Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Languages
Interests
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Arun Sudarsan

General Manager & CTO
Dubai,DU

Summary

Customer-oriented and Produc Development General Manager with 26 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Leading Various Technology Development as a CTO on the Energy Management and Vessel Automation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager & CTO

Technology Venture Middle east Marine Services LLC.
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Manager

Technology Venture Middle East LLC.
Sharjah
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Negotiated and worked on signing new OEM Representations in UAE
  • Signed Contracts with DANFOSS and SHIFT to be Technology Partners
  • Being the Catalyst in the Indigenous Development of new Hybrid and Propulsion Systems
  • Actively Involved in the Technical Design of new Automation Products.


Divisional Manager

Technology Venture Marine Equipments LLC
Dubai
03.2013 - 11.2018
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Service Manager

Technology Venture Middle East FZC.
Dubai
04.2008 - 03.2013
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained records of service transactions and customer feedback for future reference.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Service Engineer

Technology Venture Middle East FZC
Sharjah
06.2005 - 04.2008
  • Worked cross-functionally within organization and external partners, integrators and vendors.
  • After sales support and routine maintenance responsibility.
  • Prepare maintenance plan and commissioning plan.
  • Commissioning of various Marine equipments
  • Main Switchboards, with Power management systems on MV and LV Systems
  • Demonstrating Systems to Marine Class Surveyors
  • Training Crew members and Operating Staff


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Education

Indian Institute Of Business Management
07.2024 - Current
  • Continuing education in Doctorate in Management Sciences

MBA - Energy Management

IIBM, India
09.2014 - 02.2016

Diploma In System Managemet - Computer And Information Sciences

NIIT, India
06.1991 - 06.1993

Proficency in C++ , Python, Codesys

Electrical Technician Trade Certification - Electrical

ITI Electrical Trade, India
06.1994 - 06.1995

GED -

AMIE, India
07.1993 - 04.1995

Dropped out in 1995

Skills

Client account management

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Accomplishments

a) Trained at Marine Electricals Mumbai For commissioning and trouble shooting of Main Switchboards with Power management systems For DP2 – DP3 Vessels.

b) Factory Trained for Commissioning and service of ICCP and MGPS Systems at Cathelco Korea , Busan

c) Trained at Novenco, Naestved Denmark in comissioning and service of Water mist Fire protection system.

d) Received training For York Marine HVAC systems at Johnson Controls Viby , Denmark

e) Authorised service engineer for Jastram Engineering , Steering systems

f) Trained at Kumera Gears , Sandefjord, in PTO Gear boxes Servicing and commissioning.

g) Trained at Alaska diesel, Seattle, USA in servicing and troubleshooting for John Deere engines

h) Trained at Danfoss Excellence Center ( Netherlands & Norway) on Drive selection, design and developing Power electronic solution for Grid Converter, ESS systems , Electric and Hybrid Propulsion

I) Led a Team of 4 Engineers to Develop a complete Integrated Energy Management system for Hybrid and Electric Vessels with Marine IACS Approvals

Software

C, Python, Code Sys

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Power Electronics

Vessel Automation

Marine Power Systems

Energy Storage Systems

Fuel Cells

Timeline

Indian Institute Of Business Management - ,
07.2024 - Current
General Manager & CTO - Technology Venture Middle east Marine Services LLC.
01.2023 - Current
Manager - Technology Venture Middle East LLC.
11.2018 - 01.2021
IIBM - MBA, Energy Management
09.2014 - 02.2016
Divisional Manager - Technology Venture Marine Equipments LLC
03.2013 - 11.2018
Service Manager - Technology Venture Middle East FZC.
04.2008 - 03.2013
Service Engineer - Technology Venture Middle East FZC
06.2005 - 04.2008
ITI Electrical Trade - Electrical Technician Trade Certification, Electrical
06.1994 - 06.1995
AMIE - GED,
07.1993 - 04.1995
NIIT - Diploma In System Managemet, Computer And Information Sciences
06.1991 - 06.1993
Arun SudarsanGeneral Manager & CTO