Suraj Venkateswaran
About Suraj Venkateswaran
Suraj Venkateswaran is a Senior Automation Engineer with extensive experience in configuring and programming Honeywell Experion DCS. He has held various engineering roles across multiple companies in Canada and the United States, specializing in automation systems and industrial communication protocols.
Work at Sangamo Therapeutics
Suraj Venkateswaran has been employed at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. as a Senior Automation Engineer since 2020. His role involves leveraging his technical expertise in automation to contribute to the company's projects in Brisbane, California. He focuses on enhancing automation processes and integrating advanced technologies to support the company's objectives in gene therapy and genomic medicine.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Suraj Venkateswaran held various roles in the automation field. He worked at Matrix Technologies as a Senior Automation Project Engineer from 2013 to 2020. Before that, he served as a Control Systems Specialist at Bantrel for the Petro-Canada RCP Project from 2006 to 2009, and as a Control Systems Engineer for the Shell Scotford Upgrader Ex1 from 2009 to 2011. His earlier experience includes positions at Autopro Automation Consultants Ltd. and Zedi, where he developed applications and managed control systems.
Education and Expertise
Suraj Venkateswaran earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Co-op from the University of Alberta, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. He also completed the International Baccalaureate program from 1997 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, which include configuring and programming Honeywell Experion DCS, designing HMIs, and working with various PLCs and industrial communication protocols.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Suraj possesses technical expertise in configuring and programming Honeywell Experion DCS using Configuration Studio, Control Builder, and QuickBuilder. He is skilled in designing and integrating HMIs with technologies such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Pro-Face. His proficiency extends to various PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Modicon Quantum, and he utilizes software like RSLogix and Unity Pro. Additionally, he has extensive experience with industrial communication protocols, enhancing his capability in automation engineering.