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Lead Systems Architect
Aravind Ravikumar
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Stafford, United Kingdom
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• A motivated Lead Control Systems Engineer with over 12 years of work experience in Aerospace, Automotive and Power T&D Controls System Industries and as a confident outgoing individual, I thrive to develop technical knowledge and valuable experience in Controls Domain.
• Possess a good understanding of the Aerospace, Automotive control principles, Protection and Controls Systems, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Substation Automation Control systems .
• Produce regular reports and attend internal and external meetings to discuss both project and technical issues; setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Have worked on all phases of Software Development Life Cycle such as Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, Debugging, Verification & Validation in Safety critical & highly regulated environment.
Technical Expertise:
• A good understanding of the overall aspects of Aerospace, Automotive, HVDC Control System and Substation Automation.
• Project Management, Product Development, Complete SDLC.
• Matlab & Simulink/Stateflow Modelling Techniques, mathematical Modelling on nonlinear transfer functions.
• Design and development of WinCC SCADA and Panorama E2 Software.
• Subversion and Siemens EPC PLM configuration management tools
• Structured architect language, C/C++
Soft skills: Certified Scrum Master, Good team player, Competitive, Leadership & Managerial skills, Innovative thinking. Good interpersonal skills, Quality Control & Managemen
• Possess a good understanding of the Aerospace, Automotive control principles, Protection and Controls Systems, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Substation Automation Control systems .
• Produce regular reports and attend internal and external meetings to discuss both project and technical issues; setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Have worked on all phases of Software Development Life Cycle such as Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, Debugging, Verification & Validation in Safety critical & highly regulated environment.
Technical Expertise:
• A good understanding of the overall aspects of Aerospace, Automotive, HVDC Control System and Substation Automation.
• Project Management, Product Development, Complete SDLC.
• Matlab & Simulink/Stateflow Modelling Techniques, mathematical Modelling on nonlinear transfer functions.
• Design and development of WinCC SCADA and Panorama E2 Software.
• Subversion and Siemens EPC PLM configuration management tools
• Structured architect language, C/C++
Soft skills: Certified Scrum Master, Good team player, Competitive, Leadership & Managerial skills, Innovative thinking. Good interpersonal skills, Quality Control & Managemen
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2020 - ?
job
FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECT
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION.
• A Key member of the functional architecture team in railway rolling stock project and bid by contributing to key technical decisions concerning functional architecture including functional changes at vehicle level and critical integration documents (e.g. requirements allocation, functional concepts, test plan).
• Acting as a technical internal interface between all departments including engineering, quality, testing and production.
• Creating the Operational Concept and design for Train control systems , coupling, Un-coupling, Train modes and operation , Exterior lighting, Train configuration functions , cab and drive control functions , Windscreen, and wash wipe systems Functional block
• Allocating functional requirements of the RBS (Requirement Breakdown Structure) to the Functional Breakdown Structure.
• Allocating the result of the functional decomposition to the subsystems.
• Output of refined functional requirements and interfaces for subsystems.
• Defining the physical (electrical) and logical interfaces for subsystems.
• Defining the test scenarios for the different test environments according to the functional definition performed.
• Scrutinize and modify functional design through simulation via Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) -Magic Draw SYSML Modelling.
• Monitor progress of project reporting on architectures, development, and validation, KPIs and risks.
• Ensuring that decisions are made in accordance with the agreed timelines and coordinating with all relevant department
• Confirming that design solutions are valid and correctly integrated to meet the technical requirements in the form of a class leading, competitive and compliant rolling stock design.
• Participating in customer and internal design reviews as a representative of the functional architecture team in the engineering project core team.
• Acting as a technical internal interface between all departments including engineering, quality, testing and production.
• Creating the Operational Concept and design for Train control systems , coupling, Un-coupling, Train modes and operation , Exterior lighting, Train configuration functions , cab and drive control functions , Windscreen, and wash wipe systems Functional block
• Allocating functional requirements of the RBS (Requirement Breakdown Structure) to the Functional Breakdown Structure.
• Allocating the result of the functional decomposition to the subsystems.
• Output of refined functional requirements and interfaces for subsystems.
• Defining the physical (electrical) and logical interfaces for subsystems.
• Defining the test scenarios for the different test environments according to the functional definition performed.
• Scrutinize and modify functional design through simulation via Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) -Magic Draw SYSML Modelling.
• Monitor progress of project reporting on architectures, development, and validation, KPIs and risks.
• Ensuring that decisions are made in accordance with the agreed timelines and coordinating with all relevant department
• Confirming that design solutions are valid and correctly integrated to meet the technical requirements in the form of a class leading, competitive and compliant rolling stock design.
• Participating in customer and internal design reviews as a representative of the functional architecture team in the engineering project core team.
