HEMANANDA CHOWDARY B
Renewable Energy & PT&D Project Leader | EPC Delivery | Power Evacuation | Budgeting | FIDIC Contracts & Risk | PMP, CPM‑IPMA | LSSGB | IIMBx
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Renewable Energy and Power Infrastructure professional with 20 years of experience in Wind Energy, Power Transmission & Distribution, EPC Project Management, Contract Management, and Power Evacuation systems. Proven track record in delivering large-scale renewable energy projects across India, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Overview
6
6
Languages
3
3
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP – Head, Wind PMO
Serentica Renewables
12.2024 - Current
- Leading portfolio-level project management for wind projects supporting the company’s growth strategy.
- Commissioned 400 MW of wind projects.
- Oversaw installation of 1,000 MW across multiple states.
- Leading execution of 1 GW capacity for FY 2026–27.
Head – Projects, Power Evacuation
Suzlon Global Services Limited
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Led execution of power evacuation infrastructure for wind projects across India.
- Improved project monitoring and compliance processes.
- Enhanced efficiency of evacuation infrastructure delivery.
Program Manager / Functional Head – Electrical
ReNew Power
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed electrical infrastructure development for 1,617 MW wind projects across 8 sites.
- Delivered multiple projects across Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Managed permits, contractors, and statutory approvals.
Project Director / Manager
L&T PT&D Africa (Botswana)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Directed high-voltage transmission line projects.
- Managed 400kV and 220kV transmission projects.
Project Planning & Coordination
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (Ukraine)
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed major transmission line EPC projects.
- Handled 750kV and 330kV transmission line projects.
Senior Engineer
L&T Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Site execution and coordination for EPC projects.
- Worked on 380kV transmission line projects.
Senior Engineer – Electrical
Enercon India Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed wind project evacuation infrastructure.
- Handled 150 MW Gadag and 80 MW Saundatti projects.
Education
PGP - Power Management
UPES
01-2024
MBA - General Management
Anna University
01-2009
BE - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
01-2006
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SBTET Hyderabad
01-2003
Skills
RE Projects Development & Execution
Power Evacuation & Grid Connectivity
EPC Project Management
Transmission Lines & Substations
Contract & Stakeholder Management
Project Planning & PMO Leadership
Regulatory Approvals & Compliance
Renewable Energy Portfolio Management
Certification
- IPMA-C Certified Project Manager (2024)
- PMP – PMI (2021)
- Corporate Finance – IIM Bangalore (2022)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – T
Timeline
AVP – Head, Wind PMO
Serentica Renewables
12.2024 - Current
Head – Projects, Power Evacuation
Suzlon Global Services Limited
06.2024 - 12.2024
Program Manager / Functional Head – Electrical
ReNew Power
05.2022 - 12.2024
Project Director / Manager
L&T PT&D Africa (Botswana)
01.2018 - 01.2022
Project Planning & Coordination
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (Ukraine)
01.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Engineer
L&T Saudi Arabia
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Engineer – Electrical
Enercon India Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
SBTET Hyderabad
BE - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
MBA - General Management
Anna University
PGP - Power Management
UPES
International Experience
- Botswana – 400kV & 220kV transmission projects
- Ukraine – 750kV and 330kV transmission projects
- Saudi Arabia – 380kV transmission projects