Senthil Ganesh Ramalingam
1416 157st SW Edmonton, Alberta,Canada
Summary
In my current role, I am working in program management, operations management and benefits delivery services for the Government of Canada. I am a transformational leader, that is client-focused, results-oriented and I embrace global diversity at the workplace. I am excelling in achieving organizational goals, executing government mandates, supporting the program management and benefits delivery program objectives of the organization.
In my most recent private sector experiences, I have gained valuable project management & management consulting skills in conventional energy projects, as well as in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, while working with larger globally renowned Management Consulting company, Black & Veatch Corporation, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in multiple sectors.
My experiences extend to global projects delivering design engineering, engineering consulting, and construction management services in India, Singapore, Indonesia, Canada, and New Mexico (USA). I am proficient in executing projects and hands on experience in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. Consistent in meeting project deadlines, high-quality and safety standards.
I have excelled in design engineering, management consulting, business development, commercial management, proposal and business development efforts, operations management, contracts management, project planning, project schedule reviews, cost control, material estimation, cost-effectiveness analysis, vendor management, business process improvement, process optimization and client management services.
I am a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng) in Alberta, Canada, worked for various clients across North America and delivered project engineering and consulting management services in energy, utilities & renewable projects. I am eager to deliver my client services in the IT Enabled Engineering Services Sector and to help the organizations/clients realize “Net Zero” goals and to support the energy transition initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer (various Roles) - Business Expertise – Program Management Delivery Services (Western Canada)
Government of Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
11.2017 - Current
- Working on benefits delivery operations management fostering the collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement of programs and delivering client services in Benefits Delivery, Program Management Services department for Western Canada (WT).
- Liaise with the subject matter experts to ensure communication accuracy and effectiveness in delivering the benefits delivery programs and adhering to program delivery management rules.
- In Business Expertise Consultant roles, I excelled in delivering consultation services on policy & legislative matters related to the Data Management Services for the WT Business operations.
- Serving the program delivery mandates that are aligned with the organizational goals and policy frameworks to ensure stronger stakeholder and client relationships.
- Utilizing the department’s internal software tools, programs, and procedures in complying with the Financial Administration Act (FAA) & Federal Gov legislation policies to deliver client services.
Consulting Management/Project Management Consultant – Major in Instrumentation & Controls discipline
Black & Veatch Canada - Energy & Infrastructure Consulting Division, Edmonton, CA
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed client facing roles delivering Project Engineering & Consulting Management roles in Alberta and in India regional office to support the growth and operations of the respective regions.
- With an intra-company transfer moved to the Canadian regional office in Edmonton in 2024 to support the North American business expansion objectives. Worked on project activities present in India, Singapore, Indonesia, Canada, and New Mexico (United States).
- Worked across all functional areas in Power Sector projects applying knowledge of engineering principles, design, consulting, construction management, project management, procurements, change management, Asset Management Audits, Reliability Engineering, business improvement and proposal/business management support.
- Identified continuous Improvement business process opportunities in the project areas and produced the best practices and lessons learned tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- My role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams/stakeholders to innovate and accelerate transformation, Agile Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to effectively build design specifications, committing to benchmarking industry best practices.
- Led the regional and global office project teams, worked on the Six Sigma Projects & the business process improvement strategic objectives, producing USD 1.7 million as benefits to the corporation.
- Performed detailed financial analysis on the project budgets, developed the procurement budgets, identified the process improvements, and cost reduction strategies for supporting the Profit & Loss objectives. Developed and presented the project schedule, plans and strategies, project scoping (in-scope/out-scope), estimated resource requirements, developed and monitored work plans for completion of project tasks for various clients aligning with business strategies.
- Experienced in delivering projects critical design documents, procurements, finalizing Instrument Index, Technical Specifications, Material Take-offs, Data sheets, Cable routings and terminations. Collaborated with clients for added project scope of work to support business development.
