E-mobility professional with more than 10 years of work experience in executing critical projects as per industry innovations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to EV charging infrastructure development. Accomplished in managing and working for national and international projects varying their scope and complexity- small projects as well as multimillion projects including technical solution for Fleet Customers, consulting services, client management, project management, BoQ finalization, tendering and stakeholder management, State level and Ministerial coordination’s, Client specific Research etc. Being an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure specialist and Certified Chartered Electrical engineer, formalizes a standard steps and streamline the process for the organization for building EV charging infrastructure, including authentication of electrical schematics, various hardware and software protocols (OCPP).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-PMG (E-Mobility)
JBM Group
Gurugram
02.2023 - Current
Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
Technology Advancement: Designing & implementing the latest technology in EV space to reduce the Charging time such as 720kW DC Fast Charging Solution (Tested and deployed), 1MW portable DC Fast Charging Solution.
Developed and implemented system architectures for IoT applications.
Configured, tested, and maintained software to ensure compatibility with other components of the system.
Planning to implement ISO 15118 enabled Charging Ecosystem.
Coordination with Certification agencies like ARAI, ICAT, UL, ERDA etc.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations in the product, Infrastructure design and construction phases.
Developed strategies for protecting intellectual property rights domestically and internationally.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Implemented security protocols such as encryption, authentication, authorization, access control policies.
Conducted research on emerging technologies related to IoT solutions in order to stay current with industry trends.
Design, develop and implement EV Charging Infrastructure (End to End Solution) for the organization focusing tailored technical solutions that meet the demands of fleet customers, considering charging capacity, power distribution, and scalability
Lead research and analysis for existing EV and EV Charging Infrastructure for the organization
Responsible for Overall Program Management including recommending suitable charging hardware, including charging stations, power distribution units, communication systems, and associated software(CMS).
Developing detailed project plans, including engineering designs, resource allocation, and technical timelines
End to End Programme Management from planning, developing EV Charging Infrastructure for Depot and CPO sites to timely execution.
Monitoring project progress, identify technical risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Product Impact Analysis
Market Demand analysis
Site Layout finalization, electrical schematics, SLD.
Collaboration with sourcing & procurement teams to support in preparing the accurate and comprehensive BOQs, considering technical specifications and requirements
Collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to implement and monitor maintenance activities, including diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades
Cross functional team communication for different activities related to EV Charging Infrastructure
Product Selection & Deployment Strategy
Technical Inputs to internal Sales Team (National and Global) and fleet customers to address technical concerns, provide recommendations, and ensure customer satisfaction
Identify and develop product wise Preventive Maintenance, AMC and CMC protocols, monitoring mechanism and schedules for charging infrastructure
Discussion on project progress, issues and financial status with management
Proposals to the promoters and other key stakeholders
Techno-commercial analysis of the projects
Load Analysis for EV Chargers & Infrastructure
Vendor Management: Ensures subcontractors understand the expectations of the project and monitoring of the same
Technical Coordination with Global OEMs, Solution Providers, Software companies & Govt Departments.
As on date, deployed more than 280 Fast DC Chargers ranging from 30kW to 720kW at different locations for different types of customers
Monitored network traffic patterns using analytics tools and identified potential areas of improvement or optimization.
Designed and conducted hardware or software systems testing.
Developed and implemented innovative design solutions to complex user interface problems.
Project Manager- EMobility
International Institute for Energy Conservation
Gurugram
02.2022 - 02.2023
Lead E-Mobility programs for the organization.
Identify and develop Charging protocols and schedules for charging infrastructure.
State-level EV policy assessment.
Technical Solutions for Charging Infrastructure companies including usage of IoT.
Identify and develop Criterion for EV Charging Solutions
Research on grid oriented EV Charging Solution s.
Coordination with State Electricity Regulatory Commissions & DISCOMs towards grid stabilization.
