Managing Director & Engineering Leader

SANKARGANESH RATHINAVEL

B.E (Mech) · M.Tech (Energy Technology)
Founder — Sri Tech Engineering & The SM Groups

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About Me

With collaborative skills in Mechanical Design & Research, Energy Engineering & Technology, and Agriculture — always progressing on introducing, developing products and equipment with a combination of renewable technology.

Founder and Managing Director of a multi-sector ecosystem integrating engineering practice, workforce development, and entrepreneurship incubation. By these experiences and experiments with industrial and manpower consultancies, started a service-oriented company that acts as a bridge between students and industries.

Professional Identity

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Managing Director & Engineering Leader
Renewable Energy & Mechanical Systems Engineer
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Technical Trainer & Academic Instructor
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Research & Product Development Professional
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Skill Development Architect
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Industry–Academia Integration Specialist
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Mentor for Trainers & Entrepreneurs
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Manufacturing & Innovation Entrepreneur

Hobbies & Interests

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Racing
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Sports & Running
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Gardening
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Reading
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Animal Care
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Organizations & Leadership

2021 – Present

The SM Groups

Managing Director & Founder

Educating skills and providing industrial-oriented knowledge to students. Acts as a bridge between students and industry.

📍 Advaitha Ashram Rd, Fairlands, Salem.

  • Established integrated training-engineering-entrepreneurship ecosystem
  • Developed project-based technical education framework
  • Built workforce pipeline in renewable and mechanical sectors
  • Created trainer-development model from student cohorts
  • Led institutional partnerships and industrial collaborations
2020 – Present

Sri Tech Engineering

Founder & CEO

Manufacturing of Agro, Food and Poultry Machineries. Material Fabrication & Engineering works units in Athanoor and Vaiyappamalai.

  • Designed and fabricated industrial and agricultural machines
  • Executed structural & fabrication projects (SIDCO, IOCL, PEB, Railways)
  • Delivered reverse engineering and product development services
  • Developed EV and renewable-based engineering prototypes
Active

MBK Technologies

Director

Technical and professional training division focused on engineering, digital, and industrial skill development.

  • Industry-oriented technical training programs
  • Professional certification pathways
  • Skill-to-employment initiatives
  • Technical curriculum development
Active

Venthulir

Founder

Agro and organic product innovation and manufacturing initiative integrating engineering and sustainable agriculture.

2013 – Present

Sri Vel Associates

Team Associate

Production, Transportation & Trading of Agro, food and poultry products including Raw Materials.

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Professional Timeline

2021 – Present (4+ Years)

Solar PV Trainer / Technical Instructor

The SM Groups, Salem
  • Training Delivery: Designed and delivered comprehensive theoretical and practical training modules for Solar PV Installers (Suryamitra Qualification Pack)
  • Curriculum Management: Prepared practical technical laboratories and coordinated on-site field installations
  • Mentorship: Conducted continuous trainee assessments and provided dedicated mentorship during fieldwork
  • Quality Assurance: Continuously updated training content with latest industry standards and best practices
2020 – 2021

Design Manager & Project Head

Lakshmi Industrial Equipments, Coimbatore
  • VCO Plant Installation & New Product Development
  • Worked with PRR Engineering Solution, Hammer Industries, and Sapphira Engineering (ISRO Tier 4 Companies)
  • SPM and food machinery design as freelance works
2018 – 2021 (3 Years)

Solar PV Installer / Technician

Sri Tech Energy, Salem
  • Installation & Commissioning: Executed installation, commissioning, and maintenance of grid-tied and off-grid rooftop and ground-mount Solar PV systems
  • Structural Assembly: Precise site-specific measurements, cutting, and assembly of support structures
  • Electrical Integration: Managed all aspects of wiring, grounding, polarity checks, and performance testing
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Routine preventative maintenance and system diagnostics
2018 – 2020

Designer & Design Trainer

Shree Pavin Tech Technologies, Salem
  • CAD/CAE software training and design mentorship
  • Product design and development projects
  • Worked for Coimbatore and Chennai zone companies in SPM and food machineries as freelance
2016 – 2018

Freelance Design Engineer

Shree Pavin Technologies, Salem
  • Freelance mechanical design and engineering projects
  • CAD modeling and product development support
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Research & Innovation

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
Electric Vehicle Design & Development
Agro & Food Processing Machinery
Industrial Fabrication & Structural Systems
Reverse Engineering & Product Optimization
Thermal & Solar Hybrid Technologies
PEB Design & Analysis
3D Scanning, Processing & Product Development
Skill-Based Technical Education Models
Low-Cost Engineering Solutions for MSMEs
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Engineering Projects

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PEB Structures (Pre-Engineered Buildings)

Fabrication and erection of Pre-Engineered Building structures for industrial and commercial facilities with SKV Industries.

PEB Construction Project
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Railway Sub-Contract Projects

Ladder assembly design, flanged wheel manufacturing, push trolley steel wheels, and railway component fabrication.

Railway Project

Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)

Fabrication of spreaders, hoarding boards, canopy structures, and tank components for IOCL fuel stations.

