Devashish Choudhury PMP®,PRINCE2 Agile®,PSM I, ICP-ATF

Experience

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  AREVA T&D

  Oct 2007 - May 2011

  Asst. Manager Tender – Project Management & SalesExecution
  Handled Contract execution the complete range of distribution transformer from 6.6 kV Classto 132 kV, highest rating executed 50 MVA ,132/11 kV Class Transformer
  Handling Post Order activities, reviewing the technical & commercial aspects of the project.
  Registering Order in E2D System.
  Generating detailed Indent incorporating all the technical spec, delivery schedule& otheragreed commercial terms & conditions using SAP/Bridge (SD Module)
  Streamline all post order activities as per customer requirement & site readiness adhering withthe purchase order terms & conditions.
  Co-ordination with inter-departments for timely starting & completion of contract in CRMs
  Release of Monthly Inspection Plan co-ordinating Operations & sales team
  Monitoring Customer drawing & quality plan submission & approval
  Monitoring & supporting daily inspection at factory premises
  Co-ordination with customer for managing of advance payment, timely raising of inspectioncall ( Stage & Final acceptance Test).Handling the customer inspection at works
  Getting the dispatch clearance, freight & logistics settlement
  Proper closure of the contract : Proper & safe dispatch of the transformer & intimation tocustomer , Monitoring timely submission dispatch documents for the payment collection Show less Graduate Engineer Trainee in July 2007: Engineer – Tendering Domestic
  Registering & reviewing of the enquiry from customer via sales team.
  Preparation and Submission of Techno-Commercial Offers
  Back to Back Working with designer for the Optimization on the Design.
  Back to Back Working with sourcing for the Optimization of cost
  Handling Pre-Bid discussion with customer
  Negotiations and Finalization of Order Contracts.
  Preparation of complete enquiry/ order status & analysis
  Working in conjunction with project execution team for post order activities like complete contractreview in terms with payment terms, delivery & other commercial clauses.
  Compilation & Updating of Marketing Information System Show less

  • Asst Manager Project Managment

    May 2008 - May 2011

  • Tendering Engineer

    Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
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  Schneider Electric

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2019

  Managed MV Switchgear tenders for customers and prepared competitive bids that offer cost-effective solutions. Additionally, I have conductedcomprehensive techno-commercial discussions with customers to addresstheir needs and provide detailed insights on the proposed technical offers.Working closely with the sales team for GIS tenders for the Utilities, Transport, Rail, and Other Industries segments.Delivering on-time, quality products in coordination with the global GIS factories. Back-to-back support to the marketing team for spec-in activities for GIS market development.I worked closely with RTDs on an optimized quotation tool for smooth offermanagement with a Show less Manager Tendering heading –Exports – SEIL ,Vadodara
  Working closing with the Business development team + FO Country across the globe to bookorder
  With High level of Flexibility & adaptability closely working with East Asia team ( +3 Hour TimeGAP ) and also working with Latin American Team ( +8 Hours Time Gap ) for the technical &commercial discussion and closing order more than 30 MINR
  Looking after 30 countries across the globe for various regions like EPJA, LATAM,ASIA PACIFIC,MEA, USA
  Handling Indian customers RFQs having export projects in majorly in Africa, Middle East, AsiaPacific , Latin America & Indian Sub-continents with techno-commercial inputs & competitivewinning price offers
  Back to back working with designer for optimization on the design
  Back to back working with sourcing for the optimization of cost
  Working with the consultant to freeze out the specification as per customer need
  Working with Operation & Project Management team for preparing the production plan on Monthto month basis for smooth execution of project
  Working with country Marcom Team for Product Promotion.
  Standardized export offer & post order process for effective & timely movement of activities.
  Working closely with FO Global team in winning major order in Middle East Africa & Latin America
  Working closely with FO India Team in winning major order in UAE, Asia Pacific & Africa Show less Asst. Manager Tender Design Team
  Designing of transformer up to 50 MVA; 132 KV class.
  Design of Special application transformer: Convertor Duty, Isolation duty ,Solar Application.
  Handling enquiries from customer via sales team, reviewing the same technically & commercially.
  Preparation of technical data- sheet, Pre-Bid technical points & Costing sheet.
  Preparation of spec- in points during the submission of technical bid.
  Attending technical & commercial meeting at customer end during final negotiation & helpingSales & marketing team to win orders.
  Worked closely with Tendering team in major order booking for WBSEDCL , BHEL, JAYPEE Group,Jindal Steel & Power , Dalmia Group & Reliance
  Helped in closing the bulk order for special application transformer for solar PV Box for JacksonPower & Special convertor duty transformer project for WELSPUN
  Working in conjunction with design execution team for post order activities like technical reviewof the order ensuring salient technical requirement , key design points to be taken carecompilation & handing over of pre-bid document. Show less

  • Senior Manager Offer Management - Medium Voltage Switchgear

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Manager : Exports Transformer Division

    Nov 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Asst. Manager - Tender Design Cell

    Apr 2011 - Nov 2013
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  Schneider Electric

  Sept 2020 - now

  Global MVO LOB Agile Excellence ChapterEngage with stakeholders to plan the Program Increment (PI), follow the pre planning checklist and help team in estimation and work breakdown for successful PI.Assisted with internal and external communication, resulting in improved transparency.Proactively identified and found ways to resolve impediments to prevent distractions and keep projects on track.Managed product backlog and supported the Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases, with an average achievement of >85% project deliverables.Assessed the Scrum maturity of the team and organized and coached the team to higher levels of development.Facilitated Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.Provided extensive guidance on Agile scrum processes and methodologies to highly effective teams with goals of improving quality and productivity.Collaborated with product owners, the development team, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress. Show less GIS India Project LeadLed Medium Voltage GIS projects ensuring end-to-end delivery to meet identified business requirements and deliver business value through acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills within agreed project parameters like time, cost and scope.Drive year-over-year GIS business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning, which help to achieve +100MINR sales.Directing all cost analysis to ensure proper monitoring and control of the project with 75% positive claim management.Performing risk management and presenting results for all projects and contracts to highlight.Delivering on-time, quality products in coordination with the global Gas-insulating switchgear plants in Europe and China.Conducting periodic project review meetings with stakeholders to expedite approvals and update the schedule of delivery. Show less

  • SCRUM MASTER

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Deputy General Manager - GIS Project Leed

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2022