Dharmesh Kashyap
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced Engineering & Project Management Professional with 14+ years of expertise in delivering complex infrastructure, power, and data center projects. Adept at leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, managing technical scope, interfacing with clients and vendors, and ensuring schedule, quality, and cost compliance. Proven track record in coordinating with internal departments, managing subcontractors, and driving successful project closeouts. Executive MBA from FMS Delhi with strong techno-commercial acumen and ISO quality systems experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Nxtra by Airtel
Delhi NCR
06.2022 - Current
- Acted as engineering interface lead for colocation and managed service projects across enterprise/BFSI sectors.
- Led technical responses to RFPs, defined product specs, and collaborated with design, ops, and NOC teams.
- Piloted liquid cooling setup for hyperscaler workloads; initiated engineering documentation and PDVP setup.
- Facilitated design validation, governance hold tracking, and internal design reviews for delivery readiness.
- Managed engineering change requests through formal MOC tracking tools, ensuring client alignment.
- Conducted customer technical meetings, resolved interface issues, and supported engineering outsourcing reviews.
- Key Wins:
- “Top BFSI Win of the Year” – Leading private sector bank onboarding
- “Strategic IT Win” – Pan-India data center deal with IT major
- “Consulting Sector Breakthrough” – Global consulting firm colocation contract
Project Manager / Procurement In-charge
Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd
Delhi
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Led EPC project execution and procurement for 2 x 15 MW biomass power plants.
- Managed CAPEX procurement of over ₹1200 Cr across career with strong ISO/QC compliance.
- Negotiated key contracts, finalized vendors, managed SAP systems, and ensured on-time delivery.
- Saved ₹250 Lacs through strategic vendor development and renegotiation.
- Led engineering scope, design sequencing, and milestone planning for 2 x 15 MW biomass plants.
- Designed and implemented Technical Document Management Plans and ensured site readiness.
- Oversaw MOC, governance hold registers, and coordinated multi-vendor activities for timely execution.
- Played a lead role in engineering closeout and as-built documentation coordination.
- Handled vendor selection, cost negotiations, SAP PO management, and logistics for EPC procurement.
Project Manager
Worldwide Machinery Solution (Vermeer, USA)
Gujarat
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed project execution for HDD pipeline (Essar/IOCL), ensuring timely completion.
- Coordinated with design authorities, handled change orders, and reviewed site progress reports.
- Led 80-member execution team across HO and site; ensured interface resolution with subcontractors.
Sr. Engineer, Project Management
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Delivered EPC projects across Uganda, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and India for 3–65 MW co-gen/power plants.
- Set up engineering baselines, MOC workflows, site datasheets, and coordinated engineering authorities.
- Conducted technical review meetings with clients and subcontractors to ensure contract compliance.
- Developed and maintained engineering KPIs for continuous process improvement.
Assistant Manager
Essar Power Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2011
- Supported system design and specifications for coal-based and combined cycle plants.
- Led procurement planning for water and AHS systems with engineering & vendor teams.
Education
MBA -
Faculty of Management Studies
Delhi05.2022
B.Tech - Electro Mechanical Engineering
National Power Training Institute
Delhi06.2009
Skills
- Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Management
- Technical Scope & Change Control
- Customer & Stakeholder Interface
- Engineering Schedule & Documentation
- Project Design Validation Planning (PDVP)
- Governance Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Engineering Subcontractor Coordination
- MOC (Management of Change) Implementation
- As-Built Documentation & Project Closeout
- Team Leadership & Vendor Development
- Client Engagement & Solutioning
- Pricing & Commercial Strategy
- Team & Vendor Management
Languages
Languages: English, Hindi
Certification
- Project Tools: MS Project, Primavera
- ERP: SAP, Oracle, BAAN
- Documentation: MS Office, ALAIR, Document Control Systems
- Quality: Internal ISO Auditor
Accomplishments
- Winner – “Top BFSI Win of the Year” at Nxtra by Airtel for securing a large-scale colocation and managed services contract with a leading private sector bank in North India.
- Awarded – “Strategic IT Win” for closing a multi-site data center deal with a prominent Indian IT services company, contributing to recurring high-value business.
- Recognized – “Consulting Sector Breakthrough” for onboarding a global consulting major, marking their first outsourced data center engagement in India.
- Successfully designed and delivered a pilot liquid cooling solution for high-density workloads, positioning Nxtra for future-ready AI/hyperscale demand.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Nxtra by Airtel
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager / Procurement In-charge
Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2022
Project Manager
Worldwide Machinery Solution (Vermeer, USA)
04.2016 - 03.2018
Sr. Engineer, Project Management
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd
04.2011 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager
Essar Power Ltd
12.2009 - 04.2011
MBA -
Faculty of Management Studies
B.Tech - Electro Mechanical Engineering
National Power Training Institute
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