Rudresha MV

Achieved the strategic business transformation from a traditional EPC model to high-margin software license, consulting and services frameworks, delivering sustainable double-digit growth. Implemented the recurring revenue model (GACV) through the business transformation resulting in long term predictable revenues. Expansion of the Center of Exellence (COE) capacity by 90 and addition of Noida location & continue as COE enabler. Business expansion coverage to whole of Asia and transcontinental counties. Supported global customers like Exelon, American Electric Power, PJM, National Grid, TenneT, Aliander, Svenska Kraftnät, Hydro Quebec, ITC, TRANSNOA etc Secured major Digital Grid management projects under Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) frameworks, successfully commanding premium pricing over competition while protecting target profitability.   Secured strong customer trust by acting as a power system consultant to position targeted solutions that resolved complex operational challenges in Digital Grid Management.   Delivered multiple high-complexity SCADA/EMS/DMS programmes on time and within budget for demanding utility and industrial customers across 13 countries.  Transformed the delivery organisation post-acquisition into an integrated, high-performance centre, improving cross-team collaboration and reducing project risk.  Managed the India organization during multiple transitions with minimum impact.   Achieved the highest employee engagement score of 94.5% in Emerson’s global survey (Your Voice Counts) Achieved certification of ISO9001 and ISO27001 for Bangalore office Market Expansion: Established a strategic reference list in India, enabling major U.S. project wins and acting as a primary catalyst for Emerson’s $1.6B acquisition of OSI Inc. Technical Leadership: Leveraged high-profile deployments, including the world’s largest synchronous grid (540GW, NLDC India), to drive enterprise value and support the $16.8B acquisition of AspenTech by Emerson

Managing the P&L of the Global Delivery Centre of excellence entity for Open Systems International Inc. and responsible for the Digital Grid Management business expansion in India, SEA and MEA regions. Managing various teams of Project Delivery, Sales, Marketing and Solution consulting directly and overseeing various corporate functions like R&D, Finance, IT, Cyber Security, HR, Legal, Procurement, Facilities etc Partnered with utility C Suite executives to architect enterprise-wide transformation agendas spanning generation, transmission, smart distribution, and operational ecosystems  Formulated and executed targeted account strategies and regional priorities to expand the business and drive sustainable, high-value revenue growth. Drive on-time delivery of complex SCADA/EMS/DMS/OMS programmes across India, Malaysia, Thailand, Oman, Vietnam, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Bhutan, Macau, Georgia, Oman, and UAE.  Foster synergy between project delivery and software development teams, measurably improving productivity and product quality.  Navigate diverse customer cultures across MEA and APAC regions, maintaining strong client relationships and managing escalations effectively.  Built a high quality Partner ecosystem to support the growth. Business Continuity & Operational Agility: Led organizational transition to remote delivery during COVID-19, achieving zero project and sales downtime by pioneering remote Engineering, meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols.  Orchestrated a rapid infrastructure deployment—procuring and configuring IP KVM switches and secure firewalls to enable seamless, high-security remote access for global engineering teams and clients.  Maintained uninterrupted service delivery across all active projects, strengthening client trust and establishing a scalable remote-commissioning framework that continues to drive efficiency. Achieved certification of ISO9001 and ISO27001 for Bangalore office

Setting up International Operations office in India at Bangalore to support regional business growth and to support global projects (COE). Setting up and scalling of various Project Delivery teams like Project Management, PMO, Legal & Contract Management, Power System advanced application engineering (SCADA, EMS, GMS, DMS, OMS, SAS), System Engineering, System Certification, Patch Management, Project Development, Field Services and Cyber Security. Successfully closed the chellenging transmission SCADA/EMS projects of 18GW for Eastern Region Load despatch center having 11 control centers. Successfully closed the chellenging distribution SCADA/DMS projects for various DISCOMs having 16 control centers under the sponsorship of PFC. Successfully closed the chellenging transmission and distribution projects in various countries in MEA and SEA region. Won and implemented the SCADA/EMS/DSA/AGC system for India's National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC), overseeing a network managing 540 GW of installed capacity — one of the world's largest.  Won and implemented the world-first Renewable Energy Management Control Centre (REMC) for Southern, Northern and NLDC India, enabling real-time forecasting and scheduling of renewable generation Solar and Wind.