- Experienced in project engineering and consulting activities for various clients in delivering Operational Technology (OT) design packages, engineering design and consulting packages related to Programable Logic Controllers (PLC) / Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Integration engineering with the plant control systems, Control System Architecture, loop drawings, P&IDs, I/O lists, Interlock studies, HAZOP Assessments, Plant Layout/equipment finalizations, complete design engineering of BTG/BOP systems and vendor engineering.
- Developed the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) and Construction Work Packages (CWP) for various projects. Relationship Management within the regional offices stakeholders and the contractors/client representatives conducting workshops, trainings for client representatives.
- Performed advisory services for various clients related to their project deliverables, presentations and offered innovative solutions for their business requirements adding value to their business.
- Performed Consultancy Services for the Critical Asset Management of the power plant equipment’s and delivered Criticality Assessment reports, Fault Tree Analysis, Root-Cause Failure Analysis, Single Point of Failure studies in the combine cycle power plants for Singapore Power Plant Client.
- I am conversant with International Standards such as IEC, IEEE, API, NEC, NFPA and NEMA. I’ve the abilities to interpret documents using AutoCAD and GIS tools & drawings and produced reports.
- Skilled in reviewing and interpreting project standards and technical codes for compliance per owner’s specification requirements. Ensured contractor compliance with all laws, legislation, regulations, standards, best practices, and contractual requirements to meet the project standards.
- Involved in capital investment planning, budgets, estimates, and provided updates for the capital investment forecasts, expenditure forecasts, and actuals for supporting the contracts management.
- Built project teams with various skill levels and ensured project resources were able to complete execution on time and budget to maintain quality assurance and the quality control processes.
- Conducted regular meetings with global project teams and discussions for tracking project status, expanded scope developments, requirements gathering, project deliverables and follow-ups.
- Addressed all the technical site queries during installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
- Facilitated several training sessions and guided engineering teams as mentor on the process improvement concepts and project improvement ideas.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
- Reduced project costs by renegotiating vendor contracts and identifying alternative materials or methods without sacrificing quality.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Oversaw change control processes to ensure all requested modifications were properly documented, assessed, approved, and implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
- Organized and participated in meetings and workshops to foster shared project approach and track progress.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive project progress, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Updated budgets and work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment.
- Scheduled and participated in meetings to discuss project progress and identify solutions to bottlenecks.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to present project updates, discuss challenges, solicit feedback, and maintain open lines of communication.
- Increased revenue through successful bid proposals, demonstrating a clear understanding of client needs and presenting compelling solutions.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows and proposing solutions that maximized productivity without compromising quality or increasing costs.
- Identified, targeted and delivered opportunities to make valuable contributions to strategic business objectives.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for quality assurance and cost-effectiveness, ultimately selecting the best options for project success.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Championed the adoption of project management software tools to improve communication and collaboration among team members.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by diligently reviewing documentation requirements at each stage of the project lifecycle.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to assess overall performance, identify areas for improvement, and apply learnings to future initiatives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Assistant Manager – Major in Instrumentation & Controls discipline
Reliance Infrastructure Limited, Energy & Infrastructure Division, India
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Responsible for design, engineering, and coordination of I&C power plant systems - Preparation of Technical Specifications, Design Basis Documents, review of P&IDs, Instrument-Index preparation, IO database creation, Instrument Installation location plan validation, Loop Diagrams, Cable ties.
- Performed assessments related to the regular monitoring of power plant asset performance for longevity and reliability/capabilities of critical assets, monitoring & diagnostics of fleets of Assets, Trend/Pattern analysis for efficiency & optimization, suitable maintenance models -operations workflows/process diagrams studies.
- Performed Power plant walkdowns to gather data and study the models to improve Uptime with Predictive Maintenance, Remote asset monitoring strategies, operating procedures, standardize maintenance procedures, automated failure mode analyses and integrated workflows and assessed Operations strategies for optimization of critical assets for Dhanu Thermal Power Plant.
