Aswin Thavamani
Narre Warren
Summary
Results-driven Engineer with over seven years of experience in Configuration Engineering, Change Coordination and Standards management, including major infrastructure projects such as the Suburban Rail Loop and Metro Rail. I am skilled in change management, systems engineering, and coordinating complex changes across multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outcomes on time and with quality. Highly motivated to contribute to team success, continuously learn, and grow within a dynamic project environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering and Assurance Coordinator
Suburban Rail Loop Authority
01.2023 - Current
- Supported development and implementation of the SRL Standards Change management & Departure Process.
- Supported development, update, and implementation of SRL standards management processes to ensure that departures, change proposals to standards are accessed and processed throughout the SRL project lifecycle.
- Ensured the necessary artefacts are collated to evidence acceptance of departures to standards from project stakeholders and Contractors.
- Worked collaboratively and proactively with SRLA subject matter experts, SRLA’s technical advisor and industry stakeholders to support traceable application of the SRLA Standards Departure Process.
- Coordinated timely multi-disciplinary assessment of proposed departures to standards throughout all lifecycle phases of the SRL project, whilst striving to minimize their impact on project delivery.
- Conducted training sessions with various SRLA and Package teams on processes and expectations in relation to the management of change proposals and departures to standards.
- Monitored and reported (using Power BI dashboards) on progress and status of all standards departures and baselines to the DTP and other external project stakeholders as needed.
Configuration and Change Coordinator
Suburban Rail Loop Authority
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Contributed to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Change and Departure Control procedures across multiple stages of major infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project lifecycle requirements.
- Supported and reviewed all processes associated with change & departure control including the development of project baselines.
- Managed incoming change control alerts and coordinated the timely development and review of change proposals with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Administered the Change Control Board (CCB) across all work packages, ensuring an integrated, transparent, and consistent decision-making process across disciplines.
- Delivered effective stakeholder communication and training to ensure clear understanding of change procedures, tools, and expectations across project teams
- Provided active support to the Authority’s Change Control Board, engaging regularly with Package Directors and key stakeholders to review and endorse proposed changes.
- Delivered training on change management tools and departure request workflows, enhancing team capability and ensuring process compliance.
- Shepherded change requests through the full lifecycle — from initiation to documentation, cost and schedule analysis, stakeholder review, and final approval — balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely resolution.
Configuration Engineer
Downer Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed Configuration management processes for Rolling Stocks through the Engineering process for High-Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) Project throughout its entire life cycle and delivering CM outcomes with high benchmark levels
- Implemented standards for CM projects through configuration identification, configuration control, writing, updating, and implementing configuration details of Rolling Stocks in Project Plans etc.
- Coordinated with Supply Chain team to build and verify Bill of Materials, technical data sheets and project scopes for procurement of Rolling stocks.
- Supported Engineering staff and systems engineers in completing Configuration Management tasks, setup CM environment for HCMT project.
- Coordinated with relevant departments to Identify, define, and control configuration items (software and hardware).
- Managed the receipt, accounting for and distribution of Project documentation, contract deliverable documentation technical documentation and technical data for projects in accordance with SPP216Release of Engineering Documents and Instructions and SPP-306 General Requirements for Document Control and Data Control.
- Defined and controlled the configuration baselines for Rolling Stock Rail projects and Implementing Engineering Change Process activities in accordance with SPP-209 Engineering Change Control.
- Participated in Configuration Control and Software Configuration Control Boards.
- Established and maintained documentation for the entire life cycle of Rail projects, administrating PLM system and tracking/maintaining data, reports, and system upgrades.
- Prepared Configuration Status Reports and conducting configuration audits on a regular basis to ensure that CM practices are being implemented and are effective throughout entire lifecycle of HCMT project.
- Supported configuration audits on suppliers against their Configuration Management Plans and preparing Physical Configuration Audit documentation to support Rail project deliveries.
Mechanical Engineer
Rane Madras Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided seamless support in supervising production processes, production planning and quality inspection of finished automobile products.
- Managed production team comprising 10+ members and involved in preparation, review, and documentation of SOP, BOM and production/testing schedules of automobile parts.
- Created, reviewed, and maintained production/inspection reports
- Effectively planned and led manufacturing team with high benchmark levels.
- Represented design team from manufacturing line and provided support to maintenance and quality assurance team to deliver R&D projects.
- Spearheaded new growth drivers and assisted with implementation of new production methods, new product design and upgrading test equipment.
- Provided technical support in design upgrade of testing equipment to test a wide range of critical automobile parts.
- Implemented lean six-sigma methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen and TQM principles in manufacturing process for continuous improvement which in-turn reduced lead time and improved process efficiency with significant annual returns.
Education
Master of Engineering Science - Mechanical
Monash University
01.2018
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
PSG College of Technology
01.2015
Skills
- Change Management
- Departure/Waiver Management
- Standards Management
- Team Management
- Document Organization
- Change Implementation
- Stakeholders Engagement
- Rolling Stock
- Workflow Development
- Systems Engineering
- MS Project, Data analysis, Power BI
- EWM, DOORSNG, ProjectWise
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
Timeline
Engineering and Assurance Coordinator
Suburban Rail Loop Authority
01.2023 - Current
Configuration and Change Coordinator
Suburban Rail Loop Authority
03.2021 - 01.2023
Configuration Engineer
Downer Pty Ltd
02.2019 - 02.2021
Mechanical Engineer
Rane Madras Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
PSG College of Technology
Master of Engineering Science - Mechanical
Monash University
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