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• Worked with Program teams, cross-functional engineering teams & stakeholders to plan & prioritize program deliverables, define SOW, take corrective action to minimize risks, and execute plans to get the program deliverables completed on time.• Developed new process & improved existing process to ensure cross-functional alignment between team members & stakeholders.• Identified complex situations and top technical issues, documented details to clearly message status, and clear… Show more • Worked with Program teams, cross-functional engineering teams & stakeholders to plan & prioritize program deliverables, define SOW, take corrective action to minimize risks, and execute plans to get the program deliverables completed on time.• Developed new process & improved existing process to ensure cross-functional alignment between team members & stakeholders.• Identified complex situations and top technical issues, documented details to clearly message status, and clear action-oriented next steps (technical design review) to inform program teams & management.• Provided technical support to team members on various issues and tasks & guided them to manage, prioritize tasks & communicate efficiently with stakeholders to ensure high standards of quality and execution.• Acted as “Subject Matter Expert” for several “Control Systems design & calibration” issues to cross-functional & global teams.• Trained team members & documented key concepts on several engineering topics:o Control Systems Basics, System Identification, Filtering techniques (First-Order Filter & Second-order filter), Matlab simulation & optimization techniques, Matlab coding techniques for data analysis & plottingo Air handling controller for diesel engines, Estimation of physical parameters of diesel engines, Sensor Fault detection, Engine braking.• Identified the need for Matlab GUI Tools, Scripts & simulation models to reduce the time taken for calibration, data analysis & troubleshooting issues. Provided technical support & guided the team in developing such tools to increase productivity & efficiency. Show less

Columbus, Indiana

• Developed, validated & implemented a robust & improved Turbine Speed controller for MR/LDD/HD diesel engines• Developed, validated & implemented feedback controller for “Diesel Engine Compression Braking”o Used a GT-Power model to conceptualize & develop the feedback controller for “EGR Compression Braking”o Simplified the MIMO model into PI Controllers using “Variable Gain Cross-coupling”.o Used “System Identification” method to identify the “System Dynamics”, “Gain… Show more • Developed, validated & implemented a robust & improved Turbine Speed controller for MR/LDD/HD diesel engines• Developed, validated & implemented feedback controller for “Diesel Engine Compression Braking”o Used a GT-Power model to conceptualize & develop the feedback controller for “EGR Compression Braking”o Simplified the MIMO model into PI Controllers using “Variable Gain Cross-coupling”.o Used “System Identification” method to identify the “System Dynamics”, “Gain Scheduling” & to analyze the “Gain & Phase margin” to ensure the robustness of the controller Show less

Columbus, Indiana

• Developed /Tuned /Validated Air Handling Controllerso System Identification for Air Handling Controllerso Diesel engine Simulation in GT Power for Air Handling Controller development & Validationo Thermodynamic modeling & Simulation for “Diesel Engine” processes o Implemented improved algorithm for “EGR Controller”, which resulted in reduced emission & robust controller• Developed / Improved / Added several new features to “Matlab Based GUI tools”o Created Simulation… Show more • Developed /Tuned /Validated Air Handling Controllerso System Identification for Air Handling Controllerso Diesel engine Simulation in GT Power for Air Handling Controller development & Validationo Thermodynamic modeling & Simulation for “Diesel Engine” processes o Implemented improved algorithm for “EGR Controller”, which resulted in reduced emission & robust controller• Developed / Improved / Added several new features to “Matlab Based GUI tools”o Created Simulation Models for Air Handling Controllers for “Model-Based Product Development”o Developed Matlab GUI based tool to calibrate “Models for estimation of physical parameters for diesel engines”o Optimization / Data Analysis/ PlottingAir Handling ControllersSystem Identification System Dynamics ModellingMachine LearningMathematical ModelingOptimization & Data Analysis Show less

Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, In

CAN Communications (J1939)• Programmed CAN protocol in Motohawk to send and receive CAN messages to run a diesel engine• Used CANKing for diagnostic & debugging by monitoring, receiving and sending CAN messages on a CAN busDeveloped a feedback controller to control position of an electronic throttle• Developed, Tested and validated a controller in SIMULINK and Motohawk to control position of an electronic throttle• Calibrated "throttle position sensor"(Feedback) and… Show more CAN Communications (J1939)• Programmed CAN protocol in Motohawk to send and receive CAN messages to run a diesel engine• Used CANKing for diagnostic & debugging by monitoring, receiving and sending CAN messages on a CAN busDeveloped a feedback controller to control position of an electronic throttle• Developed, Tested and validated a controller in SIMULINK and Motohawk to control position of an electronic throttle• Calibrated "throttle position sensor"(Feedback) and "accelerator pedal position sensor"(Actuator input) using Mototune• Implemented Distributed Control system using CAN protocol with one ECU taking input from accelerator pedal and sending it to another ECU as a CAN message to control the electronic throttle position Developed a controller for a diesel engine (5.9L,Cummins) in SIMULINK & Motohawk• Developed Engine State Machine logic to decide states of a diesel engine.• Developed PI controller for Minimum speed governor control and Maximum speed governor control. Used PI-hold, I-Reset, Hysteresis, Timer, Low pass filter, Gain scheduling techniques to make the PI controller more robust.• Simulated Engine position reference signal for VP44 fuel pump using measurements from engine crankshaft position sensor (CKP) and camshaft position sensor(CMP) • Successfully executed Hardware and Software in loop tests for Vp44 fuel pump• Used CAN messages (J1939 ) to communicate with VP44 fuel pump Show less

