Rajiv Sivaraman Drives Integrated Innovation in Virtual Commissioning
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Rajiv Sivaraman Drives Integrated Innovation in Virtual Commissioning

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Rajiv Sivaraman Drives Integrated Innovation in Virtual Commissioning

Today’s post is a special one. We’re highlighting the leadership of Rajiv Sivaraman, VP of Global Alliance Management at Siemens Digital Industries Software, who has played a key role in advancing our Siemens’ Virtual Commissioning (VC) capabilities. Through his efforts to enable access to Factory Automation (FA) software, Rajiv has helped bridge the gap between Siemens Software and FA teams, bringing together simulation and automation into a powerful, integrated VC solution.

Bridging Software and Factory Automation

Traditionally, the development and testing of manufacturing systems involved separate workflows for software simulation and hardware-based factory automation. Virtual Commissioning (VC) aims to merge these processes by simulating the entire production line, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems, in a virtual environment before physical implementation. This significantly reduces commissioning time, identifies errors earlier, and lowers overall project costs.

Under Rajiv’s strategic leadership, Siemens has made progress in aligning its extensive Factory Automation (FA) software portfolio with its simulation tools, enhancing the capabilities and ease of use of VC platforms.

Impact and Benefits

This integration has not only accelerated our ability to deliver solutions but has also enhanced the value provided to end users. By aligning teams and technology, Siemens has empowered customers to:

  • Streamline Collaboration: Development teams (mechanical, electrical, controls) can work concurrently on the same virtual model, reducing design conflicts and improving coordination.
  • Reduce Complexity: The unified platform simplifies the entire engineering process, from design and simulation to commissioning and optimization.
  • Improve Customer Experience: Customers now benefit from engaging with a single Siemens partner for their virtual commissioning needs. This not only simplifies the process but also enhances collaboration and boosts sales on both the Software and Factory Automation sides.

Rajiv Sivaraman’s contributions demonstrate how strong cross-functional leadership can help unlock the full potential of digital transformation. By fostering tighter collaboration between software and automation teams, he is helping Siemens drive innovation and deliver more intelligent, integrated solutions for the future of manufacturing.

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