Collaborate with fleet customers and internal teams to address technical concerns, provide recommendations, and ensure customer satisfaction
Lead research and analysis for existing projects, or proposals for building new projects
Analyze fleet & freight customer requirements and assess technical feasibility for charging infrastructure implementation
Coordination with NITI Aayog, Concerned Stakeholders such as OEMs, SMEV, SIAM, DTDC, DISCOMs such as BYPL, BRPL, Tata Power, DERC, CESL/EESL, BEE, KREDL etc
Conducting Research on Optimal Sites for EVCI in 4Million plus cities in close coordination with CWF and NITI
Leading a Project for developing an architecture for efficient use of energy in the buildings
Create quality project deliverables, e.g., market assessment reports, donors reporting, policy memos, and presentations on research findings
Reviewing the terms of reference and requests for proposals for technical studies
Customer oriented TCO Model focusing accurate capex investment and budget projection for the investment proposals
Lead a programme on Capacity building for EV ready workforce
Part of the team to find the optimal business model for new RE building specific technologies
Writing the innovative proposals, report’s using various approaches, in-depth focus analysis and responding RFPs
Represent Organization at conferences, workshops and other events
Stay up to date with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices related to EV charging infrastructure.
Technical Expert- E-Mobility & Decarbonization
Energy Efficiency Services Limited
New Delhi
01.2020 - 02.2022
Designing of Technical Specs with latest technology advancement and IOT enablement.
Drafting terms of reference and requests for proposals for technical studies.
Researched, evaluated, and implemented new technologies to improve existing systems.
Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
Review and assessment of proposals, Technical Specifications.
Coordination with procurement team to prepare accurate and comprehensive BOQs, considering technical specifications and requirements.
Coordinate with finance team in capex investment and budget projection.
Program Management of ADB funded EV, EV Charging Infrastructure and SEAC programme of USD 13Million including business model development, quality inspection, procurement, vendor management, client coordination, complaint management & socio-economic assessment etc
Lead policy and data analysis work, such as comparing policies with international best practices and modeling potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions from various policy scenarios
Market research for the upcoming cleantech technologies including Clean Cooking Programmes such as PNG Cookstove, Induction Cooktop, Electric Pressure Cooker, etc and advancement in Cleantech and mobility sector
Program management of USD 18.8 million funded project involving ADB, UNEP and EESL
Support in project execution of other programmes such as IE3 motors, Electric Vehicles and EV chargers
Leading research, planning and execution of TA activities such as:
O Market assessment studies
O Impact assessment studies
O Measurement, Report & Verifications
Market awareness, Capacity Building, Workshops & training
Preparing & delivering the project reports, brief , presentations etc for Ministerial Meetings.
Assist the team in building and coordinating support among key constituents, including industry leaders, industry associations, implementing partners, research institutions, civil societies, government agencies, and donor organizations for energy efficiency policy development and implementation
Represent Organization at conferences, workshops and other events
Consultation with: ADB: For project implementation updates, Climate Reports, finalization of International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Document, Revolving Funds, etc
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan: For project identification and coordination services for the joint crediting mechanism project development in India
SDA/SNA/Discoms: For various operational, technical & policy issues/implementation and energy solutions
BEE: For various standard and labelling, technical & market-based issues and energy solutions PCRA, Ministry of Petroleum: To finalize the scheme for PNG Cookstoves
Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun: For Technical Specifications of PNG Cookstoves
CGD Companies such as Gail Gas, IGL, Mahanagar Gas etc: To Mandate the PNG Cookstoves, On-bill Financing and subsidy on gas charges
GiZ Proklima & Ozone Cell, MoEF&CC: Solutions towards the Phase-out of HFC & HCFC refrigerants and to spread the awareness on Goods Servicing Practices for Energy Efficient Operation of Room Air Conditioners
Associations like RASSS, RATA, ISHRAE, RAMA, etc: For organizing the awareness workshop/webinars to promote Low GWP & ZERO ODS refrigerants under Climate Change Programme
World Bank: For deliverables against DLI-4, Report preparation, Outreach programmes
Delhi Government Hospitals: For retrofitting of energy efficient appliances & infrastructure development during Covid- 19 lockdown
Institutional/Government Clients: For policies, proposals, pre-sales research & post sales service
PEDA: For providing program guidance, technical support & deployment of programme
MNRE: On Solar Policies & GHG emission reporting, Carbon footprints, RE reports
NITI Aayog: For interaction on EV and EVCI deployment plans.
