Avinash Garaga

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer & Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive hands-on expertise in SmartPlant P&ID (SPPID), Smart Engineering Manager (SEM), and SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) with exposure to SDx2 integrations. Proven experience in supporting SPPID and SEM implementations, understanding client requirements, and delivering customized engineering solutions. Skilled in symbology development, filters, report creation, database management, API configuration, and basic automation enhancements.

Recognized for resolving mission-critical production issues and acting as a trusted escalation point for global clients.

Senior Software Engineer (SME) at Octave (2023-05 – Present)

• Serve as a Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SPPID, SEM, SEL, and SmartSketch across multiple regions
• Collaborate with clients to understand technical requirements, support SPPID project builds, and resolve system-related issues
• Restore and maintain SPPID reference databases, ensuring data integrity and supporting report generation
• Work on SPPID integrations with SPF and SDx2 from the SPPID side, ensuring data synchronization and performing RCA to resolve integration issues
• Develop and customize symbology, filters, reports, and symbol libraries based on project standards
• Configure and validate Web APIs (SPPID, SEM, SI, SEL) using Postman
• Prepare project documentation including setup guides, configuration details, and user work instructions
• Troubleshoot P&ID-related and system issues, performing root cause analysis (RCA) to ensure smooth project execution
• Import and validate engineering data from Excel into SPPID environments
• Customize Item Tag configurations and follow client drafting and engineering standards
• Perform basic auditing and validation checks to support quality assurance of engineering deliverables
• Verify system backup activities to ensure data availability and recovery readiness
• Act as an escalation point for high-severity production issues, helping minimize downtime
• Support digital transformation efforts involving SDx2 and structured data handling
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering