Md Iftekhar Rahman
Dubai ,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Critical Power Application Engineer with 14+ years of experience spanning technical pre-sales in PSM, PCO, BESS, HVAC system and end-to-end project delivery. Holds a Master's Degree in Renewable Energy and Bachelors Degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering with deep expertise in energy storage technologies. Proven track record of leading complex power infrastructure projects across airports, seaports, data centres, hospitals, and government facilities throughout the UAE. Skilled in preparing technical-commercial proposals, delivering outstanding sales presentations, and mentoring engineering teams. Seeking to bring energy storage expertise and pre-sales leadership to drive business growth as a Technical Pre-Sales Lead — Energy Storage Systems. Skilled in advanced negotiation techniques to secure technical contracts and foster key stakeholder relationships. Career goal: to continue driving innovation in Critical Power Application solutions while expanding market presence across the region.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PSM Systems & Energy Storage Engineer
Socomec Electric Services LLC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2025.01 - Current
- Lead Technical & Sales Engineer for new and retrofit projects involving Socomec products such as Energy Efficiency, ATS Bypass & IPS across Gulf countries (UAE, Kuwait & Bahrain). This role led to direct involvement of Socomec with the end-users and helped gain a larger market share with increased profitability.
- Supported deployment of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) for commercial and industrial applications throughout UAE.
- Facilitated negotiations to secure complex technical contracts and manage key stakeholder relationships effectively.
Sr. Technical Sales Engineer
Socomec Electric Services LLC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2022.04 - 2024.12
- Served as Lead Engineer on multimillion-dirham critical power projects across airport, seaport, data centres, healthcare, and government sectors accross UAE.
- Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of Socomec UPS systems (up to 600KVA), STS, ATS, DC systems, and battery storage (various types).
- Prepared technical submittals, conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and performed site acceptance testing with resistive/inductive load banks
- Reviewed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractor change order proposals
- Mentored and supervised junior engineers and technicians, conducting toolbox talks focused on safety and quality
Sales Technical Engineer (Lead Engineer)
Egymatec For Trading DMCC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2011.11 - 2022.03
- Served as Lead Engineer on 10+ multimillion-dirham critical power projects across airport, seaport, data centres, healthcare, and government sectors accross UAE
- Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of UPS systems (up to 600KVA), STS, ATS, DC systems, and battery banks
- Prepared technical submittals, conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and performed site acceptance testing with resistive/inductive load banks
- Reviewed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractor change order proposals
- Mentored and supervised junior engineers and technicians, conducting toolbox talks focused on safety and quality
Production engineering coordinator
BinGhalib Engineering
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2009.07 - 2009.08
- Internship
Education
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Engineering
Heriot-Watt Univeristy
United Arab Emirates 2013.09 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai 2007.09 - 2011.07
Skills
Technical and sales leadership
Power switching and monitoring systems
Battery energy storage solutions
Pre-sales and after-sales support
Sales presentations and delivery
Customer requirements analysis
Sales pipeline management
Engineering collaboration
Advanced negotiation skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Bengali
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Certification
- Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License
- Data Management (Socomec certification)
- Advance Negotiation Skills (Certificate of Regonition)
- Aritifical Intelligence for Business Profession (Training Certifiate).
- AI Master Class (Training Certificate)
Timeline
PSM Systems & Energy Storage Engineer
Socomec Electric Services LLC
2025.01 - Current
Sr. Technical Sales Engineer
Socomec Electric Services LLC
2022.04 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Renewable Energy Engineering
Heriot-Watt Univeristy
2013.09 - 2014.08
Sales Technical Engineer (Lead Engineer)
Egymatec For Trading DMCC
2011.11 - 2022.03
Production engineering coordinator
BinGhalib Engineering
2009.07 - 2009.08
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
2007.09 - 2011.07