Power Manager

SHACHIDEVI TUMKUR KRISHNAMURTHY (T.K.)

Mobile: +91-776******* Email: *************.**********@*****.***

Address: No.66, Nadeesha, 5th cross, Sri Krishna Gardens layout, Bangalore-560098

Senior Business Leader in Power and Energy Sector

Dynamic mission driven leader with a passion for empowering people, creative problem solving and innovation.

Objective: My motto is to grow the business and provide effective solutions to the customers through engineering, technology and forward-looking thinking process.

Profile Snapshot

35 years of experience in energy and power sector at CXO level.

Developed organizations from scratch; from vision to highly successful delivering teams and managed P&L.

Enabled new business development, after sales support and developed new loyal customers.

Developed strategic partners across the globe and supported business acquisitions.

Developed product/business road maps and facilitated the execution.

Developed teams which can work seamlessly across the globe.

Enabled many successful technological solutions and products.

Experienced with both standard products and customized solutions (B2G/B2B/B2C).

Experienced in managing customer contracts and tenders.

Experienced professional in Power Transmission, Solar PV field, Telecom energy solutions, other Electrical and Electronics industries.

Participated and influenced activities of many policy making bodies.

Built relationship with CEA, Government utilities, Certification and Testing bodies.

Enabled digitization for improving the productivity.

Facilitated funding for new projects.

Facilitated laboratory development and accreditations.

Executive Leadership Competencies

Business Leadership

Business Development

Business Planning

New Solutions/Products

Customer Management

Operation Excellence

Vendor Development

Cost leadership

Six Sigma

Professional Accomplishments

Sterlite Power Solution Business, Delhi, Private Power Transmission Company

Post Held: Chief Technical Officer December 2017 to April 2020(Retired)

Senior Vice President reporting to CEO-Solution Business

Business development (~1000 crore): Interacted across all the utilities in the country, CEA, IEEMA, CIGRE India and International

Director for sub business units of Sterlite registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs with a DIN (Director Identification Number) of 08496951

https://www.tofler.in/shachidevi-krishnamurthy/director/08496951

International partnership development for various smarter solutions

Supported the business in many strategic decisions and corporate policy making

Technical Contributions:

Overhead conventional and high- power conductor solutions.

Underground cable projects

Business opportunity creation for upgrading existing overhead power transmission lines (from initial discussion to firming up of the projects). Some unique solutioning examples are;

o 66 kV to 132 kV

o132 kV to 220kV

o220 kV to 400kV

oSingle circuit to double circuit

oMulti circuit multi voltage solutions with lower footprints

oUse of existing corridor with same tower and foundation for voltage upgrade

Voltage upgrading of substations, bay additions etc.

33kV new line solution for oil and gas sector

Underground cable application

Productivity improvement methods study and solutioning

oDrone usage, software development for right overhead and underground cable selection

New Solutions and Partnership development

oLive Line reconductoring method -first time in India with South Africa partnership

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VQQGDNu4Q

https://indiannewz.wordpress.com/2019/04/02/sterlite-power-completes-indias-first-live-line-reconductoring-project-in-bangalore/

oModular, scalable, unique Power Flow Controller to reduce power imbalance

With USA partnership

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/sterlite-power-inks-pact-with-us-based-smart-wires-to-bring-smartvalve-to-indian-utilities/articleshow/73519348.cms?from=mdr

oDynamic Line Rating for monitoring the lines with Slovenia partnership

oSpecial tower coating for upgrade and uprate projects with USA

https://www.sterlitepower.com/blog/overcoming-transmission-challenges-technology

oInsulated cross arm for upgrading the towers for higher voltage with Europe

oFoundation refurbishing for upgrading the infrastructure in India

Independent Consultant Sept 2016 to Oct 2017

Bangalore

Assignment 1: Advisor to ThingsTel a startup organization working with Sigfox France for India, regulation and policy and for the role out support.

Assignment 2: Consultant to Innovative Tech Solutions a startup organization working on solar products and solar roof tops for business setup,

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd., Bangalore September 2013 to June2016

Post Held: Chief Product Development Officer and Head of Quality

Associate Vice President reporting to Sr VP projects and CTO

Spearheading all aspects of product technology vision, product development and delivery in B2B, B2C and B2G segment, generating business to the tune of 200 crs.

Key Contributions:

Successfully introduced products like; Solar roof tops (up to 20kW), solar pumping DC/AC, Solar streetlight, Solar commercial products like lanterns and home lighting system, Solar auto tracking system, Solar off grid power packs and Solar micro grid.

Successfully executed about 150Cr B2G government tenders.

Supported to resolve long dues from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Kerala government.

Successfully led the team to complete the proto- type of GaN (Gallium Nitride) based grid tie inverter.

Developed low cost micro grids for rural India with socio-economic model.

