Dr. Suresh B Reddy: Leader in Electrification & Control Systems

Expert in Control Systems, Electric & Hybrid Powertrains, Hybrid Power Systems & Renewables, Vehicle and Mechanical Systems Leadership in technology/people/project/supplier/global management, IP, Six sigma, Quality, road maps, strategy, investments, M & A Key Industries: Energy, Transportation, Electric Power, Rail, Mining, Industrial equipment, Oil and Gas, Marine, R&D/Education/IP Services Ph.D. (MIT) - Mech Engineering; Retired Chief Engineer (Caterpillar Inc), Ex-Manager (General Electric Co.), Ex-Head of R&D (Fronius USA)

Functional Areas

Electric/Hybrid Powertrains & Charging Systems Diesel electric, trolley, battery, fuel cell and hybrid electric powertrains, charging systems, components, control systems and diagnostics

Vehicle Dynamics, Control & Auxiliary Systems Vehicle dynamics (suspension, ride quality/stability), vehicle auxiliary & charging/energy transfer systems, vehicle control systems (traction, braking, powertrain, auxiliary, cooling, charging) and diagnostics

Electric Power Generation Systems & Microgrids Control/Optimization, Renewables Integration, Energy Storage Systems, Fuel cell systems, Power source inverters, back up & UPS power solutions

Control Systems Theory & Applications Nonlinear and linear control theory, Industrial and manufacturing process control, Active noise control, Control of Powertrains charging systems, Vehicle control systems, Control software development

Mechanical System Dynamics Mechanical system and structural dynamics modeling/analysis, acoustic noise reduction
Key Product R&D Experience (at Caterpillar Inc, GE, Fronius USA, MIT)
CAT® MEC500 (1st) DC Fast Charger
GE (1st AC) AC4400CW Locomotive
GE ES44AC Locomotive (Tier 2 emissions)
GE (1st) Steerable Truck (bogie)
Microgrid Controllers
CAT® MMC-S CAT® ECS 400
Fronius products
Essential Back up Load Unit
Gen24® solar/hybrid Inverter
Polycarbonate sheet extrusion
Injection molding machine
(magnetic bearings control)

Turboprop aircraft (OV-10A)

SCAMP (Single-Channel Anti-Jam Man Portable) terminal

Patents/Patent Publications
(GE's 1st SW automation with Matlab/Simulink)
(CAT's 1st & next gen proprietary)
(1st UL9540 & UL1741SB compliant)
(1st UL1741SB compliant)

Development Process Expertise: New Product & Technology Introduction (NPI, NTI), Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), V/Spiral/Agile models

Strategy Experience: Electrification business and growth strategy, M & A due diligence, management of internal technology investment portfolio

Quality Processes Experience: Six Sigma Black Belt - DMAIC, DMEDI, DFSS; APQP, PPAP; Shainin Tools, Design/Process/Safety FMEAs

Leadership Experience: Team management for NPI/NTI & product maintenance, strategy management, project management, technology oversight

Teaching experience: Internal learning series & training on electrification; Adjunct Professorships (Gannon University, Bradley University)

Industries: Electric Power, Renewables, Transportation, Mining, Rail, Oil & Gas, Marine, Industrial equipment, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Appliances

Academic Publications
External Presentations
Awards
(sheet ripple control)

(Active noise control)

(injection/clamping control)

Images of products used are illustrative of the products that Dr Reddy was involved in research and development - they are meant to be illustrative, but not identical

Sources of images of products:

Mining trucks: Cat press release, Cat 795F AC specalog (AEHQ6882-01); DC Fast charger: Cat press release; GE Locomotives: Models from KATO USA, Lionel; GE Locomotive truck/bogie: Model from Walthers (steerable truck); GE Locomotive engine control unit: parts sales websites (ebay, 100outlets.com); GE Locomotive Control panels: GE Evolution locomotives by Sean Graham White; CAT Microgrids, Energy storage, inverter, MMC-S: Cat press release and campaign; CAT ECS-400: Picture taken at Intersolar 2025; Fronius Gen 24: Fronius press release; Fronius Back up Unit: Picture taken at Intersolar 2025; Polycarbonate extrusion process: exceliteplas.com.au (illustrative); Polycarbonate sheets: acmeplastics.com (illustrative); Injection Molding machine: Wikipedia commons (illustrative); OV-10A aircraft: NARA & DVIDS public domain archive; Turbomolecular pump: MIT work/photo under Ebara grant/permission; Over the range microwave oven: Warnersstellian.com (illustrative); vent fan blower: Samsung parts (illustrative); SCAMP terminal: Sat News (Rockwell Collins product - illustrative)

Experience

Suresh B Reddy brings extensive leadership in engineering, focusing on control systems, electrification, vehicle powertrains, microgrids, solar energy, and energy storage solutions.

Leadership

Engineering Expertise

Proven skills leading innovative energy and vehicle powertrain projects.

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Engineer reviewing technical schematics in a modern control systems lab.
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Expertise & Leadership

Showcasing engineering leadership in control systems, electrification, and sustainable energy solutions.

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Control room panel screens displaying engineering data and system controls.
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Solar panels and microgrid infrastructure under a clear sky during daytime.
Energy Storage

Innovative solutions for efficient energy storage integrating renewable sources and microgrids.

Vehicle Powertrains

Advanced powertrain technologies designed for electrification and optimized vehicle performance.

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