Surendar Somasekar
Dubai,UAE
Summary
IoT Solutions Engineer with proven experience in deploying and managing private LoRaWAN networks to optimize enterprise IoT operations. Proficient in configuring IoT gateways and sensors, integrating devices with cloud platforms like Azure IoT Hub for efficient data management. Demonstrated ability in designing solutions and delivering tailored Proof of Concepts, ensuring stakeholder alignment and project success. Proficient in developing data encoding scripts using JavaScript and configuring nodes in Node-RED for efficient data processing. Strong analytical and communication skills facilitate the simplification of complex concepts for diverse audiences, driving innovation and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
IoT Engineer
Dubai Municipality
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed project coordination and field supervision to ensure successful and on-schedule project delivery.
- Managed IoT projects to align with organizational objectives.
- Performing site visit and obtaining approval for vendors from concern stakeholders.
- Co-ordination with vendors for site inspection, installation and validation.
- Facilitated training sessions for internal business teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborating with internal engineering teams to define IoT project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
- Overseeing data acquisition processes and validating real-time sensor data integrity across platform.
- Preparing and reviewing technical documentation including Implementation documents, user manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Leading troubleshooting efforts during installation and commissioning phases to resolve hardware or network issues.
- Monitoring post-deployment system performance and providing technical support for maintenance activities.
IoT/IIoT Engineer
WOM Technologies L.L.C.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Providing the LoRaWAN end-to-end solutions to the client based on the requirement.
- Installation of the LoRaWAN network server (The Things Industries) on-premises.
- LoRaWAN network server operator.
- Designed comprehensive LoRaWAN solution architecture for optimal performance.
- Facilitated client onboarding of LoRaWAN gateways and end nodes.
- Integrated LoRaWAN Network server with third-party applications and resolved troubleshooting issues.
- Conducted signal coverage tests using LoRaWAN Signal Tester to ensure network reliability.
- Configured and integrated the LoRaWAN Gateways and end nodes with the Network Server and with 3rd party applications.
- Encoding/decoding of LoRaWAN sensor data and integrating with the Cloud platform.
- Supporting, Testing, commissioning, documenting, and troubleshooting of communication between sensors, gateways, LoRaWAN Network Server, and 3rd party applications.
- Configuration of the NB-IoT sensor and establishing communication to the Platform.
IoT/IIoT Engineer
AiRiCOM Middle East FZCO
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Building smart wireless solution system for open/close the valves in district cooling system.
- Enabling automatic, time controlled wireless monitoring and control system for Irrigation.
- Implemented LoRaWAN technology for energy monitoring and temperature monitoring solutions.
- Monitoring of valves installed at each tenant and controlling the valves wireless from control room via Cloud.
- Time controlled open/close operations of irrigation valves and monitoring its status on Cloud platform.
- Monitoring, reading data from the Energy meter wirelessly and integrating with BMS system.
- Configured sensors for seamless integration with gateways and cloud services.
- Conducted testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of sensor-gateway-cloud communication.
- Encoding/decoding of sensor data and integrating with the Cloud platform.
Application Engineer
Megatech Control Ltd., Chennai
Chennai, India
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed and installed Raspberry Pi IoT gateway for monitoring motor conditions and health levels.
- Configured NODE-RED to facilitate communication with motors and industrial machines.
- Utilised SIMATIC IoT2040 alongside Raspberry Pi for effective data collection.
- Established cloud services and databases on IBM Bluemix platform for data storage.
- Integrated Kepware for seamless communication between industrial machines and OPC server.
- Pushed data from IoT gateway to cloud, ensuring real-time monitoring and analysis.
- Conducted internal research and development on Internet of Things technologies.
Drafting Engineer
LINDE Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. (From Megatech)
Gujarat, India
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Drafted P&IDs and PFDs for oil and gas platforms, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Developed 1,500 P&IDs across seven countries, rectifying micro-level errors.
- Created templates for new objects to enhance drafting efficiency.
- Established instruments and equipment specifications for project consistency.
- Implemented customised queries and bulk processing to streamline data handling.
- Facilitated interlinking through page navigation for improved accessibility of documents.
- Conducted rigorous quality checks, maintaining accuracy in all documentation.
- Performed soft quality control using intelligent drawing techniques, correcting detailed errors.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering (Anna University)
India 2012 - 2016
Skills
- Deployed Private LoRaWAN Network Server (TTI) on-premises to support enterprise IoT operations
- Configured IoT gateways and sensors, integrating devices with cloud platforms for seamless data flow
- Designed and proposed solution architectures tailored to client requirements and project objectives
- Coordinated with stakeholders and vendors to gather requirements and ensure successful project delivery
- Applied working knowledge of Azure IoT Hub for cloud-based IoT integration
- Developed data encoding and decoding scripts for IoT sensors using JavaScript
- Provided support for onboarding end nodes to the LoRaWAN Network Server
- Delivered Proof of Concepts (PoCs) customized to meet customer needs and validate proposed solutions
- Documented the implementation process for standardization and knowledge sharing
- Configured nodes in Node-RED and Luvit-RED, collecting and processing data from sensors, PLCs, and SCADA systems
- Interpreted PLC tag lists to facilitate system integration and data mapping
- Developed basic ladder logic programs for automation tasks and process optimization
- Contributed throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to final closure
- Prepared engineering drawings using COMOS and AutoCAD for oil & gas platforms
- Created instrument and equipment tags manually and via bulk import queries in COMOS
- Linked pipeline systems using page navigation within COMOS for accurate process mapping
- Produced technical documentation and provided troubleshooting support in COMOS
Hardware (Gateways and End nodes)
- SIMATIC IoT 2040
- CloudGate LoRaWAN Gateway
- LORIX One LoRaWAN Gateway
- WR322 LoRaWAN Gateway (WoMaster)
- Browan LoRaWAN Gateway
- Beagle Bone
- Raspberry pi
- Strega wireless smart valve/ smart emitter
- Adeunis sensors, NKE sensors, Robeau flow meter, ELKOep sensors, Netvox end nodes
- WoMaster LoRaWAN Sensors (Parking, Manhole, Wastebin, Tracking, etc)
- Sensative sensors, Dragino nodes, NHR sensors, Integra water meter, LandisGyr water meter
Cloud Platforms
- IBM Watson
- The Things Network (TTN), The Things Industries (TTI)
- ChirpStack
- ThingsBoard, Cayenne, Ubidots, TagoIO
- Azure IoT Hub
Protocols
- MQTT
- HTTP/HTTPS
- NB-IoT
- LoRa
- Modbus RTU /
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Ethernet/IP
- Luvit-RED, Node-Red, JavaScript, Python (basics)
- Simatic Manager programming
- Flexible, proactive team member
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication and pitching ideas and solutions
- Excellent coordination with the team members
- Communication of complex concepts to non-experts
PERSONAL PROFILE
English
Advanced
Tamil
Native
Timeline
IoT Engineer
Dubai Municipality
03.2024 - 08.2025
IoT/IIoT Engineer
WOM Technologies L.L.C.
06.2021 - 03.2024
IoT/IIoT Engineer
AiRiCOM Middle East FZCO
04.2018 - 06.2021
Application Engineer
Megatech Control Ltd., Chennai
02.2017 - 03.2018
Drafting Engineer
LINDE Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. (From Megatech)
08.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering (Anna University)
2012 - 2016
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