1. What is your title?
Senior Principal Customer Support Engineer
2. How long have you been working for Invensys?
22 years
3. Where did you go to school and what degree(s) do you have?
Bachelors in Technology (B. Tech) – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India
Masters in Science (M.S) – University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA
4. Why did you choose to go for those degree(s)?
My brother-in-law was a chemical engineer and he developed my interest in Chemical Engineering.
5. Why did you come to work for Invensys?
I worked as a teaching assistant for the Senior “Computer Aided Design” class at USC and this exposed me to different process simulators. I knew I wanted to be in the field of process simulation and Invensys offered me a job after graduating from USC.
6. Tell us about the toughest case you ever handled.
I cannot pinpoint a single case as there have been numerous cases that have tested my ability as a chemical engineer and have helped me find innovative solutions to customer problems.
7. What is one common error that people can avoid making in their simulation?
In many cases, users forget to apply field experience in validating simulation results, to ensure the results make sense.
8. What is your favorite part of your job?
“Thank you! You have solved my problem” – finding solutions to customer problems is the favorite part of my job.
9. What would you say to someone considering Chemical Engineering?
It is an interesting engineering profession, especially if you are working in process simulation. I see the future of chemical engineering as very bright.
10. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spending time with my kids - playing tennis, basketball and other outdoor activities
11. Tell us something interesting about yourself that others may not know.
I have been an avid bird-watcher since my college days. 
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