Poornima Sundarrajan
QA and Research Engineer
Mysuru
Summary
Energy engineer with dual Master’s degrees. Proficient in energy system modeling, simulation and testing of solar PV system designs. Demonstrated experience in automating test scenarios and integrating systems within the renewable energy sector. Committed to contributing to IRENA’s mission and advancing global climate goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
QA and Research Engineer
Solar Monkey
The Hague
2023.10 - Current
- Simulated and tested solar PV systems in the application.
- Established QA testing framework from scratch in startup environment.
- Worked with the research guild on integrating heat pumps with PV systems.
- Developed and validated proof of concepts with other stakeholders.
- Contributed to defining organizational QA best practices.
Quality Assurance and Testing
Solar Monkey
The Hague
2022.05 - 2023.09
- Reviewed solar PV system specifications, yield, and financial calculations.
- Executed and evaluated test cases, documented results, and reported software bugs.
- Developed new test procedures and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality.
- Designed quality assurance and testing protocols for predefined customer hypotheses.
SAP PI Developer
IBM
Bengaluru
2013.01 - 2019.08
- Specialized in designing and implementing Middleware solutions in SAP PI.
- Created and adapted SAP PI technical designs based on business requirements.
- Implemented workflows in Managed File Transfer (MFT) for efficient data transfer and cost reduction.
- Resolved production issues and designed robust error-handling interfaces.
Education
Master of Science - Energy Innovation
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden 2020.08 - 2023.10
Master of Science - Energy
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium 2019.09 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum, India 2008.09 - 2012.07
Skills
- Energy System Modelling
- Solar PV design
- MATLAB
- EnergyPLAN
- Python
Test automation: Testim
Accomplishments
- Orion Award, IBM (2014)
- Top Contributor with highest performance rating, IBM (2014)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Certification
Machine Learning
Hobbies
- Travel
- Trekking
- Drawing and painting
- Singing
Timeline
QA and Research Engineer
Solar Monkey
2023.10 - Current
Data Science for Energy Engineers
2022-08
Quality Assurance and Testing
Solar Monkey
2022.05 - 2023.09
Machine Learning
2021-05
Master of Science - Energy Innovation
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
2020.08 - 2023.10
Master of Science - Energy
KU Leuven
2019.09 - 2023.10
SAP PI Developer
IBM
2013.01 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
2008.09 - 2012.07
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