Experience

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  BluPine Energy

  • Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Vice President - Commercial and Strategy

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Gurugram, Haryana, India

    Currently I am heading the Commercial department and working on development of C&I (open access) business for Blupine Energy with a strong focus on Commercial, Business Development and Project Development across various states of India.

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  Freelance

  • Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Energy Consultant

    • Aug 2020 - Mar 2023
    • Gurugram, Haryana, India

    Leveraging my expertise in solar projects implementation, development and documentation, presently I am helping develop Solar projects for Private Developers and Government agencies. I am engaged in detailed feasibility studies and reports for solar PV projects, engaging stakeholders for finalization of tenders for solar PV systems; preparing and reviewing documents for approval, procurement, and installation.

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  Rays Power Infra Private Limited

  • Gurgaon, India

  • Vice President

    • Oct 2017 - Apr 2022
    • Gurgaon, India

    At Rays Power, I essayed a stellar role in the successful management and delivery of multiple projects under rooftop, open access and others. I successfully closed execution of multiple M&A transactions of solar projects under Open Access, Distributed Solar/Rooftop, Government PPAs. Also, I steered the Contract negotiations and management for the development of solar projects including international projects in Vietnam and West Africa as well as instrumental in the development of solar open access and rooftop projects under RESCO as well as CAPEX model in various states.Additionally, I managed the business development and commercial activities at the corporate level and led the commercial sales and client account management functions. I was a part of multiple negotiations in Power Purchase Agreements for utility-scale, commercial-scale, and on-site solar projects and negotiations and execution of multiple contract agreements covering Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC, O&M, Procurement contracts etc.

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  Sindicatum

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Vice President - Solar

    • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
    • New Delhi Area, India

    In my capacity as the Vice President, I oversaw innovative deal structuring and developed strategies to guide investments in renewable energy projects. I was responsible for the origination, evaluation, and execution of strategic renewable development and acquisition opportunities. I defined strategy and pipeline targets to reach ambitious growth aspirations for project development, managing pipeline to the development cost, attrition, progression, and competitiveness of projects. I represented the company in establishing policy, developing alternatives, and negotiations with customers, renewable developers, renewable advocacy organizations, manufactures, EPC and other groups as required.

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  Silver Ridge Power

  • United States
  • Renewables & Environment
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2016

    As the Director of Solar Operations, I focussed on development and managing the solar projects and business of AES Solar in India. I planned, directed, coordinated, and oversaw solar project development, operations activities and project management activities spanning Land identification and documentation, canvassing for government and regulatory approvals, and EPC and O&M vendor finalization to the construction of projects at multiple sites. I collaborated with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.Prior to this, in my capacity as the Commercial Manager, I was responsible for project financing, ensuring compliance with plant and company contracts, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements and permits. I was actively involved in driving revenue enhancements, operating cost reductions and risk management, and facilitating improvements in operating processes and systems. I undertook the management and resolution of contractual issues related to the operation of the plant and supported the company’s in-house onboarding process for commercial and legal matters. In addition, I oversaw matters related to foreign investments, FDI compliances, CDM issuance, insurances etc.As the Project Analyst, I performed project financial analysis, screening, and documentation.

  • Commercial Manager

    • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Project Analyst

    • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

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  Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

  • Assistant Manager

    • Jun 2007 - Feb 2011

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  American Express

  • Summer Associate

    • Apr 2006 - Jun 2006

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  Infosys Technologies Limited

  • Software Engineer

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

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  SDT Consultants

  • Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

  • Programmer

    • Aug 2002 - Jul 2003
    • Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India