Strategic Leadership: Promoted to oversee end-to-end operations for the Protection and Substation Automation Business Unit. Operational Scope: Managed the full project lifecycle, including Engineering, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Commissioning, and After-Sales Support with a focus on high-level customer management. Team Leadership: Led a 172-member team across project management, engineering, site commissioning, and service operations for power system protection and automation. Quality Assurance & Resolution: Executed innovative root-cause analysis to resolve critical field failures in protection relays, implementing robust solutions that restored operational integrity and customer confidence. Transformed the team from reactive to proactive, implementing documented processes, checklists, and risk review frameworks.  Reduced department attrition from 46% to 9% through career development programmes, leadership initiatives and targeted hiring.

Dual Leadership: Managed end-to-end Project Commissioning alongside P&L accountability for the Substation Automation Service business. National Infrastructure Impact: Oversaw Control & Relay Panel (CRP) and Substation Automation System (SAS) services for critical 765kV and 400kV substations across India. Comprehensive Utility Coverage: Provided technical leadership for major Central (PGCIL, NTPC, DVC, etc.), State (MSETCL, KPTCL, TSTRANSCO, etc.), and Private (Adani, Tata, Reliance, Sterlite) power generation and transmission projects and had an extensive travel throughout India. Urban Transit Expertise: Executed automation and control projects for major metropolitan transit networks, including multiple phases of the Delhi and Bangalore Metro rail systems. High-impact achievement that demonstrated the technical authority, crisis management skills, and influence at the national level: Appointed as a key member of the ABB expert committee to conduct the root-cause analysis for the 2012 India grid blackouts, serving as the primary liaison between ABB and PGCIL. Leveraged comprehensive oversight of 765kV/400kV site relay settings, disturbance records and sequence of events(SOE) data to provide critical technical data, enabling an accurate diagnostic assessment. Authored the foundational informal analysis report for PGCIL; findings were later validated and adopted by the formal government-appointed committee (CEA, PGCIL, RPC's and CERC).

P&L Management: Held full P&L accountability for the After Sales service business within the Substation Automation Systems unit. Modernization Strategy: Led the retrofit and migration of ABB own legacy and competitor systems to latest/current platforms. Value-Added Innovation: Enhanced operational efficiency by integrating new, high-value features into upgraded architecture.

Lifecycle Management: Managed large-scale projects from sales handover through final contract closure. Complex Integration and Power Optimization solutions: Delivered Power Optimization and Management Systems using ABB 800xA, SIL3 Safety Systems, MicroSCADA and Network Manager for major facilities, including Reliance (JERP, Hazira) and IOCL Panipat, Hindalco, Balco, HZL and Utilities like BSES Power Mumbai, Tata power etc. High-Speed Control: Implemented advanced functionalities including <30ms Fast Load Shedding, frequency-based backup shedding, demand management, and active/reactive power optimization and saved large industries from Blackouts due to power disturbances. Advanced Systems Integration: Engineered plant-wide frequency and voltage control via Generator Governor and AVR coordination using these integrated platforms. Grew the PMS business revenues from ₹60 million to ₹500 million, earning the ABB MD Outstanding Performer Award Engineered and implemented a unique, specialized integrated Power and Steam management solution for the IOCL Panipat NCU project, driving measurable gains in overall plant efficiency. Systems Integration & Innovation: Conceptualized and deployed hybrid control solutions for global O&G and utility projects (QatarGas, BSES Mumbai, JERP Jamnagar, IOCL Mathura DHDT, HGU and MSQ), bridging Industrial DCS (800xA) with Utility-grade SCADA (MicroSCADA) via OPC and IEC-104. This solution enabled ABB to win massive pull through business in QatarGas LNG projects. Global Technical Leadership: Collaborated with ABB Sweden to pioneer the development of IEC 61850 standards for fast load shedding in AC800M controllers and advanced IEC-104 connectivity within 800xA, significantly enhancing cross-platform interoperability, establishing global benchmarks for ABB control systems.

