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VINOD KUMAR A M

Bengaluru

Summary

Vinodh Kumar holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science with over 16 years of diverse work experience. He has dedicated over 10 years to CSR & Sustainability, ESG, and has accumulated 5 years in various technical functions and IT Managed Services. Vinodh is also a experienced professional proficient in corporate communications, and Team Management, excelling in enhancing operational efficiency and developing impactful sustainability strategies. He specializes in CSR with expertise in implementing CSR projects through civil society organizations, NGOs and stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting, and driving ESG goals towards net zero emissions and carbon neutrality. Additionally, Vinodh is proficient in NGO due diligence and audits, ensuring strategic partnerships align with ethical standards. He possesses strong technical skills in C/C++, DBMS, SQL, Java, and UNIX, coupled with excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

During his tenure as a software engineer in the corporate sector, Vinodh actively participated in volunteering efforts focused on education and environmental conservation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Principle, Environment Social & Governance - Sustainability

L&T Infotech/LTI/LTIMindtree Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2013 - Current
  • Spearheaded sustainability programs and initiatives, aligning with corporate objectives and industry standards
  • Implemented diverse CSR projects through NGOs, focusing on digital education, academia research, youth empowerment, environmental initiatives, health projects during Covid-19, and disaster relief efforts
  • Led the implementation of technology projects in startups, focusing on IIOT-based solutions for tree monitoring. Established partnerships with academic institutions to establish ESG labs and conduct research on low-cost 5G technology.
  • Responsible for ESG initiatives through CSR -expanding green cover and addressing urban heat island effects. Implemented strategies to enhance groundwater replenishment, reduce surface runoff, and promote soil conservation and health. Led initiatives to transition rural areas to renewable energy sources, establish carbon sinks, and create natural buffers for climate resilience.
  • Managed CSR budget and resources efficiently, optimizing expenditures for maximum impact
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve environmental goals, focusing on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor sustainability targets, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement
  • Collaborated with internal departments and external stakeholders to integrate sustainability principles into business operations, supply chain management, and product development
  • Conducted stakeholder consultations to understand community needs, fostering positive relationships and enhancing brand reputation.

Manager CSR Projects

Youth For Seva
Bengaluru
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Volunteering full-time with Youth for Seva as CSR Coordinator & Projects Coordinator, overseeing the School Adoption program, and managing CSR relationships with corporates
  • Directing in-house projects, coordinating with vertical coordinators, and monitoring project
  • Conducting orientation sessions for MBA students to facilitate NGO volunteerism
  • Ensuring timely documentation and reporting of all projects
  • Engaging enterprise, small corporate, and public sector companies in volunteering and financial support
  • Writing project proposals, securing grants, and defining CSR roadmaps for corporate activities.

Technical Engineer, Software Collaboration Group

CISCO Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Resolving technical issues related to CISCO services, including client configuration problems and network conflicts
  • Providing guidance to end users on CISCO service usage through onsite, phone, or email support
  • Supporting tasks such as interpreting contractual obligations, ensuring process adherence, and managing customer migrations and site administration
  • Collaborating with the SSE team to escalate technical alerts and formulate troubleshooting processes for specific clients
  • Creating documents and whitepapers on CISCO Telephony/VOIP and serving as the primary contact for telecom-related queries from Indian clients.

Technical Engineer

Mainstay India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Provided Technical Solutions to Broadband & Web hosting clients from UK
  • Provisioning the Broadband lines and collaborate with British Telecom
  • Handled complaint related to broadband and tracking order for Broadband customers
  • Working with Provisioning orders for Broadband with British Telecom.

Education

Bachelors in Computer Applications -

Bangalore University
01.2005

Skills

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Community development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Impact investing
  • Sustainability Strategy Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
  • Energy efficiency optimization
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional partnerships
  • Sustainability strategy
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Budget Management
  • Communication and Presentation

Certification

  • Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), International Business Management Institute (IBMI), Jul'20
  • CSR Audit course, IICSR & Sustainability Knowledge Management Institute, Mar'23

Additional Knowledge

  • Climate Change Carbon Sequestration Impact Assessment
  • Biological Conservation

Skills Set

Sustainability Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Environmental Management Systems, Corporate Social Responsibility, Budget Management, Data Analysis and Reporting, Cross-functional Collaboration, People Management, Communication and Presentation, Operations Management, Strategy Planning, CSR/Volunteer Activities, Training & Development, Programming languages C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, Operating System's Dos, Windows, Mac, Linux

Affiliations

  • Volunteering
  • Photography
  • Active member in Bengaluru Sustainability Forum, IICSR

Timeline

Associate Principle, Environment Social & Governance - Sustainability

L&T Infotech/LTI/LTIMindtree Ltd.
01.2013 - Current

Manager CSR Projects

Youth For Seva
01.2011 - 01.2013

Technical Engineer, Software Collaboration Group

CISCO Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2011

Technical Engineer

Mainstay India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelors in Computer Applications -

Bangalore University

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