- Produced Operational Technology (OT) design deliverables and engineering design and consulting packages, Design Level Meeting discussions for IO controller grouping, DCS design structures and I/O database for Honeywell, Yokogawa clients and consultants for various projects.
- Prepared Request for Proposal (RFP), Evaluated vendor offer, review/validation for compliance.
- Conducted plant walk-downs, fast-track commissioning support and coordination and coordinated with site. Collaboration with Project Consultants (DCPL) and vendors.
Internship Engineer
Neyveli Engineering Contractor
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Internship & Trainings in multiple Energy Sector Projects.
Education
Business Program, Executive Education - Business Analysis
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada04-2017
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) -
The Association of Professional Engineers And Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Alberta09-2017
Bachelor of Engineering (First Class) - Electrical & Electronics Degree
Anna University
India04-2005
Energy, Utilities & Power Plant Studies - Post Graduate Power Engineering
National Power Training Institute (NPTI) Nagpur
India04-2006
Diploma, Maintenance (Reliability) - Engineering&Management (Assets_Energy&Utilities)
Annamalai University
India01-2004
Technical Society Member -
Indian Society of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
India01.2002
Skills
Project engineering & Management consulting - Program delivery - Strategic planning - Operations Management - Global business transformation - Business process improvement - Six Sigma - Corporate leadership - Cross-functional team leadership - Business development support – Performance management - Team building – Contract management - Statutory regulatory compliances - Vendor management - Change orders management - Warranty claims -Contract negotiations - Pre-Mediations - Arbitrations and litigations management - Stakeholder engagement - Quality management - Government operations - stakeholder engagements - Ability to develop policies, standards, and program management frameworks - Analytical skills - Problem solving skills - Critical thinking - Coaching & mentoring - Attention to detail -Relationship building – Customer satisfaction – Executive Presentations for senior leadership – Generative AI for Leadership – Generative AI for Management – Artificial Intelligence for Business Development
NATIONALITY INFORMATION
I am holding a Canadian Passport – Citizenship 2019
Accomplishments
- Certified Business Process Improvement Leader – Green Belt - Business Excellence (Six Sigma) – 2015.
- Black & Veatch Corporation – “Living Quality Behavior” Winner of the Year – 2011. This is an annual award given to only 1 employee out of hundreds of professionals in regional offices to recognize their outstanding effort for frequently discussing quality, adding value to their team and recognizing quality behaviours by other professionals.
- Government of Canada - Service Excellence Recognition (several occasions) – 2017 to present.
Certification
Generative AI for business leaders - LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion
Six Sigma _ Green Belt Certified Professional -Black & Veatch Consulting, Kansas, USA.
Professional Engineer (PE) - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
IM/IT_Government Service_Professional Member - Association of Public Sector Information Professionals _ Developing Professionalism in Informatics (DPI)Association of Public Sector Information Professionals _ Developing Professionalism in Informatics (DPI)
Academy Accreditation - Generative AI FundamentalsAcademy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals
Databricks
Timeline
Officer (various Roles) - Business Expertise – Program Management Delivery Services (Western Canada)
Government of Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
11.2017 - Current
Consulting Management/Project Management Consultant – Major in Instrumentation & Controls discipline
Black & Veatch Canada - Energy & Infrastructure Consulting Division, Edmonton, CA
07.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager – Major in Instrumentation & Controls discipline
Reliance Infrastructure Limited, Energy & Infrastructure Division, India
08.2006 - 12.2008
Internship Engineer
Neyveli Engineering Contractor
06.2005 - 08.2006
Business Program, Executive Education - Business Analysis
University of Alberta
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) -
The Association of Professional Engineers And Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Bachelor of Engineering (First Class) - Electrical & Electronics Degree
Anna University
Energy, Utilities & Power Plant Studies - Post Graduate Power Engineering
National Power Training Institute (NPTI) Nagpur
Diploma, Maintenance (Reliability) - Engineering&Management (Assets_Energy&Utilities)
Annamalai University
Technical Society Member -
Indian Society of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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