1. Siddhartha Sengupta
92, Ballintyre Meadows, Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16, Ireland
Mobile: +353 868031827
Home: +353 1 2961986
Email Address: siddhartha.sg@gmail.com
Profile:
A result-driven senior management professional with total 20 years of experience
managing business development, technical, projects and manufacturing for both
start-up and established companies. Having more than 16 years of extensive
experience in Solar Photovoltaic Industry with International exposures. Highly
result oriented individual with leadership qualities. Ability to manage a division
independently as profit centre basis. Possess good people management skills.
Proven supervisory, analytical and prioritization skills. Successful in identifying
opportunities for accelerated growth.
Key Expertise & Major Achievements:
♦ Working on grid-connected PV applications in Ireland to bring down the
carbon foot print.
♦ Worked extensively on designing Solar Power Systems for Industrial
Applications (Telecom and Oil & Gas) in Oman, guided the gulf customers to
select the suitable alternative power sources for remote applications.
♦ Introduced Innovative Solar product range successfully in different parts of
India and developed marketing and distribution channel for these products.
♦ Was instrumental in creating a strategic sourcing alliance of solar
photovoltaic module and other system component manufacturers to
successfully bid in MNES tenders.
♦ Extensively worked in rural electrification programs through solar
photovoltaic technology in India including managing a number of major
photovoltaic projects. Successfully completed Solar PV Power Plant projects
in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram & Chhattisgarh.
♦ Had undergone training on ‘Manufacturing Technology of Crystalline Solar
Photovoltaic Cells’ by Helios Technology SPA, Italy in 1994, and on ‘Solar
Photovoltaic System Design and Engineering’, by ENDECON Engineering,
California, USA, in 2002.
♦ Commissioned entire range of Solar Photovoltaic Cell and Module
manufacturing plant (mono-crystalline) in coordination with the engineers of
Helios Technology Srl., Italy.
♦ Joined the Shri Shakti Alternative Energy Ltd. in 1999 as Manager-Marketing
& Technical Services and started Solar PV business as a part of Photovoltaic
Market Transformation Initiative (PVMTI) of IFC, Washington. Made a
breakthrough in Solar PV business by contributing an average annual growth
of 40-50%, was promoted to General Manager as recognition of the
contribution made towards the growth.
♦ Out of 16 years experience in Solar PV field, first five years was involved in
manufacturing field and last eleven years have been actively working on
project management, business development, designing, system integration
and vendor development.
♦ Have gathered excellent knowledge about other renewable energy sources.
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2. Professional Experience:
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September 2008 – till date
CAREYGLASS SOLAR, DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
(http://www.careyglasssolar.com/)
Head - Technical
Brief profile of the company:
Carey Glass Solar, a subsidiary of Carey Glass International (Europe's largest
independent architectural glass company–www.careyglass.com), is Ireland’s leading
specialist in PV systems (grid-connected and off-grid), solar thermal systems and
other renewable energy systems for the commercial and domestic market. With 45
years experience in the construction industry and 20 years international experience
designing and operating solar photovoltaic systems, CareyGlass Solar is the largest
Renewable Energy Company in Ireland.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Consulting, project management, system design review, feasibility studies,
pricing of the systems, product procurement and evaluation, turn-key system
development and implementation
• Technology assessment, product and system acceptance testing, preparation of
utility interconnection documentation, regulatory approvals, codes and standard
interpretation and system commissioning
• Working with builders and architects to integrate PV into buildings (BIPV) in
innovative ways; with electrical consultants to integrate PV into buildings’
electrical designs and with electrical contractors to install PV.
• Identifying niche market for Solar PV Systems and developing the products to
meet the market needs
• Using my experience, creating a strategic sourcing alliance with solar
photovoltaic module and other major PV system component manufacturers
• Working on other renewable energy sources to combine successfully with PV
and offer hybrid renewable energy systems to prospective customers
• Preparing training material as required and conducting training to the
customers
• Evaluating Solar PV products and components of new vendors
• Using my experience in PV manufacturing, liaising with and supporting the team
in the factory as they continue to experiment and fine tune our efforts in
moving into manufacturing PV in Ireland
• Evaluating new technologies like thin films which are emerging in PV.
