Ganesh Lankalapalli

Dynamic Project Engineer with expertise in ABB 800xA systems, successfully enhancing manufacturing processes through automation at ABB Global Industries & Services Ltd. Proven track record in project management and team collaboration, delivering multiple projects on time while optimizing quality control and operational efficiency. Strong communicator and leader, driving innovative solutions.

Project engineering professional with substantial experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality. Expertise in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Known for effective problem-solving, adaptability to changing project requirements, and consistent delivery of results.

• T315C & T315H ABB Trainings.
• Batch management, Administration and Installation of 800xA System
• ECAP certification from ABB.
• Project specific trainings on ABB core Libraries.

CMC Clinical 10x Pharmacy Project (NNE): Sep 01,2024 to till date.

• Reviewing and testing code as per the document designed based on S88 standards and GMP standards.
• Testing the functionality of batch equipment modules, phases & Units in different areas of the project.
• Testing the batch recipe procedures.
• Involved in commissioning of batch units, phases & Equipment modules.

Safety:

• Following the Safety work permit system.
• Understanding the ATEX Zone classification and compliance in pharmacy.
• ISO trainings on safety.
• Emergency response planning.
• Undergone Team safety training and awareness.

Learning:

• Satt line Communications.
• Cyber security

Aditya Birla Grasim paints Project: 20/10/2023 to 20/05/2024.

Software:

• Hands on Experience working in the 800xA system Control Builder M, Plant Explorer, Workplace, Graphic Builder.
• Experience in handling Customized Libraries.
• Experience in Developing new libraries for the 3rd party devices to operate from faceplate.
• Used webserver to check the status of 3rd party device communication under master profinet or Profibus.
• Troubleshooting the Logics and testing the Semi-Batch Phases.
• Commissioning and handing over the Equipment.
• Supported for MES to DCS integration for the workflow management.
• Data validation using matricon OPC.

Hardware:

• Hands on Experience in assigning the IP Address to controllers.
• Firmware Upgradation of all the Profinet Masters & Profibus Masters and Controllers.
• Worked on different communication protocols like Profibus, ProfiNet, LIU’s etc.,
• Hands on Experience in communicating 3rd party Drives like SIMOCODE, YASKAWA, DANFOSS, SIEMENS SOFTSTARTER, ABB, WILO etc., via profiNet Communication, and Loadcells communication like PRECIAMOLEN & MINEBIA via Profibus communication by importing GSD files to 800xA System.
• Learning establishment of Ring configuration between the profiNet devices.
• Trouble shooting Hardware related issues in Profinet & Profibus communications.

Documentation:

• Thoroughly referring P&ID’s and PFDs for better understanding.
• Following the control philosophy or SOP provided by the Customer in Functional design Specifications while developing the logic.
• SAT from customer.

Astellas Pharmaceutical Project: 01/07/2023   to 28/08/23.

T315C,   T315H, 800xA System, Batch Management

ABB 800xA System v 6.1

• Experience in using diagrams in PCDL Library.
• Supported ABB Ireland Team in FAT with customer for testing the Batch Phases.

Baker Hughes Oil Project: 05/04/2023   to till 10/06/23

T315C,   T315H, 800xA System, Batch Management

ABB 800xA System v 6.1

• Worked on PCDL Library and PCDL Equipment Library.
• Supported remotely for ABB system related issues for the Batch project.
• Supported in updating Microsoft Security patch updates in customer site systems.

Semi Batch Fine chemicals project: 10/12/2018   to till 26/02/23

• Recipe procedures development for pilot plant projects.
• Testing the recipes in operator workplace as part of commissioning and handing over to production.

• Automated using 800xA System:
• Batch Reactors.
• Helical Driers and Rotary Cone Driers.
• Hydrogenation Reactors.
• Hot Oil Skid Systems.
• Hot Water utility Systems.
• Gas Vaporizers.
• Bottom Discharge Centrifuge.
• Packing Systems.
• CIP Systems.
• Steam Jet ejectors.
• Plate type Heat Exchangers
• Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
• Distillation columns.

• ISA88 Standards
• GAMP