Oankar Kurale
Summary
Experienced Operational Technology Telecommunication Power Engineer (10+ years) in development, deployment and maintenance of Communication and cybersecurity systems in Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Designed Substation requirements to fulfill exacting specifications, as well as installed and tested telecom equipment's. Seeking a challenging and progressive career in an organization where combination of my knowledge and capabilities would boost organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Communications -OT Engineering
Tata Power Company Limited
2013.07 - Current
- Design, Operate and maintain OT communication and SCADA infrastructure for Tata Power Mumbai Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
- Multiplexers operating on SDH and MPLS for mission-critical teleprotection and data applications on protocols of C37.94, IEC61850, IEC104, C37.118, etc. Managing SDH/MPLS OEM products of ABB, GE, ECI, Nokia, Tejas.
- Fiber infrastructure management (1100km Optical fiber network) of OPGW (Optical Guard wire, Underground Optical Fiber and ADSS. Evaluated skywrap technology for overhead optical networks.
- Layer 3 switching and routing networks for substation. Implemented IP radios Managing Switching OEM products of Cisco, Juniper, Allied Telesis, Ruggedcomm, Garretcom and Hirschmann.
- Next generation Firewall security and management with sandblast for substation and datacenter. Managing Firewall OEM products of Fortinet, Checkpoint and Cisco.
- Cybersecurity solutions for OT comprising of Antivirus, Patch management, file integrity, syslog, Automated Image backups and network monitoring solutions. Managing OEM products of Trendmicro, Tripwire, Carbon Black, Manage Engine, Microfocus, Acronics and RSA.
- Setting up and designing of datacenter and Network operations center (NOC). Integration of technology platforms with UNMS (Unified Network Management Systems) and ticketing platform
- Evaluation of Security Operations Center solutions and data-diode for OT networks. Evaluated and Carried out POC of Nozomi, Cybervision. Omicron and waterfall in Substations.
- Engineering of substations for Tariff based Competitive bidding projects.
- Leasing of Optical fibers to telecom providers.
- Evaluation of new technologies applicability in power industry and Carrying out POC (Proof of Concept).
- Engineering and deployment of Real-time Fiber monitoring systems, 96 & 144 Core OPGW (Optical Guard Wire), Optical CT, MPLS systems, Next Generations Firewalls, Layer3 Stacked Switching Infrastructure.
- Engineering of communication system for Generation, Transmission and Distribution in Tariff based Competitive bidding projects(TBCB).
- Performed threat analysis in 24/7 environment, mitigating and managing all threats and risks ensuring 99.9% availability.
- Design and deployment of SCADA and smart metering communication for centralized substation monitoring and controls.
Engineering, deployment and management of Enterprise VOIP (Voice over IP) Based EPABX systems. Managing EPABX OEM products of Alcatel Lucent and Matrix. - Ensuring real-time signature updates to antivirus, IDS, IPS and sandblast. Periodic updates/upgrades for OS, Firewalls, switches and monitoring solutions.
- Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity. Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
MIS reports, cybersecurity audits and compliance for communication systems in OT. - Design and Engineering of DAS (Distributed Acoustic Sensing) for real-time high voltage cable fault detection and reporting.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
- Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications. Implement preventive maintenance, backup and recovery procedures.
- Develop and maintain telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
- Design and evaluation of PMU (Phasor Measurement Units) for generation and transmission circuits in Power industry.
Systems Engineer
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
2012.07 - 2013.06
- Maintenance and health check of 15000 Philips Servers across Globe.
Writing scripts for automated backup, planning and monitoring regular Backups. - Providing 24x 7 supports and on Call support to end users using remote access.
- Handled Patching activity for Windows through WSUS Server and manual patching.
- Troubleshooting issues related to servers from different manufacturers including HP, DELL and IBM.
- Worked on ticketing tool Cosima and resolved priority tickets.
Handled issues related to Cluster services and DNS.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering
Pune, India08.2011
Skills
- SDH, MPLS, Switching, Routing and Security
- Cybersecurity systems for OT networks
- Datacenter, Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center
- Fiber Infrastructure management
- Energizes Customer and fuels excellence
- People, Time and Project Management
- VOIP EPABX
- Electric Learner and powered by purpose
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multiple vendors Siemens, ABB, GE, Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, Fortinet and Tejas.
- Evaluated and deployed realtime fiber monitoring system and Network operations center.
- Evaluated Security operations center solution, data diode and deployed data center for mission-critical SCADA application.
- Deployed Cybersecurity solutions for OT comprising of Antivirus, Patch management, file integrity, syslog, Automated Image backups and network monitoring solutions.
- Worked closely and delivered communication channels for mission-critical teleprotection applications.
- Ensured timely closure of cybersecurity incidents.
- Deployed Network Switches, Firewalls and IP radios for datacenter and substation.
- Engineered 144 and 96 Core Optical Guard wire design for Telecommunication. Generated revenue for organization by leasing telecom infra.
- Design and evaluation of Phasor Measurement Unit systems in substation.
Certification
- Certified Cybersecurity Certification in Power Utility from National Power Training Institute, Faridabad, India.
- Certified EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker.
- Certified Peoplecert ITIL Foundation course.
Timeline
Manager Communications -OT Engineering
Tata Power Company Limited
2013.07 - Current
Systems Engineer
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
2012.07 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Telecommunication
Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering
- Certified Cybersecurity Certification in Power Utility from National Power Training Institute, Faridabad, India.
- Certified EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker.
- Certified Peoplecert ITIL Foundation course.
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