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Omkar Gaikwad

@omkargaikwad3

Junior Electrical Engineer at Virtual Automations, programming PLCs and designing SCADA systems for industrial automation.

India

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At Virtual Automations, I develop and program PLCs to automate industrial processes, and design SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.

I also prepare AutoCAD drawings for electrical panel designs, following technical specifications and industry standards.

I earned a distinction in my Master of Science in Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Leicester. My academic projects included optimizing charging efficiency in CWD systems for electric vehicles and an IoT-based transformer monitoring system using Arduino.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Junior Electrical Engineer

Current

Virtual Automations

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Develop and program PLCs to automate and optimize industrial processes. Design and implement SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control, and prepare AutoCAD drawings for electrical panel designs.

PLC SCADA Autocad Electrical Control Panels

Warehouse Operative

Samworth Brothers

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024 (10 months)

Assisted in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment across manufacturing sites. Ensured safety compliance and collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless operations.

Electrical Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety Compliance Collaboration

Warehouse Operative

Ocado

Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 (8 months)

Assisted in testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical components in automated warehouses. Supported data collection and analysis, prepared technical documentation, and ensured safety compliance.

Electrical Testing Troubleshooting Data Analysis Technical Documentation Safety Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Leicester

Master of Science, Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2022 - 2024

Grade: Distinction

Master of Science in Advanced Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Distinction. Completed a project on design and optimization of charging efficiency in CWD systems for electric vehicles.

MGMCET

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

2017 - 2021

Grade: CGPA: 7.68

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a CGPA of 7.68. Completed a project on an IoT-based transformer monitoring system using Arduino.