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Sidharth Raj
reduce.
repurpose.
reEngineer.

EMBEDDED · AUTOMATION · IIOT · CONTROLS

I work across the full automation stack — from field devices and firmware up to DCS/SCADA and the software that ties it together. Lately that means gas detection systems by day and an over-engineered home lab by night.

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LAB.STATUS — arkhamone.local ONLINE
Uptime 00:00:00
Temp — Zone 1 22.4°C
Humidity 41%
CO₂ 512ppm
Presence LD2410
Cluster PROXMOX
Signal Generator — Ch.1
About

What I actually spend my time on

Three things keep showing up in every role — the field-to-supervisory stack, the conversation between engineering and the people paying for it, and building the tools that make the next project faster.

01 — CONTROLS & AUTOMATION

Full-stack automation

Deep hands-on experience across DCS/SCADA architecture, machine control software, gas detection systems, and Industry 4.0 integration — comfortable from the field device up to the supervisory layer.

02 — TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

Engineering ↔ business

Presenting complex control system architectures to customers, supporting pre/post-sales, and translating technical requirements into accurate, competitive proposals.

03 — PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Concept to field

Actively involved in New Product Initiatives from concept through deployment — contributing to roadmaps, building internal automation tools, and writing implementation standards.

Experience

Where I've worked

A running log, most recent first.

2025 — PRESENT · Chicago, IL

Honeywell Analytics

Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer
  • Designed and implemented toxic gas monitoring systems — control system architecture, component selection and procurement, system integration, and FAT/SAT/UAT execution.
  • Led Experion GMS product development, including system architecture, technical consultation, field validation, and supporting software tools.
  • Delivered pre- and post-sales engineering support for Honeywell GMS platforms and gas detection hardware; ran on-site control system audits for reliability and compliance.
  • Built internal automation tools and standardized workflows to reduce engineering effort and improve deployment consistency.
  • Supported integration of automation and control systems including PLC programming, HMI design, and Industry 4.0 deployments.
2024 — 2025 · Chicago, IL

Honeywell Process, Measurement and Control

Technical Solution Consultant
  • Designed and engineered solutions across SCADA/DCS architecture, network infrastructure, advanced controls, connected systems, and cybersecurity.
  • Delivered pre- and post-sales technical support for Experion LX/HS, ControlEdge PLC/RTU, MasterLogic PLC, FDM, PHD, Uniformance Insight, ARO, HC900 SIL2 PLC, and SMSC SIL3 systems.
  • Contributed to New Product Initiatives — reviewing requirements, validating feasibility, supporting cross-functional development.
  • Provided technical training for customers, channel partners, and system integrators.
  • Presented technical and commercial business cases to customer leadership.
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2022 — 2024 · Chicago, IL

Honeywell Intelligrated

Software Engineer II — Amazon Program Lead
  • Led major WCS deployments for Amazon Fulfillment Centers and high-volume distribution sites.
  • Specialized in WCS/WMS integration, automation testing, and go-live execution.
  • Used C# and C++ to configure machine control for conveyors and high-speed sortation systems.
  • Developed and maintained Machine Control Interface Standards across multiple platforms.
  • Trained new engineers on base code, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
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2020 — 2022 · Mason, OH

Honeywell Intelligrated

Software Engineer
  • Improved SQL databases for Intelligrated WCS clients, increasing data reliability and performance.
  • Updated C++ and C# code to add features, fix defects, and improve stability.
  • Prepared, configured, and deployed server hardware for customer environments.
  • Edited and maintained XML configs for WCS client, backend, and equipment communication.
  • Wrote custom SQL scripts to automate database updates.
2019 · Mason, OH

Honeywell Intelligrated

Software Engineering Intern
  • Extensive management of databases alongside Honeywell's proprietary software to configure customer sites.
EARLIER · Arlington, TX / Chennai & Vadodara, India

Compass Group USA, Schneider Electric, Alstom GRID

Retail Supervisor · Intern · Intern
  • Compass Group USA — supervised UTA retail outlets across campus, delegated task completion.
  • Schneider Electric (Chennai) & Alstom GRID (Vadodara) — early internships in electrical and grid systems.
Education

Coursework that still shows up in the work

AUG 2017 — DEC 2019 · ARLINGTON, TX

University of Texas at Arlington

M.S. in Computer Engineering
Advanced Computer Architecture Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Wireless Network Software Testing Internet of Things Embedded Microcontroller Distributed Systems Web Data Management
JUN 2013 — MAY 2017 · CHENNAI, INDIA

S.R.M. University

B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation
Circuits & Devices Network Analysis Control Systems Linear Integrated Circuits Industrial Instrumentation & Automation Microprocessors & Microcontrollers Electronic Design Process Control Robotics & Automation Logic & Distributed Control System Digital Image Processing Digital Signal Processing
Projects

Things I've built

A mix of paid work and after-hours problem solving.

