Dev Kumar Email & Phone Number

United States

Texas, United States

Helping organizations achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by-Implementing energy efficiency measures, -Developing renewable energy projects, -Creating plans for achieving and maintaining net zero emissions, -Communicating their net zero commitments to stakeholders -Implementing circular economy principles such as reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling can also help to reduce emissions.

Malaysia

Landfill Operations and Circular Economy Development:-Led and secured waste management concessions for operating and upgrading landfills, driving the transition towards waste-to-energy initiatives.-Oversaw the operations of two landfills in Malaysia, consistently providing corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals in the development of circular economy production.Spearheaded the conversion of single-use plastic to oil project at a landfill, implementing innovative technologies and processes to mitigate environmental impact.Policy Development and Collaboration:-Worked closely with policymakers in the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and India to develop waste management solutions and implement sustainable policies.-Developed the concept of "Waste Treatment @ Source" in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia, introducing advanced treatment technologies to optimize waste management practices.Financial Management and Advisory:-Responsible for budgeting, financing, and the development of Public-Private Partnership (PFI) operating models in waste management projects.-Provided comprehensive business, technical, and financial advisory on municipal solid waste projects in Malaysia, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions.Waste Conversion and Compliance:-Spearheaded the conversion of food waste into bio-char, implementing sustainable and eco-friendly waste management practices.-Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with state regulations, ensuring adherence to environmental and waste management standards.Skills:*Waste management operations*Circular economy development*Policy development and collaboration*Waste-to-energy initiatives*Project management*Financial planning and budgeting*Public-Private Partnerships (PFI)*Contract evaluation and negotiation*Technical and financial advisory*Compliance and regulations*Process documentation and SOP drafting

Malaysia

-Led and contributed to the development of an improvised Waste Gasification solution tailored to suit SE Asia's waste characteristics and moisture content.-Successfully delivered five projects focusing on decentralized MSW treatment at the source, resulting in improved operations and exceptional service.-Resolved problems and implemented operational improvements to optimize waste management processes.-Conducted financial modeling, including CAPEX, OPEX, and IRR analysis, for MSW treatment projects to assess economic viability and return on investment.-Managed feasibility studies and conducted Environmental Impact Assessments to ensure project implementation aligned with sustainability goals.Skills:*Waste gasification and MSW treatment expertise*Operational improvement and problem-solving*Financial modeling (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR)*Project management and delivery*Feasibility studies and Environmental Impact Assessments*Strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

Selangor, Malaysia

-Oversaw the development and implementation of a 12 MW Small Renewable Power Plant (SREP) Biomass Waste to Energy - Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Plant. Managed the entire project lifecycle, from design and engineering to construction and operation. Efficiently coordinated with subcontractors on fabrication of Biomass power plant components and oversaw on-site assembly and installation. -Contributed to the development of the Carbon Credit Project Design Document (PDD) for the Biomass project, showcasing a total saving of 73,805 tCO2 per year. Demonstrated expertise in sustainable energy solutions and environmental impact assessment.Skills:*Project management*Coordination*Construction and operations knowledge*Cost efficiency*Environmental sustainability