KARTHIK AYERATHARASU RAJASEKHARAN,CCP
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished Commissioning Engineer with extensive experience at Amazon Web Services, specializing in data center commissioning and leading high-performing cross-functional teams. Successfully delivered hyperscale data center projects across the AMER region, valued at over $5 billion USD, while driving operational excellence and enhancing the resilience of more than 500 MW of critical infrastructure capacity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissioning Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing commissioning vendors and contractors while supporting cross-functional teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various mechanical and electrical systems.
- Collaborated with Mechanical and Electrical Solutions teams to plan and implement strategies that enhance system resilience by eliminating single points of failure.
- Introduced process improvements for delivering higher build standards by incorporating Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning tailored to the company's specific
Commissioning and Energy Specialist
Brightworks Sustainablity
Washington, District of Columbia
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Spearheaded the delivery of Retro-Commissioning (Retro-Cx), Commissioning (Cx), and Energy Audit projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory codes and advancing organizational decarbonization objectives.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Decarbonization Master Plan to optimize energy efficiency across a diverse real estate portfolio.
COMMISSIONING AGENT
Procon Consulting
ARLINGTON, VA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Execute commissioning activities on new construction projects by formulating scope and timeline
- Organize coordination meetings with MEP contractors and provide guidance to meet project milestones
- Support the leadership team to develop commissioning process per ASHRAE standard 202-2018
- Devise commissioning specifications for Div 01, 22,23 and 26
- Complete design and constructability reviews
- Develop Cx plan to meet contract requirements
- Witness equipment start-up and review reports
- Develop project specific pre-functional and functional test plans
- Direct functional performance testing & accelerate project completion by effectively tracking commissioning deficiencies utilizing issues log
- Author commissioning deliverables such as Cx report, Systems Manual, On-going Cx plan & Current Facilities Requirements (CFR)
- Verify the completion of O&M training
- Complete warranty phase commissioning activities
LEAD COMMISSIONING AGENT
Above Green
MIDDLEBURG, VA
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Led the commissioning team of 3 members
- Managed project portfolio over ~5 million SF & maintained positive client relationships
- Modeled the Cx process for executing commissioning scope of work on various project types including monitoring based commissioning & developed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Reviewed RFPs and prepare budgetary cost estimates to be included in the sales proposal
- Mentored and developed the engineering team for completing energy modeling and Cx services
- Implemented cloud-based project management platform to accelerate project delivery
- Performed commissioning activities to meet various standards including LEED version 4 and CA Title 24
- Performed value stream mapping for various phases of commissioning; developed lean canvas to identify and eliminate wastes utilizing lean methodology. Improved commissioning process efficiency by 20%
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Northeastern University
BOSTON, MA
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Utilized eQuest to perform calibrated energy modeling of historic building in post-retrofit condition
- Conducted a scientific survey of various energy storage systems to identify the advancements in the energy storage technologies including flywheel, fuel cell, power to gas
ASSOCIATE ENERGY ENGINEER
Alares Energy
QUINCY, MA
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Planned and implemented ASHRAE Level 2 Energy audits and retro-commissioning of VA Hospitals. Realized energy savings of worth ~$500,000
- Performed site “walk-through”; investigated HVAC system including boilers and chillers, and identified Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) to save an average of 20% in energy costs
- Liaised federal government clients, energy managers and technical personnel to drastically improve efficiency of building systems by correcting operational strategies
- Analyzed utility billing databases, prepared baseline energy models, and determined savings potential and cost effectiveness of ECMs using temperature-bin method
- Developed detailed scope of work for ECMs and capital upgrades for Senior Engineers and cost estimates, technical support documents including ECM description and sequence of operation
Education
Master of Science - Energy Systems
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna University
Chennai, India06.2012
Skills
- Data Center Commissioning
- Level 1 through Level 5 Cx
- System walk-down checklists
- Site acceptance testing
- HVAC testing
- Commissioning procedures
- Program implementation
- Budget monitoring
- Testing validation
- Technical documentation
Accomplishments
- Mentored and Developed the engineering team for performing energy modeling and commissioning services
- Utilized lean six sigma tools and improved the commissioning process efficiency
- Delivered projects to meet various standards including LEED, CA Title 24, GSA, USACE and IgCC
- Identified and implemented best project management practices for flat organization
Certification
- BCA CCP
- AEE CBCP
- LEED AP BD+C
- Software: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Office
Timeline
Commissioning Engineer
Amazon Web Services
07.2023 - Current
Commissioning and Energy Specialist
Brightworks Sustainablity
04.2022 - 07.2022
COMMISSIONING AGENT
Procon Consulting
09.2021 - 03.2022
LEAD COMMISSIONING AGENT
Above Green
11.2016 - 08.2021
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Northeastern University
06.2016 - 12.2016
ASSOCIATE ENERGY ENGINEER
Alares Energy
09.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Energy Systems
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna University