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Saurabh Ghosh

Saurabh Ghosh

Business Head-Data Centre
Ahmedabad

Summary

An expert in P&L Management, cross functional collaboration and process optimization. Ensuring Revenue and EBITDA Margin for the business vertical. A leader with good customer connect for bringing new avenues for the business vertical. An Expert in Project Management of Hyperscale and Enterprise Data Centre Projects. Power Feasibility Expert in getting Power Requirement sanctioned for DC Operations. An EXIN Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP). Enterprising leader with a record of contributions that streamlined operations, invigorated businesses, heightened profitability and enhanced internal controls; excellent track record of leading large cross-functional teams. A Program Manager with expertise in planning, procurement, executing and spearheading 220 KV Tr Line/ GIS/Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing/ELV projects for Airports, commercial office buildings, data centres and residential buildings. Proven track record of in managing, procuring, erection & commissioning activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building and co-ordination with Internal / External Departments. Acting as an escalation gate to resolve critical issues raised by customer and to ensure customer gets the resolution for the pain points considering a win-win situation for either side. Experienced in swiftly ramping up construction projects with competent cross-functional skills, ensuring on-time deliverables within preset cost parameters. P&L Management of the Projects, ensuring the committed Revenue, Billing and Collection is met. Project Tracking with Baseline Schedule, Schedule Healthiness Check for the vendor schedule.

Revenue management professional prepared for leadership responsibilities. Proven ability to drive growth through strategic planning, financial analysis, and effective pricing models. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering consistent results. Expertise in revenue forecasting, market analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Reliable and flexible with results-oriented mindset.

Experienced with revenue optimization, financial strategy, and team leadership. Utilizes data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities and implement effective revenue strategies. Track record of driving financial performance through innovative solutions and strong leadership skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

AVP, Business Head Energy Solution

Adaniconnex Datacenters
01.2023 - Current
  • P&L for Energy Vertical of Adani Connex. Ensuring Sales target and Revenue Targets are met.
  • Ensuring right approach with the team, to maintain harmony and motivation within the team.
  • Coordinating with Utilities on power feasibility of that region.
  • Hiring Consultant for Power Feasibility and Load sanction.
  • Finalising Consultant for Statutory Requirements for construction activities at site- PCB approval for CTE, Municipality Approval, Environment Clearance from SEIAA, Airport Authority Clearance, Water Connection, Construction Power Feasibility, FIRE NOC and CEIG Approvals.
  • CX Script (L1 to L5) Validation as per contract prepared by CXA. Ensuring CX team is performing the testing in line to the CX Script.
  • Engaging in MEP Vendor Finalization- Technical Bid Evaluation.
  • Monitoring progress of MEP Vendors through Weekly Review meetings.
  • Ensuring vendor schedule is set in line to the schedule shared with customer.
  • Tracking vendor and contractor schedule for construction and FIM.
  • Ensuring Value Engineering, Planning, and delivery.
  • Interacting with vendors and contractors to clear roadblocks.
  • Managed the relationship with client and all stakeholders.
  • Performed risk analysis for the Project and maintaining Risk register for discussion with all stakeholders for mitigation.
  • Reviewing and preparing CX Scripts L1 to L5.
  • Ensuring FAT and FWT Results are reviewed in line to Project Specification.
  • Reviewing of Security and ELV system design in line to customer specification.
  • Value engineering in finalizing of HVAC equipment's to ensure desired PUE is maintained.
  • Extending technical support to ESG Team for Green Solution.
  • Ensuring Safety culture among the team and at Construction site. Tracking the Lead and Lag indicators of the construction site on weekly basis.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.
  • Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
  • Established policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency within the organization.
  • Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
  • Increased revenue by developing targeted sales strategies tailored to specific customer segments.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, selecting top candidates who contributed significantly to organizational success.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
  • Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
  • Led initiatives focused on employee engagement, resulting in higher retention rates and improved workplace morale.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Established and managed monthly, quarterly and yearly sales plans.
  • Developed bottom-up forecasting plans for territory, addressing sales goal attainment.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

General Manager, Major Complex Projects India Ops

Johnson Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led program of Airport and Infra; scheduled projects as per baseline schedule, ensuring cost of the projects as per the budgeted cost and prepared project management plan including cost budgeting of the projects for Pre sales and post-sales support.
  • Performed productivity analysis of the team, progress reporting to customer and internal stakeholders.
  • Partnered with SCM team for finalizing of Sub vendors technically and commercially as per present market prevailing rates.
  • Managed procurement for complete project with SCM team, including timely requisition to delivery of material at site.
  • Ensured effective supply chain management for the ongoing projects through Liaoning with SCM and Internal logistic team.
  • Implemented Purchase orders for Import Items as per INCOTERMS.
  • Extended support for LC opening for Import and High Sea sales.
  • Cost Management for the running projects through EVM, monitoring of Project schedule as per the PMP plan, updating of project charter and communication to stakeholders.
  • Monitored various ELV activities in site that included BMS system with Integration of HVAC System, CPMS, FAS and PAS System, CCTV and Other Security System.
  • Liaised with, third party devices for integration with ELV System.
  • Prepared documents for extension of time claims & material escalation clause.
  • Handled two mega infrastructure projects (JWC RIL, MUMBAI, HIAL Hyderabad and DIAL Delhi) as Project Head.
  • Integrated various MEP activities in site which included firefighting system, HVAC System and electrical system.
  • Tracking progress in MSP, Primavera P6 and Pivot tables.
  • Trained on Simplex System for FAS, Ateis PAS System and Metasys for BMS System.

