Business Development Electrical Engineering

Niranjan KC

***********@*****.*** 318-***-**** Location: Ruston LA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjankc12 Career Objectives

Results oriented - Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of combined technical expertise, and business development experience, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to deliver innovative solutions, foster client relationships, and contribute to organizational success. Education

Masters of Science, Electrical Engineering

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Dec 2023 - Aug 2025

GPA: 3.88/4.00

Oct 2014 – Sep 2018

Percentage: 74.74%

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office EMTP MATLAB Simulink AutoCAD PowerWorld SEL AcSELerator Adobe Suite TradingView CRM Linux Video Conferencing Tools Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Department of Electrical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA Dec 2023 – Present

Conducted in-depth research on traveling wave-based differential protection elements in protective relays to enhance fault detection accuracy and tripping speed in power systems.

Simulated, tested, and analyzed SEL T400L and SEL T401L relays, focusing on TW87 protection schemes to evaluate and optimize their performance under various fault conditions using MATLAB, EMTP, AcSELerator, and PowerWorld.

Investigated the effects of signal distortion, noise interference, and advanced filtering techniques on traveling wave-based protection to improve grid reliability, security and operational efficiency. Manager

OTIS- Division, Continental Trading Enterprises, Kathmandu, Nepal Feb 2019 – Oct 2023

Provided technical consultation for design, installation, and maintenance of OTIS Gen2 Elevators and Escalators, ensuring 100% compliance with safety and operational standards in high profile projects such as the Office of the President of Nepal, Prime Minister’s Residence, Sheraton Hotels, Radisson Hotel, and TU Teaching Hospital.

Led the engineering and business development efforts, preparing technical specifications, BOQs, and securing government tenders including Parliament of Nepal, BP Koirala Hospital, and Everest Bank.

Designed and delivered technical training while implementing sales strategies, driving revenue growth from $3M to $4M

(33%) and enhancing team expertise, and client-focused solutions. Electrical Lighting Design Engineer

Freelancer, Kathmandu, Nepal

Nov 2018 – Oct 2023

Designed electrical lighting layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial MEP projects using AutoCAD, ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with safety codes and standards.

Performed detailed load calculations, fixture selection, and wiring schematics as part of MEP system integration, optimizing illumination levels reducing project costs by up to 12% without compromising performance.

Collaborated with architects, contractors, and engineers to deliver tailored lighting solutions integrating aesthetic, functional, and technical requirements to meet client expectations and project specifications. Publications

“A Survey of the Recent Developments in the Traveling Wave Differential Protection Element in Protective Relays”, IEEE Xplore, Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, 2025.

“Automatic Reactive Power Control Using TSC_TSR”, 9th SONEUK Conference on Technology in Engineering and Innovation, London, UK, 2024.

Honors & Leadership

Outstanding COES service award (2025) – 1st place, College of Engineering and Science, Louisiana Tech University

International Community Service Scholarship (2025) – Office of International Affairs, Louisiana Tech University

Leadership Roles: Executive Member - Planning & Policy Enhancement Committee, Nepal Engineers Association Bagmati Province, Nepal); Vice President, Optimist Club of Tarkeshwor, Nepal.

Event Organizer: Louisiana Tech Cricket League (Season 1 & 2, Ruston) and Buildcon Event (8th – 9th editions, Kathmandu)

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