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March 2006 – August 2008
OMAN SOLAR SYSTEMS CO. LLC, MUSCAT, SULTANATE OF OMAN
(http://www.omansolar.com/)
Head – Technical & Projects
Brief profile of the company:
Oman Solar System Co. LLC (OSS) is a reputed ISO 9001:2000 certified Solar
Photovoltaic company based in Oman. It offers turnkey services from concept to
commissioning, with total capacity for the design, manufacture, installation and
maintenance of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems. OSS belongs to Al-Bahja Group
of Companies, which is one of the leading industrial groups in Oman. OSS has done
many successful installations of Solar Power Systems at remote inaccessible sites.
OSS has more than 15 years of its existence built up a reputable image with
various organizations both in Oman and abroad because of its quality products,
services and value for money.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Was head of the Technical division
• Did PV system design using Computer Aided Design Tools
• Worked with world leading consultants like Mott MacDonald, TR Engineering,
Worley Parsons in oil & gas pipeline projects for PDO (Petroleum Development
Oman) and in Telecom projects for Omantel and Oman Mobile
• Major projects for Oil application included Solar Photovoltaic Systems for
Hubara-Sahmah-KP 114 Pipeline Project for PDO and several CP stations for PDO
• Major projects for Telecom applications included GSM base stations, GSM
repeater stations for Oman Mobile
• Communicated with the Consultant/Customer representatives to clarify all
technical issues at the time of evaluation of the bid and after the receipt of
order/ contract obtain approvals of documentation as required.
• Was responsible for any third party inspection on the shop-floor by the
Customer as per QCS
• Prepared / Compiled O & M Manuals for the systems being supplied
• Prepared training material (Power Point) as required and conduct training to the
customers
• Was responsible for all technical communication with the manufacturer/customer
as required
• Did failure analysis of the equipment and corrective action as required
• Performed duties of Management Representative as laid down in ISO 9001:2000
QMS and conducted internal audits as required
• Maintained records of the Design & Engineering department
• Did technical evaluation for the Solar Photovoltaic products and components of
new vendors
• Prepared and delivered technical presentation (power point) to the
customers/prospects
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April 1999 – February 2006
SHRI SHAKTI ALTERNATIVE ENERGY LTD., HYDERABAD, INDIA
(http://www.ssael.co.in/)
General Manager
Brief profile of the company:
Shri Shakti Alternative Energy Ltd. (SSAEL) is a pioneer in marketing energy
efficient and environment friendly products and is one of the first Energy Service
Companies (ESCO) in India. SSAEL received financial assistance from Global
Environment Facility (GEF) through International Finance Corporation (IFC),
Washington under a special program called Photovoltaic Market Transformation
Initiative (PVMTI). SSAEL provides consultancy services and complete solutions for
Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE) and Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM) projects.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
Marketing of Solar PV power plant projects, including locating of major tenders,
preparing techno-commercial bids, contract negotiation, procurement and
execution of contract
Sourced the right kind of products across the globe, which were required for
system integration for setting up power plants
Managed a team of engineers for implementing the projects
Designed, integrating and marketing Solar UPS for remote power Applications
Marketed other energy efficient systems under ESCO Project
Motivated a group of Sales Engineers to achieve the target for Project Sales
Performed project management, planning, detailed design, project specification,
project review, equipment sizing and specification, cost estimating, report
preparation
Identified niche market for Solar PV Systems and developing the products to
meet the market needs
Worked with Sales Team to prepare proposals and responses to RFP's, review
prospective client's requirements and present the value of products and services
to customers. Provide sales support and engineering solutions to meet customer
needs based on existing and new technologies.
Was responsible for implementation of strategic projects, manage budgets with
significant revenues responsibility
Maintained excellent rapport with business partners & related Govt. agencies to
maximize the business volume
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April 1998 – March 1999
PENTAFOUR SOLEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, CHENNAI, INDIA
(http://www.pentafoursolec.com/)
Manager – Production
Brief profile of the company:
A member of Pentafour Group, a Chennai based leading 100% export oriented unit
engaged in the field of manufacturing Solar Photovoltaic Cells, Modules & Systems
in technical collaboration with Solec International Inc., USA, a group of Sanyo Solar
Industries Co. Ltd., Japan
Responsibilities & Achievements:
Was responsible for SPV Cell & Module production department
Looked after entire manufacturing process independently, reported directly to
General manager
Used to do production planning, plant data collection and analyzing, cost
controlling, product quality control, material planning, man-management
Involved in the cost effective design of solar PV module
Streamlined the complete production line & increased the productivity.
