JOHN PAUL RAJA
Erlangen,Deutschland
Summary
Dedicated Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in HVDC/HVAC systems, with a strong focus on OT security and SCADA networking. Demonstrates ownership in commissioning, system integration, and fault resolution in complex project environments. Experienced in SCADA systems, secure communication protocols, and network hardening. Actively contributes to improving system resilience, cybersecurity posture, and operational excellence within Siemens Energy projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HVDC Networking and SCADA Commissioning engineer
Siemens Energy
Erlangen, Deutschland
2025.05 - Current
- Improve project delivery by handling networking and SCADA testing in FPT and SAT.
- Strengthen acceptance outcomes by supporting customer testing with teams at FPT and SAT.
- Reduce downtime by troubleshooting networking and SCADA issues quickly.
- Lower security risk by conducting Nessus scanning under FPT and SAT conditions.
- Commissioning by preparing pre-commissioning and commissioning testing documents.
- Boost system readiness by providing technical support during installation and maintenance phases.
- Improve delivery momentum by collaborating with cross-functional teams against deadlines.
R&D Engineer (HVDC - SCADA Application)
HITACHI Energy
Chennai
2020.06 - 2024.04
- Owns SCADA gateway development, configuration and testing for HVDC system compliance.
- Leads project support for clients by translating requirements into SCADA gateway changes.
- Coordinates SCADA product documentation, including security user guide and test reports.
- Drives Nessus-based vulnerability management activities using repeatable scanning routines.
- Holds responsibility for VMware ESXi and Windows Server hardening against baselines.
- Applies IEC 62443 and SQL controls to manage vulnerabilities across environments.
SCADA & Protection Engineer
SCOPE T&M Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
2017.12 - 2020.04
- Improved CRP, SCADA and HMI reliability by commissioning tested 400kV to 33kV assets.
- Reduced integration risk by configuring IEC 60870-104, IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3 protocols.
- Strengthened protection interoperability by validating GOOSE configuration during testing.
- Minimised downtime by diagnosing network issues using protocol tester and Wireshark.
- Delivered fit-for-purpose solutions by confirming client requirements in kick-off and design reviews.
- Accelerated client acceptance by completing FAT and SAT testing per specifications.
- Improved delivery governance by preparing SAT and FAT reports, checklists, and scheme modifications.
Technical executive- Automation engineer
AVB Teknosolves
Madurai
2016.06 - 2017.12
- Led SCADA panel troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Commissioned RTU, FRTU, and RMU panels via structured testing and sign-off, ensuring operational readiness.
- Managed commissioning and PM documentation for all installed SCADA and RMU panels, facilitating compliance and traceability.
Education
B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sethu institute of technology
MaduraiHSC - Science
VHN Higher Sec. School
MaduraiSSLC -
Don Bosco Higher Sec. School
MaduraiSkills
- Testing and Commissioning of SCADA
- SCADA Networking
- Checkpoint Firewall
- Fortinet
- Switches
- Network Security
- VMware ESXi
- Virtual Machines
- HyperV
- Active Directory
- CIS Benchmark
- IEC62443
Certification
- PG-Cyber security- CompTIA security+ (SYS601) training completed
- PG-Cyber Security-Ethical hacking traning on progress
Languages
English
Advanced
German
Beginner (A1)
Tamil
Native
Technical Software Familiarity
SCADA:
- IPCOMM, MicroSCADA, Zenon HMI — gateway and HMI configuration
IT Security and Networking:
- Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco, RuggedComm
- Nessus vulnerability scanning & remediation
- Wireshark protocol analysis
- ESXi hardening; VMware & Hyper‑V administration; Active Directory
MAJOR PROJECTS
Celtic Interconnector 320kV 700MW: France-Ireland
- Lead SCADA and communications for FPT and SAT activities.
- Coordinated signal testing with client teams in France and Ireland.
- Diagnosed and resolved network and SCADA issues during commissioning.
Shetland project 320kV: Uk (Remote)
Supported gateway station (SCADA) upgrades: configuration, testing and issue resolution; provided solutions to meet project requirements.
HVAC-KARAD 400/220kV substation, Maharashtra, India,
Reviewed drawings and commissioned line/transformer control, relay panels and IEDs; performed IEC 61850 signal mapping and CRP integration; lead FAT/SAT and prepared commissioning/test reports.
Timeline
HVDC Networking and SCADA Commissioning engineer
Siemens Energy
2025.05 - Current
R&D Engineer (HVDC - SCADA Application)
HITACHI Energy
2020.06 - 2024.04
SCADA & Protection Engineer
SCOPE T&M Pvt Ltd
2017.12 - 2020.04
Technical executive- Automation engineer
AVB Teknosolves
2016.06 - 2017.12
B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sethu institute of technology
HSC - Science
VHN Higher Sec. School
SSLC -
Don Bosco Higher Sec. School