineering work.- Serves as the project manager to deliver SCADA and remote-control systems (ABB, GE, WAGO, Beckhoff). The duties include leading and engineering in all phases of project delivery including documentation, application configurations, testing, commissioning, and training.- Responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing technical contracts… Show more Provides management support and participates in functional processes and procedures encapsulated in specific complex engineering work.- Serves as the project manager to deliver SCADA and remote-control systems (ABB, GE, WAGO, Beckhoff). The duties include leading and engineering in all phases of project delivery including documentation, application configurations, testing, commissioning, and training.- Responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing technical contracts in accordance with the latest industry standards and guidelines (MFMA and PFMA). Also, manages the implementation of new practices and technology as well as complex engineering principles, techniques, and standards to address the stability and capability of electrical distribution systems. Prepares and manages proposals for funding and coordinates expenditures. Ensure records for correspondence and documentation about established contracts and those in progress. Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.- Ensure consistent productivity and quality of service levels of the team. Implements strategies designed to increase productivity and reach business and team objectives. Resolve complex technical queries. Provides guidance and ongoing training to the team, including conducting team meetings. Implement strategy development, and track and report staff performance to ensure the firm’s objectives are met. Show less