SHAIK AFZAL AHAMMED

SENIOR POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER @ TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD

DESIGNATION: DEPUTY MANAGER
MOBILE NO: +91-7358177074
EMAIL: [email protected]

SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL:

• 8 years of hands-on experience in PCB design, hardware testing, and circuit analysis for
embedded and power electronics systems.
• Proven expertise in the design and development of converters for Switched Reluctance
Machines (SRMs), particularly for washing machine applications.
• Experience in testing and validation of BLDC motors for electric vehicle (EV)
applications.
• Proficient in designing basic and advanced circuit boards for SRM control using Eagle,
Allegro, PADS Professional, and Altium Designer.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards for PCB design, with experience in 4-layer board
design and current engagement in 8-layer high-complexity boards.
• Involved in the development of Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for thruster-based
propulsion systems.
• Designed and developed underwater LED modules, power distribution boards, and power
converters for both low and high-power applications in Underwater ROVs and
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
• Responsible for generating Bills of Materials (BOMs), coordinating with PCB
manufacturers, and managing end-to-end testing and validation tasks to meet project
schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a practical, hands-on approach to
engineering challenges.
• Quick learner, highly self-driven, and goal-oriented, with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working independently and thriving in collaborative team environments.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. TVS Motor Company – (May 2023 to till date)

Role: Deputy Manager (Power electronics hardware design – EV Division) | (May 2023
to till date)
• Worked on power electronics development for electric vehicles, including:
o DC-DC converters, inverters, onboard chargers, and offboard chargers.
• Collaborated with external suppliers and vendors for design, development, and
component selection.
• Created and maintained System Requirement Specification (SRS) documents for EV
power systems and supported in EV architecture design documents
• Played a key role in supplier evaluation and segregation based on technical capabilities
and compliance.
 • Participated in daily and weekly stand-up meetings with:
o Cross-functional internal teams (design, testing, quality, sourcing).
o External vendors to review progress, resolve blockers, and meet development
timelines.

2. LTTS (L&T Technology Services)

Role: Hardware Engineer (Automotive Domain) | November 2021 – May 2023
• Currently working on the development of inverter control boards for electric vehicle (EV)
and educational automotive applications for a prestigious foreign client.
• Responsible for BOM optimization, design modifications, and EMC system-level
documentation for inverter and power electronics systems.
• Contributing to design validation, documentation, and testing in accordance with
automotive safety and EMC standards.

3. Sosaley Technologies, Chennai

Role: Motor Control Engineer (EV Applications) | June 2021 – November 2021
• Engaged in motor control system development for electric vehicle applications, focusing
on embedded controller testing and integration.
• Participated in motor performance tuning, sensor feedback integration, and validation for
BLDC motor systems.

4. Planys Technologies, Chennai

Role: Electrical & Electronics Engineer | August 2019 – May 2021
• Developed PCBs for power converters, underwater lighting, and ESCs for thrusters in
Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (ROVs) using Allegro and Altium Designer.
• Conducted basic functionality and protocol-level testing (SPI, I2C, UART) for controller
boards.
• Supported testing, debugging, and optimization of power and control boards for
underwater robotic systems.

5. IFB Industries Ltd, Bangalore

Role: Project Executive | April 2018 – July 2019
• Worked on design and development of motor controllers for Switched Reluctance Motors
(SRMs) and BLDC motors used in washing machine platforms.
• Contributed to EV motor testing for three-wheelers and evaluation of BLDC and
Universal Motors used in home appliance applications.
• Used Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout design.

