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Chaithanya Boppana

Flat Bush, AUK,AUK

Summary

Results-driven ITS Senior electrician/team lead with extensive experience in electrical fault finding, installations, and testing across a wide range of projects, including CCTV systems and infrastructure for Auckland Transport (AT). Proven expertise in managing complex installations, such as Special Vehicle Lanes (SVL) infringement monitoring, car park surveillance, and vehicle occupancy detection systems. Adept at ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications while effectively collaborating with contractors and teams. Seeking to leverage technical acumen and project management skills to contribute to the development of innovative electrical solutions at CSL Infrastructure.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ITS Senior Electrician/Team Lead

CSL Infrastructure
11.2022 - Current
  • Electrical fault findings, Electrical installations, Electrical testing and Electrical site scoping for new projects
  • Coordinating with civil team and supervising on site for power cabling ducting and trenching.
  • Communication with Vector and inspectors for new connections for new installation and projects
  • Special vehicle lanes (SVL) Infringement CCTV for bus lanes.

This project involves the infringement of the private vehicles using the Bus lanes on the AT road network during peak hour traffic. Directly involved on the installation of CCTV, ducting, power connection, wireless networking, network switches and fibre optic installation, commissioning of cameras for analytics license plate recognition purpose.

  • Car-park CCTV installation and Provisioning
  • MPD Mobile Phone Detection Project
  • VOD Vehicle Occupancy Detection Project.

Help with installation and development to automate the process of driver infringement using the T2 / T3 lanes that are not supposed to be there. This in turn will help protect the AT staff on the ground.

  • Electrical installations, testing and Certification (COC).
  • CCTV Screenline Project

CCTV installations at Key Points across the Auckland region to help AT with Analytics, which in turn help pinpoint services to the public.

  • Train Station Beacon

Assisting contractors for installation according to designs and electrical installations.

· Battery powered Camera monitoring for cycle lane and pedestrians

Temporary battery powered cameras on various locations for cycle lane and pedestrian footpath monitoring.

  • VSID Signs
  • AT BUS stop and Train Station PID Installation

Installation of PID’s, coordinate with civil team for pole installation and trench for power cable ducting and power connections, PID PC configurations

  • CCTV installations according to new projects for AT
  • Wireless networks installation and configuration for CCTV Network.
  • Field Services preventive maintenance program for AT.
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting of various faults on CCTV, wireless and electrical equipment’s.
  • Managing new Projects with team and project handover AT.

Service Technician

RTL (Road Traffic and Signs)
  • Maintain and service RTL Products (LAS, AWVMS, VMS Trailers, and Smart Signs) Assemble Smart Sign, LAS (Light Arrow System) Service and Maintain Attenuator (C90 Etc.) PMA to all RTL Products

Electrical Engineer

Digital Signs Ltd
04.2018 - Current
  • Advanced testing and analysis of LED display products available from LED suppliers in China to assess which is electronically the most stable and high performing
  • This is an extremely critical task and involves electrical stress testing, examination under differing light and weather conditions, and pixel image playback for clarity and brightness
  • Development of company-owned light and temperature sensors to enable the difference between measuring light on a sunny day, and a screen is in direct sunlight, and to adjust the playback brightness of the screen accordingly
  • To test and evaluate AC to DC PSU (power supply units) and DC to DC PSU and run tests on the optimal configuration for the range of company fixed, small and large scale, and portable products
  • Programming in the Linux code for company Media Players and full PCs running Broad Sign commercial billboard software
  • Ensure configuration supports the loss of power, no auto-updates, or anything else that could prevent the hardware from playing back properly
  • Configuration of proprietary Nova-star playback video cards to program multiple receiving cards to the appropriate part of each image is sent to the correct part of each LED display, and debug failures in the hardware to play back properly, including screen flickering
  • Oversee, hold responsibility for, and as required to the electronic assembly of company manufactured LED displays and test
  • Liaise with the cabinet maker to ensure proper cabinets are made to specification and adjust designs for future production to minimize wastage
  • Onsite installation of LED display up to 4m wide (internal) and support contractors doing over 4m
  • (planning, coordination, and management for onsite installations of electronic LED sign) Configuring Raspberry PI for networking and intranet setting to run our software To use for a led sign and remote access to customers for updating the playlist
  • Service and maintenance and rectify the problem in the led sign if any connection issues, software issues, network connectivity, and faulty parts or connections
  • Preparing plans for installs and coordinating with installers Preparing the led sign to the cabinets with electrical wiring, power supplies, video cables, and sensors
  • Troubleshooting the technical issues with clients on phone calls On calls customer service to explain how the software is operated and managed/ Troubleshooting with onsite contractors to fix faults Electronics soldering Networking solutions and IP configurations and IP Camera installations Working at heights on ladder/scaffolding

