Sreenivas Bukka

Optimization Practice Lead || Process Modeling | Simulation | Optimization | Planning | Yield Accounting | Data Reconciliation

Role
North America Practice Lead Senior Manager at AVEVA
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Sreenivas Bukka

Chemical Engineering Leader with deep expertise in process modeling, simulation, and optimization across refinery, olefins, gas processing, and power generation sectors. Recognized for driving large-scale operational improvements, leading digital transformation, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable business impact.Extensive experience leading end-to-end process optimization programs, including feasibility studies, nonlinear (NL) planning, and enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to translate complex plant data into strategic decisions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability and safety.Experience in adoption of AI and Neural Network–based solutions for advanced process optimization and real-time optimization. Leveraged data-driven models to uncover hidden patterns, improve forecasting accuracy, and enable smarter, faster operational decisions.Strong leadership in deploying advanced simulation solutions (steady-state and optimization), data reconciliation, and material balance frameworks for continuous performance monitoring. Successfully led Operator Training Simulator (OTS) projects and large-scale integration of engineering tools using OPC, enabling seamless data connectivity across systems.Combines technical depth with strong business acumen and project management expertise to align engineering initiatives with organizational strategy. Experienced in mentoring teams, managing stakeholders, and driving cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, and digital/IT functions.Leadership Strengths:Strategic Process Optimization | AI & Neural Networks | Digital Transformation | Team Leadership & Mentoring | Cross-Functional Program Management |

Experience

  1. North America Practice Lead Senior Manager

    AVEVA

    Oct 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

    Optimization And Simulation Services

Education

  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

    BE(Hons.), Chemical

    2001 — 2005

Skills

  • Petrochemical
  • Simulations
  • Process Improvement
  • Automation
  • Programming
  • Process Engineering
  • Dynsim
  • C++
  • Process Automation
  • Refinery
  • Dynamic Simulation
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Dcs
  • Refining
  • Process Control
  • Process Optimization
  • Hazop
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Integration
  • Process Simulation
  • Ots

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