KAMALESH DOSHI, PMP

23390 Bymes Mill Ter

Ashburn VA 20148

(Cell) (802) 310-2682

Email: [email protected]

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40 years in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects

and Programs

Project, Program and Policy Development & Management Expert

 

I am a seasoned professional in project, program and policy development & management with over 40 years of experience in the development of strong strategic partnerships. My expertise spans the design, development, implementation, and management of solar, wind, biomass, and biogas projects and programs in various countries including Marshall Islands, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Liberia, the USA, and Canada. I have extensive experience working with international organizations such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, USAID, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, as well as utilities and government entities. I have been instrumental in managing renewable energy projects, programs, and policies either as a consultant or a representative for owners, funders, and policymakers, and is highly knowledgeable about their guidelines and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1 Jan 2015-present          Principal Consultant, Simplify Energy Solutions LLC (Part-time 20 hrs. /week)

• Team Leader for Inspection and Verification Agent’s services under World Bank’s National Electrification Program implemented by Department of Rural Development, Government of Myanmar. I wrote the proposal, negotiated the contract and executed the project completely. Under the contract, I led the team of field inspectors for 18,000 solar lighting systems in about 1700 villages for first year IVA 1 of NEP. The MIS questionnaire and reporting system, warehouse, pilot and sample field inspection were finalized under my leadership. I trained field engineers on the use of MIS and data management tools for uploading the survey findings using tablets on real-time basis.
• International Technical Advisor for biomass power plant study under Technical Assistance and Project Preparation (TAPP) Grants funded by MCA-Indonesia. .  I developed the proposal with a local developer, negotiated contract with sub-consultants and jointly secured the contract. Under the execution of the project, I developed an excel spreadsheet-based tool for the life cycle cost analysis and Economic Rate of Return for the detailed feasibility study of the project. I trained national project team staff on the use of the tools for multiple project sites.
• International Technical Advisor for Prefeasibility Study for Biomass Power Potential and Possible Renewable Energy Investment Projects in Liberia, funded by African Development Bank.

1 Mar 2014-present        International Development Specialist- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Part-time 20 hrs. /week)

• Project Manager, Sustainable Energy Development Project (SEDeP) and Renewable Energy Generation and Access Increase (REGAIN) for the Republic of Marshall Islands funded by WB. The project involves diesel power plant refurbishment including 5 MW of medium speed gensets and 3.6 MW of containerized gensets, 2 MWh of BESS systems, 2 MW of floating solar PV plants and 2 MW of roof-top solar PV plants on public buildings. I am also involved in all procurement activities of the project involving establishment of procurement practices and policies for determination of best value in a fair and transparent manner, drafting RFPs/RFQs, receiving bids, evaluation of bids, signing contracts and management of contracts. I coordinate with many internal and external stakeholders including EPC contractors, Owner’s engineers, permitting agencies, procurement, contracts and financial specialists, banks, and donor agencies. My deliverables include weekly, monthly and six-monthly reporting to stakeholders, review of EPC deliverables, technical specifications and design drawings, contract change orders and other commercial documents.
• Off-Grid Solar System Implementation Advisor for WB funded National Electrification Project (NEP) (IDA Credit No. 5727-MM). I supported the Department of Rural Development (DRD) to implement tenders and served as owners’ engineer during bid evaluation and negotiation, oversee supply and installation of PV systems and help setup maintenance service networks and implementation of Result based financing (RBF) program of solar PV home lighting systems. 
• International team leader (Consultant) Energy Access Planning and Renewable Energy Technical Specialist of “Off-grid RE demonstration project in Myanmar” funded by ADB (ADB TA 8657). I was involved right from development of proposal till the complete execution of the contract including selection of 12 villages for Solar PV mini-grids, Grid-ready as well as stand-alone mini-grids, willingness to pay surveys and design, procurement and installation of mini-grid systems.
• Co-Principal Investigator of 1 MW forest waste-based power project in California funded by CA Energy Commission. I drafted the detailed proposal submitted by The Water Shed Center to CA Energy Commission. I am involved as part of a research team for testing, documenting and optimizing the performance of the project.
• Review of Liberia energy sector particularly as it relates to biomass/biodiesel programs.

