Boopathi Ramaswamy
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 40 years of wide experience in research and development of automotive and domestic electronic products using embedded systems, along with expertise in manufacturing electronic PCBs and electro-mechanical product assembly and testing. Proven track record in logic simulation and verification for ATE testing, as well as large-scale RO assembly and PLC automation.
Patents: Recognized for designing a patented innovative wind turbine in the renewable energy sector, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Technologies
BIMM Technologies Centre
06.2011 - Current
- As Head of R&D and operation, Designed more than 35 models for natural resource saving projects in water level /overflow controller Industry. Manufactured and marketed the product for industrial and domestic use. Used Microchip PIC controllers for the design for single tank, dual tank, multitank controller applications. Developed wireless / SMS based models for remote application. Made innovative PCB design for multiple application. Wireless water level controller by sms also implemented. Developed Electronic submersible pump starter with energy saving level controller in a single unit.
DGM R&D, Electronics
SANDHAR AUTOMOTIVES, GURGAON
07.2010 - 05.2011
- As Head of Electronics division, has designed and developed Electronics for Fully Automatic Electro Chromic IRVM for Glare control for Volkswagon, Germany from functional concept to product, meeting tough Automotive requirements as a cost saving project.
- Designed and developed reverse parking sensor using IR technology using Micro which is under endurance test and Ultrasonic technology under prototyping.
- Designed and developed electronic ignition switch avoiding spark on the mechanical key ignition avoiding fire.
- Developed technologies for voice alarm in the case of key is not removed after ignition OFF.
- Designed and developed technologies for LCD display, LED display for DPMs.
- Worked on other innovative solutions like vehicle immobilization through relay cutoff and CDI, vehicle security, keyless entry, Digital keyless Door locks, steering lock inhibitor during running, auto dimming for ORVM, humidity controller, temp control, automatic head lamp ON/OFF, rain detection for wiper control, hi beam assistant, digital compass etc.
- Trained & Experienced on PIC16F676, PIC16F690, PIC16F84 micros including software coding in Assy and C.
Production & Project Manager
EBD ARABIA, RIYADH, KSA
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Accountable for installation and commissioning of BWRO / SWRO and implementation of RO System Automation. Led & guided the team in Design & Fabrication of non standard steel supports for pipe line and Equipments.
- Pioneer in fabricating 72 nos 3m diameter sand filter tanks with ceramic coating, resistant to sea water.
- Selected & led the corporate team in developing and driving forward cost reduction initiatives that will result SR 100000 saved over the next 3 years through capital infusion, process automation, and additional rationalizations.
- Key player in analysis, development, and implementation of strategic business plans & policies, ensuring organizational growth, targeting maximum profitability & cost effectiveness.
- Instrumental in detailed engineering, BOQ building, equipment procurement & installation of various equipment/machinery for modification & up-gradation of the plant and handled all fabrication and erection jobs.
- Oversaw all phases of project execution; approved engineering/design changes, troubleshoot and resolved complex technical problems, consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards.
Senior Plant Manager
AVALON TECHNOLOGIES LTD., CHENNAI
09.2004 - 08.2008
- Mentored the team of 200+ professionals /workers involved in Automated PCB Assembly using SMT & ICT as well as Product Integration of GPS Systems.
- Coordinated among program management, production planning, stores and purchase for making and execution of corporate production plan utilizing machinery and people optimally.
- Established plan for ensuring compliance to all Health and Safety activities and practices across plant including ESD for devices and products.
- Ensured timely maintenance of production Eqpts & calibration of all instruments, gauge’s, fixture, for complete reliability & functional correctness.
- Responsible for incoming, in process, Final quality of products produced including analysis & feedback of customer return for process improvement.
- Formulated plan for Equipment inspection, shutdown, Breakdown analysis & action plans and preparation of annual maintenance plans.
- Rendered general administration in the factory with strong security measures, gate control, attendance monitoring, Hygiene/cleanliness, code of conduct and discipline.
- Organized various class room & On the Job training sessions on different topics for plant personnel’s for safe & efficient operations and to enhance their performance level.
- Responsible and implemented TS16949 quality system procedures across the plant.
