Pravinjith Kp

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Managing Director, Ecoparadigm; Member, Technical committee, BSWML, Member Monitoring Committee, GWMC, TSC member of Waste to Wealth Mission, Invest India, Office of PSA; ME, CEMBA, FIE (l), C.Eng (India), MIGS, M ISET, @ Kerala Solid Waste Management Project
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
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Pravinjith K P has over 30 years’ and 500+ project experience in Infrastructure, Energy, and Environment. His expertise spans concept to commissioning including design of infrastructure for various projects of sewage management, solid waste management (municipal, hazwaste, e-waste), rainwater harvesting, renewable energy (Wind, Hydel, and Solar energy), and environmental impact assessment related projects. He has experience working with international teams from Germany, the UK, Netherlands, USA, Kenya, Taiwan, Thailand, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Srilanka, North Korea, Qatar, Iran, and China in various technical capacities. Organizations include World Bank, GIZ, UNDP, UNICEF, DEG, BORDA, IFEU, Consul Aqua, Adelphi, Gopa Infra, ICLEI etc and has offered consulting services in 11 countries. He has rich domestic experience working across 70+ cities in 19 Indian states, 3 Union Territories. His private sector clients include reputed companies like Toyota, Pepsi Cola, Tata Motors, Siemens, Mahindra, Manipal Hospitals, etc.,Several of the projects designed by him have gained National recognition – such as a Special mention from the Hon’ble President of India under National Urban Water Award (NUWA) 2009 for Decentralised Waste Water Treatment (DTS) for School sanitation project. The Decentralised STP for Kundalahalli Lake rejuvenation, Bangalore won First prize under the National Water Awards 2018 from the Govt oF India. He was the technical consultant to the SWM manual prepared by the CPHEEO, Govt of India, and developer of "SWAPT" a decision-making software tool for Solid Waste Management for Swach Bharat Mission Website is developed by him. The segregated waste accountant- SEWAC – a real-time IoT based onboard waste weighing system secured the “Best emerging innovative technology in SWM for collection and transportation” from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and First Runner Up at the Smart Cities Competition 2021. Mr. Pravinjith K.P is a Civil Engineer with a Masters's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. He holds an Executive MBA from Commonwealth. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Municipal Solid Waste. He is also a Lead auditor for EMS 14000 and Internal Quality Auditor for ISO 9000. He is expert on the technical sub committee of the waste to wealth mission under the Prime Ministers Science Technology Innovation Advisory Council and Member of the Monitoring committee for Hazwaste TSDF constituted by State Govt of Goa

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Kerala Solid Waste Management Project

