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Lakshmi Sundareshwaran Vaidyanathan

Lakshmi Sundareshwaran Vaidyanathan

Bengaluru

Summary

Engineering leader with extensive experience at Wind Pioneers and DNV, specializing in wind energy assessments and technical reporting. Proven expertise in project management and team collaboration, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Successfully trained junior engineers, fostering innovation and quality in global projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Engineering

Wind Pioneers
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
  • Conducted early-stage prefeasibility assessments for over 3 GW of global onshore wind energy projects.
  • Reviewed and designed wind farm layouts to maximize project feasibility across Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Europe.
  • Trained junior engineers, fostering skill development and strengthening team dynamics.
  • Enhanced technical reporting efficiency by streamlining documentation processes.

Principal Engineer - Wind & Site

Wind Pioneers
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed and reviewed early-stage wind energy prefeasibility assessments implemented worldwide.

Head of Section - Renewables Asset & Operations Management

DNV Energy Systems
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 11.2021
  • Provided technical advisory services for over 5 GW of onshore wind farms in India, managing complete project and team operations.
  • Conducted bankable energy production assessments using 10-minute SCADA data and pre-construction analysis from met masts.
  • Facilitated technical discussions, site visits, invoicing, and report approvals while liaising with customers.
  • Led technical due diligence for a 49.8 MW wind farm in Taiwan, performing operational analysis with SCADA data.
  • Managed projects, served as customer liaison, and approved reports for asset operations and management.
  • Delivered international online training on wind turbine performance analysis, overseeing content preparation and session coordination.
  • Provided technical advisory services for multiple wind farms in Japan, providing energy yield assessments based on SCADA data analysis.
  • Directed a solar C&I portfolio due diligence (>140 MWp), managing planning, cost estimation, and cross-functional team coordination, troubleshooting, customer interfacing, and invoicing.
  • Worked on planning, proposal, subcontractor management, and coordination of multiple site visits across many states in India, with appropriate safety precautions for COVID-19 in early 2021.

EDS Engineer

DNV GL Energy
Bengaluru
11.2011 - 01.2016
  • Conducted energy production assessments for over 2 GW of onshore wind farms in India.
  • Performed technical analysis and reporting using industry-standard software WAsP and Windfarmer.
  • Analyzed wind and energy modeling for wind farms across major windy states.
  • Executed a wide range of assessments including bankable EPAs, layout optimisation, site conditions and third-party report reviews

Education

M.Tech - Renewable Energy Engineering and Management

TERI School of Advanced Studies
New Delhi, IN
07-2011

B.Tech - Biotechnology

Anna University
Chennai, IN
05-2009

Skills

  • Team synergy and collaboration
  • Wind energy assessment and technical reporting
  • Project management
  • Training and coaching
  • Customer coordination
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Data analysis, Quality control and assurance
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Innovation facilitation and Process improvement
  • Decision-making skills
  • Time management

Certification

Leading digital transformation program

INSEAD Online Programmes

Issued May 2019

Credential ID 13021834

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1

Affiliations

Featured in WINDPRO, the Indian Wind Power Association's monthly magazine, volume 10, issue 3, March 2022 Q&A corner, highlighting the women’s power in the wind sector

Accomplishments

  • GWNET and GWEC Women in Wind Global Leadership Program 2021 - Badge of completion
  • Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy mentoring program, GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and OSCE

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Engineering

Wind Pioneers
09.2022 - Current

Principal Engineer - Wind & Site

Wind Pioneers
01.2022 - 08.2022

Head of Section - Renewables Asset & Operations Management

DNV Energy Systems
02.2016 - 11.2021

EDS Engineer

DNV GL Energy
11.2011 - 01.2016

M.Tech - Renewable Energy Engineering and Management

TERI School of Advanced Studies

B.Tech - Biotechnology

Anna University

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