Narendra Shah, Ms Electrical Engineer, Ms Physics
About Narendra Shah, Ms Electrical Engineer, Ms Physics
Narendra Shah is an Electrical Engineer II at American Electric Power, specializing in PMU/PDC configuration and communication infrastructure. He has over three decades of experience in the electrical engineering field, with previous roles at notable companies such as Asea Brown Boveri, Lucent Technologies, and Nokia Networks.
Work at American Electric Power
Narendra Shah has been employed at American Electric Power since 2018, serving as an Electrical Engineer II. In this role, he focuses on managing and supporting PMU/PDC configuration and communication infrastructure. His work involves high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) transformers, bushings, and underground power transmission cables. Shah's contributions are integral to the company's operations in the New Albany, Ohio Area.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Prior to his current position, Narendra Shah accumulated extensive experience in the electrical engineering field. He worked at Asea Brown Boveri as a HW Design Engineer from 1982 to 1987. Following this, he spent nine years at AT&T as a Member of Technical Staff from 1987 to 1996. He then joined Lucent Technologies, where he served as a Member of Technical Staff from 1996 to 2006. After that, he worked at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff from 2007 to 2016, and most recently, he was at Nokia Networks in a similar role from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Narendra Shah holds multiple degrees in physics and electrical engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He also studied at the University of Bombay, where he achieved both a Master of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics/Mathematics. His educational background supports his expertise in capturing, processing, analyzing, and storing real-time substation asset health monitoring data using OSIsoft PI software.
Technical Specializations
Shah specializes in managing and supporting PMU/PDC configuration and communication infrastructure. His technical skills include working with high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) transformers, bushings, and underground power transmission cables. He has a strong focus on real-time data management, particularly in the context of substation asset health monitoring.