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Managing Director, Ecoparadigm; Member, Technical committee, BSWML, Member Monitoring Committee, GWMC, TSC member of Waste to Wealth Mission, Invest India, Office of PSA; ME, CEMBA, FIE (l), C.Eng (India), MIGS, M ISET,
Pravinjith Kp Work Experience Details
  • Kerala Solid Waste Management Project
    Contract Manager
    Kerala Solid Waste Management Project Oct 2023 - Present
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • Kerala Solid Waste Management Project
    Head-Regional Swm Facilities
    Kerala Solid Waste Management Project Sep 2023 - Present
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • Ecoparadigm
    Managing Director
    Ecoparadigm Nov 2006 - Present
    Bengaluru Area, India
    As Managing Director of Paradigm Environmental Strategies Pvt. Ltd ,Pravinjith leads a team of 15 engineers working on various projects on infrastructure design and PMC. He has been a team leader in over 500 environmental and infrastructure projects
  • Gopa Infra
    International Senior Technical Expert
    Gopa Infra Jul 2016 - Sep 2023
    India
    Compilation of relevant waste and other data related to the identified ULBs, including the potential “pilot ULBs/RDF production plants”, which allows statistical processing of the data, proof of correlation to city size and climatic conditions, interpolation for ULBs without primary data.
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh
    Consultant -Sr. National Expert
    Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh Jan 2009 - Sep 2023
    India
    Consultancy service to provide technical backstopping for Sanitation phase II- National Urban Sanitation Policy in India. The overall goal is to support for implementation of National Urban Sanitation Policy and in implementation of Nonconventional wastewater management system. The task includes:• Review and analysis of existing project documents• Reviews of methodologies, checklists, studies proposed for implementation of projects and provide technical inputs• Review existing legal requirements for implementation of non-conventional wastewater management systems and advice on project specific
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh
    National Expert
    Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh Oct 2012 - Jul 2015
    India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities:Consultancy Services for Solid Waste Management for Urban Areas. The objective of this task is to developing environmentally sound implementation strategies for Municipal Solid Waste Management system in the cities of Shimla, Tirupati and Nashik. The task includes:• Technical support to cities during preparation of DPRs like redoing design calculations, bill of quantities and/collecting the required basic data, if need arises• Technical support in the conceptual design of municipal solid waste management system from collection to disposal and also in the evaluation of existing design options• Support for designing tailored PPP model (contractual design and evaluation) and support for preparation of tender documents including preparation of RFP, RFQ and concessionaire agreements for ULB. Advice on legal issues related to the documents• Technical support for financial sustainability of the Municipal Corporations including support in matters related to gap funding, O&M aspects, user charges and mandatory reforms• Guidance of municipal corporation during preparation of EIA/other clearances for waste treatment and disposal facilities etc
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh
    Consultant Team Lead
    Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
    India
    Preliminary Assessment of Waste to Energy potential in selected Urban Local Bodies in IndiaThe waste management sector contributes to the anthropogenic greenhouse effect primarily through the emissions of Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4) and Nitrous oxide (NO2) %. Within the framework of the “International Climate Initiative” of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of Germany, GIZ is supporting an innovative „Waste to Energy” project. The cities evaluated are Jammu, Coimbatore, Kurnool, Hubli, Bangalore and KannurThe tasks include:• Screening of potential cities based on interest, availability of MSW and septage quantity• Availability of land, willingness to adopt the technology and sustain their operation• Prepare a feasibility study and rank the cities in the order of sustainability
  • Consulaqua Hamburg Beratungsgesellschaft Mbh
    Deputy Team Leader
    Consulaqua Hamburg Beratungsgesellschaft Mbh Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
    Bengaluru Area, India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities:Consultancy service to provide technical backstopping for Sanitation phase II- National Urban Sanitation Policy in India. The overall goal is to support for implementation of National Urban Sanitation Policy and in implementation of Non-conventional wastewater management system. The task includes:• Assessment of existing STPs (Visiting sites) • Review and analysis of existing project documents• Providing economically viable solutions• Reviews of methodologies, checklists, studies proposed for implementation of projects and provide technical inputs• Review existing legal requirements for implementation of non-conventional wastewater management systems and advice on project specific
  • Institute For Energy And Environmental Research
    National Expert
    Institute For Energy And Environmental Research Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
    India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities:• Objective of the project-Resource and Climate Protection through Integrated Waste Management Projects in Emerging Economies and Developing Countries-India• Selection of 2-3 cities/areas Bangalore, Bhopal and Haridwar) for project participation based on pre-defined criteria. • Compilation of local data and information on Solid Waste Management (SWM) for the selected cities, including formal and informal activities, notably waste generated, its composition and treatment, recycling markets, key policies and programs. • Identification of a baseline and proposal of two optimization scenarios for SWM and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation, which are discussed with the stakeholders. • Adaptation of the GHG balancing/model for each of the selected cities. • Calculation and comparison of the GHG balance baseline with the SWM scenarios for each of the cities, and presentation of results and conclusions. • General recommendations for climate-optimized SWM planning and project conception (e.g. NAMAs).
  • Adelphi
    Senior National Expert
    Adelphi Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