Design, Integration, Architecture, Test, Engineering, Testing, Development, Production, Functional architecture, Customer
2018 - 2020
temp
CONTRACT ROLES
COLLINS AEROSPACE.
LEAD SYSTEMS CONSULTANT -COLLINS AEROSPACE (UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS), SOLIHULL
• System Functional requirement definition, working with the customer and internal departments in a team context for hybrid-electric propulsion system.
• Preparation of System Architecture documentation
• Preparation of Systems documentation (including system specifications, interface control documents, system description documents, test specifications and reports)
• Requirements capture/management using DOORS software:
◦ Requirements Validation and Verification (V Curve) in accordance with ARP4754 guidelines
◦ Requirements compliance analysis
◦ Requirements traceability definition/update
• Development of Motor Drive System Modelling and Simulation models in MATLAB Simulink (to support requirements decomposition and validation)
• Validating Test plan definition, Test execution, preparation of test reports based on validation evidence.
• Support System Integration at the Customer facilities US and UK
• Support FMEA and Reliability Predictions estimation working on a team context with the Safety Department
• Confirming the technology readiness level (TRL) are integrated to meet the technical requirements.
LEAD SYSTEMS CONSULTANT -JAGUAR LANDROVER LIMITED, GAYDON, UK
• Leading the Hybrid charging control and external interfaces software bundle
• Developing VSC (Vehicle Supervisory Control) functions in the Powertrain Charging Function for Battery Electric Vehicle applications using Matlab Simulink/Stateflow/Targerlink/Embedded Coder.
• Activities include control design development from requirements in IBM DOORS, concept development and evaluation before production deployment.
• Model-in-loop/Software-in-loop testing, Code coverage, Vehicle testing and calibration support, defect analysis and resolution.
• Analysing the test results in ETAS INCA and canalyser
• Change control and source control is done using Subversion.
• System Functional requirement definition, working with the customer and internal departments in a team context for hybrid-electric propulsion system.
• Preparation of System Architecture documentation
• Preparation of Systems documentation (including system specifications, interface control documents, system description documents, test specifications and reports)
• Requirements capture/management using DOORS software:
◦ Requirements Validation and Verification (V Curve) in accordance with ARP4754 guidelines
◦ Requirements compliance analysis
◦ Requirements traceability definition/update
• Development of Motor Drive System Modelling and Simulation models in MATLAB Simulink (to support requirements decomposition and validation)
• Validating Test plan definition, Test execution, preparation of test reports based on validation evidence.
• Support System Integration at the Customer facilities US and UK
• Support FMEA and Reliability Predictions estimation working on a team context with the Safety Department
• Confirming the technology readiness level (TRL) are integrated to meet the technical requirements.
LEAD SYSTEMS CONSULTANT -JAGUAR LANDROVER LIMITED, GAYDON, UK
• Leading the Hybrid charging control and external interfaces software bundle
• Developing VSC (Vehicle Supervisory Control) functions in the Powertrain Charging Function for Battery Electric Vehicle applications using Matlab Simulink/Stateflow/Targerlink/Embedded Coder.
• Activities include control design development from requirements in IBM DOORS, concept development and evaluation before production deployment.
• Model-in-loop/Software-in-loop testing, Code coverage, Vehicle testing and calibration support, defect analysis and resolution.
• Analysing the test results in ETAS INCA and canalyser
• Change control and source control is done using Subversion.
Technology, Customer, Hybrid, Production, Software, Development, Testing, Support, Safety, Embedded, Test, Design, Compliance, Architecture, Integration, System Integration, Management, Subversion, Matlab, Deployment, Concept Development
2012 - 2018
job
LEAD CONTROLS AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER, GE
ALSTOM.
• Providing management and co-ordination to a specialist teams, including a multi-discipline Engineering team (Power Systems, Hardware, Software, Validation Engineers.) Consistently having a 'hands on' approach to team leadership, grounded in ensuring clear communication is maintained at all levels, motivating, encouraging, training, and explicitly recognising individuals' strengths.
• Scrum master and involvement in entire system lifecycle with both internal and external customers.
• Developing high level core Controls Software functions for HVDC power transmission scheme using Matlab Simulink modelling techniques, System Architect Language.
• Sequence / Interlocking Functional development and testing using Simulink and Stateflow
• Knowledge of diagnostics and debugging/validation of the control software by monitoring the real time digital simulator in the test environment.
• Experience of embedded coder generation for target hardware Tiger Sharc Microcontroller, Kontron Pentiums Processor.
• Testing of Control & Protection Functions both in Software in the Loop and Hardware in the loop in Real time simulation rigs.
• Designing of Control and Protection Functions (Power and Current control, Phase Control, Startup-Shutdown Sequence, Plant control, P2PComms, etc.) and Protection Functions (AC, DC, Switchgear Protection).
