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Chirag Desai P.E. PMP

Richmond,TX

Summary

  • Dedicated to leveraging my strong analytical skills and interpersonal abilities, honed through my education and over 15 years of experience, to excel in the fields of Data Science and Chemical Engineering.
  • As a recent graduate from the Texas McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, I have earned a Post Graduate degree in Data Science and Business Analytics, equipping me with the latest tools and techniques in this rapidly evolving field.
  • In addition to my data science expertise, I am a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Used data analysis,data visualization and machine learning technique to develop the predictive model for client to forecast slurry moisture content based on feed conditions and optimizing fuel gas and air requirements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Lead Process Simulation Engineer

Wood Group Plc
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed a predictive model using 10 years of client data to forecast slurry moisture content based on feed conditions and optimizing fuel gas and air requirements.
  • Supervised and mentored junior and associate engineers, guiding them in building robust simulation models.
  • Led the development and delivery of OTS projects for entire Lyondell Houston Refinery and Chevron Salt Lake Refinery.
  • Worked with client in migrating TDC3000 to Honeywell experion and helped them in validating there DCS configuration, HMI and logic.
  • Improved simulation accuracy by refining model parameters and incorporating real-world data.
  • Supported sales efforts by demonstrating the value of advanced simulation methodologies during client presentations, contributing to a 25% increase in project wins.
  • Conducted regular project status meetings, leveraging data-driven insights to ensure alignment on objectives and deadlines, improving team collaboration and productivity by 30%.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Managed time efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on data-driven insights to complete all deliverables within deadlines, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.

Senior Process Simulation Engineer

Wood Group Plc
05.2014 - 12.2021
  • Senior Process Simulation Engineer assigned to the Chevron, Chevron Phillips, Holly Frontier, PBF Energy etc.
  • Provide support for customers and other tasks related to the performance of the business-like Sales activity.
  • Effectively communicate with all team members to improve the performance of simulation model and to meet project deadline.
  • Prepare and deliver Operator Training Simulator for customers.
  • Review Cause and Effect matrix and validate the logic in the SIS or PLC system.
  • Evaluate the operating procedure,tune control loops,validate DCS configuration and HMI through the dynamic simulation model.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of various control systems and safety systems, such as Honeywell Experion, TDC3000, Emerson Delta V, Yokogawa, Foxboro, Triconex, and Honeywell Safety Manager.

Process Simulation Engineer

Cape Software Inc.
02.2008 - 05.2014
  • Process Simulation Engineer assigned to the LyondellBasell, Sunoco, Conoco Phillips, PCS Nitrogen, Elililly etc.
  • Familiar with control system operation and methodologies, such as PID controllers, open loop control, sequence, and batch operations with PLCs and DCS systems.
  • Work with Process Automation Software like Honeywell Experion, Foxboro, Yokogawa, DeltaV, RS Logix etc.
  • Prepare steady state and dynamic model for customers based on there PI data. Run the scenarios and exercises on the model as per the client requirements.
  • Train customers in the user of Cape's software products.
  • Review PFD and P&ID for various processes and carried out dynamic simulation.
  • Various chemical Processes are simulated including distillation columns, heat exchangers, fluid flow problems and catalysis.

Education

Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business Analytics -

Texas McCombs School of Business
Austin, TX
02.2024

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Texas A & M University, Kingsville, Texas
Kingsville, TX
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Thadoomal Shahani Engineering College
India
07.2005

Skills

  • Data Analytic: SQL, Python, Tableau, R, Excel,Frameworks (eg, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Data Visualization
  • Machine Learning
  • EDA
  • Project Management: PMP
  • Programming Languages: C and C, Perl
  • Process Simulation Software: HYSYS, PROII, HTRI, VPLink & HEXTRAN
  • Process Automation Software: Honeywell Experion, Foxboro, Yokogawa, DeltaV

Certification

  • Google Advanced Data Analytic certification (Feb. 2023)
  • University of Michigan Python for Everybody certification ( Mar. 2023)
  • The Complete SQL Bootcamp from Udemy (Jan. 2023)
  • Hands on Tableau Training for Data Science from Udemy (Mar. 2024)
  • PMP Since 2016
  • PE licensed Engineer Since 2014

Timeline

Lead Process Simulation Engineer

Wood Group Plc
01.2022 - Current

Senior Process Simulation Engineer

Wood Group Plc
05.2014 - 12.2021

Process Simulation Engineer

Cape Software Inc.
02.2008 - 05.2014

Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business Analytics -

Texas McCombs School of Business

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Texas A & M University, Kingsville, Texas

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Thadoomal Shahani Engineering College

References

Available on request.

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