Sandeep Rajan
Chennai
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience across consulting and development sectors. Currently working as a Specialist at KPMG Advisory Services, with previous roles at PwC, SELCO Foundation, Generation India Foundation, J-PAL, and others. Strong expertise in:
Project management and monitoring
Social development initiatives
Skill development programs
Government liaison and policy implementation
Business development
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist
KPMG Advisory Services
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: KPMG Advisory Services, India
- Identified new business opportunities in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and supported the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in disbursing funds for various projects
- Managed multiple projects and facilitated the disbursal of funds for various projects
- Conducted appraisals of the project proposals and Detailed Project Reports submitted by Implementing Agencies
- Liaisoned with the officials of different state government departments, internal teams, and clients to ensure effective communication and collaboration
- Facilitated in organizing various activities for the Promotion and Development of products of SIDBI
- Created and presented reports on project progress to the client and internal team
- Participated in conferences organized by industry associations in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector
- KPMG Advisory Services, India
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt
- Ltd
- (PwC)
- Led Social Development thematic area of Project Management Unit, Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation (KMERC), Govt
- Of Karnataka, and supported the client in evaluating project proposals related to Education, Skill Development, and Healthcare sector
- Conducted capacity-building sessions for the nodal officers of Karnataka Govt
- Departments to prepare Detailed Project Reports
- Scrutinized Detailed Project Reports and developed Terms of Reference for conducting the socio-economic survey in mining-affected districts in Karnataka
- Documented progress reports of various projects for the Board of Directors and Oversight Authority of KMERC
- Led the Education thematic area of the Project Management Unit, Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation
- Coordinated with Odisha School Education Program Authority (OSEPA) to monitor the progress of school development projects under the High School Transformation program of Govt
- Of Odisha
- Monitored Education, Skill Development, and Environmental protection projects in mining-affected districts in Odisha
- Supported in preparation of the Annual Action Plan, Concept Notes, and Annual Report
- Monitored skill development training conducted under DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) program in Odisha
- Drafted Request for Proposal for conducting an impact assessment of drinking water projects in Odisha
- Identified new business opportunities in the Social Sector and Corporate Social Responsibility projects
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt
- Ltd
- (PwC)
Senior Program Manager-Skills
SELCO Foundation
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: SELCO Foundation, Bangalore
- Program management of skill development training program in the Renewable Energy sector in partnership with Don Bosco Tech Society in seventy-five training centers across India
- Led planning and facilitation of the Training of Trainer (ToT) program for trainers in Bangalore, Lucknow, and Kolkata and the Entrepreneurship Development Training Program in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and Bangalore, Karnataka
- Organized industrial visits and field visits for the trainees
- Coordinated organizing tri-annual board meetings with Don Bosco Tech Society to discuss project progress and updates
- Conducted research on government policies in skill development, key stakeholders in government, and CSR policies
- SELCO Foundation, Bangalore
Program Manager-South
Generation India Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Generation India Foundation, Hyderabad
- Program management of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded General Duty Assistant (GDA) skill development training program in the Health Sector in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu states
- Led team of City Managers from Chennai and Bangalore for program scale-up in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
- Relationship management with implementation partner IL&FS Skills (Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services) for the execution of the program
- Facilitated recruitment of Master Trainers and supported in conducting the Training of Trainers (ToT) program
- Created and presented reports on project progress on training and placements to the donor and internal team
- Managed placement activities, including scheduling interviews and collecting data on job attainment from Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Care organizations
- Generation India Foundation, Hyderabad
- Successfully piloted implementing the first General Duty Assistant (GDA) training program in Hyderabad in March 2016
- Played a key role in facilitating training, mentorship and employment to 800 youth in Hyderabad, 2016
- Led scaling up of General Duty Assistant (GDA) training program in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu states
- Played a key role in developing partnerships with healthcare organizations like Apollo Hospitals, KIMS Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Portea Home Care for employment
Project Manager (Policy)
Abdul Latif Jameel-Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Abdul Latif Jameel-Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Bhubaneswar, Orissa
- Monitored and documented various phases of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Targeting the Hardcore Poor (THP) livelihood program in Kendrapara District, Odisha
- Conducted regular site visits to Kendrapara District to oversee program implementation
- Led relationship management with partner Bandhan Microfinance for process documentation of the THP program model in Orissa
- Conducted research on Orissa government’s livelihood programs and key state government stakeholders
- Led outreach and relationship building with NGOs in coordination with the J-PAL policy team for program scale-up in Orissa
- Abdul Latif Jameel-Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Bhubaneswar, Orissa
State Mission Manager
Employment Generation and Marketing Mission
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: Employment Generation and Marketing Mission, Govt
- Of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
- Program management of Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu (RYK), a placement-linked skill development training program in Nellore and Nizamabad districts, Andhra Pradesh
- Monitored the implementation of various training programs in Nellore and Nizamabad Districts
- Coordinated regularly with district-level government officials to redress the grievances of the training partners
- Conducted monthly reviews of the training partners and updated the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director about program implementation issues
- Facilitated in finalization of MoU with CAP Foundation, Sayodhya NGO and Pratham Vocational Institute for conducting skill development training programs in Hyderabad
- Documented the best practices and success stories of youth trained and placed under the skill development program
- Employment Generation and Marketing Mission, Govt
- Of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Executive-Business Development
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd
12.2005 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd, New Delhi
- Identified potential business development activities in coal-based thermal power projects in India
- Relationship management with public organizations such as the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, State Electricity Boards, National Thermal Power Corporation, and private sector organizations like Tata Power, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, and Reliance Energy
- Coordinated with the procurement team and senior management in bid management
- Conducted market research, and attended conferences on the latest developments in the energy sector
- Participated in trade exhibitions to promote energy-efficient equipment and build relationships with potential organizations
- Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd, New Delhi
- Selected from the Business Development Division to attend two-week training at Seoul Head Office, South Korea
- Identified as a key person to provide regular briefings on the emerging nuclear and renewable energy business and political developments to the Managing Director and Head of the Southwest Asia Region of the company
Education
Ph.D. - Management
Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences
Pilani, Hyderabad Campus11.2024
Post Graduate Program in Management - Rural Management
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar
12.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - International Marketing
University of Delhi
12.2005
Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons.) -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
12.2003
Certification
Corporate ESG and Sustainability – 101 Level Masterclass, Udemy, 09/21/23
Specialachievements
- Successfully piloted implementing the first General Duty Assistant (GDA) training program in Hyderabad in March 2016.
- Played a key role in facilitating training, mentorship and employment to 800 youth in Hyderabad, 2016.
- Led scaling up of General Duty Assistant (GDA) training program in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu states.
- Played a key role in developing partnerships with healthcare organizations like Apollo Hospitals, KIMS Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Portea Home Care for employment.
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Personal Information
- Age: 43
- Date of Birth: 10/29/80
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Specialist
KPMG Advisory Services
12.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Program Manager-Skills
SELCO Foundation
06.2018 - 07.2019
Program Manager-South
Generation India Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2017
Project Manager (Policy)
Abdul Latif Jameel-Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
12.2014 - 12.2015
State Mission Manager
Employment Generation and Marketing Mission
10.2012 - 11.2014
Executive-Business Development
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd
12.2005 - 05.2010
Post Graduate Program in Management - Rural Management
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar
Post Graduate Diploma - International Marketing
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons.) -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Corporate ESG and Sustainability – 101 Level Masterclass, Udemy, 09/21/23
Ph.D. - Management
Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences
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