Pradeep Kumar

About Pradeep Kumar

I am an experienced professional with 20 years of expertise in the Energy & Utility sector, specializing in SCADA, AMI, OMS, and utility grid operations. With a full-time M.Tech. degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT-Kanpur, I have worked across a wide range of global projects, delivering impactful solutions as an Domain Consultant, Solution Architect, and Program Manager.I have worked an AMDS/SCADA implementation for American Electric Power (US), worked for National Grid (UK) and Western Power (Australia), where I helped drive significant advancements in grid modernization, IT-OT integration, and operational efficiency.Over my career, I have successfully delivered 20+ global projects for more than 10 utility clients, with hands-on experience on COTS products, such as OSI’s SCADA, GE’s OMS, SAP-ISU, EnergyIP, Cuculus, Hansen, and Oracle’s MDM. My expertise lies in aligning business and technology to achieve operational excellence.I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve utility operations and create a sustainable energy future. I bring strong stakeholder management, team leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills to every project, ensuring solutions meet both business and operational needs.

Experience

1. Enterprise Solutions Architect

   IBM

   Apr 2017 — Present · Gurgaon, IN

   Result-oriented IT Solution Architect / Consultant in Energy & Utility domain with depth knowledge of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Grid, and Customer Case & Billing. • Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationship with clients and team. • Dedicated and proactive with strong commitment deliver high quality product and services. • Depth knowledge of Global Utility Business Processes and regulatory requirements • Good experience of CoTs product implementation i.e. SAP-IS U, EnergyIP, and Oracle CC & B etc• Expert in Smart Metering, Smart Grid, Asset Management, Analytics and Customer Case & Billing• Depth knowledge of Smart Meters (Elect/Water/Gas), DCU/gateways, Sensors & Controllers Communication technologies & protocols used for Smart Metering & Smart Grid• Enriched experience in requirement management, complex system designing, IT system implementation and integration.• Good stakeholder management, team management, problem solving and technical, analytical & interpersonal skills

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

  M.Tech., VLSI & Microelctronics

  2001 — 2003

• College Of Technology, G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar

  B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Sdlc
• Business Analysis
• Solution Architecture
• Smart Metering
• Power Distribution
• Team Management
• Business Process Design
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Management
• Energy
• Software Project Management
• Smart Grid
• Requirements Analysis
• Testing
• Project Management
• Energy Management