IOCL project
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SIDCO Industrial Projects

Structural fabrication projects in SIDCO industrial estates including truss work and industrial shed construction.

SIDCO Project
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National Highways — SmartCity, Madurai

Highway signage board installation and infrastructure projects for Smart City Madurai with JMC PVT. LTD.

Highways Project
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Special Purpose Machines (SPM)

Design and fabrication of special purpose machines including plate-making machines and industrial SPMs.

Special Purpose Machine
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Food Processing Machines

Design and manufacturing of agro and food processing machinery including curd churning, chaff cutters, and destoners.

Food Processing Machines
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Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Design and development of electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler prototypes with ergonomic and cost-effective approaches.

Electric vehicle prototype
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3D Printing & Product Design

3D scanning, CATIA modeling, and 3D printing of mechanical components and artistic designs.

3D Printed Prototype
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Renewable & Thermal Systems

Parabolic solar water heater with thermoelectric generator and solar-based hybrid thermal applications.

Solar Thermal System
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Products Designed & Developed

Reverse engineering, product development, and industrial component design using FARO ARM, Geomagic Qualify, and SolidWorks.

3D Product Design
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Training & Knowledge Transfer

Delivered hands-on training sessions to engineering students on solar PV, mechanical design, and CAD/CAE software.

Technical Training Session
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Technical Expertise

Core Competencies

Agriculture85%
Engineering Design, Development & Research70%
Energy Technology80%
Training90%

Technical Skills

Basics in CNC
Tools & Die Designing
Mold Tooling Design
Sheet Metal Design
Jigs & Fixture Design
3D Printing
Reverse Engineering
3D Scanning & Processing
Welding Techniques
PEB Design & Analysis
EV Design & Analysis
Transmission System
Basics Aerodynamics
NPD

Software & Tools

AutoCAD
SolidWorks
CATIA
Creo
Siemens NX
ANSYS
Inventor
Fusion 360
Geomagic Qualify
Revit
Tekla
NX CAD
SP3D
MS Office Suite
Tally

Soft Skills

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Problem Solving
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Project Management
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Creativity
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Critical Thinking
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Leadership
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Marketing

Hard Skills

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Design
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Digital Skills
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Analysis
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Mathematics
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Negotiation
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Administration
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Industry Partners

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Bright Brain Institute (Winkbench), Salem
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SN Technologies, Salem
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SVM Constructions, Namakkal
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Cherman Jewelers, Tuticorin
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Suryapraksh Builders, Thanjore
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Vaammanan Agro Industry, Salem
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SP Machineries, Chennai
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Sapphira Industries, Coimbatore
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Grand LED, Salem
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Infortica Skill Service, Salem
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Lakshmi Industrial Equipments, Coimbatore
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Hammer Industries, Coimbatore
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Neka Industries, Coimbatore
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Bhuvnesh Engineering Services, Coimbatore
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Sri Vinayaka Industries, Coimbatore
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AGRS Engineering, Coimbatore
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N.S Sheetmetal Works, Coimbatore
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Sri Sairem Engineering, Coimbatore
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Arrira Industries, Salem
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Education & Certification

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M.Tech — Energy Technology
Periyar University, Salem
2022 · 71.4%

Focus: Renewable energy systems and applied energy engineering

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B.E — Mechanical Engineering
Jayalakshmi Institute of Technology, Anna University
2018 · 68%

Focus: Machine design, manufacturing, and mechanical systems

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H.S.C
Government Hr. Sec. School, R.Puddupalayam
2014 · 76.1%
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S.S.L.C
Government Boys Hr. Sec. School, Vennandur
2012 · 80%
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Certified Trainer (Grade 'A') — Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra)
SGJ/Q0101 - v3.0 · NSQF Level 4 · Trainer ID: TR378964
Issue: 14/04/2024 · Valid until 14/04/2026
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Diploma in Animation & Programming Technology
Additional Qualification
Completed

Achievements & Awards

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2nd Prize in CAD Modeling — Mahendra Institute of Technology
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Brown Belt Holder in Karate
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Mini Marathon Participation — District Level (14, 17 kms)
100m Sprinter
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SLAT Talent Examination — Secured 'A' Grade
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Computer Talent Examination 2010 — First Class with Distinction
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GRP Gold Medal Examination — 'B' Grade
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Parachya, Prathmic & Madhyama — Hindi Examinations
Vision

To advance multidisciplinary engineering, renewable energy adoption, and skill-based education through integrated ecosystems that transform learners into innovators, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Mission

To build scalable training-engineering-entrepreneurship platforms that strengthen technical workforce capacity, foster applied research, and enable inclusive industrial development.

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Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Open to collaborations, partnerships, consulting, training programs, and innovative engineering ventures.

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Phone+91 9486783278
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Emailsankarganeshrathinavel@gmail.com
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Instagram@sankarsanz
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AddressM4FR+5Q6, Advaitha Ashram Rd, Fairlands, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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LanguagesTamil · English · Hindi