Interacted with government agencies like USTDA, MNRE, Nodal agencies, DESCOMs for project execution and getting the grants and payments.

Supported field quality for MW pants, roof tops, plant quality. Initiated improvement programs in field quality

Created a team of engineers for product development.

Established lab facility for various product lines.

Developed suppliers strategically to facilitate operations.

Indus Towers Limited, Gurugram Jan. 2012 – Aug. 2013

Post Held: Chief Technology Officer/Senior Vice President reporting to CEO

Responsible for telecom passive infrastructure activities like energy reduction, renewable energy, civil, environment, health and safety, quality for pan India operation for 1,25,000+ towers in 16 circles to ensure that right technology is adapted and used.

Key Contributions:

Drafted energy reduction road map & energy saving initiatives to reduce diesel consumption to reduce operational cost by about 20%.

Guided efficient energy storage methods and energy efficient methods like outdoor BTS, air cooling systems, BTS night shutdown, dedicated air conditioners for cooling the transmission.

Enabled renewable energy (solar) implementation, Ideated ways to reduce energy consumption

Worked on EMF measurement and radiation study, assisted development of nationwide data base for the first time in India for all operators

Initiated capex reduction programs to reduce civil and structural costs

Carried business development initiatives Instigated camouflaged monopoles

Launched multi-port antenna, combiner box solutions

Worked with governing bodies on regulation requirements

Headed Quality and EHS initiatives

Introduced an innovative test lab, for the first time in Telecom to bring in right the first time

Concept and reduce rework cost by 10%

Emerson Network Power India Private Ltd. Thane Jun. 2009 – Jan. 2012

Post Held: VP- Engineering reporting to CEO

The products handled were: UPS, DCPS, inverters, telecom equipment, solar products, power quality improvement products, precision air conditioner.

Developed LRP (5 years) and ABP plan for product launch in India.

Associated closely with Asia Pacific (China) business to transfer technology.

Supported development of PCU for Telecom, home UPS, 30kW Inverter.

Worked on best storage solution possible

Supported sourcing of inverters/UPS systems for B2C.

Accelerated Value engineering plan (100cr) and assisted in top line growth.

VIT, Pune Dec. 2008 – Jun. 2009

Assistant Professor

Taught lessons in Electrical Engineering to undergraduate students and evaluated performances

Cummins Research & Technology India Ltd. (CRTI), Pune Jul. 2003 – Dec. 2008

Growth Path:

2007-2008: Vice President VPI, Head of Design and Quality Champion reporting to CEO, CRTI

2003-2007: Head of Design and Master Black Belt reporting to CEO, CRTI

Charged with general management, facility start up, strategic and long-term planning for products like diesel engines/power generation, after treatment/filtration and turbo technologies. Ensured six sigma implementation, project management, recruitment, training and business development.

Key Contributions:

Developed a strong technical team of 120 engineers in design and executed 250 challenging projects.

Recruited about 250 people in junior/middle management and Leadership levels.

Projects (analysis-based designs) were aimed to reducing proto/re-proto giving more than 1 million US dollars benefit in two years’ time.

Bagged multinational orders for faster product development and coached the team for it.

Facilitated roll out of HR polices and financial structure for CRTI.

Managed budgeting, infrastructure and suppliers. Shaped annual plans and ensured its execution.

A project charter on “Aiming for Excellence” was written and taken for execution.

Led discussions with leading Indian contract house in 2006, a partner of CRTI for golden handshake.

Channeled development of employee efficiency and project tracking online system for CRTI.

Introduced six sigma templates for day to day activities and handled training in India and abroad.

Implemented Oracle 11i module for new product inventory tracking at manufacturing sites in India,

General Electric (GE- Power Controls - GEPC) May 1999- Jul. 2003

Growth Path:

Nov 2002 - June 2003: Asia Growth Program Manager, based out of Barcelona, Spain reporting to CTO Europe and India

Nov 2000 - Nov 2002: Technology Development Center Head and MBB at GEPC

May 1999- Nov 2000: New Product Development Project Leader

Supported GEPC technology on current product and new product development for switchgear equipment, Member of operating plan team focused on budgetary decisions, facility expansion, branding, cost control and product planning for India & China.

Key Contributions:

Developed a team of professionals for global projects. Effectuated global footing of the center and supported new product development programs

Developed a team of Six Sigma professionals at GEPC India

Directed “Launcelot” Global MCCB program, mentored team, for first India owned global program

Supported manufacturing line set up in Poland and developed suppliers in China and India.

Selected manufacturers of MCCBs in India and China and visited Europe and East Asia for business development

Chairperson of new ACB program (concept phase)

Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd. Bangalore Jan.1985 – May1999

Growth Path: Manager, Dy. Manager, Asst. Manager, Sr. Engineer, Engineer, Trainee

Headed as Section in charge of Heavy Machines engineering dealing up to 20 MW motors and generators. Handled customer tenders, technical and commercial negotiations, new product development, OEM interactions and offered pricing technical support for various applications.

