Ananjan De

Technical professional with 5+ years of experience strengthening OT cybersecurity, SCADA reliability, and industrial automation through pragmatic project delivery. Combines maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and compliance with NIST/IEC 62443 and NERC CIP to improve system availability and reduce energy use, delivering measurable gains such as simulated retrofits that save $25,000 annually and system availability increases of 30%. Leads cross-functional teams to implement scalable controls, safety protocols, and data-driven reliability improvements while pursuing opportunities to modernize critical infrastructure and expand operational resilience.

Building Science Technologist Oct 2022 - Dec 2025

Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John’s, NL

• Conducted building envelope assessments using infrared thermography and blower door testing, identifying heat loss areas and prioritizing repairs that produced measurable results.
• Diagnosed HVAC and electrical systems using data loggers to reduce energy consumption by 5% through targeted adjustments and control changes.
• Simulated retrofit scenarios in EnergyPlus and RETScreen, recommending measures that deliver $25,000 annual savings.
• Produced technical reports to ASTM, ASHRAE, and FCI standards, including detailed repair cost estimates for capital planning.

Sales Supervisor & KEYHOLDEROct 2021 - Present

Charm Diamond CentresSt. John’s, NL

• Led daily sales floor operations and achieved over $160,000 in annual sales through targeted customer engagement.
• Managed inventory with 98% accuracy, reducing stock discrepancies and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Implemented new service protocols that increased repeat-purchase rates and drove measurable revenue growth.

Field Service Technician (Co-Op)Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

Siemens Energy

• Configured OT applications to boost system availability by 30%
• Performed Windows patching and cybersecurity updates to enhance OT security
• Led hardware and software upgrades following NIST and IEC 62443
• Optimized network monitoring tools, reducing incident detection time and false alerts

Industrial Mechanic (Co-Op)Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

Larsen & Toubro

• Installed and programmed Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs to commission automated lines and validate control logic.
• Configured Honeywell Experion SCADA to improve operator visibility and alarm clarity for production monitoring.
• Conducted OT cybersecurity risk assessments and applied mitigations to reduce exposure across control networks.
• Troubleshot Cisco network and firewall issues to restore connectivity and maintain plant communications.
• Reduced unplanned downtime by 20% through targeted troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.

Electrical Field Engineer (Co-Op)Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

Tata Power

• Supervised commissioning of generation systems, ensuring compliance with standards
• Diagnosed and resolved complex system issues, maintaining 98% uptime
• Led bi-weekly meetings to address commissioning bottlenecks
• Implemented digital tracking, reducing project delays by 15%

Field Service Technician (Co-Op)Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Siemens

• Administered Windows Server environments, applied patches, and maintained uptime to support field operations.
• Optimized VMware vCenter virtualization to ensure high availability for control systems and reduce outages.
• Performed SQL database maintenance to improve application response times and preserve data integrity.
• Monitored system performance and resolved incidents, resulting in measurable reductions in downtime.
• Supported field operations by diagnosing and resolving infrastructure issues to maintain service continuity.

Master of Applied Science (M.A.S.C) in Engineering: Energy Systems Engineering Sep 2021 - Dec 2023