    India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities: GIZ Feasibility Study Waste NAMA in India. The task includes:• Analysis of existing solid waste management policies, programmes and projects • NAMA feasibility analysis of the selected SWM policies, programmes and projects• Readiness AssessmentPrioritization and recommendation of potential NAMAs based on pre-defined criteria.
  • Iclei
    Swm Expert
    Iclei Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
    Key Organizational Responsibilities: Zero Waste Management Project for Pheuntsholing, Bhutan funded by European Union• Developed zero waste management policy and action plan for Pheuntsholing• Developed O & M manual for centralized and decentralized composting
  • Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd
    Quality Assurance Analyst-Hazardous Waste Landfill
    Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd Feb 2009 - Aug 2014
    India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities:Soil testing and consultancy services for scientific Landfill for hazardous waste • Third party vetting and validation of geotechnical test done by certified laboratory• Witness to HDPE geomembrane laying, laying of filter geotextiles and leachate pipes• Design check and quality check of construction of dykes of landfill.• Issue of review and evaluation report and certificate of completion
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh
    Team Lead
    Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
    India
    BMZ funded climate change adaptation project- Consultancy services for establishing Windrow composting and Upgradation of Vermicompost plant at Municipal Corporation of Tirupati• To carry out the following works for upgrading the vermi-composting plant:• Construction of compost pad platform• Roof sheet repairing• Construction of leachate sump• Construction of water sump• Repair, Water supply and miscellaneous• To develop a manual on Vermicompost operation and maintenance.• To provide hands on training to the municipal staff as well as to the operator of the facility on vermicompost operation.
  • Iclei
    Senior Urban Engineering Expert
    Iclei Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
    India
    Provide Urban Engineering advisory services to assess the gaps & issues and develop reports and recommendations for promoting sustainable urban development in the two project cities to assist the cities of Rajkot and Coimbatore develop in a sustainable and climate safe way.• Perform Site Visits as per the city action plan and as and when additionally required and mutually agreed upon.• Review the existing CDP (broadly) and DPRs (in detail) to present a critical review of the existing status in relation with the proposed and planned development in the city through various planned projects. Prepare an overall status review which may be used to develop an action plan at the city level.• Assist develop an action plan for implementing the urban Climate project over a two-year period looking at the stated aims and objectives of the UCP program.• Assist the partners in the project develop projects and interventions under planned projects (and identify additional studies) that may assist the city become more environment friendly and sustainable in the long term• Suggest newer and additional projects at the city level that can be prepared to be implemented in the medium and long term for the city’s benefit.• Assist the urban planner develop city and regional level strategies to assist the city grow towards its defined vision in a better way.• Participate in discussions and presentations to state and national level officials/authorities to share the project findings and incorporate their suggestions.• Work at all times in collaboration with the UCP team and in consultation with the Municipal Officials to provide inputs.• Assist the NIUA-UCP team members develop dissemination material about the learning’s from the project.
  • Tata Energy Research Institute
    Research Associate
    Tata Energy Research Institute 2000 - 2002
    Bengaluru Area, India
    Key Organizational Responsibilities:• Lead the team as Principal Investigator (PI) for projects for three years at TERI. Responsibilities involved conceptualizing projects, proposal writing, networking with clients and obtaining project funding • Project Manager for the Energy Efficient regional center Building
  • Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd.
    Head, Renewable Energy And Project Systems Group
    Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd. 1995 - 2000
    • Head of Renewable Energy Group (REG), generating electricity from non-conventional sources like Wind, Hydro and Solar. Responsibilities included assisting top management in drafting MIS reports for Executive Review, Long Range Plans (LRP) & Annual Operating Plans (AOP) of the group.• Production Manager for the first batch of Kirloskar Wind Turbines manufactured in collaboration with WEG, UK. Trained in manufacturing of turbines by UK engineers. Project Manager for two-wind farm projects setup for Kirloskar Electric in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.• Management Representative and Internal Auditor for ISO 9002 Certification for REG. Responsible for drafting quality policy & objectives, establishing and implementing quality systems and procedures.• Liaison with State nodal agencies, Energy Secretary’s Office, Electricity board, DOT and other statutory agencies for obtaining necessary approvals and clearances and power purchase agreements.

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Sustainability Water Environmental Management Systems Engineering Renewable Energy Project Planning Environmental Awareness Civil Engineering Waste Management Construction Feasibility Studies Water Resource Management Project Management Sustainable Development Environmental Science Hazardous Waste Management Sanitation Wastewater Treatment Environmental Impact Assessment Industrial Water Treatment Project Control Public Speaking

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Pravinjith Kp works for Kerala Solid Waste Management Project

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Pravinjith Kp's current role is Managing Director, Ecoparadigm; Member, Technical committee, BSWML, Member Monitoring Committee, GWMC, TSC member of Waste to Wealth Mission, Invest India, Office of PSA; ME, CEMBA, FIE (l), C.Eng (India), MIGS, M ISET,.

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Pravinjith Kp attended University Visveswaraya College Of Engineering Uvce, Ms Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, St Josephs College Arts Science, St Lourdes Boys High School, Bangalore.

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