Senior Engineer
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (Through Utility Powertech Limited, A JV of NTPC & Reliance industries)
11.2017 - 01.2020
Business development, Energy audit, project supervision, scheme formation, programme management, Fund utilization, Bid Evaluation/Management, Stakeholder Management, project planning and execution, policy analysis & energy Solutions
Project Management of INR 430 crore funded project involving Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, IIT Bombay, State Rural Livelihood Departments, State Nodal Agencies and EESL for sustainable deployment and clean education to the school going children’s
Maintain communication with relevant partners, researchers, and stakeholders to understand existing energy efficiency initiatives and challenges
Designing of monitoring and evaluation mechanism for deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure at the Central and state level
Provides pre-sales support to the Customers
Developing detailed project plans, including engineering designs, resource allocation, and technical timelines
Accompanied IT department in improving the existing Customer Management System
Responsible for project management (planning, implementation and management of vendors/agencies & consultants)
Leaded 7 Million Solar Study Lamp Programme of MNRE in the five Indian States namely: Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha & Uttar Pradesh & distributed more than 6 million Solar Study Lamps to school going children’s of the targeted areas of the above states
Leaded Solar PV based Induction Cookstove Programme for Tribal residents of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Supported the implementation of SAATHI Programme of Ministry of Textile in Varanasi Cluster
Attended monthly review meetings with the CEOs of SRLMs of the states namely: Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha & Uttar Pradesh
Responsible for preparing & delivering the project reports, brief for Ministerial Meetings, presentations etc
Develop and share materials that explain best practices in energy efficiency policy
Finalization of product specific RFP documents and post tender evaluations
Collaborate across Climate, Clean Energy Access, operations, and communications teams to support advancements of projects
Coordination with: IIT Bombay: For technical specifications & advancement of the technologies in the field of Battery and modifications in the RFP documents
State Rural Livelihood Departments: Scheme drafting & implementation for assembling & distribution of Solar Study Lamps through “By the local for the local” initiative
Cluster/State teams: For collating the ground level information from the concerned departments
IREDA: Funding support for Solar PV based Induction Cookstove Programme
Ministry of Textile: For Pilot implementation of Super-efficient IE-3 motors under SAATHI Programme for textile industries
Industrial Associations: To showcase & implement the pilot programmes
Department of School Education & Literacy, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti: To conduct Survey & spread awareness
Routine Inspection of Assembly & Distribution Centers, Repair & Maintenance Centers established at Block levels
Represent Organization at conferences, workshops and other events.
Technical Analyst (JTT)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
New Delhi
01.2016 - 11.2017
Provide assistance in designing & implementation of various low carbon policies & identify the implementation issues with SNAs
Prepare and deliver presentations on key RE/advanced technologies themes
Conduct trainings and capacity development workshops for developers, policy makers, SNAs, state government counterparts, and regulators
One of the key supporting Members in designing the Solar Pump Programme for the International Solar Alliance member countries
Coordination with: UNDP Project team: To reviewing the policy and regulatory frameworks, development of model documents
NABARD & RRBs: For drafting the scheme for soft loan to beneficiaries along with the transfer of Subsidy
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Formulating the process for direct transfer of benefits to the beneficiary
State Nodal Agencies: Physical & Financial Progress of the schemes, Policy issues & resolutions
Ministry of Power: Data Collection related to Grid connectivity, electrification of hamlets, etc
NITI Aayog: Drafting of scheme for ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules IREDA: Implementation of scheme & organization of RE-Invest SECI & EESL: For procurement & cost discovery
NISE, IIT Delhi & IIT Bombay: Technical Specifications for Solar Pumps & Solar study lamps, etc
DISCOMs/Utilities: For Net Metering of Small scale SPV plants
International Solar Alliance (ISA): Solar Pump scheme for African Countries
Electrical Engineer
Deccan Industries
Faridabad
09.2014 - 01.2016
Collaborate with procurement teams to prepare accurate and comprehensive BOQs, considering technical specifications and requirements
Business development & State level Coordination
Project Planning and Execution
Liasioning with Ministries/State Govt
Departments
End-to-end Project Supervision
Product Market Viability and Competition analysis
Electrical Pre-requisites & Schematic for product installation.
