Vishram Desai, Electrical Project Manager

Vishram Desai

Electrical Project Manager

Genus Power Infrastructure Ltd

Location
India - Navi Mumbai
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Electrical Project Manager at Genus Power Infrastructure Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • My current job since May 2019

• Oversee AMR/AMI project execution for Energy Domain across all phases of Project. Monitoring workflow and making timeline adjustment as needed.
• Planning projects from beginning to end. Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Project monitoring and controlling, client engagement and presenting project status in weekly meeting with various departments of different projects clients.
• Installation and monitor RF -1Ph meter and meter read through RF band in MSEDCL project.
• Installation and monitor 3Ph Embedded meters and download meter data over 4G in MSEDCL.
• Make progress reports and Installation planning reports for client.
• Coordinating with Client for filed issues, downtime and Installation areas in across Maharashtra.
• Managing all field vendors, outsource development activities, selecting suppliers and managing the technical aspects.
• Scheduling and coordinating for electrical works with the electrical engineers, contractors and clients.
• Identifying the issue in project and resolving the same by taking client feedback.
• Maintaining working relationships with vendors and third party providers, ensuring contracts are kept up to date and cost maintenance strategies are assessed and analyzed on a periodic basis.
• Accountable for maintaining Installation & Commissioning report, daily defect and customer complains analysis. Involved in setting and continually managing project expectations with team members. Delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Day to day planning and monitoring activities of people on site.

Sales Manager at VERTICROSS INDIA PVT.LTD
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • January 2019 to May 2019

• Marketing Study, Implementation and conceptualization of AMR/AMI/SMS/TMS Solutions for new market entry in different power utilities in west region.
• Software demonstrations training of different solution for meter data management software and Hardware.
• New business development by identifying new project and product opportunities and contributing to concept notes and proposals.
• Data interpreting and extracting works based on ongoing and upcoming requirements in various state electricity boards in west region and providing statistics for AMR/AMI/SMS/TMS solution on GPRS and 4G data services.
• Offers communication products for SCADA in energy and water utilities.

Manager-ESS at CEINSYS TECH LIMITED
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • October 2014 to December 2018

• Coordination, documentation and obtaining RF frequency license band from WPC (Wireless planning and coordination wing) for smart meter project in collaboration with XYLEM (Formerly SENSUS).
• Installation and configuration of Smart meter in MDMS and meter read through SENSUS technology via fix RF band in Delhi-BYPL project.
• Presales, initiation and project setup of Haryana-UHBVN & DHBVN O&M AMR project.
• Collaborate with development team to plan project sprints and assuring work quality to ensure optimal progress and product stability for end users.
• Develop Status reports, Cost estimate and resource plans.
• Training and development of team members.
• Manage team of FMS executives spread across in various sub-divisions for all MDAS project
• Coordinating with Client and interacting with ISPs for network link and IT equipment related issue.
• Keep current updates with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements.
• Evaluating new Smart Metering products or services
• Ensures proper functioning of client MDAS solution with partners

Asst.Manager-AMR at Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2012 to September 2014

• Planning project development from beginning to end. Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for conducting Planning, Installation & Commissioning of AMR (Automatic Meter Reader), Involved in directing Project Management initiatives like defining technical specifications, reporting and documentation, budgeting and cost estimates, commissioning and executing the entire Project. Supervising the sub-contractors and vendors to ensure quality delivery of the products and services.
• Skillfully developing and writing project management documentation, e.g. system project plans also leading a project team of engineers, managing suppliers and contractors.
• Hand on experience in Energy Meter Software & Hardware both.
• Actively participating in Client/Contractor meeting and resolve Client/Engineering and management project issues. Ensuring timely submission of reports and documents.
• Accountable for maintaining Installation & Commissioning report, daily defect and customer complains analysis. Involved in setting and continually manage project expectations with team members. Delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Hand on experience in Meter Data Acquisition System (MDAS) & it’s applications (API, MRD, config and XML files ) required in reading meter data like Energy Data validation & analysis, Instantaneous Parameters, Load profile, Events & Current setting, tempers & History.
• Identifying and resolving issues and conflicts within the project team. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Strategy and management for APDRP and Non APDRP project execution in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
• Spearheading acceptance and handover of AMR ready towns to utility.
• Day to day planning and monitoring activities of people on site.

Customer Support Engineer at CMS Info system Pvt. Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • December 2007 to May 2012

• Working with Active Directory System (ADS), DHCP & DNS.
• Server Support for Installation and configuration of Active Directory, Group Policy and DHCP Servers.
• Handling data management, Networking and Security policy of Servers.
• Managing WSUS Server and generates reports for respective Engineer.
• Maintenance networks for different clients with Windows 2000 / XP.
• Managing the team of 18 Field Desktop Engineers.
• Handling Special Project like Rlife, WWE, WDRAM and Reliance Energy.
• Technical Support For all Users, Configuring & Archiving Lotus Notes at Client Side.
• Troubleshooting of various networks, applications & Hardware related Problems.
• Troubleshooting of desktop, printer, Network printer, scanner etc.
• Installation & Configuration of SAP from client Side.
• Troubleshooting of desktop From Remote management Tools.(Netmeeting, RDC, VNC)
• Asset & Material Management Through Remedy 7.0

FMS Engineer at PCS Technology Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • April 2007 to May 2012

• Maintenance of networks of different clients with Windows 98 / 2000 / XP.
• Maintenance of branded desktop pc with windows XP Media centre Edition.
• Maintenance & Configuration of ADSL Routers and Wireless Access Point.
• Taking ghost backup of OS2 and OS3 workstation.
• Installation & Configuration of Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.
• Installation & Configuration of SAP from client Side.
• Troubleshooting of various Network & Hardware related Problems.
• Troubleshooting of desktop, printer, scanner etc.

Field Support Engineer at PCMS
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2006 to March 2007

•Maintenance of branded desktop pc & Laptops such as IBM, Lenovo, Compaq, HP.
•Troubleshooting of various Network & Hardware related Problems.
•Installation and Up gradation of laptops.
•After sales support and annual maintenance support to minimize downtime.

Education

Master's degree, MBA
  • at Sikkim Manipal University
  • July 2013

Completed MBA in information system

Bachelor's degree, Bsc(Computer)
  • at Mumbai University
  • October 2006

Completed Bachelor of science in specialization subjects computer

Specialties & Skills

Fixed Networks
Smart Grid
Planning
Smart Metering
Technology Leadership
IBM-Lotus Notes

Languages

English
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Marathi
Expert

Training and Certifications

MCSA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2000

Hobbies

  • Playing Bad Minton