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Lift/Elevator
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Read blueprints to determine the equipment needed for installation or repair Install or repair elevator doors, cables, motors, and control systems Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors Use test equipment, such as ammeters and voltmeters, to diagnose problems Adjust counterweights, door mechanisms, and safety controls Test newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications Comply with safety regulations and building codes Keep service records of all maintenance and repair tasks

BP CONNECT
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Greet customers as they arrive and ask to provide any kind of assistance Provide information on the company’s products and services Escort customers to their aisles of choice and help them locate products Assist in choosing items when prompted by the customer Provide product demonstrations Provide information on after-sales services and warranties Take customers’ orders on the telephone and in-person Ensure that all orders are placed in the order database and delivered to the customer in a timely fashion Assist in managing discrepancies and complaints Manage logs and reports for goods sold Record and maintain customer information Oversee loading and unloading of items on trucks Stock shelves and rotate items on a periodic basis Provide pricing information to customers Provide information on daily deals and discounts Prepare customer and productivity reports for the benefit of supervisors Working in night shift and serving people with required products they need

Search engine optimization analyst

Coventech Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Perform keyword research in coordination with client business objectives to optimize existing content and uncover new opportunities Provide SEO analysis and recommendations in coordination with elements and structure of websites and web pages Provide recommendations and execute strategies for content development in coordination with SEO goals – general and keyword specific Administer search engine programs (XML sitemaps, shopping feeds, webmaster tools) for purposes of diagnostic reporting on client projects Help to create and support marketing content to socialize and use for social media purposes (e.g., customer videos briefs, customer case studies, blog posts, posts from analysts and customers) Implement link building campaigns in coordination with client SEO goals

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 7 -

International College of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2017

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering -

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, India
01.2016

Board of Intermediate Education, AP - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry -

Narayana Jr College
Hyderabad, India
01.2012

Higher School Certificate - Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, English -

Nirmala High School
Hyderabad, India
01.2010

Skills

  • Electrical Installation
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Low-voltage Systems
  • Solar Energy Systems
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Electrical circuits
  • Electrical repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Electrical Safety
  • Networking Skills

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Exploring new technology
  • Travelling

Nzvisastatus

Permanent Residency

Certification

  • EWRB Registered Electrical Engineer license
  • EWP License ( Bucket Truck, Scissor Lift, cherry Picker)
  • Forklift Licence
  • Site Safe Construction
  • Kiwirail Inductions
  • Working on heights


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

ITS Senior Electrician/Team Lead

CSL Infrastructure
11.2022 - Current

Electrical Engineer

Digital Signs Ltd
04.2018 - Current

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Lift/Elevator
10.2017 - 03.2018

BP CONNECT
01.2017 - 09.2017

Search engine optimization analyst

Coventech Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering -

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology

Board of Intermediate Education, AP - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry -

Narayana Jr College

Higher School Certificate - Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, English -

Nirmala High School

Service Technician

RTL (Road Traffic and Signs)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 7 -

International College of Auckland
Chaithanya Boppana