Kalyan Reddy Tippama
Summary
Results-driven Government Affairs and Public Policy Expert with 9 years in electric mobility, focusing on EV ecosystem development and transport policy. Led large-scale electric bus programmes and strengthened government relations across ministries and industry stakeholders. Contributed to significant initiatives like the FAME India Scheme and National E-Bus Program, advancing electric bus procurement and deployment in India.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Government & Public Affairs
JBM Electric Vehicles Private Limited
12.2023 - Current
- Led initiatives in government and public affairs, driving awareness and support for electric bus business objectives.
- Coordinated engagement with central ministries, state transport undertakings, and other nodal agencies to align strategies.
- Oversaw public procurement operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective implementation of strategies.
- Executed public procurement activities in accordance with regulations
- Provided strategic insights for business development initiatives
Fulltime Consultant-Electric Buses
Convergence Energy Services Limited
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Successfully concluded one of the biggest tenders under FAME India Scheme Phase-II of Ministry of Heavy Industries for deployment of 5,450 electric buses resulting in discovery of lowest prices for operation in India in April 2022.
- Successfully concluded tender for 6465 buses for 6 cities under National e-bus Program in Jan 2023.
- Successfully floated tender for 3600 ebuses under PM-ebus Sewa Scheme of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, in November 2023.
- Aggregated demand for electric buses, enabling economies of scale in procurement.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, including OEMs, suppliers of electric buses, and financial think tanks, to align interests and streamline project execution.
- Coordinating with Government organisations like Ministries of Central & State Governments, State Transport Undertakings/ City Transport Undertakings etc.
- Prepared RFP for inviting tenders for deployment of electric buses, facilitating competitive bidding process.
- Organised and led workshops and training sessions aimed at knowledge transfer.
Consultant
Global Green Growth Institute
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Identification of potential suppliers Globally for deployment of electric buses in Nepal.
- Technical guidance to GGGI.
- Preparation of technical specifications for Midi & Micro buses to be deployed in Nepal.
Young Professional
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed incentive disbursement to state governments and organisations for deployment of electric buses and charging stations under FAME India Scheme, ensuring timely support for project implementation.
- Monitoring deployment of electric buses & EV Charging Stations under FAME India Scheme.
- Implementation of FAME India Scheme Phase-II.
- Coordinated with ministries and departments of Government of India, including MoRTH, MoP, NITI Aayog, State Governments, State Transport Undertakings, ULBs, to align strategic initiatives for electric mobility.
- Organised stakeholder consultation conferences, managing logistics and developing agendas to facilitate collaboration and feedback.
- Assisted in framing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the automotive sector and Advance Chemistry Cell.
Professional Intern
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Implementation of FAME India Scheme Phase-II & Phase-I.
- Preparation and issuing of EoI inviting proposals to avail incentives under FAME India Scheme for deployment of e-buses & Charging Stations.
- Scrutinising and evaluation of project proposals received by the Ministry.
- Coordinating with Ministries/departments of Government of India like MoRTH, MoP, NITI Aayog, State Governments, State Transport Undertakings, ULBs etc.
- Assisted in developing FAME India Scheme Phase-II through research and stakeholder input gathering, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Organised conferences and meetings for stakeholder consultations on FAME India Scheme, fostering collaboration and dialogue among participants.
- Providing technical support to the Department.
Education
M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering- Welding and Fabrication
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology
Punjab01-2016
B.E - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRKT college of Engineering and Technology
01-2014
Skills
- Public procurement
- Tender management
- Policy development
- Stakeholder coordination
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Relationship management
- Leadership
- Public Relations
Language
English
Hindi
Telugu
Timeline
Government & Public Affairs
JBM Electric Vehicles Private Limited
12.2023 - Current
Consultant
Global Green Growth Institute
05.2022 - 12.2022
Fulltime Consultant-Electric Buses
Convergence Energy Services Limited
10.2021 - 11.2023
Young Professional
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India
11.2020 - 10.2021
Professional Intern
Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India
04.2017 - 10.2020
M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering- Welding and Fabrication
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology
B.E - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRKT college of Engineering and Technology