Lougesh Kumar Senthilkumar
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced Industrial Cybersecurity consultant with over 9 years in instrumentation and control systems for the oil and gas sector. Expertise in implementing OT security measures aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 standards, securing process control environments, and virtualization of control systems. Skilled in risk assessment, system hardening, and ensuring the integrity of industrial networks. Proven ability to bridge operational technology (OT) and cybersecurity, enhancing system resilience and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DCS Engineer
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C
03.2023 - Current
- Engineered and configured Dell Power edge Servers, Shared SAN Storage controllers, Thin clients, and Workstations for Virtualization of ADNOC GAS HMIs using Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Integrated Active Directory servers, AV/WSUS Servers, and Backup servers to establish a secure OT environment.
- Produced engineering documents and performed FATs/SATs, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and Cybersecurity procedures.
- Prepared Cybersecurity Sign off checklists / Go-live Verification check lists for major engineering projects and performed validations.
- Performed Compliance audits to ensure adherence to organization's cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Conducted Risk assessment for cybersecurity assets as per ISA/IEC -62433 3-3.
I-C Maintenance Engineer
Solas Marine Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Led a team in preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance across multiple compressor stations and gas receiver stations.
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with maintenance activities.
- Conducted root cause analysis of equipment failures, implementing solutions to enhance reliability.
Instrument Engineer
MH Power Systems
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Calibrated and troubleshot various transmitters and control elements, including flow, pressure, level, and temperature instruments.
- Performed machine monitoring system diagnostics, focusing on vibration, axial displacement, temperature, and speed.
- Ensured adherence to safety procedures and prepared necessary documentation for calibration activities.
E&I Engineer
Robtstone M.E LLC
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Led a construction workforce for installation and pre-commissioning of instrumentation and control systems in remote manifold stations and gas producer wells.
- Installed, calibrated, and functionally tested various detectors, transmitters, and control valves.
- Reviewed P&I diagrams, hook-up diagrams, and instrument loop diagrams, incorporating approved deviations as as-built markups.
Jr. Engineer
Hofincons Infotech & Industrial Services
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored and observed preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities for smooth plant operations.
- Serviced, calibrated, and functionally tested field instruments such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters.
- Prepared calibration reports, checklists, and other necessary documentation for all instruments.
Education
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation
M.A.M College of Engineering
Trichirappalli, Tamil Nadu05.2016
Skills
- Hyper-V Deployment
- Active Directory Deployment
- IACS Security Governance & Compliance
- OT Security Risk Management
- PLC and DCS Programming
- Calibration of Instruments
- Troubleshooting of Field Instruments
Profiles
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lougesh-kumar
Position applied
OT Cybersecurity Lead
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: July 21, 1995
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving Licenses: ADSD/DDC & UAE Driving License
- Passport No: V5142797
Core Competencies
- Cybersecurity Frameworks: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- OT Security: Secure system configuration, access control, patch management.
- OT Security Risk Management: Threat assessment, mitigation strategies, and vulnerability analysis.
- Control Systems: PLC (Prosafe RS), DCS (Yokogawa Centum VP), SCADA (STARDOM), ExaOPC, PRM.
- Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V, Dell Storage Systems.
- Compliance & Governance: Policy implementation, FATs/SATs, system audits
- Field Instrumentation: Calibration, Troubleshooting, Maintenance.
- Project Management: Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation.
- Team Leadership: Crew Management, Training, Safety Compliance.
Badges
CSF & CC
Certification
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, International Society of Automation (ISA)
Valid: November 2024 – November 2027 - Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2
Valid: December 2022 – December 2025
Timeline
DCS Engineer
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C
03.2023 - Current
I-C Maintenance Engineer
Solas Marine Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
Instrument Engineer
MH Power Systems
10.2018 - 09.2019
E&I Engineer
Robtstone M.E LLC
03.2017 - 08.2018
Jr. Engineer
Hofincons Infotech & Industrial Services
06.2015 - 01.2017
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, International Society of Automation (ISA)
Valid: November 2024 – November 2027 - Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISC2
Valid: December 2022 – December 2025
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation
M.A.M College of Engineering
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