Home Automation and Security lab overview
2025 — PRESENT

Home Automation & Security

  • Proxmox cluster running Home Assistant, MQTT broker, DNS, NVR, Grafana and Node-Red.
  • Per-zone ESP32 sensors: BME280/AHT20 (temp/RH/pressure), LD2410 (presence), INMP441 (mic), SGP30 (TVOC/CO₂).
  • Frigate + MotionEye NVR across Google, Tapo and Wyze cameras.
  • Repurposed Android tablets as wall-mounted dashboards.
Custom i3 FDM 3D printer
2021 — 2022

Custom i3 FDM 3D Printer

  • Modified a cartesian-style Ender 3 Pro — mechanical, electrical and firmware changes.
  • Linear rails, direct-drive extruder, upgraded motherboard, custom Marlin 2.0 firmware.
  • Designed custom parts in FreeCAD and tuned custom slicer profiles.
Document automation tool built for Honeywell
2019

Document Automation Tool — Honeywell

  • Proprietary WFA app (C# / .NET) to generate proposals and contracts on the go.
  • Cut document turnaround from ~40 minutes to under 10.
  • Estimated to save Honeywell over 50% in related engineering time each year.
Connect4 game with Komodo blockchain integration
2019

Connect4 w/ Komodo Blockchain

  • Python game with single-player and multiplayer modes.
  • Connected to the Komodo blockchain to reward the winner.
Direct digital synthesis signal generator and network analyzer
2018

DDS Signal Generator & Scalar Network Analyzer

  • Captured analog signals and generated waveforms via a custom-built system.
  • Command-line interface for control and measurement readback.
  • Output impedance correction, scalar network analysis, and voltmeter functions.
Biomedical dental trolley
2017

Biomedical Dental Trolley

  • Led a team of 3 to design a mobile trolley equipped for dental professionals.
  • Built an economical prototype for ~$350 — a 50% cost reduction.
  • In use across rural Tamil Nadu, India, providing affordable dental services.
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Skills

Loaded modules

Grouped by where they actually get used.

Industrial & Controls

Industrial Control System Design SCADA Design & Implementation DCS System Design PLC | RTU IoT Integration Product Management & Development

Protocols

MODBUS MQTT DNP3 I2C UART SPI

Languages & Frameworks

Python C C# C++ MicroPython SQL XML Kotlin* HTML CSS PHP CodeIgniter

Hardware & Boards

Arduino ESP32 ESP8266 STM32 LonganNano ATTiny85 Lilypad Raspberry Pi Atomic Pi Rock64 ARM x86 Hardware Design Firmware

Platforms & Tools

Node-Red Docker PartKeepr Proxmox Arch Linux Ubuntu DietPi MacOS Windows Android Studio Trello Agile SVN GitHub

Fabrication

3D Printing FreeCAD Fusion360 OpenSCAD PrusaSlicer Cura OctoPrint Blockchain Cryptocurrency
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Yokogawa — Distributed Control System

Certification

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Bravo Award — Bronze

Honeywell — "Think big.... Then make it happen"

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Intra-Dept Blockchain Challenge — Ranked #3

Connect4 with Komodo Blockchain

The Lab

Where the magic happens

A seriously over-built work-from-home setup: ArkhamOne (the mainframe), a Proxmox cluster, a solder station that sees more action than the kitchen stove, and enough SBCs to worry my electric bill.

ArkhamOne — the home lab mainframeArkhamOne
Lab overviewOverview
Mainframe running Arch LinuxMainframe — Arch Linux
Prototyping cornerPrototype Corner
Solder stationSolder Station
Component storage bin managed with PartKeeprStorage Bin — PartKeepr
Storage shelvingStorage + Nug
Single board computer collectionSBCs
Contact

Get in touch

Open to conversations about controls, automation, IoT, or anything that involves taking something apart to understand it.

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