Varun Chandran

Critical Infrastructure Systems Engineer with a multidisciplinary background spanning Building Management Systems (BMS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity, software engineering, Linux systems, and automation. Currently contributing to the engineering and delivery of hyperscale Tier III data center projects, supporting the complete lifecycle from engineering design through commissioning. Highly capable of bridging technical execution with effective stakeholder communication, approaching industrial automation from a systems perspective that combines software engineering principles with robust operational technology.

Systems Engineer – Critical Infrastructure at Honeywell Automation India Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Contribute to the engineering, commissioning, and successful delivery of 2 hyperscale Tier III Microsoft Data Center projects while currently supporting the execution of 2 additional mission-critical facilities.
• Participate in the complete Distributed Control System (DCS) and Building Management System (BMS) lifecycle, from L1 engineering and design through commissioning, client acceptance, and operational handover.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Distributed Control System (DCS) and Building Management System (BMS) applications while diagnosing complex controller, communication, and system integration issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, control sequences, graphics, point databases, and functional logic to support reliable operation of mission-critical Building Management Systems.
• Lead commissioning activities during critical L3, L4, and L5 project phases, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful project execution within demanding delivery schedules.
• Serve as a technical liaison during client meetings, engineering reviews, design clarifications, and issue resolution, facilitating effective communication between clients, commissioning teams, and engineering stakeholders.
• Conduct Building Automation System (BAS) training for client operations teams and support seamless operational transition during commissioning and project handover.

Cyber Security Engineer at 911Cyber (2024-09 – 2025-01)

• Designed and implemented secure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure supporting internal applications.
• Automated operational workflows using Python, improving engineering efficiency and significantly reducing manual effort.
• Authored technical documentation and reports to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Provided comprehensive DevOps support, ensuring seamless integration and scalable deployments.
• Assisted Red Team operations by contributing to simulated attack scenarios and security assessments.

Cyber Security Analyst at CyberMaterial (2024-06 – 2025-01)

• Led the deployment and operational support of a Threat Intelligence Platform while actively monitoring application health.
• Investigated emerging cyber threats using structured research, OSINT methodologies, and dataset analysis.
• Performed advanced log analysis and root cause investigations to effectively resolve infrastructure anomalies.
• Compiled and delivered comprehensive daily threat intelligence briefings to stakeholders.

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering – Sree Narayana Guru College (2019 – 2023)