AKAvni Kameshwari
@avnikamesh
Proposal Writer - RFP at Smiths Group
India
Avni Kameshwari is a Senior Bid Management Professional with over 8 years of experience driving high-value pursuits and managing the end-to-end RFP lifecycle. She has a proven track record of securing contracts valued at over USD 16 million across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. Currently a Proposal Writer at Smiths Group, she specializes in bid governance, techno-commercial bids, and cross-functional leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and is skilled in proposal management tools, SAP, and contract negotiation.
Experience
Proposal Writer - RFP
Smiths Group
Led end-to-end proposal management including RFQs, tenders, and techno-commercial bids across APAC, EMEA, and Americas. Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and development plans. Prepare first draft responses and lead kickoff meetings.
Operations Manager- RFP
Jaguar Security Services
Managed proposal projects in collaboration with the Bid team and Account Managers. Facilitated pre-proposal planning meetings and coached presentation teams.
Bid Manager
Delcom Telesytems Pvt. Ltd
Led development of bid proposals, gathered cost estimations, and interfaced with clients to clarify requirements and address concerns.
Project Sales Associate
Capital Business Systems Private Limited (CBSL Group)
Monitored project timelines and milestones, conducted market research, and analyzed competitors to inform bidding strategies.
Intern
Caddesk/Scicomm
Project Sales Executive
Rostfrei Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Engaged with industry associations and networks to stay informed about market developments.
Education
Borcelle University
Bachelor of Engineering
Mechanical
CBSE Board
X-XII
Licenses & Certifications
Yellow belt