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February 1994 – March 1998
WEBEL-SL ENERGY SYSTEMS LTD., KOLKATA
(http://www.webelsolar.com/)
Assistant Manager – Production
Brief profile of the company:
A Kolkata based 100% export oriented unit for the manufacturing of Solar
Photovoltaic Cells, Modules & Systems. Production commenced with technical
support Helios technology Srl. Italy in the year 1994. It is one of the fastest growing
companies within the solar photovoltaic industry in India with a 30 per cent annual
growth rate and a 5 MW manufacturing facility for cells and modules.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
Production incharge of Solar PV Modules division, joined the company at inception
stage and successfully installed and commissioned the entire range of solar
photovoltaic cell and module process line in co-ordination with a team of Italian
Engineers from the collaborator’s factory, gathered excellent knowledge regarding
production planning, process know-how and material management during the
training period at collaborator’s plant at Italy. After commencement of trial
production run December, 1994, taken charge of the manufacturing division,
successfully handled total manufacturing process independently, responsibilities
included production planning, material management, vendor development for import
substitution, capacity requirement planning, product costing, plant data collection
and analysis etc. solved different technical and man-management problems.
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January 1993 – January 1994
BELLS CONTROL LTD., KOLKATA
Engineer – Production
Brief profile of the company:
A Kolkata based pioneer process control instrumentation company in India. The
company established in 1929 known as – Bells Asbestos and Engg. – part of
Bestobell group of U.K. products and services. The company is having technical
collaboration with Foxboro Company, USA for manufacturing Foxboro M&I products
in India, both pneumatic & Electronics products.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
Incharge of production line of Current to Pneumatic Converter, Pneumatic to Current
Converter. Was reporting to Works Manager. Was responsible for day-to-day
production activities including job loading, supervision of the shop-floor, processing
parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies including preparing bills of materials,
estimating manufacturing hours. Investigated designs and manufacturing problems
to maximize production and minimize costs.
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December 1988 – December 1992
WEBEL CRYSTALS LIMITED, KOLKATA
Engineer – Production
Brief profile of the company:
A West Bengal Govt. undertaking company engaged in the manufacturing of
piezoelectric Quartz Crystals, Crystal Oscillators and Crystal Filters.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
Joined the company as Graduate Engineer Trainee and after completion of 1 year
training program, was given the responsibilities to look after manufacturing
operation. Was reporting to Production Manager. Responsibilities included
supervision of shop floor, man-management, meeting the monthly target.
Professional Qualifications:
Name of the degree : Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.).
Discipline : Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Name of the College : Regional Engineering College (R.E.C)
(NIT), Durgapur, West Bengal, INDIA.
Year of passing : 1988
Class : First
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7. International Exposures:
COUNTRY PURPOSE OF VISIT
VISITED DURATION
ITALY Underwent training on the manufacturing technology 22-02-94 to
and technical know-how of Solar Photovoltaic Cells & 25-03-94
Modules (Mono-crystalline) at the plant of Helios
Technology, Srl., Italy.
SINGAPORE Represented company at “GLOBALTRONICS’96”, an 06-08-96 to
International 11-08-96
Exhibition of Electronics products held at Sun Tek City,
Singapore.
KOREA Represented company at “ISES 1997 SOLAR WORLD 24-08-97 to
CONGRESS held at Taejon, Korea. 29-08-97
SPAIN Underwent training on the technical know-how of an 19-05-99 to
alternative energy product at Fagor Electrodomesticos, 02-06-99
Bilbao, Spain. and
24-10-00 to
30-10-00
GERMANY Trip for exploring tie-up with Solar Photovoltaic System 03-06-99 to
Integrators. 12-06-99.
USA Underwent training on Solar PV System Design, 26-10-02 to
Integration, Installation & Commissioning at San 7-11-02
Francisco, USA
CHINA Trip to observe the manufacturing techniques of 12/12/04 to
Chinese Electronics products Manufacturers at Hong 18/12/04
Kong & Shenzhen, China
BAHRAIN Represented company at “Arab Regional Solar Energy 05/11/06 to
Conference (ARSEC 2006)” held at Kingdom of 07/11/06
Bahrain.
After September 2008, moved to Ireland and visited most of the European
countries for official works.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 3rd January 1964
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Hindi and Bengali
Passport No. : H1364214 valid up to 2018
Citizenship : Indian
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