Developed new products like air cooled motors, water cooled generators, rotating rectifier assembly,

Dual speed slipring induction motor and low insulation thickness (high voltage) coils.

Developed Fortran based programs for high speed generators (400Hz), centrifugal force calculation,

Thyristor load and generator response.

Awards, Recognitions & Memberships

Sterlite Chairman’s award (2019) for demonstration of Live Line Reconductoring first time in India

Sterlite Solution Business CEO award (2020) for CIGRE International Paper acceptance

Selected twice the projects lead by me in TATA POWER SOLAR for group company innovation presentation (Solar Pumping and Micro grid)

Invited to GSMA as chief speaker a global conclave in Indus Tower

Honored with CMD 2005 and 2006 award for the contribution to Six Sigma implementation in CRTI

Represented CRTI in Cummins International forums recognized within Cummins

Nominated and attended GE, Cummins, Emerson, leadership programs.

5 US Patents in GEPC were recognized as top basket Patents

Best Performance Award/CEOs award, GEPC in 2000.

Famed as GE Women network leader in India and attended several leadership trainings

Chairman of Sexual Harassment committee at TATA Power Solar

Certification in Master Black Belt in GE and Cummins

Bagged Kirloskar Best Performance Award

Featured in many energy and telecom sector magazines and participated in several round table discussions

Business related travels and long stay

Worked in various cities with long stay, like; Bangalore, Barcelona, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon

Frequently travelled to USA, Spain, Japan, Germany, UK, Italy, Belgium, France, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and all across India.

Scholastics

1989 M. Tech. (Power Systems, IIT Kharagpur with score of 9.1/10.

1984 BE (Electrical), Bangalore University with 78%(Distinction)

PATENTS filled and granted

Title of Patent: Stored energy system for breaker operating mechanism Patent No.: 6559743

Date of Issue: May 6, 2003

Description: An operating mechanism for a circuit breaker is provided. The mechanism includes a holder assembly being positioned to receive a portion of an operating handle of circuit breaker.

Title: Contact system arrangement for plug-in circuit breakers and base Patent No.: 6448519

Date of Issue: September 10, 2002

Description: A plug-in contact system for a plug-in type circuit breaker is disclosed. The movable contacts are easily engaged within the circuit breaker by the design of the contact support which includes a guiding protrusion, thus lowering the necessary insertion force.

Title: Interface for auxiliaries used with plug-in base Patent No: 6437971

Date of issue: August 20, 2002

Description: An interface for a plug-in circuit breaker for carrying auxiliary components is disclosed. It includes a substrate having a base surface secured to the circuit breaker and a mounting surface.

Title: Locking device for molded case circuit breakers Patent No: 6388213

Date of issue: May 14, 2002

Description: The invention relates to a locking device mounted directly on a circuit breaker and configured for mounting different locks. The locking device includes a yoke member, a slider member, a handle block and a lock. When the locking device is locked, the handle block abuts the operating hand.

Provisional Patent: Provisional patent on intelligent micro-grid is filled in India 12/5/2016

Provisional Patent: Method of Live Line reconductoring in India 2018

PAPERS Published

Experience of Live Line Zero Shutdown reconductoring in India (Paper accepted and submitted) CIGRE Session 48 -Paris August,2020

Case of Dynamic line rating (DLR) for overhead transmission in context of tropical countries like India

(Paper accepted and submitted) CIGRE Session 48-Paris

Need of Protective Coating to enhance the Life of the Overhead Transmission Lines Towers, International Colloquium on Power Transformers & Reactors, Overhead Lines; and Materials and Emerging Test Techniques (Under the aegis of CIGRE SC A2 on Transformers; B2 on Overhead Lines and D1 on Materials), 21-22 November 2019, New Delhi (India)

Need for integrating dynamic Line Rating to the Overhead Transmission Lines, International Colloquium on Power Transformers & Reactors, Overhead Lines; and Materials and Emerging Test Techniques (Under the aegis of CIGRE SC A2 on Transformers; B2 on Overhead Lines and D1 on Materials), 21-22 November 2019, New Delhi (India)

Zero shutdown uprating of the transmission lines – GRIDTECH-2019, 6th International Exhibition & Conference, April 3-4 2019

Presented papers in GSMA Green Telecom2012, Tele Net in 2014

New Method of Cooling in Synchronous Machines” in Electrical India Vol.39 No.5, 15th Mar 1999.

“Reduction of Voltage Waveform Distortion in Permanent Magnet Pilot Exciter by Electromagnetic Finite Element Analysis.” in IEEMA Journal Vol. XVII-No.11, November 1997.

Optimization of synchronous generator parameters with reference to transient conditions

Huazhong University of Science and Technology Chinese Electro-Technical Society Yangtze River Water Resources Commission,1993.

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