MARIKANNU RAVEENDRAN

MARIKANNU RAVEENDRAN

UAV Electrical Technician

Tawazun Industrial Park, Abu Dhabimarikannu-raveendran-473b78216

Profile summary

“Certified Electrical Technician with 10+ years of hands-on experience in UAV systems (Banshee, launchers, engines) and industrial electrical maintenance (Siemens- Dubai Airport). Skilled in troubleshooting LV/HV systems, PLC/Profibus, and ensuring strict HSE and quality standards. Proven ability to lead technical teams, perform system audits, and deliver reliable customer support in defense and aviation sectors.”

Career highlights

Ensured Military Safety Compliance: Led pre- and post-launch inspections, ensuring 100% adherence to OEM and military safety protocols.

Troubleshooting Complex Electrical Faults: Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical/mechanical faults in PCBs, ignition systems, fuel pumps, and pneumatic launchers (HERCULES, OKT, MK4).

Key skills

Skills
Engine repair and performance analysisElectrical system maintenance and repairFault diagnosis and fault tracingGround support equipment operationPreventive and breakdown maintenanceTest equipment operationQuality assurance and documentationAircraft inspection and safety complianceElectrical wiring and systems inspectionProfibus and PLC knowledgeStrong collaboration and communication skillsExceptional work ethic and integrityUAV Flight Control Systems Calibration & TuningRemote Sensing and Payload IntegrationData Analysis and Interpretation (UAV Sensor Data)Autonomous Navigation Systems and ProgrammingUAV Pilot Certification (Specific to Platform)

Professional experience

UAV Aircraft TechnicianApr 2022 - Present
Houbara Defense & Security LLC, Abu Dhabi

Directly responsible for the full lifecycle maintenance and launch support of mission-critical Banshee aerial target systems for UAE Armed Forces.  Supervision & Safety Compliance: Led pre- and post-launch inspections, ensuring 100% adherence to OEM and military safety protocols. Mentored junior technicians on complex system checks.  System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Served as the complete technician for Banshee Jet 40/80+ variants and Whirlwind engines. Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical/mechanical faults in PCBs, ignition systems, fuel pumps, and pneumatic launchers (HERCULES, OKT, MK4).  Technical Operations & Support: Installed and calibrated various payloads (AMD1 TPU, IR flares, radar altimeters). Provided direct technical customer support to UAE Army, Navy, and Air Force units during live exercises.  Preventive Maintenance & Documentation: Executed structured preventive maintenance schedules, maintaining detailed logs for engines, launchers, and drone platforms (T30, M350).

  • Led pre- and post-launch inspections, ensuring 100% adherence to OEM and military safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior technicians on complex system checks.
  • Served as the complete technician for Banshee Jet 40/80+ variants and Whirlwind engines.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical/mechanical faults in PCBs, ignition systems, fuel pumps, and pneumatic launchers (HERCULES, OKT, MK4).
  • Installed and calibrated various payloads (AMD1 TPU, IR flares, radar altimeters).
Electrical Engineering TechnicianDec 2011 - Mar 2022
Siemens Dematic (Middle East) LLC, Dubai

*Maintained and optimized the electrical backbone of the world’s busiest airport's cargo and baggage handling systems, ensuring 24/7 operational reliability *  Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Spearheaded preventive, corrective, and breakdown electrical maintenance for high-speed sortation and baggage handling systems, directly contributing to increased system uptime.  High-Voltage Systems & Controls: Certified and performed HV testing on critical components including ACBs, VFDs, motors, and distribution panels (MDB/SMDB/FDB). Installed and maintained advanced control systems (ET200s, ECOFAST, PROFIBUS Master).  Audit, Reporting & Quality: Conducted detailed system audits, generated technical reports, and implemented corrective actions. Ensured all work complied with stringent international aviation safety and Siemens quality standards.  Team Collaboration & Procedure Development: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex faults.

  • Spearheaded preventive, corrective, and breakdown electrical maintenance for high-speed sortation and baggage handling systems, directly contributing to increased system uptime.
  • Certified and performed HV testing on critical components including ACBs, VFDs, motors, and distribution panels (MDB/SMDB/FDB).
  • Installed and maintained advanced control systems (ET200s, ECOFAST, PROFIBUS Master).
  • Conducted detailed system audits, generated technical reports, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Ensured all work complied with stringent international aviation safety and Siemens quality standards.

Education

Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Institute of Basic and Vocational Engineering