Surendar Somasekar

• Performed project coordination and field supervision to ensure successful and on-schedule project delivery • Managed IoT projects to align with organizational objectives. • Performing site visit and obtaining approval for the vendors from the concern stakeholders. • Co-ordinating with vendors for site inspection, installation and validation. • Facilitated training sessions for internal business teams and stakeholders. • Collaborating with internal engineering teams to define IoT project scope, deliverables, and timelines. • Overseeing data acquisition processes and validating real-time sensor data integrity across the platform. • Preparing and reviewing technical documentation including Implementation documents, user manuals and standard operating procedures. • Leading troubleshooting efforts during installation and commissioning phases to resolve hardware or network issues. • Monitoring post-deployment system performance and providing technical support for maintenance activities.

• Installed and configured on-premises LoRaWAN Network Servers (TTI and ChirpStack). • Assessed customer requirements and proposed optimized, cost-effective IoT solutions. • Delivered technical product demonstrations to clients. • Conducted RF planning for large-scale, citywide LoRaWAN network coverage. • Integrated LoRaWAN Network Servers with external application platforms using MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, and Webhooks. • Implemented sub-metering solutions using LoRaWAN technology. • Designed and developed a cloud-based billing platform using ThingsBoard Cloud. • Coordinated with end users to troubleshoot and resolve on-site and remote technical issues. • Executed proof-of-concept (POC) implementations to secure client project approvals. • Built cloud-based dashboards for POCs and mid-level deployments. • Collaborated with clients to ensure smooth project implementation and timely delivery. • Developed and tested encoding/decoding processes for LoRaWAN sensor data. • Configured and validated NB-IoT sensors to enable seamless cloud communication. • Integrated M-Bus water meters with LoRaWAN protocol converters, decoded M-Bus data, and transmitted results to cloud-based dashboards. • Established remote connectivity for oil wells through LoRa communication. • Delivered client product training and conducted final handover sessions for completed projects.

• Conducted on-site RF signal surveys to ensure complete LoRaWAN network coverage. • Installed, configured, tested, commissioned, and handed over LoRaWAN sensors and gateways to end users. • Performed functional testing on LoRaWAN gateways and sensors prior to deployment. • Decoded sensor data and integrated it into cloud platforms for visualization and analysis. • Coordinated site activities, securing necessary approvals from clients and subcontractors. • Gained in-depth expertise in STREGA products, including LoRaWAN Smart Valves, Irrigation Controllers, and Smart Switches. • Executed a Proof of Concept (POC) for an IoT-based irrigation solution using LoRaWAN for DSOA. • Specialized in EMPOWER projects, enabling remote monitoring and control of smart valves in district cooling systems. • Developed embedded LoRaWAN Network Server scripts for CloudGate LoRaWAN Gateways. • Integrated Modbus-to-LoRaWAN protocol converter sensors into IoT platforms. • Worked with Landis+Gyr LoRaWAN-based BTU meters for energy monitoring solutions. • Designed and implemented complete cloud platforms for STREGA products using TagoIO and Ubidots. • Hands-on experience with LoRaWAN Network Servers including TTN, TTI, and ChirpStack. • Collaborated with multiple brands of LoRaWAN gateways and sensors for diverse IoT deployments.

• Implementation of motor condition monitoring system for HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED • Configuration and testing of Siemens S7 PLC with the Raspberry pi using Node-RED platform • Presales activities - demonstration of IoT solutions to the clients • Configured NODE-RED to facilitate communication with motors and industrial machines. • Utilized SIMATIC IoT2040 alongside Raspberry Pi for effective data collection. • Established cloud services and databases on IBM Bluemix platform for data storage. • Integrated Kepware for seamless communication between industrial machines and OPC server. • Pushed data from IoT gateway to cloud, ensuring real-time monitoring and analysis. • Conducted internal research and development on Internet of Things technologies.

• Drafted P&IDs and PFDs for oil and gas platforms, ensuring high-quality standards. • Developed 1,500 P&IDs across seven countries, rectifying micro-level errors. • Created templates for new objects to enhance drafting efficiency. • Established instruments and equipment specifications for project consistency. • Implemented customised queries and bulk processing to streamline data handling. • Facilitated interlinking through page navigation for improved accessibility of documents. • Conducted rigorous quality checks, maintaining accuracy in all documentation. • Performed soft quality control using intelligent drawing techniques, correcting detailed errors.