Controls-focused engineer with a Master’s degree in Automation & Control Systems and strong foundation in PLC programming, HMI development, electrical schematics, industrial networking, and commissioning support. Experience supporting system testing, startup, documentation, and cross-functional coordination in manufacturing and automation environments. Seeking to contribute to industrial, manufacturing, building automation, or data center control system projects.

Education

Master of Engineering (M.Eng) – Advanced Manufacturing, Automation & Control Systems Dec 2022

Control Systems | Advanced Manufacturing Engineering | Computer Vision and Image Processing | Digital Signal Processing | AI & ML

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL | Dec 2022 | GPA:3.5/4

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) – Mechanical Engineering Oct 2020

Metrology & Instrumentation | Applied Electronics | Electrical Circuits & Machines | CAD/CAM | Machine Design | Fluid Mechanics | Heat Transfer | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Manufacturing Processes | Industrial Engineering | Finite Element Analysis |

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India | Oct 2020 | GPA:3.7/4

PROJECT

Intelligent Data Center HVAC & Environmental Control System

Portfolio Project | Siemens PLC | HMI/SCADA | HVAC Controls

• Designed a PLC-based HVAC automation system for a 43,560 sq. ft. mission-critical data center supporting a 6.53 MW IT load, focusing on thermal management, environmental monitoring, and equipment reliability.

• Developed control strategies for CRAH units, chilled water valves, VFD-driven fans, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and differential pressure monitoring to maintain ASHRAE-recommended operating conditions.

• Created Siemens PLC control architecture incorporating PID temperature control, lead-lag equipment sequencing, Auto/Manual operation, alarm management, equipment interlocks, and standby failover logic.

• Designed HMI/SCADA interfaces for real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, fan speed, valve position, equipment status, alarms, historical trends, and operator commands.

• Produced engineering deliverables including I/O lists, control narratives, network architecture diagrams, alarm matrices, sequence of operations, and PLC program structure documentation.

Relevant Experience

Engineering Tutor

Tutors.com and Varsity Tutors | Remote / Chicago, IL

Jun 2023 – Present

• Tutor university students in Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials.

• Explain complex engineering and automation concepts in clear, practical terms, improving problem solving and analytical skills.

• Use MATLAB, SolidWorks, and digital whiteboards to demonstrate system behavior, control responses, and mechanical system performance.

• Develop customized lesson plans and structured problem sets, managing multiple students and deadlines simultaneously

Student Intern – Testing & Evaluation (Mechanical/Controls Focus)

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) | Hyderabad, India

May 2019 – Jun 2020

• Performed structural, thermal, and vibration tests on aerospace components to evaluate system performance, reliability, and safety.

• Conducted hydrostatic, pneumatic, and fatigue tests on pressure vessels and tanks, following engineering procedures and safety standards.

• Assisted in flow calibration and propulsion system testing, including nozzles and fuel injectors, working with complex instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

• Supported thermal and environmental testing to assess material and system behavior under extreme temperature and environmental conditions.

• Collected, analyzed, and documented test data; prepared clear technical reports for engineering review, supporting validation of design and system performance.

Technical Skills

PLC & Automation Platforms

• Allen-Bradley PLC concepts (RSLogix 500 / RSLogix 5000 architecture familiarity) ,Siemens PLC architecture (TIA Portal exposure)

• Ladder Logic development (simulation-based projects), sequence of Operations & control narratives

• I/O mapping and tag structure fundamentals

• Basic troubleshooting logic and fault handling

Drives & Motion

• Servo drive hardware and configuration concepts

• VFD fundamentals and calibration

• Motor control & automation systems

HMI / SCADA HMI

• screen structure and alarm handling concepts

• SCADA architecture fundamentals

• System status monitoring and control interface concepts

Industrial Networking

• Ethernet/IP

• Modbus RTU/TCP

• Profibus & Profinet (conceptual exposure)

• BACnet fundamentals (building automation)

Electrical & Control Panel Design

• Electrical schematics & wiring diagram interpretation

• Control panel layout concepts

• Motor starters, VFDs, and servo drive fundamentals

• Control transformer and power distribution basics

• P&ID interpretation

• AutoCAD 2D/3D

Certifications

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) – Engineer in Training (EIT) – Passed

• Preparing for Professional Engineer (PE) License

Awards and Scholarships

• TS Minority Scholarship – $25,000 State Government scholarship for graduate studies

• Graduate International Student Scholarship – $10,000 from Illinois Institute of Technology

• Gold Medal – First rank in Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Undergraduate Scholarship & Stipend – Full tuition and annual stipend for B.E

Key Strength & Fit for Role

• Strong analytical skills in solving software, control logic, and system integration challenges within industrial automation and data center control environments. Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control panel layouts, P&IDs, network diagrams, and engineering specifications.

• Working knowledge of PLC fundamentals, SCADA/HMI systems, instrumentation, control systems architecture, and basic electrical systems. Experience managing multiple technical tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accountability for project deliverables and documentation.

• Comfortable collaborating with engineers, technicians, contractors, and project managers; strong technical communication skills in cross-functional environments.

• Committed to sitting for the FE (Electrical & Computer Engineering) exam within three months of hire and pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within one year.

• Authorized to work in the United States. Willing to travel to project sites and support field commissioning, system checkout, troubleshooting, and startup activities in industrial and data center environments