• Design of system architecture, network connections and interfaces primarily Ethernet, Device net, Profibus and CAN Networks
• Develop suite of Systems Engineering documentation, including but not limited to, SRD (System Requirements Document), System Design Description (SDD), SSDD (Sub-System Design Description) and ICD (Interface Control Document)
• Undertake Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) AND Fault Tree Analysis
• Diagnose faults on systems, monitor system status and provide fixes to restore system to active status.
• Developing basic hardware components required for the Control Systems software.
• Manager for Software deployment and build release of LCC Transmission Scheme based HVDC Applications, thereby responsible for code integration and build execution from multiple resources available, addressing and removing code-conflicts for progressing the build.
• Performing bug management (progression bug cycle through completion) and project management activities (task allocation, weekly progress, and risk identification) using JIRA and version control using Subversion.
• Knowledge of Test-Driven Design techniques (e.g. CI/continuous integration, unit testing, automated regression testing, Software in the loop and hardware in the loop testing.)
• Scrum master and involvement in entire system lifecycle with both internal and external customers.
• Developing high level core Controls Software functions for HVDC power transmission scheme using Matlab Simulink modelling techniques, System Architect Language.
• Sequence / Interlocking Functional development and testing using Simulink and Stateflow
• Knowledge of diagnostics and debugging/validation of the control software by monitoring the real time digital simulator in the test environment.
• Experience of embedded coder generation for target hardware Tiger Sharc Microcontroller, Kontron Pentiums Processor.
• Testing of Control & Protection Functions both in Software in the Loop and Hardware in the loop in Real time simulation rigs.
• Designing of Control and Protection Functions (Power and Current control, Phase Control, Startup-Shutdown Sequence, Plant control, P2PComms, etc.) and Protection Functions (AC, DC, Switchgear Protection).
• Design of system architecture, network connections and interfaces primarily Ethernet, Device net, Profibus and CAN Networks
• Develop suite of Systems Engineering documentation, including but not limited to, SRD (System Requirements Document), System Design Description (SDD), SSDD (Sub-System Design Description) and ICD (Interface Control Document)
• Undertake Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) AND Fault Tree Analysis
• Diagnose faults on systems, monitor system status and provide fixes to restore system to active status.
• Developing basic hardware components required for the Control Systems software.
• Manager for Software deployment and build release of LCC Transmission Scheme based HVDC Applications, thereby responsible for code integration and build execution from multiple resources available, addressing and removing code-conflicts for progressing the build.
• Performing bug management (progression bug cycle through completion) and project management activities (task allocation, weekly progress, and risk identification) using JIRA and version control using Subversion.
• Knowledge of Test-Driven Design techniques (e.g. CI/continuous integration, unit testing, automated regression testing, Software in the loop and hardware in the loop testing.)
Engineering, Basic, Manager, Performing, Power, Software, Development, Mode, Testing, Monitoring, Hardware, System Design, Net, Continuous integration, Network, Embedded, Design, Test, Architecture, Integration, Regression testing, Management, Subversion, Leadership, Matlab, Training, Deployment, Team Leadership, Scrum master, Jira, Scrum, Project Management
2008 - 2010
job
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
SIEMENS LIMITED.
• The design, development and test of PLC software control components and implementation builds, in accordance with company procedures and project requirements, using industrial automation solutions. Most this work will be carried out using Siemens S7 technology in Simatic Manager and utilising the different programming languages within the S7 software.
• The preparation of complete designs for complex low-level control systems, including sketches, reports, and other required documentation in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.
• The analysis and solution of engineering problems of varying complexity which arise in design, build, test, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare detailed scope of work, design and technical documentation relating to Motor Control Centres (MCC) and Programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Prepare detailed technical documentation relating to the design and specification, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of all automation controls systems.
• Work closely with Sales and Tendering to prepare and review tendering documentation and specifications requirements
• Preparation of Control Diagrams, technical offer including Specification of operating conditions and design.
PERSONAL STATUS
• Full clean UK driving license.
• British Citizen.
• The preparation of complete designs for complex low-level control systems, including sketches, reports, and other required documentation in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.
• The analysis and solution of engineering problems of varying complexity which arise in design, build, test, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare detailed scope of work, design and technical documentation relating to Motor Control Centres (MCC) and Programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Prepare detailed technical documentation relating to the design and specification, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of all automation controls systems.
• Work closely with Sales and Tendering to prepare and review tendering documentation and specifications requirements
• Preparation of Control Diagrams, technical offer including Specification of operating conditions and design.
PERSONAL STATUS
• Full clean UK driving license.
• British Citizen.
Design, Automation, Sales, Technology, Test, Engineering, PLC, Implementation, Technical documentation, Testing, Development, Software, Logic, Manager
My education
University of Sheffield
Masters, Control Systems Engineering
Masters, Control Systems Engineering
Anna University
Bachelors, Electronics and Instrumentation
Bachelors, Electronics and Instrumentation
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