Sachin Kumar
About Sachin Kumar
Sachin Kumar is a Senior Director of Industry Consulting at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2022 in Bengaluru, India. He has extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector, with a background in designing transmission networks and implementing digital transformation strategies.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Currently, Sachin Kumar holds the position of Senior Director - Industry Consulting at Hitachi Vantara, a role he has occupied since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he has been instrumental in driving industry-specific consulting initiatives. His responsibilities include leveraging his extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector to provide strategic insights and solutions that align with Hitachi Vantara's focus on digital transformation and advanced analytics.
Previous Experience in Industry Consulting
Sachin Kumar has a diverse background in industry consulting, having previously worked at Tech Mahindra as the Power & Utilities Business Leader from 2020 to 2021. He also served at EY as a consultant in the P&U sector from 2021 to 2022. His earlier roles include Principal at Infosys Consulting, Inc. from 2005 to 2013, and Consulting Director at Cognizant from 2013 to 2020. These positions have contributed to his expertise in designing and implementing solutions for the energy and utilities sectors.
Education and Expertise
Sachin Kumar has a solid educational foundation in management and engineering. He studied at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he completed the Executive General Management Program (EGMP) in 2012. Additionally, he attended Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Smart Grid Maturity Assessment for Electric Utilities, earning the Navigator certification for the SEI Certified Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) in 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from SATI, Vidisha, completed in 1995.
Background in Energy and Utilities
Sachin Kumar has extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector, beginning his career at Reliance Energy as Manager - Power Delivery from 1996 to 2005. His expertise includes designing greenfield sub transmission and distribution networks, connected grid operations, and defining omni-channel strategies for end-user engagement. He has worked on grid modernization projects and has been involved in business process consulting and agile solution design.
Certifications and Specializations
In addition to his formal education, Sachin Kumar has pursued certifications that enhance his expertise in energy management. He studied at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India, where he achieved the Energy Manager & Auditor certification in 2005. His focus on digital transformation and advanced analytics positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the evolving landscape of the energy sector.