
Timeline
About me
Asst. Lead Engineer @ Vestas | Blade Quality Engineer | Data Analyst | NDT Level III
Education

National institute of technology, tiruchirappalli
2013 - 2015M.tech non destructive testing%2C%20Kalpakkam.webp)
Indira gandhi centre for atomic research (igcar), kalpakkam
2014 - 2015Project internship non destructive evaluation• Involved in Gammatographic inspection of shielding blocks and source pits.• Involved in the development of scanner for Gammatography inspection for shielding integrity assessment.• Developed an automatic TOFD Ultrasonic Signal Classifier, for the characterisation and classification of the weld defects using artificial neural networks.

Kannur university
2008 - 2012B.tech mechanical engineering
Experience
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Ndts india (p) limited
Aug 2015 - Jul 2016Nondestructive testing engineer▪ Supervise technicians and coordinate site inspection activities.▪ Provide training and demonstration of inspection equipment for various conferences.▪ Preparing set ups and calibrations for RT, UT, ECT, EMAT, PAUT and TOFD as per the procedure.▪ Perform RVI for heat exchanger tube inspection.▪ Preparation of ECT probes according to job requirements.

Vestas
Aug 2016 - Nov 2021Asst. lead engineer▪ Conducted stakeholder alignment meetings to update SLA deliverables, identify opportunities for cross-collaboration, and provide technical support for special inspection queries.▪ Led the development and execution of inspection projects for New Blade Introduction and Continuous Improvement Management of the service fleet at Vestas blades, ensuring alignment with stakeholder and Vestas Power Solution requirements while optimizing cost impact through effective time and resource management.▪ Drove Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction in blade finishing by implementing blade scanning Quality Improvement Projects at Vestas factories, successfully enhancing production cycle time.▪ As an NDT Level III, conducted UT Level II training and annual performance reviews for data interpreters, ensuring compliance with Vestas Quality Specifications.▪ Developed and updated Production Inspection Instructions and Production Work Instructions for New Product Introduction, continuously update them as part of ongoing refinement.▪ Interpreted Phased Array UT data, prepared Inspection Reports, analyzed defect trends, and initiated corrective actions in collaboration with Vestas factories.▪ Achieved Level II certification in UT interpretation for all SST blade models and PPT blade models (V112 & V117), contributing specialized expertise.▪ Participated in QBD L-4 tasks across various Vestas factories and provided CIM (Critical Incident Management) inspection support for service fleets.▪ Conducted daily management meetings to address team concerns, communicated issues to management, and coordinated team engagement activities. Show less

A star technical services pte ltd sinagpore
Nov 2021 - Sept 2022Asst operations manager▪ Led and supervised a team of technicians to safely execute both conventional and advanced NDT inspections, ensuring strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment protocols, as well as Work Permit policies, while fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.▪ Developed daily task lists, planned technician availability, and allocated resources, including inspection equipment and consumables, to ensure seamless project execution.▪ Attended project meetings, providing technical insights to optimize cost and time, and contributed to the development of inspection methods and procedures tailored to meet specific project requirements.▪ Prepared various inspection project documents, including inspection procedures, validation blocks, in compliance with industry standards, and ensured their validation.▪ Executed and supported a wide range of site NDT inspections, such as weld inspections, tank inspections, tube inspections, corrosion mapping and material sorting, utilizing techniques such as PAUT, RT, ECT, RFET, AET, and MT.▪ Performed technique qualifications and prepared project documentation for various high-profile clients, including ExxonMobil, SRC, Neste, and Keppel.▪ Conducted NDT Level II training and qualification exams for NDT personnel according to written practices, preparing them for mockups and specific project requirements.▪ Prepared and submitted monthly reports on resource utilization (both technicians and NDT equipment) to executive management using BI tools, while identifying and pursuing business development opportunities to achieve full resource utilization.▪ Reviewed and approved inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project and industry standards. Show less

Vestas
Feb 2023 - nowAsst. lead engineer▪ Define maintenance strategies for over 6,000 wind blades, including multi-brand fleets, ensuring operational excellence.▪ Lead stakeholder alignment meetings to update SLA deliverables, generate monthly reports, and identify new opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge transfer.▪ Partner with third-party drone inspection service providers to standardize defect annotation and coordinate field operations aligned with wind seasons, specifically tailored for the Vestas Asia and Vestas America regions.▪ Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis of blade failures and regularly update blade condition monitoring documents in collaboration with the Vestas Technology and Continues Improvement Management departments.▪ Review blade service damages reported in Component Inspection Reports, prepare comprehensive Blade Inspection Reports based on condition monitoring protocols, and submit them to the Service Engineering Team.▪ Analyze blade damage trends and create CIM candidates for emerging defect occurrences, ensuring continuous improvement.▪ Develop process automation of routine tasks, including monthly report preparation, PowerPoint generation, and email workflows, streamlining processes and enhancing team efficiency.▪ As VGA Global Advisor admin, publish guides to support WTG troubleshooting, assign feedbacks for technical reviews, and promote VGA benefits across the Vestas service community through Yammer and Hub articles.▪ Develop and maintain a Power BI dashboard to analyze VGA’s impact on controlling high LPF alarms, FIFT ratios, and turbine visit hours, providing actionable insights for operational improvements.▪ Serve as Jira admin, developing dashboards, creating tickets, and tracking departmental projects, while preparing and delivering weekly progress reports. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Cswip level ii in penetrant testing
Cswip - certification scheme for personnel
Cswip level ii in magnetic particle testing
Cswip - certification scheme for personnel
Introduction to mfl
Eddyfi technologies
Cswip level ii in time of flight diffraction
Cswip - certification scheme for personnel.webp)
Asnt ndt level iii certification - ultrasonic testing (asnt-ndt3-ut)
Asnt (the american society for nondestructive testing)
Cswip level ii in paut
Cswip - certification scheme for personnel
Introduction to acfm array
Eddyfi technologies
Basic inspection methods
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Asnt ndt level iii certification - electromagnetic testing (asnt-ndt3-et)
Asnt (the american society for nondestructive testing)
Introduction to acfm
Eddyfi technologies
Languages
- enEnglish
- maMalayalam
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