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Athira Shaji

Athira Shaji

Pandalam,India

Summary

MES Specialist with 9 years of experience in GE Proficy applications and Microsoft SQL Server. Implemented OEE monitoring solutions at Accenture India, resulting in enhanced reporting and optimized performance. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective collaboration, leading to improved operational efficiency across multiple sites. Focused on leveraging technology for continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MES Specialist

Accenture India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, IN
07.2021 - Current
  • Implemented the GE Proficy application as the backend for the OEE monitoring application (WPM) across numerous sites.
  • Gathered requirements, designed, configured, deployed, and tested the Proficy application in more than 60+ lines of multiple sites.
  • Automated data mapping through macros/scripts during WPM application configuration.
  • Created and deployed SQL stored procedures for the customization of the WPM application after testing in multiple lower environments.
  • Developed SSRS reports according to client specifications, and enhanced existing reports to meet updated requirements.
  • Tuned the performance of the WPM application by optimizing SQL statements and caching strategies.
  • Collaborated closely with team members and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively, while providing hypercare support post-release of the application.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Associate-Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for handling complex production, SSRS reports, and Thingworx issues, which require a thorough understanding of the business processes in different business units across multiple sites.
  • Develop and deploy customizations in the GE Proficy application in the production site after testing in the development and QA environments.
  • Experience working in all phases of the software development cycle, involving requirement gathering, development, documentation, testing, and maintenance.
  • Responsible for communicating with the client to understand the plant-specific functionalities for the application and leverage multiple enhancements to the solution.
  • Worked on problem analysis and bug fixes in the production environment.
  • Experience in writing stored procedures and debugging them.
  • Experience working on SSRS reports.

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Pune, Maharashtra
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Experience in server buildup activities, which include installation, upgradation, migration, and configuration of Proficy Plant applications, Microsoft SQL, GE Historian, and ThingWorx application.
  • Maintenance of the SQL database by performing re-indexing activities at regular intervals to maintain optimum performance of the servers.
  • Migration and upgradation of the MES Proficy application and architecture to the ALICS platform.
  • Performed a training server refresh activity to refresh the SQL database of the training server with that of the production database.
  • Experience in testing the Proficy application post-migration and upgrade activity, and provided hypercare support for the application.

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Expertise in GE Proficy plant application, GE Historian, iFIX, IGS, and workflow.
  • Implementation and configuration of the GE Proficy plant application for various modules, such as Quality, Reliability, Platform, Production, and Efficiency.
  • Experience in master data configuration on GE Proficy, Proficy client installation and upgradation, Proficy reporting, configuration of quality and production events, genealogy, and execution path for products, configuration of reason trees, and downtime events.
  • Strong expertise in customizing quality modules, which include the configuration of alarms, calculation variables, displays (time-based and event-based), unit and central level specifications, and quality module-related reports.
  • Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server for efficient querying and troubleshooting of stored procedures.
  • Focused on resolving and identifying key performance issues within Proficy Plant Application.
  • Working knowledge of the ServiceNow application.
  • Sound knowledge of change management, incident management, and problem management.
  • Performed re-indexing and updated statistics for the SQL table, which had a high level of index fragmentation, that can cause performance issues on the production server.
  • Proactive contribution toward process improvement, team management, and knowledge management.
  • Curated essential documents for repetitive and high-stakes production issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new hires on the Proficy application, along with MES domain knowledge.
  • Engaged with diverse clients from Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East.
  • Excellent cross-functional skills, with good analytical ability, and has the zeal to learn new technologies.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities through effective interpersonal communication.

Education

Master of Engineering - Control System

PSG Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
05-2016

B Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering
Kollam, Kerala
01.2013

Skills

  • GE Proficy Plant application
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • GE Historian
  • IGS 7517
  • GE iFIX
  • GE Workflow 22
  • SSRS reporting
  • Werum PAS-X
  • Siemens Opcenter Pharma
  • Rockwell FTPS
  • Agile Scrum methodology

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
  • Agile Development by coursera

Accomplishments

  • Received Pfizer Excellence Award from Pfizer team in Accenture.
  • Received recognition multiple times for client value creation.
  • Received On-The-Spot award twice from TCS.

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Hindi

Activities

  • Participated in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD attempt for Largest online photo album.
  • Won second prize in Sahodhaya Inter school badminton tournament.
  • Attended and coordinated international conference ICETT 2011.
  • Coordinator of College Training and Placement Cell BMCE, Sasthamcotta.
  • Attended and coordinated robotic workshop (ROBOTRYST) conducted by IIT DELHI.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Shaji V
  • Spouse's Name: Akhil Mohan C
  • Date of Birth: 12/29/90
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Place of Birth: Kerala

Timeline

MES Specialist

Accenture India Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - Current

Associate-Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
03.2020 - 11.2020

System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

Master of Engineering - Control System

PSG Institute of Technology

B Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering

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