Vikash Kumar
Senior Automation Engineer at RML- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
-
English Professional working proficiency
-
Fijian Limited working proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Matthew Dromgool
Vikash has been responsible for the automation of design changes and improvements over the latter part of the SmartBrew development. He is capable, competent and patient in the face of repeated design adjustments. Vikash demonstrates an ability to communicate technical detail in a clear and concise way, enabling those without automation backgrounds to understand the function and purpose of new developments. I have no hesitation in recommending Vikash.
Yogesh Nair
Vikash in the above role was a very self managed person and was little supervised. His interest to wards automation and plc programming was his key driver towards his success. He managed his above role very efficiently and provided support to whole of operations with his expertise in electronics. He is a very motivated and keen learner to new ideas and technology.
Matthew Dromgool
Vikash has been responsible for the automation of design changes and improvements over the latter part of the SmartBrew development. He is capable, competent and patient in the face of repeated design adjustments. Vikash demonstrates an ability to communicate technical detail in a clear and concise way, enabling those without automation backgrounds to understand the function and purpose of new developments. I have no hesitation in recommending Vikash.
Yogesh Nair
Vikash in the above role was a very self managed person and was little supervised. His interest to wards automation and plc programming was his key driver towards his success. He managed his above role very efficiently and provided support to whole of operations with his expertise in electronics. He is a very motivated and keen learner to new ideas and technology.
Matthew Dromgool
Vikash has been responsible for the automation of design changes and improvements over the latter part of the SmartBrew development. He is capable, competent and patient in the face of repeated design adjustments. Vikash demonstrates an ability to communicate technical detail in a clear and concise way, enabling those without automation backgrounds to understand the function and purpose of new developments. I have no hesitation in recommending Vikash.
Yogesh Nair
Vikash in the above role was a very self managed person and was little supervised. His interest to wards automation and plc programming was his key driver towards his success. He managed his above role very efficiently and provided support to whole of operations with his expertise in electronics. He is a very motivated and keen learner to new ideas and technology.
Matthew Dromgool
Vikash has been responsible for the automation of design changes and improvements over the latter part of the SmartBrew development. He is capable, competent and patient in the face of repeated design adjustments. Vikash demonstrates an ability to communicate technical detail in a clear and concise way, enabling those without automation backgrounds to understand the function and purpose of new developments. I have no hesitation in recommending Vikash.
Yogesh Nair
Vikash in the above role was a very self managed person and was little supervised. His interest to wards automation and plc programming was his key driver towards his success. He managed his above role very efficiently and provided support to whole of operations with his expertise in electronics. He is a very motivated and keen learner to new ideas and technology.
Credentials
-
Using Python for Automation
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning .NET Programming
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning C++
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Level 4 Electrical Engineering
NZQADec, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
RML Machinery
-
New Zealand
-
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Senior Automation Engineer
-
Jul 2021 - Present
To provide along with other rml team, workable and reliable automation solutions for customer production equipment and processes. Mentor junior and intermediate automation engineers. Undertake R&D and build customer relations.
-
-
Automation Engineer
-
Mar 2017 - Jul 2021
To provide along with other rml team, workable and reliable automation solutions for customer production equipment and processes.
-
-
-
Nemesys Ltd
-
New Zealand
-
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Automation Engineer
-
Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
Designing and implementation of automation solutions with the main focus being process automation. Identifying problems,troubleshooting and providing hardware and software support for all projects undertaken by Nemesys Limited. Developing PLC/HMI code using Function Descriptions and P&ID's as per standards and commissioning projects on customer sites. Assisting in the development and improvement of Nemesys quality standards, policies, procedures and methodologies.
-
-
Trainee Automation Engineer
-
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Designing and implementation of automation solutions with the main focus being process automation. Identifying problems,troubleshooting and providing hardware and software support for all projects undertaken by Nemesys Limited. Developing PLC/HMI code using Function Descriptions and P&ID's as per standards and commissioning projects on customer sites. Assisting in the development and improvement of Nemesys quality standards, policies, procedures and methodologies.
-
-
-
BAT
-
United Kingdom
-
Tobacco Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Electronics Technician
-
Oct 2012 - May 2014
Providing automation technical support for their recently installed highly automated tobacco processing line built completely on SIEMENS platform (mostly S7-300's) Providing automation technical support for their recently installed highly automated tobacco processing line built completely on SIEMENS platform (mostly S7-300's)
-
-
-
-
External Examiner (Part Time)
-
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Preparing, moderating and conducting National Trade Testing Programmes for the Universities National Training and Productivity Center (NTPC) in the Electrical Trade for classes/levels III, II & I. Preparing, moderating and conducting National Trade Testing Programmes for the Universities National Training and Productivity Center (NTPC) in the Electrical Trade for classes/levels III, II & I.
-
-
-
Asaleo Care
-
Australia
-
Manufacturing
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Engineering Team Leader
-
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
1.Providing technical support to the operations team in Electrical and Mechanical2.Maintenance Planning3.Leading and Managing People4.Project Management5.Capital Projects6.Continuous Improvement Process
-
-
Maintenance Electrician
-
Jul 2007 - Sep 2012
Providing technical support to the operations team. Troubelshooting process automation faults. Programming, Installing and commissioning of PLC's, VSD's and HMI's (mostly on AB Controllogix and PV Plus)
-
-
-
-
Electrical Supervisor
-
Aug 2006 - Jul 2007
Supervision of all electrical works carried out on the Denarau Island Resort Villa construction projects. Supervision of all electrical works carried out on the Denarau Island Resort Villa construction projects.
-
-
-
-
Senior Electrician
-
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
Worked on various upgrade projects for Rooster Poultry. Installation of 3 phase cabling and controls. Worked on various upgrade projects for Rooster Poultry. Installation of 3 phase cabling and controls.
-
-
-
-
Electrician
-
Dec 2003 - Dec 2005
Provided technical support for all electrical and electronics involved in the sawmill. Provided technical support for all electrical and electronics involved in the sawmill.
-
-
-
-
Industrial Attaché - Electrical
-
Jan 2003 - Nov 2003
Assisting electrical and instrument trades person in maintaining and troubleshooting of gold milling/processing equipments. Assisting electrical and instrument trades person in maintaining and troubleshooting of gold milling/processing equipments.
-
-
Education
-
2012 - 2012
Fiji National University
National Trade Test Certificate Class I - Supervisory Level, Electrical Engineering -
2012 - 2012
Fiji National University
Leading and Managing People, Human Resources Management and Services -
2010 - 2010
Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji
Trade Test Certificate, Class II- Senior Tradesmen Level, Electrical Engineering -
2004 - 2004
Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji
Trade Test Certificate, Class III - Junior Tradesmen Level, Electrical Engineering -
2001 - 2003
Fiji Institute Of Technology
Trade Certificate, Electrical Engineering
Community
