Tofael Ahmed : |

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I did my M.Sc in Physics with a thesis on Solar Energy Technology from Dhaka University on 1998 & most of my professional time been engaged on Solar Energy Technology till today. ----------------------- SUMMARY OF MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: • Renewable Energy/Solar Energy policy research, environmental impact assessment, policy analysis and feasibility study of decentralized low emission energy generation technologies particularly for the remote areas. • PV system design and hands on installation experience, especially with various PV mounting systems. • Solar Photovoltaic system design, planning of Solar Photovoltaic system for off-grid /on- grid electrification, life cycle assessment of Solar Photovoltaic systems. • 1o+ years experience in project development and preparation of project reports, project planning and project budgeting, communication, presentation, training and report writing. • Highly motivated and determined to complete assigned tasks on time and within budget Effective team worker and good people skills. • Good knowledge on Microsoft office and Windows as well as internet surfing. PLACE OF BIRTH: Jessore, Bangladesh. DATE OF BIRTH: January 3, 1974 NATIONALITY: Bangladeshi by birth EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: • Masters of Science in Physics, major in Solar Energy (Thesis), passed in 1995 (Held in 1997-98) Dhaka University, First Class, marks obtained 61.43%. Academic session started from 1994-95. • Bachelor of Science in Physics, passed in 1994, (Held in 1996) Dhaka University, Second Class, marks obtained 58.40%. Academic session started from 1991-92. • Higher Secondary Certificate, passed in 1991, under Govt. M. M. College under Jessore Board, First Division, marks obtained 80.8%. Academic session started from 1989-90. • Secondary School Certificate passed in 1989; Jessore Zilla School under Jessore Board, First Division, and marks obtained 73.9%. Academic session started from 1987-88. RESEARCH PAPER: A research paper on “Preparation of Standard Codes of Practices in Solar PV systems & Fabrication of an Electronic ballast circuit for the removal the blackening effects with Fluorescent Tube lights in Solar PV Systems” under the supervision of Dr. S. Kumar, Energy Program of Asian Institute Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand under Special Fellowship Program, 2001-2002. THESIS PAPER: Prepared a thesis paper on “Solar Energy: A Study on the Solar PV Panel Configurations & the design & fabrication of some interfaces in a PV systems” under supervision of Dr. M. Ibrahim, Dept. of Physics of Dhaka University for the partial fulfillment of M. Sc. Degree.,1994-95 (submitted on 1998-99). EXTRA-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES: Completed a six months Diploma course on “lifestyles & life skills”- covering English spoken & written, Computer literacy, Basic manners & personnel management etc. from Democracy Watch headed by Mrs. Taleya Rehman (Former News Presenter, BBC Bangla Service) Dhaka, Jan’1995-June’1995. PAPER PUBLISHED: • Current Global Status of Solar PV Industry - published to the Journal of Bangladesh Solar Energy, issued on Feb’2004. • CMES’s Extension Efforts in Solar PV through Micro utilities in Village Bazaars, Muhammad Ibrahim, Sheikh Tofael Ahmed, published to Journal of Bangladesh Solar Energy, 2nd issue 2002. • IPS- An innovative concept through solar PV - Published in the journal of RERC, DU, 2003. • The opportunities of the wind electricity generation in context of Bangladesh - published in the National Monthly Science Magazine “Biggan Samoeki” – regularly published since 1960. • An overall feature report on National Exhibition on Solar Energy Technologies’2000 published in the “Biggan Samoeki”. • The review committee of 4th International Mechanical Engineering Conference’2004, organized by IEB & BUET, Bangladesh has accepted “Design Principle of Solar Home System & Sizing of the Batteries in context of Bangladesh” for their proceedings. PAPER PRESENTED: • Replacing Kerosine based Lighting System with White LED in Rural Areas in Bangladesh presented in RE’2008 held on October’2008 , Busan, South Korea. • Current Global Status of Solar PV Industry - presented on the Regional Workshop on ‘Renewable Energy Progress & Prospects’ held on 27th Feb’2004 organized by RERC, DU & Bangladesh Solar Energy Society. • Micro-utility-a new concept of rural electrification in Bangladesh - presented on the Workshop on ‘Dissemination of RET’s in Bangladesh organized by RERC, DU & Bangladesh Solar Energy Society, March’2002. • CMES experiences in the research, dissemination, & pilot marketing of solar energy presented in the seminar on “ Implementation aspects of Solar Energy in Bangladesh – the present Scenario, Future potential & the Constraints faced ”organized by Bangladesh Solar Energy Society – which was held at the Auditorium of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, on 2nd March’2000. TRAININGS AND COURSES: OVERSEAS • 07 days training on “Inverter Technology for Solar-Hybrid Application”, organized by Physics Lab, Ho-Chi-Minh city, Vietnam, October 2000. • 12 months Special Fellowship Program on “Energy Technology” organized by Asian institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand under RET’s in Asia-II, May’2001-July’2001. • “Training on System Design & Fabrication of Solar Modules” at Tata BP Solar India Ltd, Bangalore, India, August’2003. • Attended basic course on “Renewable Energy Policy for the third World country” October’2008, Busan, Korea. • Attended