Siva Kumar Subramaniam

Experience

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  Sri Tenaga Sedayu Sdn. Bhd.

  Jul 2001 - Nov 2001

  Trainee (Three phase, single phase and industrial wiring)

  Involved in single and three phase wiring system (concealed wiring, PVC conduit, metal conduit, surface wiring and trunking). Electrical wiring and distribution board installation for both industry and domestic purpose.

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  Oriental Summit Industries Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

  Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

  Trainee (Maintenance department)

  Responsible for service, installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment’s, pneumatics system, mechanical system for machineries using several troubleshooting and test equipment. Tasks at work include support of senior technicians in the troubleshooting, operation, projects, improvements and maintenance of various machine and equipment’s.

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  Hitech Integrated Innovation Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (Private limited company)

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

  Director

  • Direct project planning and management for established initiatives in the company.• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for technology-related matters.• Lead hiring and training efforts in the technology department to enhance project planning and resource management based on industry expertise.

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  Brunel University London

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2017

  Postgraduate Student

  Conducting research/study on various factors in wireless sensor network which influence long range data transmission in linear topology using WiFi IEEE 802.11 for the application in oil and gas pipelines. The area of research includes Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for condition monitoring in oil and gas pipelines (for NDT). Develop novel concepts to improve/introduce better solutions for the research challenges in wireless sensor network with proof of concept by means of simulations and demonstrations using Network Simulator 2 for various scenarios of long range data transmission in linear topology. Show less

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  Marat Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Private limited company)

  Jun 2017 - now

  Engineering Consultant

  • Technical advisory on electrical/electronic systems and IoT and system integration strategies.• Lead the design and development of electronic systems with or without IoT solutions from concept to implementation.• Oversee project scopes, site visits, schedules, budgets, coordinating with teams and stakeholders.• Identify and address technical risks, ensuring project success and minimising delays.• Collaborate closely with clients, conveying technical concepts and project progress effectively. Show less

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  Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

  Aug 2019 - now

  1. Develop and design a strategic plan for RG based on the established RG niche.2. Develop impactful strategies to secure research grants from domestic and international sources and monitor the progress of research grants under RG.3. Plan, manage and enhance research and training activities for internal and external UTeM stakeholders.4. Foster a research and innovation culture among RG members and strengthen individual research data reporting for MyRA RG purposes.5. Plan and manage RG functions, including organizing monthly meetings, attending conferences and auditing RG member performance.6. Report on the current progress of significant RG projects to the CoE Manager.7. Identify and monitor the effectiveness of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU/MoA) in research, innovation and consultancy under RG.8. Foster collaborative research with external parties (community, institutions and industry) that are beneficial and have the potential to generate revenue for UTeM in achieving the university's main objectives. Show less To teach at the undergraduate level, this includes tutorials and lab sessions in the areas of electronics. To supervise and co-supervise undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) final year project or research graduate (MSc) students.To participate in the administration of the department’s programmes and other activities especially to contribute to developing, planning and implementing a high-quality curriculum. To assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, attendance, exam invigilation, marking of exams and other assessments. To carry out research and produce publications or other research outputs (intellectual property, industrial collaboration, seeking funding and exhibition) in line with the university's yearly objectives. To participate in faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with professional engineering bodies. Show less As an academician in Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, i'm involved in teaching and training activities within the oraganization for both Diploma and Degree students. He has been Certified as an IPC-A-610 Trainer or Class A Instructor by Master Trainer from Surface Mount Circuit Board Association (SMCBA) Melbourne Australia. As an active researcher in E & E, consumer electronics and industrial automation with a good track record of successful collaboration with industries in a number of research projects and consultancy works for the past 5 few years with six patents filed for his inventions. Show less To teach at the undergraduate level, this includes tutorials and lab sessions in the areas of electronics. To supervise and co-supervise undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) final year project or research graduate (MSc) students.To participate in the administration of the department’s programmes and other activities specially to contribute in the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum. To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work, maintaining records to monitor student progress, attendance, exam invigilation, marking of exams and other assessments. To carry out research and produce publications or other research outputs (intellectual property, industrial collaboration, seeking funding and exhibition) in line with universities yearly objectives. To participate in faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration especially with the professional engineering bodies. Show less

  • Head of research group: Sensing System for Environment and Disaster (SenSED)

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Associate Professor (Electronics Engineering)

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Academician / Researcher

    Nov 2006 - now

  • Senior Engineering Lecturer

    Dec 2012 - Jul 2023

  • Deputy Director of Community Development and I-COE Centre

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
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  Kolej Komuniti Segamat 2

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2024

  Advisory committee member for the Electrical Technology Certificate program

  • To provide feedback on the electrical and electronic certificate and diploma programs. Contribute ideas for program improvement over time in line with the industrial demand and technology growth.• Facilitating online and in-person training sessions and conducting interviews with staff and students to enhance the academic structure, specifically aligning the curriculum with current industrial trends and demands.

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  Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

  Dec 2019 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  • To offer specialised courses, research sharing or presentation, guest lecturers, training, supervision and subject lectures in the field of expertise.• I am conducting online and in-person classes, providing training sessions, offering mentorship, overseeing research projects, evaluating thesis and projects.

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  IIOTSME SDN. BHD.

  Feb 2021 - now

  Technical and Project Manager

  Co-founded a spin-off company from UTeM, IIOTSME Sdn. Bhd, a private limited company that drives customised IoT based engineering innovation and solutions. I am currently appointed as the Technical and Project Manager, with the core responsibilities including project planning, cost estimation, resource management, documentation and overall management of the established initiatives.

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  International University of Executive Education (IUEE)

  Jun 2023 - now

  Postgraduate Supervisor

  • Facilitating online meetings with students, guiding doctoral students through their research, providing academic support, offering feedback, evaluating the paperwork for IUEE journal submission and ensuring timely completion of the doctoral thesis.• Arrange/propose external examiners for the student's viva voce examination to evaluate the thesis.