Experience

Resonant Link

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Head of Power Electronics - Mobility

  • May 2023 - Present

• Power Electronics Lead- Mobility

  • Feb 2022 - May 2023

  •Leading a multi-national team of six skilled electrical engineers and driving development of best-in-class wireless charging systems for lift-trucks and electric vehicles•Overseeing and driving the design of multiple power electronics systems - from grid-tie PFCs to multi-phase and multi-level inverters operating in the kilovolt range, synchronous rectifiers capable of handling hundreds of amps, and control of wireless power transfer system - pushing the boundaries of what's possible•Collaborating seamlessly with mechanical, magnetics, firmware, and software experts to drive product development through concept, design, validation, and manufacturing stages, while delivering pioneering solutions that exceed customers' expectations•Creating and implementing robust engineering product development processes that utilize comprehensive design reviews, incorporate industry-best engineering practices, enforce relevant IEEE and UL standards for PCBs and other components, encourage cross-discipline feedback, and foster strong partnerships with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products•Managing the entire product lifecycle, including translating product requirements into team deliverables and individual tasks, iterating designs, integrating systems, testing, and validating the product, and delivering the final product to the customer, ensuring a on-time and on-spec delivery•Propelling the success of a high-performance team by expertly allocating resources, developing strategic plans in the short- and long-term with a focus on achieving company and program Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). •Acting as a coach and mentor to direct reports and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning, which drives individual and team performance to new heights Show less

• Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  •Developed state-of-the-art solutions for wireless charging of mobile robots and electric vehicles



Baker Hughes

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  •Led a high-performing electrical team in development of ruggedized downhole oil exploration tools, delivering multiple projects on-time, on-budget, and to industry-leading quality standards-Tools deployed worldwide both onshore and offshore, generating tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for both the company and our clients-Tools operate in extreme high-temperature environments exceeding 200°C, our innovative designs set the standard for reliability and performance, helping customers maximize quality and performance, while minimizing non-productive time (NPT) and cost•Translated customer needs into clear project requirements, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals •Guided and motivated the electrical team to successfully achieve project milestones, including design reviews, prototyping, and product launch•Played a critical role in driving the development of a new system architecture, hardware, and firmware, resulting in a significant improvement in speed, efficiency, and reliability of the tools. •Optimized power delivery and fault management from surface AC/DC power supplies through wirelines to down-hole oil exploration tools, resulting in significant cost savings and improved safety•Published reports, papers, and presentations for internal and external peer-reviewed forums, conferences, and journals, establishing industry thought leadership and contributing to the advancement of the field Show less

• Research Development and Design Engineer IV

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  •Innovated and developed power electronics solutions for demanding environments, from ideation to implementation. Notable Projects•Developed digitally controlled smart power electronics that utilize Texas Instruments C2000 real-time microcontrollers to effectively control BLDC motors up to 1 HP•Engineered a 300W DC-DC converter with a high input voltage swing of 1KV and an exceptionally high source impedance, achieving an impressive efficiency of over 95% at temperatures up to 200°C.•Designed and prototyped low-power (20W) and high-power (1KW) DC-DC power supplies using multi-chip modules (MCMs) mounted on metal-backed board (MBB), with an outstanding operational capacity of up to 240°C ambient temperature•Investigated and experimented with various voltage multiplier ladder topologies, culminating in the design and construction of robust test circuits that deliver an exceptional 150kV output•Created a high-performance 2kV pulsed power supply that effectively controls neutron output, backed by a meticulously crafted prototype •Investigated different topologies for voltage multiplier ladders to deliver 150kV and built test circuits •Designed and developed prototype of a 2kV pulsed power supply to control neutron output Show less

• Research Development and Design Engineer III

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2014

  •Created system level and component level simulation models in MATLAB, SIMetrix, and SPICE software to perform steady-state and transient analyses of proposed solutions•Utilized specialized laboratory equipment, including hardware-in-loop simulators, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, and frequency analyzers, to test and validate designs•Designed complex multi-layer PCBs, completing schematics and layouts in CAD software such as Altium•Adhered to industry standards such as IEEE and IPC, as well as internal Design for Manufacturability, Design for Reliability and Design for Maintenance standards•Partnered with Mechanical team on packaging, structural integrity, and thermal analysis of electronics •Collaborated with Software and Firmware teams on communication protocols, controls implementation and improving the user experience for our customers•Engaged in system integration efforts with other disciplines on the final product to ensure all project requirements were met, performing quick-turnaround design iterations as needed•Conducted functional and environmental qualification, including temperature and vibration testing, and applied results to perform reliability analysis•Generated bills of material (BOM) and worked with internal partners and contract manufactures to build products•Assisted in field tests and commercialization of multimillion-dollar products•Handled re-designs, obsolescence, sustaining projects, reliability improvements, and cost reduction initiatives Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

  Worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the following projects:Fault Estimation and Characterization in Power Distribution Networkso Collaborated with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)o Developed algorithms for estimating fault location based on relay and power quality monitoring datao Extracted and examined fault signatures to determine cause of disturbanceo Automated fault detection process to avoid manual interventionPower Quality Impact Analysis of Electric Shipo Worked for multi-university ‘Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium’ under the Office of Naval Researcho Created time-domain computer simulation models of electric ship in PSCAD interfaced with MATLABo Found solutions to reduce electrical transient and stability disturbancesPhasor Measurement Unit (PMU) placement in Texas electric grid o Determined potential PMU locations in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' (ERCOT) grido Formulated algorithms to analyze phase angles resulting from contingency analysis of entire grido Detailed step-by-step process of selecting optimal PMU locations in grid Wind Turbine Simulationo Modeled innovative wind turbine control technique using MATLAB and Simulinko Investigated interconnection of wind farm with utility power systemo Evaluated use of flywheel and battery energy storage systems for use with wind turbine powered microgrids Show less

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Teaching assistant for Power System Apparatus and Lab course (Spring 2011 and Spring 2012)o Helped students understand fundamental concepts of power generation, transmission and distributionso Responsible for planning, conducting and evaluating laboratory sessions o Regularly held review sessions, office hours, apart from assisting the faculty member with day-to-day class activities



ERCOT

• United States
• Utilities
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  •Worked with Meter Engineering Group under Settlement Metering Department which is responsible for ERCOT Polled Settlement Meters (EPS) located at strategic nodes of participating Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs) •NERC Time Error Correction Elimination Project and Field Trial -Investigated potential impact of elimination of time error correction on settlements in ERCOT -Quantified energy shift due to Interval Data Recorders being out of sync with NIST clock -Reported comments, concerns and suggestions to NERC before starting field trial -Presented findings at statewide stakeholder meeting in Austin, TX Show less

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  •Worked with Meter Engineering Group under Settlement Metering Department which is responsible for ERCOT Polled Settlement Meters (EPS) located at strategic nodes of participating Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs) •Monitored compliance of settlement meters under ERCOT Protocol 10: Metering and Settlement Metering Operations Guide (SMOG) •Collected and updated meter programming/software literature and helped interpret meter programs from various meter data manufacturers such as TransData, SEL and ION •Contributed to EPS site access, approval and processing databases •Assisted in post processing review upon new site or meter point approval or design modification Show less