LAXMI B SHILPAKAR
Seekonk,Masachussetts
Summary
Electrical Engineer experienced in teaching undergraduate and associate level courses. Experienced in analysis and design of systems of power distribution lines, and substations. Skilled in Programmable Logic controllers, and electronics circuits. Conversant with electrical standards and codes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Community College of Rhode Island
2019.08 - Current
- Teaching the courses of Electric Energy Utility, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Introduction to Engineering and Technology, Mechanics of Materials for engineering, Engineering Mechanics Statics
Project Coordinator
Singati Hydro Energy Ltd.
2012.04 - 2017.07
- Monitoring progress of deliverables of substation, and power plant installation, Coordinate project activities of Singati power plant construction project, Review contractor’s design submittals for compliance with the standards and specifications
Senior Technical Advisor
Energy Program of German Development Agency (GiZ / KfW) in Afghanistan
2008.04 - 2012.12
- Design capacity building training program for operation of electric power plant and substation, Evaluation of bidding documents of Medium and Low voltage distribution line extension projects, Advise Operation and Management of small hydropower plants in Badakhshan Province, Management of capacity building training of technical manpower at Surobi hydropower plant, Prepare progress reports of capacity building training program
Senior Electrical Engineer
Nepal Electricity Authority (Nepal)
2005.01 - 2008.03
- Layout Design, and capacity sizing of Power Transformer of a 132 kV substation, Design auxiliary AC and DC power supply, and calculations of short circuit faults, Load flow analysis for power evacuation of Upper Trishuli 3B Project, Review of Insulation coordination design of 66 kV sub transmission lines and MV substation, Operation and Management of 132 kV and 66 kV grid substations
Project Engineer
Nepal Electricity Authority
1995.08 - 2004.12
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and specifications of Rural Electrification Project, Develop tender packages for procuring items of distribution line items, and installation contractors, Planning and management of maintenance of power distribution lines and substations, Commissioning tests of control panels, and Motor Control Center in Kulekhani-II power plant, Preventive maintenance of electro-mechanical systems in Kulekhani-II power plant
Education
Master's degree - Power System
Bachelor’s degree - Electrical Engineering
Skills
- Class Instruction
- Strong Communication Skills
- Online Teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Testing and grading
References
- Matthew M. Rieger, Professor and Chair, Physics and Engineering Department, Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island, drieger@ccri.edu
- Emmanuel Tsangarakis, Instructor, Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island, etsangarakis@ccri.edu
- Antonio Coelho, Instructor, New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, acoelho@neit.edu
Timeline
Instructor - Community College of Rhode Island
2019.08 - Current
Project Coordinator - Singati Hydro Energy Ltd.
2012.04 - 2017.07
Senior Technical Advisor - Energy Program of German Development Agency (GiZ / KfW) in Afghanistan
2008.04 - 2012.12
Senior Electrical Engineer - Nepal Electricity Authority (Nepal)
2005.01 - 2008.03
Project Engineer - Nepal Electricity Authority
1995.08 - 2004.12
Indian Institute of Technology - Master's degree, Power System
Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology - Bachelor’s degree, Electrical Engineering
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