Sr Manager QC / Head Electronic Production
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, KANPUR
02.2000 - 03.2004
- Overall responsible for monitoring Electronic Production Unit involved in producing > 30000 sets of CDI, Flasher, regulator, Buzzer, AC/DC adapter per month for scooter and motor bike.
- Handled manufacturing division doing production planning, production control and production of auto Electronic parts on direct on DOL following all production processes and procedures > 30000 sets.
- Pioneer in developing Electronic speedometer with LCD ODO & Analog LED Speedo pointer as well as CDI without feeding input.
- Credited for developing Prototype Analog Electronic Speedometer for TWO/FOUR WHEELERS with pointer speed indication and solenoid driven ODO Indication for distance traveled.
- Drove the initiative for inspection of inward, In-process, final inspection and warranty of various parts for automobile product lines as well as Root cause Analysis of failures at various stages.
- Implemented 7 QC tools for problem analysis and corrective actions for quality improvements.
- Closely monitored PLASTIC mould trail clearance, 1st off Approval process, In-process & final inspection of moulded parts.
- Recommended process modifications, which helped company raise production level 24%.
- Structured annual operational budget and implemented control measures to contain expenses within defined limits.
- Developed Vendors and negotiated with them to supply the best quality products on most competitive prices on Direct Online concept with no rejection.
Dy. Manager Production and quality
EUROTHERM DEL INDIA LTD. – CHENNAI
05.1995 - 01.2000
- Introduced the concept of automation in product testing and establishment of the same. Successfully conducted various Internal and External ISO quality audits as required as part of ISO accreditation.
- Simplified & optimized sales order processing & manufacturing process instituting controls and accountability.
- Responsible for Production planning, control and execution of production activities and testing activities.
- Propagated Quality Circle movement and developed quality culture in the work force to achieve quality leadership in the industry.
- Designed & developed SOP’s & Quality Procedures and ensured its implementation across all functions.
Chief Consultant
HI-TECH SOFTWARE CENTRE – BANGALORE
03.1992 - 04.1995
- Played pivotal role in Development of Third Party Test Software on In-Circuit, Functional, Clip on Testers and Repair Solutions and gained exposure in all capacity ATEs.
- Increased operating performance by 85% while reducing labour costs by 15 Lakh rupees to customer.
- Enhanced the equipment utilization by more than 500% at customer end.
- Brought in innovative method of using clip tester for Board functional testing by making a cluster programming.
- Got repaired PCBs of multiple varieties of mixed signal and high complexity.
Sr. Engineer
BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD. – GHAZIABAD
02.1985 - 03.1992
- Judiciously handled All Testing equipments for performance verification, calibration and maintenance from leading suppliers like HP, Fluke, Boonton, W & G, Gould and S720 & S730 Automatic Test Equipment from Schelumberger.
- Proactively contributed in establishing the Automated Calibration Set-Up via IEEE 488/IEC 625 bus.
- Closely monitored performance verification, calibration, maintenance of TMI.
- Exceeded production schedule while manufacturing a 99.5% defect-free product.
- Designed & developed more than 40 Functional ATE test software using logic simulation on S720 Tester.
- Developed & trained a team to develop test software and troubleshooting of PCBs using software.
- Undergone specialised training on CADENCE tool for porting TEST software development and conversion to Factron ATE.
- Proposed and got implemented cost saving measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction of man days, production cost, & raw materials.
Education
Diploma in Management -
IGNOU
01-2001
B.E. - ECE
College of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai01-1984
Skills
- Research & Development - Embedded Product Design
- PCB Assembly/Testing
- Logic Simulation
- PLC Automation
- Mass manufacturing
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Maintenance Management
- Quality/QA/Process
- Erection & Commissioning
- Training & Development
Accomplishments
- BIMM Technologies Centre: Designed, developed and produced various models of Automatic water level controllers for domestic and Industrial use. The various models include water level Indicators, water level indicator cum lo/ hi alarms, semi automatic water level controller, Fully Automatic water level controller for bore well, AWLC for Sump, AWLC for submersible pump, AWLC for 3 Phase pumps. Sump overflow controller, sump discharge controller, Dual pump single tank controller, Single pump dual tank controller, single pump multi tank controller, multi tank multi pump controller. Timer base pump controller for LOW yield borewells. Designing AWLC for remote pump using SMS, Precision Industrial Timer for factory shift control. Electronic submersible Starter cum automatic controller in a single box.
