Shrinivas Shirnewar
Carlow
Summary
Diligent Controls Engineer with over 8 years of experience in controls engineering. Adept at the design and testing of existing systems and new control systems. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Experienced in project management, consultancy support, Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Mitsubishi, Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA development, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and have keen interest in ICS Security.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Support Engineer
Milestone Automation (MSD Carlow)
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance to industry standards, GAMP by executing detailed validation through Kneat (eVal).
- Effectively communicated complex technical information regarding test results or potential deviations from expected performance outcomes with both internal team members and external partners involved in the project scope.
- Provided technical support for automation equipment across multiple facilities, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruptions.
- Troubleshot PLC programming issues to restore system functionality quickly during critical production periods.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to resolve equipment malfunctions and performance issues.
Automation Project Manager
Matt Pender Automation & Control
04.2022 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with team members to manage performance.
- Developed PLC, HMI, SCADA solutions on Mitsubishi platform, and commissioned solution on-site.
- Developed codes in VBA to automate reporting, alarm management, and OEE dashboards based on customer requirements using SSRS and MS Report Builder thus increasing service sales by 10%.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Solution Architect
Siemens
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Installed, integrated, and deployed Digital Transformation strategy in client environments.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
- Executed application database upgrades, backups and restore duties.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status, and documentation.
- Provided support during customer implementations and applied industry best practices.
- Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status, and documentation.
- Designed and commissioned Industrial Networks viz ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet.
- Designed and deployed Siemens PLC systems S7-400, 1200, 1500 in TIA Portal, WinCC, Simatic Manager.
- Worked on Windows Server installation, setup/upgrade Active Directory Domain Services.
Senior Executive Engineer
Kimberly-Clark
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed and maintained applications in RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, Cognex, and Keyence Vision Systems.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Trained employees on safety and project procedures.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Conducted analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability or yield improvement.
Network & Security Service Engineer
Rockwell Automation
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Contributed to development of NSS ASP tool and helped to reduce time required to create Network Assessment Reports by 80%.
- Worked on front office projects such as data collection, data analysis, assessing current state, developing remediation plans, implementing solutions, and providing long-term maintenance of customers' manufacturing infrastructure.
- Followed pre-determined methods and processes to perform data collection and network assessment consistently across the globe.
- Visited (domestic and international) customer site locations for data collection, analysis, and network assessments.
- Lead customer meetings along with front office teams and work extensively on NSS-related deliverables (remediated network design, bill of material, network drawings, etc), report generation, and presentation.
- Contributed to Rockwell Automation's Connected Enterprise initiative.
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Provided on-call support for network engineering duties.
- Developed and refined build processes and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Introduced management tools to create and manage virtual servers computing environment.
Automation Trainer
CRBTech
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Trained a batch of 20 students on Basics of Instrumentation, Allen Bradley ML1400 (RSLogix 500), Siemens S7-1200 (TIA Portal v130), Powerflex 40P (CCW), FTView 7.0, etc.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Project Engineer
Rockwell Automation
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed PLC logic and HMI screens as per customers requirement.
- Worked on migration projects to migrate/upgrade third-party/obsolete PLC systems.
- Worked on network architecture design for a plant viz. controller and IO selection, components selection, network protocol selection.
- Worked on design and development of P & ID diagrams, control narratives for Rockwell Automation front office.
- Worked on graphics designing, interfacing, documentation and validation.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
Visiting Faculty
GATE Academy
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Taught Network Analysis, Control System, Sensors and Transducers.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Visiting Faculty
MyPrivateTutor
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Taught Science and Math to 8th, 9th, 10th Class Students.
- Taught Physics, Math to 11th 12th Class Student.
- Taught Electrical and Electronics Engineering Subjects to Engineering Students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Information Security - Information Security
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Pune, India05.2019
Master of Technology - Process Instrumentation
COEP Technological University
Pune, India07.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Instrumentation And Control
SGGSIET
Nanded, India05.2013
Skills
- PLC - Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi
- DCS - Delta V
- HMI - Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi
- SCADA - Rockwell,Mitsubishi
- Industrial Networks (Routing and Switching)
- ICS/OT Security
- Microsoft Excel (VBA), Power BI
- Project Management
- Control Systems Design
- Commissioning
- Project Documentation
Certification
- Certified Cisco Network Associate
Accomplishments
- Industrial IoT on Google Cloud Platform - Coursera FFGN5GK2UEAL
Timeline
Digital Support Engineer
Milestone Automation (MSD Carlow)
01.2024 - Current
Automation Project Manager
Matt Pender Automation & Control
04.2022 - Current
Solution Architect
Siemens
04.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Executive Engineer
Kimberly-Clark
11.2019 - 04.2021
Automation Trainer
CRBTech
10.2018 - 02.2019
Network & Security Service Engineer
Rockwell Automation
04.2018 - 11.2019
Project Engineer
Rockwell Automation
07.2016 - 04.2018
Visiting Faculty
GATE Academy
10.2014 - 03.2018
Visiting Faculty
MyPrivateTutor
02.2014 - 03.2018
Advanced Certificate in Information Security - Information Security
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Technology - Process Instrumentation
COEP Technological University
Bachelor of Technology - Instrumentation And Control
SGGSIET
- Certified Cisco Network Associate
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