Engr. Arifur Rahman Talukder, CEM

Experience

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  Passport Office

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2015

  Associate System Support Specialist

  Job Responsibilities:•Provisioning IP assignment, core network configuration, DNS setup, monitoring customer backup and other customer network services of 66 passport office of Bangladesh.•Facilities provisioning installing racks, setting up power, installing Ethernet, fiber and console cabling, remote power and KVM of Agargaon Passport office.

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  Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Project Engineer| "Technical Audit of IDCOL Solar Home System Program" -World Bank Project

  Job Responsibilities:•Evaluation of the performance of solar home systems installed at 12 different districts of Bangladesh by testing the battery, charge controller, LED Light, solar panel, wiring and switches.•Customer survey, collection of customer feedback and energy usage data, data entry and data analysis in the prescribed forms.

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  United International University

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

  Research Assistant-DFID Low Cost Technology Development Project

  Job Responsibilities:• Literature review and market assessment and assist to generate new ideas and design low-cost energy-efficient appliances and devices to benefit for the bottom of pyramid people.• Develop research methodology & protocols, track research progress, laboratory analysis, quality control and data management, arrange research learning sharing & validation workshop, writing conference & journal paper, attend & present paper different conference.• Study & design Solar PV system, community engagement, market survey, design and manufacture prototype of Solar PV powered e-cookstove, biomass cookstove, preform lab experiment, collect and analyses practical data.• Supervise undergraduate student thesis group (maintaining records of performance & progress, evaluate students’ assignment) Show less

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  Practical Action

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2020

  Programme Officer- Renewable Energy

  Job Responsibilities:• Technical design for standalone and community based decentralized renewable energy solutions including Mini, Micro, Nano solar grid, improved cook stove (ICS) and waste to biogas at community and commercial scale. Conduct feasibility study through techno-social, livelihood, market value chain & financial assessment for Productive use of renewable Energy (PURE).• Support to develop quality project proposals by contributing relevant technical knowledge and innovative Ideas. Project Inception, provide technical guidance & support to project implementation staff, quality control, documentation support for selecting project site, beneficiary & entrepreneur in sense of gender, design & conduct capacity development training, support preparing donor & external reports for advocacy. • Lead in implementation of critical & pilot project for scaleup. Estimate Budget of quantity (BoQ), tender documents, product specifications, prepare activity schedules.• Literature review and generate low-cost energy efficient innovation, innovative ideas for benefit to the bottom of the pyramid people with collaboration of Practical Action Consulting (PAC). Show less

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  SNV

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2022

  Country Project Coordinator- Energy Advisor & Energy Sector Country Focal

  • Playing country energy focal & managing country energy portfolio, maintaining the relationship with donors, policymakers, energy-related different govt, private & academic stakeholders. • Conceptualize new energy-related innovative project ideas, planning, budgeting & writing project proposals. Perform Technical advisory & managerial roles for managing different energy projects (ICS, Biomass, E-Cooking, Solar PV-powered PUE)• Coordinate to developing country energy strategic business plan, funding targets & gaps.• Coordinate and prepare donor reports, technical briefs, draft MoU & ToR, Training manuals, workshop/meeting schedule/minutes/reports, Project-specific PowerPoint presentations, info graphs, and IEC/BCC materials.• Coordinate & assist to develop M&E framework, result matrix.• Play advisory role for networking & promoting the organization’s Energy sector works & provide expert suggestions in different workshops, Seminars, and Forum discussions.• Supervise co-workers, provide direction and feedback on their day-to-day work & performance.Project Designed and Managed:1. E-cooker Network for Urban Slums: benefits and barriers to Implementation2. Bangladesh Energy Access to Modernisation Fund (BEAM Fund)3. Livelihood support for COVID-19 pandemic affected low-income communities through solar energy Interventions4. Strengthening Entrepreneurial Eco-System for Clean Cooking (Project Design support) Show less

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  Durham University

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Technical Advisor- "Positioning Biogas for Modern Energy Cooking Services" Project of MECS-FCDO

  - Supervise Research Assistant(RA)- social science master's students - Prepare & finalize Technical survey question- Arrange & Conduct Virtual Training for RA- Collect Social & Technical Data in Bangla- Data shorting & compilation in English- Short Video Documentary with English subtitle- Write report on survey findings

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  Loughborough University London

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Clean Cooking Technology Advisor-"Energy on the Move Impact Acceleration’ project" MECS-UK

  Market & Usability analysis & select Electric cooking Technologies, Design Battery integrated Grid Tied Solar home system for powering e-cooker, Technology design & measure monthly power consumption for different e-cooker (Infrared, Induction, Hotplate, Multicooker, Electric Pressure Cooker) in slum household, knowledge support for arranging workshop and preparing report.

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  Tara Climate Foundation

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Co-Lead Researcher

  Name of Project: Techno-Financial Market Research on "the suitability and feasibility (technical and financial) of installed industrial, institutional, and community rooftop solar in Bangladesh to facilitate more solar installation" Activities Performed: Design the Techno-Financial Market research methodology, develop a questionnaire, Conduct Industrial rooftop visits, Document Technical, Financial and Social prospects and challenges, review the solar rooftop design gap, Policy, and financial support analysis. Visited & Collected Technical & Financial data of more than 20 Industrial Solar Rooftop Projects of IDCOL and other EPC. Show less

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  KFL Solertech Ltd

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Head of Business Development & Engineering

  • Identifying and exploring new business opportunities: Responsible for identifying and exploring new business opportunities for the company. Conduct market research to identify potential customers and partners, develop business strategies, and build relationships with key stakeholders. Originate and develop new OPEX/CAPEX photovoltaic projects.• Developing and implementing sales strategies: Identifying prospective clients, developing sales pitches, negotiating contracts, and managing deal structuring and business discussions for pipeline acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships with important market participants and clients.• Managing client relationships: Understand client needs, manage relationships with investors, developers, government authorities, land & roof owners, grid operators, off-takers, advisors, EPC contractors and ensure excellent customer service.• Documentation and Technical Advisory Services: Assess commercial, Technical, and contractual terms of RFP/RFQ/bid documents, understand business and financial models, and ensure Technical & economic viability for solar projects.• People Management: Responsible for managing the Solar EPC team, including setting sales targets, coaching team members, and monitoring their performance. This involves providing training and support to help team members achieve their targets and improve their skills. Show less

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  CLASP

  Jun 2023 - now

  Institutional Advisor-MEPS

  CLASP is a US-based INGO that serves at the epicenter of collaborative, ambitious efforts to mitigate climate change and expand access to clean energy, through appliance energy performance and quality

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  ERESI Solar

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Head of Engineering and Project Development

  ERESISolar a Denmark-based Solar Company was established to promote sustainability by financing, building, and facilitating solar projects in Bangladesh. ERESI has a strong focus on sustainability in all projects. Addressing Renewable energy as well as the UN development goals are our primary objectives in order to reduce C02 emissions and build long-lasting solutions that can meet the ever-increasing demands for electricity around the World.

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  IDE Bangladesh

  Nov 2023 - now

  Project Manager of Climate Sector

  Project Manager- Clean Cooking Scale-UP (CCSU) Project