Pradeep Edara

About Pradeep Edara

Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, building systems, and mission-critical infrastructure, including Central Utility Plants (CUP), chilled water, hot water systems, liquid cooling (CDUs), and power monitoring systems. Proven expertise in leading system upgrades and optimization projects across mechanical, electrical, and control domains, improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability of facility operations. Proficient in Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens TIA Portal, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix, with deep experience in multi-protocol integration (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Strong background in CUP system upgrades, including chilled water and hot water loops, pump sequencing, and thermal optimization. Adept at bridging OT and IT systems to enable real-time monitoring, energy efficiency, and high system uptime in complex environments.

Experience

1. Facilities Automation Lead

   Flex

   Aug 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Upgraded Central Utility Plant (CUP) systems → Enhanced performance ofprocess chilled water, chilled water loops, and hot water systemsImproved thermal efficiency and system stability → Designed and implementedcontrol strategies for pumps, valves, and heat exchange systemsMaintained high-density server cooling → Managed Coolant Distribution Units(CDUs) in critical environmentsEnabled real-time monitoring and control → Integrated CDU systems with BASvia BACnet and Modbus protocolsOptimized thermal management → Maintained facility-side chilled watersystems and IT-side liquid cooling loopsResolved flow, pressure, and temperature control issues → Diagnosed and fixedCDU operational problemsSecured stable cooling for critical infrastructure → Collaborated closely with ITteamsVerified system performance and redundancyIncreased system reliability → Optimized CDU operations in mission-criticalliquid-cooled systemsCentralized monitoring and control → Integrated CDU data into SchneiderEcoStruxure platformMaintained thermal stability and redundancy → Managed facility (HVAC/chilledwater) and IT cooling loopsMinimized downtime → Troubleshot communication and control errors betweenCDU systems and BAS/SCADA platformsEnhanced energy insight → Monitored power consumption, load distribution,and system performance via power monitoring systemsEnabled real-time electrical data visualization → Integrated electrical meteringinto BAS/SCADAMonitored critical electrical parameters → Tracked voltage, current, powerfactor, and harmonicsIncreased electrical system reliability → Assisted troubleshooting of electricaldistribution systemsSupported energy optimization → Identified inefficiencies across facilitysystemsEnsured seamless integration → Connected meters and devices using Modbus,BACnet, and Ethernet protocols

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Texas A&M University

  Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2015