Anto Lawrence

Renewable energy leader with 9+ years of progressive experience spanning floating solar PV engineering, offshore mooring systems, global engineering hub setup, and country-level operations management. Proven track record in floating solar system design and deployment, green hydrogen business development, regulatory compliance, and high-performing team leadership. Currently pursuing an MBA to complement deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen.

Uniquely positioned at the intersection of engineering innovation and executive leadership in one of India's fastest-growing clean energy sectors.

Country Manager & Additional Director - Phelan Energy Group India Pvt Ltd - Tiruchirappalli, India

(2025-05)

• Established and operationalized the India engineering office from ground up — covering infrastructure, workforce, and full regulatory compliance
• Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering detailed solar PV design, layout optimization, and technical feasibility studies
• Drive strategic business development for green hydrogen projects, engaging with key stakeholders, government bodies, and potential partners
• Oversee full compliance with Indian corporate, labour, environmental, and payroll regulations as Additional Director on the board
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of skilled engineers aligned with global quality standards
• Manage office operations including procurement, vendor coordination, budgeting, and administrative functions

Technical Office Manager & Additional Director - Phelan Energy Group India Pvt Ltd - Tiruchirappalli, India

(2024-03 - 2025-05)

• Coordinated daily engineering workflows and office operations, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
• Evaluated and approved design submissions for compliance with project specifications and international standards
• Managed project scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent solar PV projects
• Led cross-functional meetings and drove improvements in internal communication and process efficiency
• Directed HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, and statutory compliance

Floating Solar Engineer - Phelan Energy Group India Pvt Ltd - Delhi, India

(2021-06 - 2024-03)

• Engineered and deployed multiple floating solar PV systems, significantly expanding the company's renewable energy capacity
• Designed innovative panel mounting structures and conducted performance analysis of floating platform systems
• Conducted site feasibility assessments, supervised installation activities, and ensured engineering standard compliance
• Managed procurement support including vendor selection, material specifications, and delivery coordination
• Prepared comprehensive technical documentation including design reports, installation guides, and as-built drawings

Lead Engineer – Anchoring & Mooring - Adtech Systems Ltd - Trivandrum, India

(2019-04 - 2021-05)

• Designed and analyzed floating solar platforms for station-keeping under varied metocean and site conditions
• Executed mooring system designs tailored to site-specific environmental loading and regulatory requirements
• Prepared technical manuals, SOPs, and complete installation documentation for offshore renewable energy applications
• Conducted quality inspections, simulation analyses, and structural assessments for floating platform integrity
• Planned and managed project timelines including material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and team training

Junior Research Fellow - Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) - Chennai, India

(2017-08 - 2019-03)

• Reviewed and analyzed mooring system configurations for offshore floating solar PV applications
• Designed novel mooring systems for floating solar panels and presented research findings to academic and industry panels
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and stayed current with emerging technologies in offshore renewables

Process Associate - HCL Technologies - Chennai, India

(2015-01 - 2015-07)

• Developed comprehensive software testing programs to ensure system reliability and quality assurance
• Created detailed test cases based on system-generated fault codes for enterprise software platforms

PhD - Renewable Energy - Anna University (2017 - 2024)

Master of Engineering - Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) (2015 - 2017)

Bachelor of Engineering - Satyam College of Engineering & Technology (2010 - 2014)

MBA - Strategic Management – Distance Learning - India