16 Jan 2012- 28 Feb 2014      Senior Program Officer, Winrock International, USA. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Was international technical advisor for the following rural electrification projects. The activities included environment assessment, development of excel spreadsheet-based life cycle cost analysis tool, site selection, community development, getting environmental permits from local Environment agency as well as USAID, preparation, implementation & monitoring of mitigation plans, technology/vendor selection, feasibility studies and development of mini grid for rural electrification.
  • 35 kW village electrification project using crude palm oil in a lister engine with pre-treatment system at Village Sorlumba, Liberia. Identified villages, prepared feasibility studies including “willingness to pay” surveys” at village level, prepared environment management & mitigation plans, got approval of EPA of Liberia and BOE, USAID, prepared technical specifications and RFP documents, provided technical support and advisory services for procurement of engine.
  • 10 kW and 60 kW biomass gasifier projects using rubber wood chips, coconut shells and palm kernel shells for campus electrification of Brooker Washington Institute in Liberia.
  • 60 kW village electrification project using coconut & palm kernel shells is gasifiers at village Kwendin, Liberia.
• Advised testing of use of crude palm oil after pre-treatment in 5 kW lister type diesel engine and use of rubber wood chips, coconut and palm kernel shells in 20 kW gasifier unit at a Brooker Washington institute in Liberia, as a part of total program budget of US $ 21 million.
• I advised local experts in development of technical specifications, RFP, independent technical reviews of proposals received for methane capture and power generation projects at Palm Oil Mills in Indonesia under CIRCLE project funded by USAID.
• As International Technical lead, captured, finalized teaming agreements with partners, build team of local staff, wrote technical proposal, concept paper, collection of data and information, undertook assessment of constraints & gap analysis, developed first year work plan and quick win activities for development assistance program, secured funding and formulation, capacity building and knowledge transfer activities of Vietnam Clean Energy Program with budget of US $ 14 million. I managed team of local and international long term and short term experts.
• Met SREP mission in Monrovia to discuss and identify the bioenergy and mini-grid projects in Liberia.
• As part of the technical team worked on IDIQ proposal and secured the contracts with USAID.

1 Nov 2004-13 Jan 2012 Senior Program Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center, USA. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Developed team of five professionals and consultancy group undertaking consultancy business of more than US $ 500,000 per year in biomass energy sector in USA and Canada. My role included identifying opportunities, developing proposals and discussing our proposals with project owners and securing consultancy contracts. I also developed the team of consultants and project managers and successfully executed all of the contracts.
• Implemented four biomass energy projects totaling to more than 35 million Btu/hour capacity costing more than US $ 10 million in USA, including data collection & analysis, development of excel spreadsheet-based life cycle cost analysis tool, feasibility studies, providing training and guidance on use of LCC analysis tool to internal team of project manager and program officers and assistants on use of LCC analysis tools, resource assessments and project appraisals. ((Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center (CMRC), Star Academy, Visitors center at Quabbin reservoir, National Life head office)
• As technical expert reviewed the following proposals.
  • Proposals for performance-based contracts of heating and CHP projects using renewable energy (Solar, Biomass, Wind, Geothermal energy) at federal facilities prepared by Super ESCOs under Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) of the US Department of Energy (DOE).
  • Proposals for pilot cellulosic ethanol plants for funding by New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA).
  • Proposals for solar PV systems projects at public schools in Vermont
  • Multiple R & D proposals submitted to US DOE since last 5 years
• Was the project manager for a 300 kW gasifier CHP demonstration project funded by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) and DOE. Wrote and Issued RFP to 30 technology developers, worldwide and evaluated four responses received. Evaluated test results of an Indian gasifier at Energy & Environment Research Center (EERC) at University of North Dakota.
  • Developed and implemented of the Fuels for Schools program for the states of Vermont, South Dakota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
  • Developed technical content of BERC’s web site, including fact sheets, services provided by BERC, project data base. BERC’s website is a major source of most up to date un-biased information on biomass energy.
  • Involved in modeling GHG emissions from biomass as well as coal, natural gas power plants
  • Presented technical papers on biomass energy at international, national and regional level conferences, seminars and events.

16 Jan 1993-30 Jun 2004        Deputy Director (Dev.) & Director (in-charge), Gujarat Energy Development Agency, India. (Full-time 44 hours/week)

