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Vivek Gowda

United Kingdom

Summary

Results-driven Proposals Engineer with a strong background in bid writing and proposal management in the engineering and R&D sectors. Extensive experience with government funding for R&D projects, demonstrating a track record of securing funding and delivering successful proposals. Passionate about using technical expertise to drive innovation and achieve project goals in competitive environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Bids & Proposals Engineer

Carbon Magics
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led the preparation and submission of detailed technical and commercial bids for R&D and engineering projects, including drones, composite materials, and cross-sector innovations.
  • Lead end-to-end bid writing and proposal development for Innovate UK and Innovate UK India funding competition.
  • Designed and implemented a custom Large Language Model (LLM) for internal bid content generation and automation, reducing data analyzation time by 60%. .
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, directors, and partners to compile compelling, technically sound and commercially attractive proposals.
  • Carried out the required compliance activities pre and post award among stakeholders & partners.
  • Created necessary contracts & MOU agreements with external partners & sub-contractors,

Graduate Proposals Engineer

Daifuku Airport Technologies
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Drafted, edited & submitted technical and commercial proposals valued from £25k to £2.5m for airport baggage handling and logistics systems.
  • Co-ordinated with engineering, manufacturing, project management and logistics to determine accurate timelines, schedules and costing for timely submissions.
  • Demonstrated expertise across various CAD software, including AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and Revit.
  • Developed Bill of Materials (BOMs), spare parts lists, and process maps to support efficient sales
  • Assisted in generating a sales tender tracker to streamline the management of bids and proposals, enhancing visibility and organization across the sales team.
  • Additionally, supported spares coordinator in generating quotations, processed orders and invoiced PO's through ERP.

Business Development & Project Manager

Royale Concorde Educational Trust
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Spearheaded both strategic business development and infrastructure project delivery for the education trust across multiple campuses.
  • Built partnerships with contractors, government bodies, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project goals and funding models.
  • Identified and capitalized on growth opportunities, increasing revenue and brand presence.
  • Oversaw budgets, procurement, and construction activities, ensuring timelines and compliance were met.
  • Utilized ERP tools for tracking resources and streamlining operations.

Education

Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Hull

B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering

REVA University

Skills

  • Proposal Writing & Bid Management
  • Technical & Commercial Understanding
  • Information & Content Management
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • ERP & Document Control Systems
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks
  • Project Coordination & Time Management
  • Knowledge of Procurement Processes
  • Strategic Thinking & Presentation Skills
  • Commercial Reporting & Analysis
  • Regulatory and compliance

Additional Experiences

Sales Team Representative - Employee Forum, Daifuku Logan Ltd

International Student Ambassador – University of Hull

Course Representative - University of Hull

Councilor of Scrutiny - Student Union, University of Hull
Campus Ambassador – Tinder India

Campus Ambassador - Campus Inc

Timeline

Bids & Proposals Engineer

Carbon Magics
12.2024 - 04.2025

Graduate Proposals Engineer

Daifuku Airport Technologies
05.2024 - 11.2024

Business Development & Project Manager

Royale Concorde Educational Trust
10.2022 - 02.2024

B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering

REVA University

Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Hull

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