ENTECH’2008, October’2008, Busan, Korea under KOTRA program. • Attended 4 days fair on “Resources Recycle & Future Energy Fair’2008” held at KINTEX, March’2008, Seoul, Korea. • Factory visit & got a brief product knowledge of Sundaya Pte Ltd, Jakarta, Indonesia, Februaryr’2010. • Attended 2 days training program on LED lighting system at KL, Malayasia. • “Training on Design, Fabrication, Trouble Shooting of Solar Inverter-both for standalone & grid tied applications” at GP Tronics India Ltd,(A JV Company with Optimal power, Australia-No#1 company now in India in this filed), India, March’2010. DOMESTIC: • Attended 4 days e-Learning Course on Energy Auditing (based on the Global Development Learning Network of the World Bank platform) organized by Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo, Japan, from 25 to 28 May’2009. Finally selected for next Overseas Training Course (held at New Delhi, India) from Bangladesh after an evaluation under supervision of APO, Japan. • Attended 2 days training on RETSCREEN SOFTWARE on designing RET’s organized by SWERA Project under UNEP, Dhaka, June’2003. • Attended 6 days training on ‘Renewable Energy Education in Bangladesh’ organized by UNESCO, New Delhi, India & BUET, Dhaka, August’2003. • Attended 6 training on Sales, Marketing, and Management skills organized by TACK TRAINING INTERNATIONAL, Gulshan, Dhaka, June’2002-June’2003. TRAINING MATERIALS/WRITING ABILITIES: • Developed Training manual for the technician of Solar PV Technology both in Bangla & English-which has been distributed among the trainees of the training program organized by IDCOL on August’2004. Those are also developed for the OHP & PowerPoint presentation. • Developed a Bangla (Local Language) write up/manual for the user of Solar Home System & the Monitoring sheets of those systems-which is first of its kind in Bangladesh. • Developed Operational Manual in Bangla for the 5KWp Centralized Solar AC system at Chokoria, Cox’sbazar under SRE (UNDP funded) Project of LGED. • Developed a Battery write up/manual for the user of BDR (Border Security Force) personnel for their signaling systems. RESOURCE PERSONALITY: • Delivered training to the field level technical personnel of the different NGO’s under IDCOL solar program & so far attended about 30 sessions at the different parts of the country. • Trainer, Training Program on Solar PV Technology- organized by LGED under SRE project (UNDP funded), October-November’2002. • External Trainer, Training Program on Battery Maintenances organized by Bangladesh Rifles (BDR-Border Security Force) at Pilkhana, Dhaka, February’2004. PROJECT PROPOSAL: • Prepared a Proposal & lead the installation team for 5 KWp Solar PV Project for Norsingdi Bus Terminal, Norsingdi under STIFP Project of LGED on behalf of Energypac Power Generation Ltd. • Prepared Technical Proposal for Rajuk Uttra Model College,Dhaka & Residential Model College, Dhaka for their Solar Systems against floated bid on behalf of Energypac Power Generation Ltd & finally won the bid. Besides these, prepared many such proposal/DPP/PP for Govt. Organizations like PDB/DESA, REB, Army HQ, Air HQ, Sonali Banks, Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh Computer Council, RAJUK, LGED etc & many private bodies. • Prepared a Technical Proposal on 10 KWp Solar-Wind Hybrid Systems at St. Martyn Island, Cox’sbazar under SRE Project of LGED against floated bid on behalf of Rahimafrooz Batteries Ltd. • Prepared a Proposal on the electrification of the Border Outpost (BOP) of BDR through Solar PV Technology. • Prepared a Proposal on the electrification of 2 villages through Solar PV Technology under Borondro Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA), Rajshahi. • Prepared concept paper on the electrification of villages through Solar PV Technology under SEMP & CARE, has been implemented by Center for Natural Resources & Studies (CNRS) at Sunamgonj district. COMPUTER LITERACY: • Able to use the software package: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop (Version 9.0), Adobe Acrobat (Version 8.0). • Have a vast knowledge on Internet surfing & sending e-mail etc. • Experienced in using PV system designing software: Sizing (Siemens), HOMER Energy. • Experienced in using RET Screen software for evaluation of Renewable Energy projects. MEMBERSHIP: • Member, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society. • Member, Bangladesh Physical Society. • Member, Committee for Promotion and Dissemination of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh funded by Sustainable Rural Energy Project (SRE) component of SEMP under Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) with financial assistance from UNDP. • Member, Solar PV Forum (UNDP funded)-A Online Discussion Forum. • Member & Card Holder, International Student Identity Card Association (www.isic.org) sponsored by UNESCO. Card no-S006208994165 LANGUAGE • English: Fluent in written and oral. • Bengali: Native Language. • Thai & Hindi: Have some strength for understanding some daily vocabulary. WORK EXPERIENCES: I. Panna Battery Ltd, West Rosulpur, Kamrangirchar, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. General Manager, Renewable Energy, December 2009 to Responsibilities: • Chief to develop the Renewable Energy businesses for the company. • System Designing of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) projects & establishing rural networks through NGO system for promoting the solar based products & service centers. • Designing of solar water pumping systems for rural irrigation applications. • Provide technical support to all customers and