Strategic Business Development: Managed end-to-end tendering, bid preparation, and contract negotiations, securing key projects in Power Management systems for Industries and Utilities Systems Integration Leadership: Drove the digital transformation of protection and control systems, migrating legacy networks (LON, SPA, IEC-103, RP570) to the advanced IEC 61850 standard. Cross-Vendor Proficiency: Provided expert-level technical solutions for integrating diverse third-party hardware (Siemens, Alstom, GE, Emerson, Invensys, Allen Bradley) with ABB systems like 800xA, MicroSCADA, relays and RTUs. Product Advocacy: Spearheaded technical promotion and consultative selling of Power Management & Automation systems for complex Generation, Transmission, and Distribution protection systems and Industries. Solution expertise: Achieved the expertise in power system level protection and Automation systems for Utilities and Industries including Fast Load shedding, Frequency based Backup load shedding, Load shedding based on maximum demnd and Tie-line limit, Automtic Generation Control, Bus voltage and Frequency control, Active and Reactive control, Generator capability diagrams etc Special power system reliability solutions to Aluminium plants to manage the load throw resulting in rate of rise of frequency by fast shedding the generation. Digital Transformation Leadership: Championed the adoption of advanced digital standards in the energy sector, including the execution of India’s first IEC 61850 deployment at PGCIL Maharani Bagh

Systems Architecture: Led the design and engineering of advanced Electrical Control Systems (ECS) and Power Management Systems (PMS) for high-availability industrial and offshore environments. Mission-Critical Implementation: Delivered complex Power Management & automation solutions for Qatar Petroleum (Offshore platforms PS2/PS3) and QatarGas LNG plants, ensuring reliable power, operational safety and control. Grid Stability Solutions: Engineered Intelligent Islanding and Fast Load Shedding systems for major aluminum and metal processing facilities (Hindalco Renusagar / Renukoot, BALCO Korba, Sterlite Jharsiguda / Langigarh, Hindustan Zinc Chnderia), preventing downtime during grid disturbances. Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of ABB 800xA Power Management Solutions and MicroSCADA platforms to drive plant-wide control and power management reliability / efficiency.

System Integration: Involved in the site implementation, testing, and commissioning of Electrical Control Systems (ECS) and Power Management Systems (PMS) for major downstream Refinery & petrochemical assets. Infrastructure Expertise: Optimized Distribution Automation Systems for high-stakes facilities, including IOCL (Barauni, Mathura), Reliance (Jamnagar, Hazira), BPCL Mumbai, and CPCL Chennai. Operational Excellence: Ensured high-reliability power distribution and automated control stability for critical refinery and petrochemical processing units.

End-to-End Implementation: Executed the installation, testing, and commissioning of comprehensive Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation systems for a 5 MTPA Pelletizing plant, taking the project from site development to full operational status including, Dryer, Ball Mill, Mixer, Balling disc, Induration furnace to final product. Technical Integration: Managed complex electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, protection relays, transformers, motors, and high-capacity drives. System Optimization: Led the implementation of material handling and pollution control systems, including conveyor networks, stacker-reclaimers, and Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP). Automation Expertise: Configured and commissioned the ABB Advant OCS DCS, utilizing AC450 controllers and Advant 500 OS for plant-wide control.

System Oversight: Managed electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, including the Westinghouse WDPF DCS, for critical mill units (Furnace, Roughing/Finishing Mills, Coil Box, and Down Coiler). Technical Expertise: Performed precision maintenance on AC/DC drives, instrumentation, and high-capacity electrical equipment, including 2x6 MW DC motors. Team Leadership: Directed and mentored a maintenance team of four to ensure operational reliability and high-efficiency performance.

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