6. Consultant – IFB Industries (via VIT University, Chennai)

Role: Embedded Hardware Developer | July 2016 – March 2018
• Involved in the development of SRM motor controllers for washing machines using
Eagle CAD.
• Focused on embedded control design, testing, and hardware integration during early
project phases.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Analyzing the control circuitry and development of PCB boards for ROV applications
● Responsible for development of controllers for motor applications preferably ROVs and
Drones
● Design and develop inverter systems, gate drivers, DC-DC converters, on-board/off-
board chargers, and electronic speed controllers (ESCs) for electric vehicles and
underwater applications.
● Work on both low- and high-power converter systems (250W to 40kW) for EV and ROV
platforms.
● Managed BOM generation, component selection, and coordinated with PCB and
component suppliers to ensure timely delivery of prototypes and mass production
batches.
● Played a key role in vendor evaluation, selection, and technical alignment.
● Lead the electrical system architecture design for premium EV platforms, including
integration of MCUs, VCUs, OBCs, and DC-DCs.
● Responsible for handling all controller projects for motor drive applications
● To handle the electronics team in selection of components and PCB designing
● Responsible for developing PCB schematics, design, BOM development validation and
testing of the developed PCB

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. SRM Converter and Control Development – IFB Industries

Role: Project Executive | Location: VIT Chennai
• Designed and tested an Asymmetric Bridge Converter (ABC) using PIC18F4431 for
Switched Reluctance Machines (SRMs).
• Developed PCBs using EDA Client, with successful open-loop control implementation.

2. EV Motor Controller for SM & IPM BLDC Motors – IFB Industries

Role: PCB Design Engineer | Location: Bangalore
• Developed controller PCBs for Surface Mounted and IPM BLDC motors using Altium.
• Contributed to embedded software using IAR Workbench, focused on thermal and EMI
considerations.

3. PCB Design for Underwater ROV Systems – Planys Technologies

Role: Electrical & Electronics Engineer | Location: Chennai
• Designed power boards converting 48V DC to multiple voltages for payloads.
• Developed LED drivers, communication converters, and a thruster control backplane
PCB for AUVs.

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 4. Electronic Speed Controller for E-Bike – Sosaley Technologies
Role: Senior Hardware Engineer | Location: Chennai
• Designed a compact ESC for a 250W BLDC E-Bike; completed schematic, layout, and
prototype testing.

5. 40kW Inverter and Gate Driver Development – LTTS (Foreign OEM)

Role: Senior Engineer | Location: Bangalore
• Led development of 40kW inverter and gate driver for high-end EVs.
• Contributed to systems like electronic gearshift and slip differential, ensuring robust
performance and safety.

6. Premium EV Platform Development – TVS Motor Company

Role: Deputy Manager | Location: Bangalore
• Owned complete EV architecture design and supplier management for premium segment
vehicle.
• Oversaw component development including MCU, VCU, OBC+DC-DC, and charging
systems; coordinated with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet milestones.

WORK HISTORY:

● Published a paper in Elsevier on Development of Asymmetric Bridge Converter and R-

dump Converter with a power rating of 70W.
● Published a paper on Development of Two-Phase H- Bridge Converter for 250W
Switched Reluctance Machine
● Published a paper on analysis and comparison of unconventional converters for Switched
Reluctance Machine Drives
● Basic study on EMI and EMC related PCB design rules
● Worked with IFB Industries on a consultant project as an intern from VIT Chennai as
project executive (from 2016-2018)
● Worked on converters for both High power (>1kW) and low power applications (<100W)
● Received certification from TUV for HV System Safety
● Received Star award for the contribution in the development of inverters for EV
applications

EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY:

● Masters in Power Electronics and Drives with 8.49 CGPA from VIT University Chennai
Campus.
● Bachelors in electrical and Electronic Engineering with 77% from NBKR Institute of
Science and Technology Engineering.
● Intermediate from Sri Chaitanya Jr College, Guntur (dt).
● SSC from P.C.L. High School, Kurnool (dt).

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TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

Designing Software : Altium Designer, EDA Client, Eagle, PADS Professional

Programming Languages : MikroC and Basics in IAR Embedded workbench, Python
basics
Simulation Software : LTSpice, PSpice, PSIM, Proteus, MATLAB, ORCAD

PERSONAL DETAILS :

Name : Shaik Afzal Ahammed

Date of Birth : 16-04-1994
Mobile : 7358177074
Languages Known : English, Telugu, Hindi
Address : 54-6-1654, Shop Employees Colony, 12th cross, besides
Bhargava Sai Rice Mill, Guntur – 522001
Places of Interest to work : Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Chennai

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Bangalore
Date: …………… (Shaik Afzal Ahammed)