ARAVINDAN ANGURAJ
Technical Sales/Proposals/Prebid/Construction/commissioning/Project management/Customer support/ Trackers, Bess &PV inverters/Renewable energy
Dubai
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 9+ years of experience, including 7+ years in renewable energy across the Middle East, Africa, and India. Specialized in technical sales, pre-bid engineering, project execution, MFC clearance, and customer support for solar Trackers, PV inverters, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Proven track record with global firms like Sungrow, Nextracker, and Arctech. Known for cross-functional leadership, client-facing technical acumen, and successful delivery of multi-GW utility-scale projects
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Technical Sales Manager
Sungrow
Dubai
07.2024 - Current
- Leading technical proposal development for PV inverters and BESS.
- Managing key accounts and pre-sales technical discussions across MEA.
- Coordinating cross-departmental technical alignment and RFP response.
- Supporting product configuration, sizing, and tender negotiations.
Technical Support Engineer
Arctech Solar
Dubai
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Led pre-bidding, MFC clearance, and successful closure of large-scale Saudi projects: Ar Rass 2 (1.2 GW), Al Kahfah (400 MW), Layla (100 MW) and Bhukara (405MW,Uzbekisthan) .
- Contributed to project closure for DEWA 6 (600 MW, Dubai) ,Alkhushyabi (750 MW), and Muwyah (1 GW).
- Provided RFP alignment, layout optimization, and document clarification.
- Engaged with China HQ teams and local EPC clients for design resolution.
- Led technical meetings to finalize tracker engineering documentation.
Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Led cold/hot commissioning and O&M training across MEIAT.
- Key projects: Sudair (KSA, 800 MW), DEWA V Phase A & B (Dubai, 600 MW).
- Handled NCRs, warranty claims, and Skytrust safety tracking.
- Liaised with global teams for escalated field and product issues. Led cold/hot commissioning and O&M training across MEIAT.
- Handled NCRs, warranty claims, and Skytrust safety tracking.
- Liaised with global teams for escalated field and product issues.
Senior Consultant / Site Engineer
NEXTracker Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2021
- Delivered tracker installations across 2 GW+ in India, Egypt, KSA, Kenya.
- Supervised QA/QC, Huck tool operations, and commissioning.
- Managed client interface and daily progress reporting.
- Key projects handled: Malindi (Kenya, 35 MW), Benban (Egypt, 210 MW), Mahindra Sakaka (KSA, 400 MW), Suzlon Veltoor (India, 100 MW). Delivered tracker installations across 2 GW+ in India, Egypt, KSA, Kenya.
- Supervised QA/QC, Huck tool operations, and commissioning.
- Managed client interface and daily progress reporting.
Supervisor
Vaibhav Tech
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervising the works of the welder, fitter and plumber in the fabrication of train compartments, installation, testing and maintenance of train engines in its respective compartments.
Machinist
Intercontinental Tobacco
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Installation, testing, maintenance of machines (HAUNI protos 2c), production of quality cigarettes.
Education
High School - Bio-Maths
Devi Matriculation Higher secondary school
Dindigul, Tamil NaduBachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical engineering
SSM Institute of Engineering and technology
Dindigul, Tamil NaduSkills
Solar Tracker, BESS &PV System Design
Technical Sales & Proposal Support
RFP/RFI Response & BOQ Development
Pre-bid Engineering & Tender Closures
Cross-functional Client Communication
Tracker Installation & O&M
undefinedBirthday
05/20/94
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Awards
- Awarded for the exemplary performance on tracker installations for clients on time with great efficiency and project maintenance.
- Appreciated by client (Egypt and Saudi Arabia projects) for onsite support on tracker installations and operation & maintenance of hucking machines.
- Featured in the official S&W poster of safe man hours for the S&W Malindi site, Kenya.
- Featured in a LinkedIn post of Nextracker CEO & founder Mr. Daniel Sugar.
Disclaimer
I, Aravindan, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Professional Highlights
- 7+ years experience in Solar Field in Supporting Technical, Sales, Construction, Commissioning, Quality Control, Project Management, Client Management, Tool Maintenance, and O&M support.
- Worked in about 5+GW utility scale solar projects.
- Worked in various international projects on field like Acqua Power - 405 MW, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia, Shuaa Energy - DEWA-V Phase A&B - 712 MW, UAE, Benban Solar Park - 210 MW, Egypt, Globeleq - Malindi Solar Park - 52 MW, Kenya and CLP-Suzlon, Veltoor Solar Park, Veltoor, India.
Timeline
Technical Sales Manager
Sungrow
07.2024 - Current
Technical Support Engineer
Arctech Solar
07.2023 - 07.2024
Commissioning Engineer
NEXTracker India Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Consultant / Site Engineer
NEXTracker Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2021
Supervisor
Vaibhav Tech
12.2016 - 09.2017
Machinist
Intercontinental Tobacco
12.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical engineering
SSM Institute of Engineering and technology
High School - Bio-Maths
Devi Matriculation Higher secondary school
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