Sushanth Challa
Dubai,DU
Summary
Enthusiastic and hands-on Electronics Engineering graduate proficient in industrial automation and control systems. Adept
at designing and integrating solutions involving PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, and HMIs. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Azure AI,
with a track record of optimizing engineering processes through data-driven methodologies. Passionate about leveraging
next-gen technologies to improve workflows, drive process efficiency, and spur innovation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLC/SCADA Engineer
VIVAVIS MIDDLEEAST DMCC
11.2024 - Current
- DEWA Water Network HMI: Developed grid-wide HMI covering multiple reservoirs; engineered from company side, O&M by DEWA.
- ETIHAD SAS Bench Test Setups (33/11 kV): Built 4 setups; validated RTU–SCADA behavior using HLNT (vs HLXW).
- HASSYAN Project (Data Loggers): Configured and deployed 25+ Octopus loggers for water-network monitoring and remote acquisition.
- Al QOUZ NWEDC Video Wall: Integrated SCADA visualization and alarm presentation for control room display.
- Selected as youngest team member for SCADA/RTU training at Ettlingen HQ, Germany, and had hands-on at the Heidelberg project (Germany). "VIVAVIS “H250 Automation, Remote Terminal Unit - ACOS 7 Series & HLXW, HLNT SCADA TRAINED "
- Responsible for developing SCADA/HMI Screens, CODESYS PLC Logic and day to day maintenance and configuration of RTU's to meet project requirements.
Engineering Trainee (Intern)
VIVAVIS MIDDLEEAST DMCC
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed an RTU Web Configuration tool, increasing engineering efficiency by 20%.
- Enhanced the usability of RTU configuration workflows, reducing module mapping errors.
- Collaborated with the Germany-based product team to validate ACOS 730/750 firmware integration.
- Conducted 15+ training sessions and demos for internal teams on the new web-based selection tool.
Distributed Control Systems Engineer (Intern)
YOKOGAWA MIDDLE EAST
04.2024 - 07.2024
- HABSHAN CO2 Recovery & Injection: Part of DCS team managing 8000+ tags; executed 400+ I/O loop tests.
- Supported FAT (logic validation, documentation); transitioned to ESD team for safety logic exposure.
- Contributed to 30+ Cabinet Inspections to ensure proper DCS Workflow.
Education
Master of Science - Instrumentation Engineering
Engineering Institute of Tehcnology
Perth, Australia06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Honours
Middlesex University
Dubai, UAE06-2025
Skills
- PLCs: CODESYS, ACOS ET, VIVAVIS
- SCADA: HIGH-LEIT XW, HIGH-LEIT NT
- DCS: Yokogawa CENTUM VP
- Instrumentation & Loop Checking
- Python, SQL, C
- PCB Design, Embedded Systems
- RTUs/Loggers: ACOS 730/750, Octopus
- Protocols: IEC-104, IEC-101, Modbus, Profibus
Accomplishments
- Youngest Graduate of Middlesex University with First Class Honors
- Nominee of UAE GOLDEN VISA under Academic Excellence
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (2023)
- UCI: IoT & Embedded Systems (2023)
- PLC Programming on CODESYS — RealPars (2024)
- HMI Design and Interface — RealPars (2025)
- H250 Automation and Remote Terminal Unit - ACOS 7 Series - VIVAVIS (2025)
- SCADA Automation & Telecontrol (HLNT, HLXW) - VIVAVIS (2025)
Timeline
PLC/SCADA Engineer
VIVAVIS MIDDLEEAST DMCC
11.2024 - Current
Engineering Trainee (Intern)
VIVAVIS MIDDLEEAST DMCC
07.2024 - 11.2024
Distributed Control Systems Engineer (Intern)
YOKOGAWA MIDDLE EAST
04.2024 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Instrumentation Engineering
Engineering Institute of Tehcnology
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Honours
Middlesex University
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