Shanmuga Kannan
About Shanmuga Kannan
Shanmuga Kannan is an experienced electrical engineer who specializes in system network architecture and plant control systems. He has worked for various companies, including Fluor and Brock Solutions, and holds a Master's degree in Applied Science from Dalhousie University.
Work at Brock Solutions
Shanmuga Kannan has been employed at Brock Solutions as an Electrical Engineer since 2017. In this role, he coordinates the design and development of system network architecture. He also assists with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) designs for plant control systems. His responsibilities include providing technical assistance to panel shop floor personnel during the build process and completing as-built drawings after project start-up.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Shanmuga Kannan worked at Fluor in two capacities. He served as an Associate Design Engineering Specialist I for 8 months in 2013 and as an Associate Design Engineering Specialist II for 2 years from 2014 to 2016, both in Calgary, Canada Area. He also worked as an Electrical Design Engineer at Brampton Engineering for 3 months in 2017 in Ontario, Canada. His experience includes developing power distribution design drawings for low voltage systems.
Education and Expertise
Shanmuga Kannan holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Dalhousie University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His expertise includes designing Motor Control Panel (MCP) systems, emergency stop drawings, and reviewing interface design drawings for compliance with industry codes and standards.
Academic Involvement at Dalhousie University
During his time at Dalhousie University, Shanmuga Kannan served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2011. In these roles, he contributed to academic projects and supported the educational development of students in the field of electrical engineering.