Venkata Siva Durga Rao Kavartapu Miet
About Venkata Siva Durga Rao Kavartapu Miet
Venkata Siva Durga Rao Kavartapu Miet is a Senior Engineer specializing in Traction Power Systems at Arup, with over 10 years of experience in the infra transit and rails transportation industry.
Current Role at Arup
Venkata Siva Durga Rao Kavartapu Miet currently holds the position of Senior Engineer - Traction Power Systems at Arup. He has been in this role since 2024, bringing his extensive background in electrical and traction power systems to the company. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of traction power systems for various rail projects.
Previous Experience in Traction Power Systems
Prior to his current role, Venkata worked as a Power Systems Engineer - Rail (Traction Power) at Arup from 2023 to 2024. He was also an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Traction Power and E&B systems (Stray Current/CP, LPS) at Arcadis in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes working as an Electrical Engineer on UK Rail projects at WSP in India from 2020 to 2022 and various roles at AECOM focusing on electrical design and power supply in transportation from 2016 to 2020.
Educational Background
Venkata Siva Durga Rao Kavartapu Miet graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He completed his studies from 2009 to 2013. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in the field of traction power systems.
Expertise in International Codes and Software Tools
Venkata possesses extensive knowledge of international codes and standards, including IEC, EN, BS, NEC, and IS standards. This expertise allows him to ensure compliance and quality in his projects. Additionally, he is adept at using software tools like ETAP, Amtech, and AutoCAD for conducting power systems studies, which enhances his capability to deliver precise and efficient designs.
Industry Experience and Skills
With over 10 years of experience in the infra transit and rail transportation industry, Venkata has developed a strong focus on EHV/HV&MV power supply, AC traction power, and DC traction power design. He has worked on significant projects such as the Jakarta LRT Project in Indonesia, where he was involved in the design, interface, coordination, and construction supervision of the traction power supply system.