Distributed Control And Estimation Lab, University Of Florida

> Implemented Feedback controller and Optimal controller for HVAC system in MATLAB> Programmed EZ430-RF2500 (microcontroller) & Arduino in ‘C’ for HVAC Wireless Sensor Network> Designed database in POSTGRESQL using PYTHON for HVAC Wireless Sensor Network.> Used BACNET Protocol for Controller implementation in MATLAB. (BACLOG, BACSET)> Configured Dreamplugs & Raspberry Pi as a DATA HUB (Linux Server).> Implemented Embedded Control Program for sensing… Show more > Implemented Feedback controller and Optimal controller for HVAC system in MATLAB> Programmed EZ430-RF2500 (microcontroller) & Arduino in ‘C’ for HVAC Wireless Sensor Network> Designed database in POSTGRESQL using PYTHON for HVAC Wireless Sensor Network.> Used BACNET Protocol for Controller implementation in MATLAB. (BACLOG, BACSET)> Configured Dreamplugs & Raspberry Pi as a DATA HUB (Linux Server).> Implemented Embedded Control Program for sensing ‘Temperature’,‘CO2’, ‘Humidity’, ‘Occupancy’ in “Code Composer Studio"> Developed a unique network configuration to extend the range of the wireless sensor network using Simpliciti Network protocol Show less

• Responsible for the entire operation of engine room, safety of crew, pollution prevention, documentation, training and other technical aspects of the ship.• Troubleshot chronic problems onboard ships including the discovery of the cause of decrease in load capacity of generator engines, which improved energy efficiency curve of the… Show more • Responsible for the entire operation of engine room, safety of crew, pollution prevention, documentation, training and other technical aspects of the ship.• Troubleshot chronic problems onboard ships including the discovery of the cause of decrease in load capacity of generator engines, which improved energy efficiency curve of the fleet.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Machinery operated and maintained------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Main propelling machinery: (2-Stroke)HYUNDAI-MAN B&W 6S70MC (20000 BHP),MITSUBISHI (11000 BHP) 7UEC60LS/8UEC60LS.• Diesel Power Generators/ Alternators (4-stroke):HIMSEN ENGINES, YANMAAR (6N21 AL-V, 750 KW),HYUNDAI 909 KW),DIHATSU (6DK-20,680 KW), WARTSILA 4L20 LF (660KW) ,• Oil-Fired Boilers:KANGRIM-MB05ADAR13 ( Water Tube,Cap-18000 kg/hr, WP-7 KG/CM2)AALBORG MISSION OL MODEL ( Water Tube, Cap-18000 kg/hr),MITSUBISHI (Cap-40000 kg/hr, WP-17 bar),• Chillers: Ship-board provision-refrigeration plants and central air-conditioning plants (HVAC).YORK MARINE• Electric driven air-compressors, steam turbines, oil-purifiers, both centrifugal/ screw water & oil pumps, Steam turbine driven Cargo oil pumps, Four-ram electro-hydraulic steering gear and other ancillary machinery.• Hand-on experience of maintenance and operation on Marine Automation and Control Systems for Main propulsion engine, Marine Boilers, Heavy Oil Purifiers & HVAC system. It included maintenance, troubleshooting and tuning of PID Controllers. Show less

• Optimized oil discharging time with setting up optimized control parameters for the fleet for efficient operation of steam turbines and boiler coupling based on ship’s loading conditions.• Expedited operation and maintenance of the ships as officer-in-charge of diesel electric generators, marine fuel oil transfer/ separator plant (Alpha Laval), turbocharger, marine pumps (Shinko), air compressors (reciprocating, centrifugal, screw)• Accountable for estimation & requisition of… Show more • Optimized oil discharging time with setting up optimized control parameters for the fleet for efficient operation of steam turbines and boiler coupling based on ship’s loading conditions.• Expedited operation and maintenance of the ships as officer-in-charge of diesel electric generators, marine fuel oil transfer/ separator plant (Alpha Laval), turbocharger, marine pumps (Shinko), air compressors (reciprocating, centrifugal, screw)• Accountable for estimation & requisition of shipboard reserve of bunker fuel oil, marine gas oil & lube oils.• Responsible for shipboard sludge management system, waste oil incineration and oil record books.• Worked as overall in charge for WestFalia fuel oil and lube oil purification system and air compressor, Show less

• Responsible for maintenance/operation of ship-board power supply and fresh water supply systems.• Worked as independent watch keeping engineer during unmanned machinery space operations.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Marine Engineering