Engineer Electrical Engineering
Resume:
Boubacar Ba
Snellville, GA 30088
Phone number: 770-***-****
Email: *******@*****.*** (preferred method)
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To Provide professional SCADA/HMI and system integration services (Linux and Windows OS)
associated with electric power and distribution network or relevant industries (utilities, Oil and
gas, manufacturing etc.).
EDUCATION:
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY (State University of New York), Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (May 21, 2010)
Key projects:
SCADA design and applications for Medium to low voltage systems
Designed, built and commissioned various SCADA systems for multiple clients based
On client specifications.
SCADA/HMI system for Smart Power Grid industry
Built entire systems (database and display with interface) to increase efficiency and safety of power distribution systems featuring outage, distribution and energy management with full automation and Real time applications.
Next Generation Small Sort System (SCADA/HMI)
Integrated Sortation System with associated HMI system that allows for optimum efficiency and increased productivity
Worlwide system migration to Windows to Linux for multiple critical applications.
Embedded systems Assembly and VHDL (AT Mega 16, Motorola).
Design and Building of Digital Temperature gauge displayed on LCD.
Coding and troubleshooting for Microcontrollers: Programming of CPU architecture (PLC)
Simulation of complex digital logic systems with VHDL and PLDs. Simulation, modeling and source coding for exhaustive test benches, functionality evaluation and synthesis into real device (RTL schematics)
Renewable energy: inverting circuits for Solar Power Systems: Design and building of
Astable Multivibrator circuit connected to step up transformer to turn DC power
generated by solar panel in usable AC power in for home appliance. Solar panel
construction from basic solar cells.
Problem solving with C++: design, coding and testing of a major computer administration.
ENGINEERING SOFTWARES/ COMPUTER LITERACY
Linux and Windows environment, Power Scada Expert, SQL database (HEIDI SQL Mapping), Sharepoint,TCP/IP, open source software usage ( infrastructure solutions with VMWare), Assembly, VLSI, VHDL and PLDs, Matlab, C++, C, AutoCAD, PSpice, . Ms Project, Ms Word, Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Access, Pandesic SAP (e-commerce), Exceed…
HONORS AND AWARDS:
-National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent award (September 2009)
-National Science Foundation scholarship (January 2004)
WORK HISTORY:.
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (March 2017- current)
Scada Software Application Engineer
Created, managed and edited SCADA systems for medium to low voltage systems
Created communication devices types and profile with associated Modbus register maps.
Used thorough knowledge of control and process logic, various communications protocols (DNP, ModBus, IEC61850, TCP/IP), and network communications infrastructure during project design.
Created and managed real time databases
Created and Manipulated Graphic symbols from built in libraries
Built One-line diagram with animation set up and configuration Advanced one-line
Created Menu and pages based on customer preference
Edited existing projects to reflect changes or upgrades
Generated and managed events, alarms, trends and Waveforms
Deployed web clients
Developed systems based on network architecture
Built and deployed virtual machine with full functionality
Ensured redundancy with stand by servers
Implemented changes to Operational Technology servers and network topology. This includes assisting with the configuration of server hardware, virtual machines, firewalls, switches and sometimes existing older technologies.
Completed version upgrades for old systems
Conducted full and thorough testing using simulation software prior to deployment
Commissioned project on site for client and conducted training for local staff
ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS (March 2015 – March 2017)
Project Engineer (Smart grid engineering)
●Delivered complex SCADA/HMI to meet customer’s specification within schedule and budget with high level of quality (ON SITE installations) with a focus on Power Plant distribution and transmission.
• Command of UNIX operating systems including RHEL6 and 5, Linux administration
• Custom RPM software packaging
• Configuration Management experience with system integration tools (Ansible, PIM….)
• Virtualization experience working in a virtual environment (VMware )
• Extensive experience with DHCP processes, Server and workstation design and
deployment
●Built working dynamic displays (One-Line and Three-line diagram) for substation and distribution networks (DrawV and Autocad).
●Built the associated Database and performed points linkage (Database Editor) for RTDB functions and Control features (RTU and/or IED).
●Implemented Disaster Recovery procedures to ensure system reliability.
●Event logging and Report generation customized to client’s need.
●Built, configured and maintained both servers and workstations (HP and Dell)
●Built historian and relevant web portal for accurate and flexible report generation.
●Installed, configured and maintained system applications on servers and workstations
●Completed and coordinated installations of new and updated systems while provide thorough training to Client utility companies.
●Maintain and oversees mission critical systems configurations using Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VM Ware (Virtualization), VPN technology, VNC, Graphon, putty and WinSCP.
●Strong knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH and Telnet
●Experienced in routing protocols, layer 2 & 3 devices, firewalls, load balancers.
●Strong understanding of LAN/WAN network architecture along with routers and switches configuration and ensuring connectivity by created multiple paths and bonding NIC.
●Thoroughly trained to meet NERC/ CIP compliance requirements
●Knowledge of structured programming, communication techniques and communications protocols (PCI, DNPnet, Multispeak and ICCP).
●Familiar with principles of project management
●Honored company long term support agreement with customers by providing live support and training.
●Documented techniques to improve company’s processes with excellent written or verbal skills.
ATRONIX ENGINEERING Doraville, GA (November 2010 to January 2015)
Systems Integration Engineer
●Built, configured, installed, operated and Maintained large automation SCADA systems
●Conducted Regression testing of new systems
●Performed project documentation and management
●Conducted extensive Linux migration on existing systems from Windows
●Managed databases, ran multiple queries on Heidi SQL to work with tables and data
●Managed cross-functional group during system integrations
●Trained local users and support technicians on system functionality and maintenance
●Conducted preparation and testing of replacement hardware
●Updated software and database according to customer needs
●Gathered system performance data and recommended system improvements
●Configured and mapped entire system hardware included vision system (SQL)
●Flashed programs on new microcontrollers
●Provided remote support to clients going live with new systems and Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation (level 3 support)
●Remotely Monitored production and manufacturing processes
●Gathered system performance data and recommend system improvements
●Supervised and conducted IP/TCP migration
●Led support bridge calls for production systems issue resolution.
●Researched the equipment necessary to reach technical goals.
●Electronic Circuit assembly, machine building and hardware repair
●Managed the procurement process for new equipment.
●Installed applications and updates and trained users on new applications and equipment.
●Requested and coordinated support from the proper vendors
●Wrote troubleshooting guide and training manuals
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Stony Brook, NY (January 2010 to May 2010)
Teacher's Assistantship Microelectronic circuit theory and design class.
●Provided assistance to Senior Electrical Engineering class in both Circuit theory and
Implementation in laboratory
●Assisted students in circuit design using Pspice and Labview.
●Circuits Troubleshooting and grading of students Lab experiments.
LANGUAGES: French (fluent), Spanish (conversational).
References: Available upon request.
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