MEP In-charge

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Successfully completed a 62 storey residential tower with proper coordination with finishing team in a record time of 2 years as an MEP Incharge.
  • Design validation for MEP system.
  • Statutory approvals Liaoning and documentation.

Sr. Engineer MEP

Bahwan Engineering Co. LLC
11.2012 - 03.2016
  • Rendered services as Commissioning In-Charge for 1.8 Billion Dollar MC-3 Contract with consortium partners as Bechtel & Enka.
  • Commissioned MC -1 contract for consisting of infrastructural works (as runway, taxiways, aprons, roads & bridges), and technical annex buildings (as Engineer's Site Office, Primary Substations, Chiller Plants, Irrigation Pump Houses), in build 700 KW Data Centres.
  • CX Script Validation as submitted by CXA.

Manager - MEP

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2012
  • Rural Electrification Works under MSEDCL, RGGVY Scheme at Maharashtra.
  • MEP Works at Inorbit Mall, Vashi and Inorbit Malls Pvt. Ltd.
  • Godrej IT Park Project.
  • Electrical Works at National Brain Research Centre, under Directorate of Atomic Energy Govt. of India, Manesar, Haryana.
  • 'Godrej Platinum', Tower-1, 2, (G+28, Residential Tower, 5 nos.) Vikhroli East, Mumbai, under Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Mumbai.

Project Engineer MEP

Voltas Ltd. (A TATA Enterprise)
09.2007 - 08.2009
  • Construction of TATA Cancer Hospital (167 Beds), under Tata Medical Centre.
  • Construction of New Terminal Building at Dibrugarh Airport, Dibrugarh Assam, Under Airport Authority of India.
  • Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport.

Project Engineer - Electrical

Everest Infra Ltd.
07.2006 - 08.2007
  • Modification in Existing Power Supply System from Noapara to Tollygunj in Connection with Power Supply Arrangement for Tollygunj - Garia Section under Metro Railways, Kolkata.
  • Accelerated Power Development and Re-enforcement Project in Arunachal Pradesh under Power Department (State Electricity Board) involving Construction of 14 33/11 kV Substations and 33KV Transmission Line under RGGVY Scheme at Arunachal Pradesh.

Education

PGDM - Operations

Welingkar Institute of Management

B.E. - Electrical & Electronics

Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Tumkur, Karnataka

Skills

  • MEP / ELV Project Management
  • Hyperscale Data Centre Expert
  • CX (L1 to L5) Expert
  • EHS & Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • MEP Design Validation
  • Datacentre Power Feasibility Study
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Growth Initiative with ESG
  • IT Skills

Additional Points

  • Ensuring the sales target for the business vertical is met with the targeted revenue and EBITDA Margin.
  • Front leading a project management team of Project Management Engineers & Discipline Managers (Electrical, Plumbing, ELV Mechanical) towards smooth completion of project.
  • Involved in vetting the design brief report and reviewing MEP designs of various electromechanical packages viz. HVAC, Electrical, Lighting, Water and Wastewater Treatment, BMS, Networking.
  • Planning, initiating, executing and monitoring projects along time, cost and quality including technical (Engineering) and techno-commercial coordination with all stakeholders.
  • Supervising all construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management activities.
  • Networking with architects / consultants / clients / contractors to ascertain technical specifications, construction related essentials, based on the prevalent rules.
  • Managing the project start-up contracts / agreements, due diligence, formulation and negotiations in co-ordination with internal and external legal / commercial teams.
  • Expert in early works planning, Power feasibility, Statutory Approvals for construction activity, Final NOC for Building Operation.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/31/83

Training

  • PMP from PMI
  • CDCP from EXIN
  • Supply Chain management
  • Simplex, Lenel, Metasys, Ateis, Notifier

Significant Accomplishments

  • Achieved Chairman award for securing hyperscale datacentre orders through energy as a service USP.
  • Led the timely execution of Flipkart Warehouse, Security System project within budget and improved margin in a record stringent timeline of 6 months. Project Value 2.5 Mn USD.
  • Involved in implementation of DABS Software for Project Tracking and effective clash free execution in Datacentre Projects.
  • Was awarded for successful commissioning of Muscat Airport and Airport related Data centres in record time with 100% adherence to the CX Scripts (L3 to L5).
  • Was awarded for Project Manager of the year at JCI, for ensuring safe working environment and adherence to zero harm policy in the ongoing projects.

Timeline

AVP, Business Head Energy Solution

Adaniconnex Datacenters
01.2023 - Current

General Manager, Major Complex Projects India Ops

Johnson Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2022

MEP In-charge

Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2018

Sr. Engineer MEP

Bahwan Engineering Co. LLC
11.2012 - 03.2016

Manager - MEP

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
08.2009 - 11.2012

Project Engineer MEP

Voltas Ltd. (A TATA Enterprise)
09.2007 - 08.2009

Project Engineer - Electrical

Everest Infra Ltd.
07.2006 - 08.2007

B.E. - Electrical & Electronics

Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology

PGDM - Operations

Welingkar Institute of Management
Saurabh GhoshBusiness Head-Data Centre