strategic partners & Create analysis of data to identify key areas for product and support improvement. • Develop processes and procedures for customer focused technical support. • Work closely with the manufacturing and product development teams to provide and co-ordinate feedback on the company's product offerings, resolve any technical issues and help in defining the requirements for new products. • Assist in the development of new customer-facing design tools. Create and distribute technical documents and materials & provide on-site field support as needed for advanced escalations. II. Energypac Power Generation Ltd. 79, Shahid Tajuddin Sharani, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. Manager, Renewable Energy, March 2009 to November’2009 Responsibilities: • Core person to develop the Renewable Energy business activities with in the company. • Designing and planning of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) projects. • Studying the feasibility of Solar Electrification, establishing tariff structure of the systems. • Guiding sales team to achieve utmost goal round the year. • Preparing tender documents and participating in the tenders. • Supervising and providing technical assistance during installation. III. MKEnvirotechnology,House#156/B,Road#22,MohakhaliDOHS,Bangladesh. Business Development Manager, (Part Time/Full Time) September’ 2004 to February’2009. Responsibilities: • Core person to develop the operational activities with in the company. • Develop proposal for the ETP/WTP for the textile industries in Bangladesh. • Develop proposal for the NGOs for Solar PV Technology & Preparing project implementation plans & monitoring tools. • Participating seminars and maintaining liaison with the regulatory bodies. • Designing Photovoltaic systems and others Renewable Energy Technologies. • Training the users/technicians related to the projects at the field level. IV. Rahimafrooz Batteries Limited, 705 West Nakhalpara, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Senior Executive May 2002 to August 2004. Project handled: Solar Photovoltaic Project Responsibilities: • Core person to develop the resources both at the field levels & central levels for solar program. • Help to develop the procedure of installation and use of Solar Home systems of NGO’s project (BRAC) program under their IDCOL project. • Preparing project implementation plans & monitoring tools. • Conducting user’s training for IDCOL program for the NGOs • Supervising the installation team for IDCOL program for the NGOs. • Preparing tender documents and participating in the tenders. • Presenting company activities and Photovoltaic projects in seminars/workshops. • Visiting sites and developing project concept paper. • Directly participating in installation of the systems like 5 KWp Solar AC systems (LGED) at Cox’sbazar-that was the single largest plant of its kind in Bangladesh so far. • Designing Photovoltaic systems and others Renewable Energy Technologies. Achievements • Successfully developing the solar photovoltaic project for the tribal community in Chittagong. • Increased the solar business by more than two times by introducing some business ideas. • Successfully developed the standard for the Solar PV components under IDCOL program. • Development of the White LED based Low Powered Light Fixtures. V. Center for Mass Education in Science (CMES). Dhanmondi R/A.Dhaka, Bangladesh. Senior Program Organizer, April 1999 to April’2002. (Chief, Dept. of R & D) Project Handled: Research projects financed by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) & Swedish SIDA, Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC), USC Canada-Bangladesh mainly on Renewable Energy Technologies; a pilot project “Solar Micro utility project of CMES” & “RET’s in Asia-I & II” Responsibilities: • Analyze grant proposals for small entrepreneur development for Solar PV Project. • Developing network and partnership criteria and providing business development service in rural areas on energy and environment. • Networking with different stakeholders of the projects. • Producing reports, analyzing project proposals, case studies, conducting meeting, training and workshops. • Managing research, manufacturing and lead the team responsible for the development of PV components locally. • Market research for developing new technical and financial package & Analysis the impact of Solar Home Lighting to rural people specially women. Achievements: • Successfully developed and implemented the small entrepreneur development project through community consultation/local needs; like micro utility for the rural bazaar. • Efficiently led the research team and developed prototypes of some devices for solar PV system which were taken up for mass production. PERSONAL PROFILE: Son of : Late Sheikh Abdul Matin & Mrs.Toyeba Begum Permanent Address : Ram Krishana Asram Road, Jessore-7400. Religion : Islam Hobby : Traveling Height : 5’ 11” Weight : 145 lb Gender : Male Blood Group : B (+) VE Passport Details : Passport No # E1203692; Date of issue & place of issue # 15th,March’2010, Dhaka; Validity up to 14th March’2015. Postal Address : C/O: Ms. Rizia Khatun, SPO, CMES, House No # 823,(2rd Floor),Road No #19 (Old), Dhanmondi R/A,Dhaka-1209. Bangladesh.

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C/O: Ms. Rizia Khatun, SPO, CMES, House No # 823,(2rd Floor),Road No #19 (Old), Dhanmondi R/A,Dhaka-1209. Bangladesh.
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Dhaka,Bangladesh
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Dhaka
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Bangladesh