Karthik Duggirala
Covina
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Energy Procurement and Management Specialist
Southern California Edison
Rosemead
04.2022 - Current
- Processed monthly curtailment data for settlement, maintained the dashboard, and responded to ad hoc requests from other teams.
- Gained a deeper understanding of the CAISO market, and collaborated with the Resource Optimization team to ensure that bid strategies were aligned and optimized in relation to curtailment requirements.
- Led cross-functional projects with IT and other SMEs by defining requirements, facilitating project meetings, developing and executing test cases, and providing feedback to drive system and process improvements.
- Supported overall compliance efforts by maintaining data integrity as part of the Endur Central team, preparing monthly reports, and assisting the Origination team with RFOs.
- Promoted knowledge sharing and team development by leading and participating in informative presentations and collaborative sessions, contributing to ongoing process enhancement and organizational learning.
- Advanced company safety initiatives by coordinating weekly ECM Safety tailboards and presenting safety content, and serving as a trained Customer Outreach Specialist—interacting directly with the public to provide resources, de-escalate concerns, and support community preparedness during PSPS events.
Electrical Tester and Researcher
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Collaborated in the design and fabrication of a low-cost dynamic user-programmable overhead camera mount.
- Programmed communication between different systems using RF modules and Arduino microcontrollers.
- Interpreted schematics of motor driver boards and wired them to the motors and microcontrollers.
- Analyzed mathematical models using MATLAB for factors such as torque, angular velocity, and battery voltage.
RocketTeam Avionics Lead/BoboCam Electrical Tester
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated with mechanical team to integrate the avionics system with mechanical components of the rocket.
- Trained new team members with the wiring and testing procedures as well as safety protocols.
- Collaborated in the design and fabrication of a low-cost dynamic user-programmable overhead camera mount.
- Programmed communication between different systems using RF modules and Arduino microcontrollers.
- Interpreted schematics of motor driver boards and wired them to the motors and microcontrollers.
- Analyzed mathematical models using MATLAB for factors such as torque, angular velocity, and battery voltage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2022
Skills
Power BI dashboard development
Excel Data Analysis
Presentation and communication skills
Numerical data processing
Energy contract familiarity
California energy market knowledge
Meeting leadership and coordination
Technical document drafting
Crisis communication and outreach
Python programming basics
C/C programming in Arduino IDE
Certification
IMT (Incident Management Team) Certified
Awards
- First Place for Experimental Rocket Project, Mt. SAC Rocket Team
- Chinese Institute of Engineers Award, Awarded Congressional Award by House of Representatives for contributions as an avionics engineer
- Second Place for BoboCam Project, Chinese Institute of Engineers
- Awarded Congressional Award by Senate, For my problem-solving skills as Electrical Tester
Timeline
Energy Procurement and Management Specialist
Southern California Edison
04.2022 - Current
Electrical Tester and Researcher
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
01.2020 - 07.2022
RocketTeam Avionics Lead/BoboCam Electrical Tester
Mt. San Antonio College
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo