PVsyst Software
Tejasker Reddy Depa
Sr.Manager Design & Engineering (C.Eng)
11-13-473/1/401, Alkapuri, Road No 15, Saroor Nagar, Ranga Reddy Dist, Telanaga
Summary
Design Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact.
I have 11+years of expertise in Renewable with Leadership roles in large IPPs and EPCs. With over 3+GW of lifecycle experience in developing greenfield solar assets, contributed to project management, design engineering, bidding, business development, contracts, and land acquisitions of the Ground mount, Rooftop, Tracker, Floating, and storage (BESS) solar plants, Green Hydrogen .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Design Manager
Radiance Renewables Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2021 - Current
- Handling Overall Design & Engineering Activities. Review /Perform energy simulation using latest software to optimize technology selection and plant design.
- Develop methods for effective design reviews of plants to meet the expected quality of the asset. Provide due diligence during EPC contract finalization.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Produced designs that met statutory and regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using Power BI Tools.
- Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
- Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies, tools and templates at enterprise level.
- Ensuring the implementation of new initiatives like selection of new technologies, IT systems etc. for the plant to align with business goals
Technical Manager
SB Energy Private Limited
New Delhi
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Supporting technically & commercially by reviewing, supervising & monitoring all design, value engineering & construction activities of major projects.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
- Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
- Driving project delivery as per PPA terms by closely coordinating with the various HODs and PMOs.
- Providing advice to the country head enabling him to make vital decisions on technical matters.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Senior Manager
SunEdison Infrastructure Limited
Chennai
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Handled Solar Ground Mount & Rooftop Detail design and solar hybrid systems( BESS) projects.
- Provided technical support to Business Development team for quality due diligence on Interconnection feasibility, preparation of complete specifications, reviewing tender documents etc.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Provide Proposal, estimation, pre-bid & post bid support and technical assistance with solar resource assessment.
- Attended discussions with Client/Client’s consultant/independent engineers for optimizing the cost of financing & improving yield predictions.
- Prepared of technical architecture based on the tender documents; Review of Bid documents like PPA , RFS etc.
- Prepared project scope items, anticipating project issues and developing appropriate resolutions.
Manager
Isitva Steel Private Limited
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Supported to Business Development Team to produce techno-commercial proposals including preliminary engineering design, quotation document and costing through standardized costing templates and technical specifications.
- Evaluated technical requirements and assigning portions of the scope to various subcontractors and suppliers. Complete design, installation, erection, commissioning and testing of Mega Watt Solar Projects and commercial rooftop, residential KW Solar PV system.
- Provided final BOQ to M&BD, procurement department.
- Cost & Design Optimization with new technology adoption.
- Leading a team of 6 members in (Electrical & Civil, Mechanical, and Draftsmen’s) in designing.
- Design Standardization & product development.
- Responded to technical queries from site engineers and clarifying their doubts.
Assistant Manager
KEC International Limited
Maharashtra
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Handled the MW Scale projects in terms of detailed designing, conceptual planning etc.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Responsible for International MW Projects of SPV plant Detailed Design and Pre-sales Engineering in Egypt, Kenya, Middle East, Thailand, Jordon, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Thailand locations.
- Supported to Business Development Team to produce techno-commercial proposals including preliminary engineering design, quotation document and costing through standardized costing templates and technical specifications.
- Evaluated technical requirements and assigning portions of the scope to various subcontractors and suppliers.
- Reviewed drawings and technical backup information to be submitted.
- Directed the draftsman to optimize designs for an alternative, more cost-effective solutions
- To submit a detailed response to the enquiry documentation and provide answers/responses to any subsequent requests for clarification in a timely & efficient manner.
- Prepared BOQ and following up on tender clarification submissions.
- Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service.
Engineering Manager
Vikram Solar Private Limited
Kolkata
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Responsible for Detail and Basic Design Engineering Megawatt & rooftop systems including finalization of design specifications and bill of materials.
- Responsible for Create electrical single-line diagrams, array layout diagrams for MW & rooftop systems using AutoCAD.
- Responsible for Estimate energy generation using PVSyst and optimize energy generation from systems.
- Responsible for review specifications of various materials, quality of workmanship at the project site.
- Ensuring all quality codes and standards for all project components during project construction
- Leading a team no's design engineers and drafters as they prepare various design documents and panel layouts in support of pre-sales site evaluation and post-sale detailed design deliverable.
- Handling Overall Project Engineering Documentation & Reporting .
Senior Electrical Engineer
Waaree Energies Limited
Maharashtra
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Reviewed specifications, drawings and project manuals.
- Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
- Responsible for Pre-sales & Post-Sales Kilowatt Design team commercial rooftop and residential Solar PV plants.
- Responsible for new & established Solar project development to set-up PV plants in India.
- Coordinated design, tests and build activities between cross-functional teams.
Electrical Engineer
Lanco Solar Energy Private Limited
Maharashtra
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
- Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
Education
Executive MBA - Strategic Finance For Professionals
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad 02.2021 - 04.2021
MBA - Finance Management
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Sikkim, India 06.2017 - 04.2019
B.Tech - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad
Hyderabad 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Project Design
Software
PV Sol
AutoCAD
MS Office
Timeline
Senior Design Manager
Radiance Renewables Private Limited
09.2021 - Current
Executive MBA - Strategic Finance For Professionals
Indian School of Business
02.2021 - 04.2021
Technical Manager
SB Energy Private Limited
12.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Manager
SunEdison Infrastructure Limited
10.2019 - 12.2020
Manager
Isitva Steel Private Limited
11.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
KEC International Limited
06.2017 - 09.2018
MBA - Finance Management
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
06.2017 - 04.2019
Engineering Manager
Vikram Solar Private Limited
08.2014 - 05.2017
Senior Electrical Engineer
Waaree Energies Limited
07.2013 - 08.2014
Electrical Engineer
Lanco Solar Energy Private Limited
06.2012 - 07.2013
B.Tech - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad
09.2008 - 05.2012
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