Ananth Shayan Ranganathan

About Ananth Shayan Ranganathan

I am a strategic Engineering and Operations Leader with over a decade of expertise in controls engineering, automation systems, and material handling operations. Throughout my career, I have specialized in bridging the gap between high-level organizational goals and technical execution, ensuring the delivery of complex, high-performance supply chain and logistics solutions. Passionate and driven engineering professional with expertise in the material handling industry and a strong commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. My journey has progressed from commissioning to designing electrical and control systems to leading international project teams and managing multi-million dollar service operations.Core Expertise:Strategic Leadership: Defining the vision for controls engineering disciplines and aligning them with global business objectives.Team Development: A dedicated mentor with a record of supervising, training, and growing high-performance engineering teams.Technical Excellence: Skilled in PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), system integration, and commissioning of material handling systems.Operational Management: Proven ability to manage on-site service operations, oversee project lifecycles, and optimize resource usage to maintain profitability.Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serving as a primary technical liaison for key client engagements, fostering long-term partnerships through proactive communication and excellence in delivery.I am passionate about fostering cultures of innovation and accountability while driving continuous improvement to enhance system reliability and operational efficiencyTechnical Skills:Automation & Control Systems- Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, HMIsProgramming Languages- Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, C.Industrial Protocols- Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCAT and Profibus.Software- Rockwell Automation- RsLogix, Studio FactoryTalk Automation; Siemens Automation- TIA Portal, WinCC; AutoCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, & Microsoft Visio.System Integration and Commissioning.Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting.Safety Standards- OSHA Compliance.

Experience

1. Manager, Engineering- Controls

   FORTNA

   Feb 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Master's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Matlab
• Rslogix
• Linux
• Engineering
• Human Machine Interface
• Public Speaking
• C++
• Feedback Control Systems
• 68hcs12
• Embedded C
• Control Systems Design
• Autocad
• Leadership
• System Control
• Factorytalk View
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• C
• Programming
• Freescale
• Project Management
• Electronic Control Systems
• Simulink
• Java
• Electrical Engineering