- Sandhar Automotives Ltd.: Designed and developed control Electronics of Fully Automatic Electro chromic Rear view mirror for glare control for VolksWagan, Germany as a cost saving project which is under sample Approval for functional concept. Experienced on Microchip PIC 16F series microcontrollers making product design for automotives. Designed and developed Reverse parking sensor using IR technology using micro controller. RPS using ultrasonic sensor under prototyping stage. Designed presence of key in ignition keyhole after engine OFF by voice alarm. Currently developing Electro Chromic Automatic dimming of ORVM, automatic head lamp ON/OFF by ambient light sensing, Rain detector for automatic wiper control, humidity and temperature sensing for AC control, Hi beam assistant for safe driving, Digital compass for direction indication etc. All are under prototyping stage.
- EBD Arabia: Installation, PLC Automation and commissioning of 8 BWRO projects for KAUST, Thuwal, Jeddah, SA.
- Avalon Technologies Ltd.: Established mass manufacturing facility achieving 1000 PCB Assy per day. Installing Thermal Cycling facility & innovative in-house designed Leak Testing method of Critical GPS Product. Established System Integration Division for Electromechanical Assy and testing of products. Introduced Line Concept for high volume production in line with world class manufacturing concepts. Installed Lean Manufacturing technique to establish mass production facility with 1000 boards/day. Established accountability and minimized component loss during SMT assembly stage.
- Industrial Electronics (LML): Supported in fetching TS 16949 Quality System & ISO 14001 Environmental System certifications. Established Concept of “No Rework” and implemented Cost saving projects worth > 30 lakhs per annum. Having credential of self designing of Prototype Digital Electronic Speedometer for TWO/FOUR WHEELERS with LED Bar graph speed indication and 7 segment displays. Implemented various cost saving projects worth more than 40,00,000 INR per annum. vendor development bringing 20 items on Direct On Line. Implemented 10 SPC and Gauge R & R projects.
- Eurotherm Del India.: As MR, Established and acquired ISO 9000 certificate from BVQI without External consultant. Established Test automation of products of process controllers.
- Bharat Electronics Ltd.: Designed & developed 40+ Functional Test programs for testing complex multi processor based PCBs of INDRA & TRS2215 RADAR systems. Development of More than 50 Logic Simulation Models for component library. Automation of Calibration by GPIB /IEC625 bus.
Certification
- Qualified Lead Assessor on ISO 9000 Quality System from Cranfield University through CII, New Delhi.
- Advanced training on Intelligent Test Generation, porting of CADENCE simulator outputs called CADAT to Schelumberger S700 ATEs at Schelumberger Works for 30 days in Singapore.
- Logic Simulator based Test Vector development on FACTRON 720 /730 TESTERS
- Test Vector Translation from Gen-Rad ATE to Factron 700 series ATE.
- Lean manufacturing and Direct On Line assy concepts
- Management By Results (MBR) from Homi Mullah for Goal setting and performance enhancement
Languages
Tamil
English
Hindi
Arabic
Timeline
Director Technologies
BIMM Technologies Centre
06.2011 - Current
DGM R&D, Electronics
SANDHAR AUTOMOTIVES, GURGAON
07.2010 - 05.2011
Production & Project Manager
EBD ARABIA, RIYADH, KSA
09.2008 - 05.2010
Senior Plant Manager
AVALON TECHNOLOGIES LTD., CHENNAI
09.2004 - 08.2008
Sr Manager QC / Head Electronic Production
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, KANPUR
02.2000 - 03.2004
Dy. Manager Production and quality
EUROTHERM DEL INDIA LTD. – CHENNAI
05.1995 - 01.2000
Chief Consultant
HI-TECH SOFTWARE CENTRE – BANGALORE
03.1992 - 04.1995
Sr. Engineer
BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD. – GHAZIABAD
02.1985 - 03.1992
B.E. - ECE
College of Engineering, Guindy
Diploma in Management -
IGNOU
Personal Data
- Date of Birth: 15th Feb 1962
- Languages Known: Tamil, English, Hindi and Arabic
- Passport Details: Have valid passport till July 2027