Prabhakaran A
Automation Engineer 5 and Task Manager at CDM Smith
- Role
- Task Manager at CDM Smith
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prabhakaran A
Experienced Instrumentation and Automation professional with 13 years of expertise in designing automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants across the USA and the Middle East. Currently working as an Automation Engineer and Task Manager at CDM Smith, delivering cost-effective, high-quality, and innovative solutions as a Trusted Delivery Partner for the Northeast Region (USA).My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from pursuit to construction, ensuring seamless integration of control systems in complex infrastructure projects. My key areas of focus include SCADA integration, irrigation automation, control system design, and industrial cybersecurity.Professional Leadership & Industry ContributionsSecretary, ISA South India SectionJoint Secretary, ISA Asia Pacific DistrictDistinguished PG Alumnus, MIT, Anna UniversitySyllabus Committee Member (Alumini/Industry Representation) – M.E. Instrumentation, Anna UniversityTechnical Expertise Preliminary Design – Conditional Assessments, Basis of Design Reports, Irrigation Studies Design Engineering – P & ID Development (Autodesk Plant 3D, Bentley Auto Plant, AutoCAD), Control System Architecture, Loop Drawings, Instrumentation Lists Application Engineering – Rockwell PLC Programming (Studio RS 500), HMI & SCADA Development (FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX, Wonderware InTouch) Construction Services – Shop Drawing Reviews, Factory Testing, and Start-up SupportPassionate about automation, innovation, and knowledge sharing, I actively contribute to industry growth by mentoring young professionals, shaping academic curricula, and driving thought leadership in automation and control systems.Let’s connect to discuss automation, SCADA, industrial cybersecurity, and emerging technologies in instrumentation & control!
Experience
Task Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN
As a Task Manager for multidisciplinary projects, I oversee task planning, coordination across disciplines, and resource management. I track budgets and timelines, facilitate communication, manage risks, and ensure quality compliance. Additionally, I provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with project goals.
Education
Dr.Sivanthi Adithanar College of Engineering
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2006 — 2010
Madras Institute of Technology Campus
Master of Engineering - MEng, Instrumentation
2011 — 2013
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