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New Delhi, Dl, In

India

Technology Advisory and Policy Roadmap:• Policy and technology roadmaps for smart grids and electric mobility.• Engaged with various committees of BIS, advocating the adoption of OCPP and smart inverters in India.• Implementation support on AMI rollout and worked on the Future Mobility Park in Tamil Nadu.Feasibility Studies:• Electrification of goods transport in industrial corridors in North India and system studies for electrical grid augmentation for charging infrastructure for deploying 1180 electric buses in Kolkata.• Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure planning and rollout for Bengaluru City, Karnataka.Pilot Demonstrations:• Led pilot demonstrations on innovative technologies and solutions including, Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, Drone-based asset management service and Peer-to-peer trading of rooftop solar energy.• State tariff design using a regulatory sandbox approach for enhancing RE demand in Uttar Pradesh.• National Registry for Solar Rooftop PV (SRTPV) in India.Research Reports:• Authored comprehensive research reports on the Accelerated Development of Renewable Energy in the North-East Region (NER) of India, Electrical Safety Hazard Mitigation at Bus Depots for EVSE, and Designing a robust ToU framework for electricity tariff in Gujarat.Stakeholder Engagement:• Hosted, moderated, and spoke at various stakeholder consultation meetings and international events such as the India Smart Utility Week and Distribution Utility Meet.• Conducted high-level meetings with utilities, regulators, and industry representatives to discuss and promote project-specific outcomes and policies.Team Management and Leadership:• Managed and mentored a diverse team, fostering knowledge sharing, team building, and project reviews.• Developed concept notes, proposals, budgets, and business development activities for various projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

. Smart Cities and Energy Efficiency: Developed energy-efficient and carbon-neutral applications tailored for smart city projects, ensuring sustainable urban development.. Customization of Smart Grid Solutions: Collaborated with Indian smart grid (AMI) solution providers to customize their offerings to meet the specific needs of Indian utilities.. Technical Representation and Government Liaison: Represented the organization's technical capabilities to power distribution companies and SLDCs. Facilitated liaison with government departments for bid preparation and submission, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.. International Consortium Formation: Worked with African energy solution providers to form consortiums and joint ventures for power utility projects. Assisted in identifying and collaborating with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, service providers, and subject matter experts for utility-scale projects.. Micro-Grid and GIS Solutions: Developed micro-grid solutions and automated GIS survey solutions for power distribution companies, enhancing grid resilience and operational efficiency.. Renewable Energy Initiatives: Assisted Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited in preparing the RFP for the Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) scheme, a government initiative to promote solar energy usage among farmers in Gujarat.

Gandhi Nagar

UTTAR GUJARAT VIJ COMPANY LIMITED is one of the best Power Distribution Utilities in India in the Electricity Industry. Established by unbundling of erstwhile Gujarat Electricity Board pursuant to Power Sector Reforms initiated by the Central and State Governments.• Prepared and managed the RFP for the annual maintenance of the e-Urja ERP suite at GUVNL, hosting a pre-bid conference for a $3 million contract, leading evaluations, and awarding the contract to the best bidder.• Developed technical specifications and RFPs for smart grid projects, managing one of the largest projects at UGVCL, which included AMI for various consumer types and involved over 40,000 consumers.• Represented UGVCL before the Ministry of Power for smart grid pilot approvals, securing the adoption of a proof-of-concept approach for high-risk projects.• Managed 32 smart grid vendors across six consortiums, hosted pre-bid conferences, and led the smart grid evaluation committee, overseeing the technical and financial assessment of bids.• Developed a Demand Side Management model for new tariffs under the smart grid project, which was adopted by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission.• Advised on RFP preparation for smart grid projects, improved model RFPs for 14 utilities with ISGTF, and led a consulting project in Nigeria to develop a business plan for Benin Electricity Distribution Company.• Hosted a national conference on RF Static Meters, coordinated with vendors for protocol standardization, and prepared RFPs for RF and GPRS modems worth $9 million, ensuring quality and compliance through rigorous testing.• Led technical evaluations and pilot projects for RF mesh networks, assessed communication efficiency and mesh formation capabilities, and managed HVDS projects funded by the Asian Development Bank.• Prepared detailed project reports and conducted financial viability analyses for various projects, ensuring comprehensive planning and execution.

Noida

Leading provider for Smart Grid solutions in the world with operating presences in more than 30 countries. With 5000+ employees. Acquired by Toshiba.• Successfully managed AMI projects for clients across various geographies at the Global Development Centre at Noida, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality performance.• Led the functional development and maintenance of "Command Centre," a robust AMI Meter Data Acquisition System integral to smart grid solutions.• Collaborated with Landis+Gyr teams in the USA (Alpharetta and Pequot Lakes) for AMI solution development and with the Lafayette team for functional enhancements of the MaxCom AMI solution used at Georgia Power Plant.• Worked with the Switzerland Zug team to develop Zigbee applications for home area networks, enhancing communication and integration capabilities.• Managed multiple AMI application development projects, creating software tools for meter calibration across various platforms. Developed metering applications for both single-phase and three-phase meters.• Served as a subject matter expert in metering domains, specializing in protocols and standards for data communication, including ANSI C12.18, ANSI C12.19, ANSI C12.21, IEC 62056, Modbus, ZigBee, and IEEE 802.15.4. Developed metering applications based on the Modbus protocol and created communication APIs using ANSI and IEC standards.• Worked on standardizing legacy metering applications for compatibility with different operating systems, ensuring seamless integration and improved performance.• Implemented functional improvements in software applications for three-phase meters, achieving a 70% reduction in code loading time.• Owned and managed the implementation of a virtual server lab for rigorous metering application testing.• Demonstrated proficiency in interfacing software with hardware and ensuring effective data communication between software applications and hardware.

Exe Mba, Energy & Infrastructure

Established by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation.World class University in energy education and research

Global Trade & Logistics Operation

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation.Most prestigious.

B.E

Established in 1995. One of the best engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

High School