Sridhar Sahoo
Patia
Summary
Innovative Chief Manager with 21 years of experience in Power Distribution O&M and Smart metering. Aiming to support in leveraging Data analytics for improved decision making. Spearheaded initiatives for improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Head of department AMI and Smart meter Data analysis
Tata Power central Odisha distribution limited
Bhubaneswar
08.2020 - Current
- Smart meter Data management from source (meter) to Data consumption in different utility application (billing, prepaid metering, Consumer applications, SAP, Energy audit, Revenue protection engine, SCADA.
- Integration of new meter with HES /MDM, monitoring and reschedule for data replenishment of data gap at each stage.
- Metering quality monitoring for error free billing and reduction electrical energy loss.
- Spearheaded AMI team for remote meter configuration (FOTA, metering mode modification, solar meter-net configuration, TOD configuration), maintaining telecommunications level at 96%.
- Led analysis team (MDAG) monitoring smart meter data, creating theft leads for enforcement team, and identifying meters with unit loss.
- Smart energy metering equipment testing and commissioning (Energy meter of HTTV /LTCT/WC/SP, Metering Units).
- Contributed to corporate initiatives reducing BE, CE, and AT&C losses.
- Implementation of Solar initiative projects (PM Surya Ghar Yojana, ULA).
- A Joint venture of Odisha Govt and Tata Power.
HoG Distribution Project
TPDDL
Sakti Nagar
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Conducted electrical network study and planning to mitigate overloaded network and distribution equipment.
- Network planning for loss reduction, load diversion, Release of new connection.
- Distribution project planning and execution, capitalization of the asset.
- Tested and commissioned distribution substation equipment including transformer, RMUs, ACBs, AB switch, LA, earthing, and executed laying of UGC up to 66Kv and stringing of LTABC and HTABC.
- Facilitated safety training to uphold compliance standards throughout project execution.
- Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited-A joint venture between Delhi Govt and Tata Power.
Business Unity Manager
TPDDL
Naraina
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Managed revenue cycle and ensured revenue discipline within assigned business unit, contributing to financial stability.
- Executed strategies that targeted reduction of technical and commercial losses, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Delivered reliable electrical power to 3 lakh consumers, enhancing service quality for 1.3 lakh industrial clients.
- Distribution Asset capability study and network augmentation planning.
- Tata Power Delhi distribution limited, Joint venture between Delhi Govt and Tata Power Company limited
Lead Engineer- ZSO/ZRDMO / Team Lead -enforcement
NDPL
North Delhi
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Conducted electricity theft detection and booking under regulatory guidelines, assessed and recovered theft.
- Ensured revenue discipline to enhance collection efficiency.
- Operated and maintained 11 KV network and distribution substation equipment including RMU, sectionalizer, auto reclosure, and isolator.
- Electricity connection management-Due verification, document verification technical feasibility study.
- Joint venture Between Delhi Govt. and Tata Power Company Limited
Education
PGDBM - Artificial Intelligence
XLRI ,Jamsedpur
Jamsedpur08-2024
EXE.MBA -
FMS-Delhi University
Delhi07-2015
B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering
NIT
Rourkela05-2005
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
BOSE
Cuttack, Odisha04-2001
Skills
- Data analysis and network planning
- Meter testing and electrical distribution
- Vendor management and regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Safety and security protocols
- Smart meter management
- Technical project execution
- Loss reduction strategies
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
ODIA
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
OWN Tata Power inovovista in 2024-25
Timeline
Head of department AMI and Smart meter Data analysis
Tata Power central Odisha distribution limited
08.2020 - Current
HoG Distribution Project
TPDDL
10.2015 - 04.2018
Business Unity Manager
TPDDL
08.2010 - 09.2015
Lead Engineer- ZSO/ZRDMO / Team Lead -enforcement
NDPL
07.2005 - 07.2010
PGDBM - Artificial Intelligence
XLRI ,Jamsedpur
EXE.MBA -
FMS-Delhi University
B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering
NIT
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
BOSE