NAVEEN MANGALA, B.Tech, M.E

• Built a proprietary temporal alpha framework using Python, integrating market regimes and signal filters.
• Developed a Streamlit-based application for interactive signal visualization and performance metrics.
• Engineered Pine Script strategies for TradingView with backtest-ready overlays and risk-managed exits.
• Constructed a Python backtesting stack using vectorbt and Backtrader for multi-strategy evaluation.
• Applied signal validation metrics: win rate, expectancy, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, and parameter sensitivity.

• Better Asset Data Project Development: Identified project scopes and limitations, leading to the successful coordination and development of the BAD Project as part of a dedicated project team.
• Energy Efficiency & GHG Reduction Initiative: Developed and implemented a Proof of Concept (PoC) using Seeq, contributing to significant improvements in energy efficiency and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Refinery LP Model integration : Engaged in regular discussions with the LP runner to grasp the current LP model's framework, and replicated this structure within Seeq for key operations at the Montreal refinery, enabling a comparison of model precision with real measurements.
• PTHA : Process Technology Health Assesment - review and recommendations.
• Process Analytics Support: Offered crucial problem-solving assistance to Process Engineers through detailed analytics, leading to the efficient resolution of operational issues and enhanced process performance.
• Advanced Data Analytics Implementation: Applied Python, SeeQ, and Excel in data analysis projects, leading to improved decision-making processes and optimized operational efficiencies.

• Developed analytical models to forecast future trends in the marketplace.
• Illustrated financial, statistical and econometric data through technical reports and charts

• Crude & Vacuum Distillation Process Engineer: Expertly managed and optimized operations, enhancing process efficiency and product quality in Crude & Vacuum Distillation units.
• H2 Plant Commissioning and Startup: Successfully led the commissioning and startup of the H2 Plant, achieving operational excellence and adherence to safety and performance standards.
• Turnaround Support for Alky, FCCU, and Hydrotreaters: Provided pivotal turnaround support for Alkylation unit, Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), and Hydrotreaters, ensuring their efficient maintenance and upgrades, which contributed to the improved overall performance of the refinery.

• Propane De-asphalting (PDA) Project Achievement: Successfully led the debottlenecking of the PDA project, increasing throughput from 1500 KBPD to 1700 KBPD. This strategic and efficient upgrade negated the need for a proposed new unit, saving approximately $55M USD in potential construction costs, while enhancing process efficiency and output quality.
• Technical Support Expertise in Refinery Units: Provided vital technical support for Crude & Vacuum Distillation, Hydrotreaters, ISOM (PENEX), Reformers, SRU, Amine & Utilities - focusing on troubleshooting, KPA monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Turnaround Planning and Execution: Managed key turnaround activities, including scope preparation, catalyst loading, and equipment inspection, contributing to improved lifespan and efficiency of refinery equipment.
• Operational Support for Refinery Units: Ensured efficient and uninterrupted operations across various refinery units, maintaining high standards of production and process continuity.
• Process Simulation and Optimization Leader: Executed advanced process simulations and optimization strategies, leading to substantial improvements in operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in Crude/ Penex and Amine Units.
• Small to Medium Project Management: Successfully oversaw and delivered small to medium-sized projects, ensuring they were completed on time, within budget, and met all performance targets.
• Safety and Compliance Leadership: Conducted PHA/HAZOP studies and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), bolstering safety measures and minimizing operational risks.

• Optimized Vacuum Residue Delivery to Coker Unit: Enhanced Coker efficiency by providing Vacuum Residue at design temperature; conducted loss evaluation and investment analysis to maximize refinery profit.
• Increased Profit in Platformer Complex: Improved benzene recovery by optimizing the Reformate Splitter, resulting in an additional $11.2 million annual profit.
• Coker Unit Heat Exchanger Efficiency: Performed adequacy checks and modifications on 13 Heat Exchanger Loops and 72 Exchangers, ensuring optimal thermal performance.
• Coker Unit Debottlenecking: Assessed and confirmed the adequacy of draft fans for increased throughput in Coker Fired Heaters.
• FCC Unit Expansion: Conducted simulations and hydraulic checks for distillation columns, facilitating an increase in throughput to 200 KBPSD.
• Design Validation for Coker, CDU & VDU Columns: Ensured operational efficiency through design validation of key columns.
• Pump System Analysis in Parex Unit: Identified and proposed modifications for inadequate pumping systems at increased intake levels.
• Flare System Safety Evaluation in JERP: Assessed the Static Relief Load for critical PSVs, guaranteeing flare system reliability.
• Streamlined JERP -Jamnagar Export Refinery Project - Capacity Enhancement: Led fast-track test runs and collaborations for multiple units, accelerating project efficiency and data-driven decisions.

CGPA: 3.92

First Class