Balamurugan Vs

Product Development Engineer
2years in tech
5projects
2years at L&T Digital Energy Solutions
Bachelor’sCoimbatore Institute of Technology

Overview

Associate Engineer focused on power plant controller (PPC) testing and system integration for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Experienced with HIL/SIL, FAT/SAT support, grid-code validation, and end-to-end functional and integration testing, including defect troubleshooting and RCA. Hands-on with Python automation, database validation (PostgreSQL/MySQL/Redis), and monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana.

Timeline

Associate Engineer · Middle
L&T Digital Energy Solutions · Full-Time
Jul 2024 to Present 2 Years 4 Months Chennai In office
Configured, tested, and troubleshot power plant controller (PPC) systems on Linux and Windows for utility-scale solar projects. Led investigation and resolution of HMI, database, and performance issues across multiple live sites while coordinating with SQA, development, and engineering teams. Performed HIL testing with RTDS and OPAL-RT and supported end-to-end FAT/SAT activities including grid-code and redundancy validation. Built Python automation for testing and validated data pipelines using PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and monitoring through Prometheus and Grafana.
TCP/IP
Linux
Windows
Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Prometheus
Grafana
Hyper-V
KVM
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree · Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Projects

Al Muwayh
Worked on PPC configuration and end-to-end testing for the Al Muwayh solar installation. Supported FAT/SAT activities including redundancy and system integration checks. Validated data processing and monitoring workflows to improve reliability across deployed assets.
Al Khushaybi
Supported PPC testing and validation efforts for the Al Khushaybi solar project. Performed functional and regression testing of control logic, grid-code-related behaviors, and communication links. Contributed to RCA-driven troubleshooting and system optimization for reliable operation.
Al Kafah
Participated in PPC system integration and testing for the Al Kafah solar plant, including HIL/SIL-based validation support. Verified measurements, setpoints, alarms, and HMI pages against expected behaviors. Helped troubleshoot data and performance issues to ensure stable system operation.
Arras 2
Contributed to PPC configuration, functional and integration testing, and end-to-end validation for the Arras 2 solar project. Supported communication testing with field devices and verified control behavior for key operating parameters. Assisted in defect troubleshooting and operational readiness for FAT/SAT activities.
NEOM
Worked on PPC system testing and validation for the NEOM utility-scale solar installation, covering end-to-end checks and grid-code compliance. Supported HMI/SCADA validation, controller response verification, and backend data flow validation. Contributed to troubleshooting and performance optimization across the project deployment.

Technical skills

Languages
6
Python
Java
SQL
JavaScript
C++
C
Databases
4
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Apache Kafka
DevOps
7
Grafana
Linux
Windows
Prometheus
KVM
TCP/IP
Hyper-V
Other
11
Playwright
Selenium
Rest API
Git
VMWare
Postman
Apache Tomcat
CI/CD
Ubuntu
Debian
Microsoft Excel

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Work permits
India
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