Electrical Engineer
Basant Industries
Agra
06.2013 - 08.2014
Coordination with State Government Officials & DISCOMs
Quality Control of Cables, Diesel Engines & alternators
Technical Coordination with Subject Matter Experts
Supply Chain Management: Component wise feasibility and availability
Stakeholder Management and Coordination with Cross Functional Teams.
Education
Bachelor of Technology: Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
UPTU, Lucknow
Master of Technology: Electronics (Control Systems) -
Dr. APJAKTU, Lucknow
Advanced Programme in Electric Vehicle Technology (APEVT) -
IIT Delhi
Skills
Technical Project Management
Market Assessment Reports
Stakeholders Management
Techno-Commercial Analysis
ToR/Proposals Drafting
Financial Modeling
Sustainable Development
Market Research Analysis
Bid Evaluation (National & Intern)
Project Design & Implementation
Risk & Mitigation Strategies
Cost Benefit Analysis/Benchmarking
Capacity Building Trainings
Awareness Programmes
Economic and Emission Analysis
Impact Analysis Report
Vendor Management
CAMC and AMC Protocols
Coordination with CFT
State Level Coordination
E-mobility Optimization
Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD
Modelling & Analysis: MATLAB, PVSol, PVSyst, MS Powerpoint
Development Tools: Access, MSOffice, Meteonorm
Inventory Management: MS Excel
Innovation management
Process Improvement
Project Planning
Timeline
Manager-PMG (E-Mobility)
JBM Group
02.2023 - Current
Project Manager- EMobility
International Institute for Energy Conservation
02.2022 - 02.2023
Technical Expert- E-Mobility & Decarbonization
Energy Efficiency Services Limited
01.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Engineer
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (Through Utility Powertech Limited, A JV of NTPC & Reliance industries)
11.2017 - 01.2020
Technical Analyst (JTT)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
01.2016 - 11.2017
Electrical Engineer
Deccan Industries
09.2014 - 01.2016
Electrical Engineer
Basant Industries
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Technology: Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
UPTU, Lucknow
Master of Technology: Electronics (Control Systems) -
Dr. APJAKTU, Lucknow
Advanced Programme in Electric Vehicle Technology (APEVT) -
IIT Delhi
Membership
Institute of Engineers, India (IEI) - Chartered Engineer
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy - Solar Chartered Engineer
Publications
A Book on “Good Servicing Practices for Energy Efficient Operation of Room Air Conditioners” for Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Published a Research paper on “Performance analysis of 5 MWp grid-connected solar PV power plant using IEC 61724” in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET).
Published a Research paper on “Detection of defects in solar panels using thermal imaging by PCA and ICA method” in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET).
A guidebook on EV Charging Infrastructure in Delhi and Mumbai: “Finding the optimal Locations for sitting EVCI”
A Research note on Training Need Assessment for EV in India.
References
Mr. Manoj Kumar M, Project Coordinator, UNEP, 9444549819, manojkumar.muthumanickam@gmail.com
Mr. K. Thirumurugan, Additional General Manager (Tech), EESL, 8971571377, kthiru@eesl.co.in
Mr. Hemant Kumar, Director, International Copper Alliance, 9582236644, hemanth.kumar@copperalliance.org
Membership
Institute of Engineers, India (IEI) - Chartered Engineer
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy - Solar Chartered Engineer
Publications
A Book on “Good Servicing Practices for Energy Efficient Operation of Room Air Conditioners” for Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Published a Research paper on “Performance analysis of 5 MWp grid-connected solar PV power plant using IEC 61724” in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET).
Published a Research paper on “Detection of defects in solar panels using thermal imaging by PCA and ICA method” in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET).
A guidebook on EV Charging Infrastructure in Delhi and Mumbai: “Finding the optimal Locations for sitting EVCI”
A Research note on Training Need Assessment for EV in India.