• Increased fund utilization of the state energy agency by threefold to INR 100 million (US $ 2 million) with the same staff in India.
• Provided analysis and support; assisted  in formulation and implementation of state and federal legislation and laws, policy framework, reforms & regulations, incentive schemes, feed-in-tariffs & rates design analysis , investment incentives (like accelerated depreciation, production tax credits), power purchase agreements, development and monitoring of energy sector policies, regulations, undertaking due diligence for investments,  strategies and plans for development assistance and infrastructure related programs/projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Coordinated and monitored a number of power generation, water pumping and heating/cooking projects based on solar, wind, biomass and biogas. The work included preliminary assessments, site selection, feasibility studies, environment impact analysis, treatment of waste water, air permitting and other applicable regulatory requirements in India, evaluations of technologies, preparation of plant design, supervision of commissioning and certification of power generation from the plants, technical and troubleshooting assistance, monitoring and measuring system performance, evaluation of performance and effectiveness of various technologies, metering data collection and analysis and quality assurance measures.
• Designed, evaluated, funded, implemented, and monitored renewable energy programs and projects at the state level in India, including providing advice and guidance rated to project risks, opportunities and challenges. I trained the internal team of program officers in the all aspects of procurement including development of RFPs, receiving bids, evaluation of bids, negotiations and contracts management for renewable energy projects. Developed solutions to address risks and opportunities, particularly to increase energy access through mini and micro grids for rural electrification.
• Secured federal funding and successfully implemented number of demonstration projects in the state of Gujarat (India), with associated reporting/compliance protocols.
• Implemented 500 kW grid connected closed loop biomass gasifier based power plant, India. I was involved in site selection, securing funding, and issue of RFP, selection of vendors, installation & commissioning and operation & maintenance of the plant.
• Secured federal financial assistance and provided technical assistance for installation of 2 MW combined heat and power generation project based on biogas from anaerobic digestion of distillery spent wash at a distillery in India, total project cost of INR 200 million, US $ 4 million.
• Fostered product development including prototype development up to commercial manufacturing and program development of “electricity free” water coolers based on evaporative cooling principals in India.
• Established public-private partnership with Energy Wise India (EWI) Project implemented by Louis Berger Group’s Global Environment Team under the program of US Asia Environmental Partnership(USAEP) and funded by USAID
• Editorial advisory committee member with large number of magazines, publications and newsletters related to renewable energy sources and energy efficiency.
• Developed, designed and coordinated training and education programs, workshops, energy festivals and seminars to create an energy-wise citizenry
• Established a regional center for training and research & development for integrated rural energy planning.
• Strategic liaisons with research institutions, utility companies, industry and trade, private sector industries, government departments, public-private partnerships, donor s & funding agencies, non-profit organizations and extension work program implementers.
• Coordinated, promoted, reviewed, funded, and evaluated prototype development and pilot investigations, product and technology research and development, its adoption, programs and projects to enable commercialization of innovative technologies in clean energy and energy efficiency sector.

1 Mar 1992-13 Jan 1993         Manager (coordination), Gujchem Distillers (India) Ltd, India. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Conceptualized, obtained financial closure and selected technology & equipment for a new grass root distillery with combined heat & power plant based on biogas generated from spent wash, a waste product generated by the distillery.

1 Jul1983-28 Feb 1992    Senior Consultant, Dalal Consultants & Engineers (pvt) Ltd, India. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Initiated and successfully established Energy Management Group of Management Services Division of Dalal Consultants & Engineers (p) ltd as an independent profit center providing consultancy services for energy efficiency and renewable energy for industries.
• Involved in detailed engineering and implementation of energy efficiency projects.

1 Jul 1980-30 Jun 1983                   Industrial Engineer, SMPS Consultants, India. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Responsible for project planning, preparation of site plans, plant & piping layouts and technical specifications for utilities for industrial projects.

1 Jun 1979- 30 Jun 1080         Scientist L1, The Cement research Institute of India, New Delhi. (Full-time 40 hours/week)

• Involved in project planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of R & D projects in the Cement industry of India.

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) M S University of Baroda, India, 1978

Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management, Indian Institute of Science, India, 1979

Countries of Work Experience:

US, India, Liberia, Myanmar, Marshall Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia and Canada

Professional and Academic Recognition and Affiliations:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers

Languages:        

English (general professional proficiency), Hindi (advanced professional proficiency), Gujarati (functional native proficiency)

Selected Reports and Publications:

2012       Presentation on “Energy from Human and Agro Waste” at the first meeting of the CRP 5 Subprogram on Resource, Recovery & Reuse, April 25-26, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2011       Power point presentation on (Are Small Scale Biomass CHP Projects viable in Rural Communities in the Northeast?” at Northeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show, Pittsburgh, PA Oct 11-13, 2011.

2011       Power point presentation on “An Overview of Biomass Energy Technologies for Campuses” At AASHE 2011 Conference and Expo, Pittsburgh, PA , Oct 9-12, 2011.

2007       Interview by Anduin Kirk bride McElroy on “Fuel for Schools and Beyond…” published in Aug 2007 issue of BIOMASS Magazine, US

1999       Editorial in FIRKI, wind pump network in India, Vol.2, issue no. 2

1999       Directions-Editorial in URJAPATRA-a special issue on Improved Cook stoves.

1999       Cover Story interview in Business Newsweek, India.

Citizenship

US Citizen