CV of Mahadi

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Resume of Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi

Present Address : Dhaka, Bangladesh Home District: Jessore, Bangladesh Gender : Male Marital Status : Single

Handphone : (+88) 01732 144040(personal) Email : [email protected] Website : http://bd.linkedin.com/in/sayeedmahadi www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Sayeed_Ur_Rahim_Mahadi

Personal Profile:

Mahadi is currently working at Practical Action, Bangladesh as Project Officer - Energy. He is responsible for planning, managing, implementing and monitoring various energy projects, negotiating contracts and promoting clean technologies under the supervision of Head of Energy & Urban Services Programme. He has skills on developing business models considering market and socio-economic aspects and designing cost effective clean energy systems for different development projects. He is very enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking and has a successful and consistent track record of completing various activities and projects and organizing different events. He is capable of identifying resources for developing proposals and managing projects. He is experienced in assisting senior management team and fund raising team to write accurate project-specific reports and publications. Mahadi is presently looking for a suitable opportunity in a forward thinking organization where he can excel, deliver & achieve his potential.

Key Competencies:

Renewable Energy Technology (i.e. Solar PV system, hydro, biogas etc.)

Business Model Development (i.e. Participatory Market System Development (PMSD)

Project Planning and Management Capacity Building & Social Mobilization

Project Monitoring & Evaluation Information Technology(IT) Communication & Networking Leadership & Decision Making Training & Event Management Strategic Thinking & Quick Learner

Education & Qualifications:

October 2012 to February 2015

Masters of Science in Renewable Energy Technology (RET) Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

February 2007 to December 2011

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh

September 2006

Higher Secondary Certificate Jhenidah Cadet College, Jhenidah, Bangladesh, Science Group (Jessore Board)

Specialized Education:

29 June 2015 to 10 July 2015

Summer Course on Green Industry by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Central European University (CEU), Budapest, Hungary

Work Experience [Organization Name, Position, Location, Time Period, Responsibilities]:

Practical Action, Bangladesh Project Officer - Energy

Dhaka, Bangladesh 01 April 2016 Present

Responsibilities: - Manage PPP lead Municipal Waste to Biogas under Phase-II of IDCOL R & D initiatives (IDCOL/REREDPII/S-32/2015/02) - Designing and promoting renewable energy technologies and facilitating in various research projects and surveys related to energy and urban services. - Planning, developing, implementing, managing and monitoring different projects and writing reports

http://bd.linkedin.com/in/sayeedmahadi



Practical Action, Bangladesh Technology Promotion Officer

Dhaka, Bangladesh 28 April 2014 31 March 2016

Responsibilities: - Designing and promoting renewable energy technologies and facilitating in various research projects and surveys related to energy and urban services. - Planning, developing, implementing, managing and monitoring different projects and writing reports Designed/developed below projects: o Selection of potential customers among ultra-poor households and assistance to voucher scheme for the

dissemination of Solar Lantern (GIZ) o Conducting baseline survey for estimating Socioeconomic Benefits of Renewable Energy Technology (RET)

systems in Bangladesh (IDCOL) o Research & Development on Remote Monitoring and Prepaid Billing Based Solar Irrigation Pumping System

and Diversified Uses (IDCOL) o Conducting a Feasibility Study on Waste to Energy Conversion in Six Municipalities in Bangladesh

(UNDP/RFP-BD-2015-030) o Study on physical waste composition in Bhashantek slum (Swisscontact) o Study on physical waste composition in Mirpur DOHS, Uttara Sector 4 and Shah Ali Bag (Mirpur-1) within

Dhaka North City Corporation (Swisscontact) o Study to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding waste management in Mirpur DOHS, Uttara Sector

4 and Shah Ali Bag (Mirpur-1) within Dhaka North City Corporation (Swisscontact) o Study on physical waste composition in Bauniabandh Tin-shed Colony, Mirpur (Swisscontact) o Study on plastic recycling in Dhaka (Swisscontact) o Study on waste management systems in five smaller municipalities of Bangladesh (Swisscontact) o Study on primary waste collection systems in 15 neighbourhoods within Dhaka North City Corporation

(Swisscontact) o Designing and developing digital weather board, weather based agricultural information system and voice sms

service for farmers (Climate Resilient Agriculture Project Funded by CAFOD and DFID) o Promoting Green Enterprise for the disadvantaged groups in the value chain of Agro Food Processing and

Tourism & Hospitality sectors(ILO)

Facilitated/managed/managing below projects: o Promoting Green Technologies to Bring about Rural Prosperity funded by FK Norway / Fredskorpset o Poor People’s Energy Outlook (PPEO) 2015 (Thanchi, Bandarban, Tengagri Chak, Barguna, Alamkhali,

Sunamganj, Sardar Para, Panchagarh) funded by DFID UK (link: http://practicalaction.org/poor-peoples-energy-outlook)

o Study on physical waste composition in Bhashantek slum funded by Swisscontact o Study on physical waste composition in Mirpur DOHS, Uttara Sector 4 and Shah Ali Bag (Mirpur-1) within

Dhaka North City Corporation funded by Swisscontact o Study to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding waste management in Mirpur DOHS, Uttara Sector

4 and Shah Ali Bag (Mirpur-1) within Dhaka North City Corporation funded by Swisscontact o Study on primary waste collection systems in 15 neighborhoods within Dhaka North City Corporation funded

by Swisscontact o Study on physical waste composition in Bauniabandh Tin-shed Colony, Mirpur funded by Swisscontact o PPP lead Municipal Waste to Biogas under Phase-II of IDCOL R & D initiatives funded by IDCOL

FK Norway / Fredskorpset Participant

Kathmandu, Nepal 28 April 2014 May 27, 2015

Project: Promoting Green Technologies to Bring about Rural Prosperity (Fredskorpset South-South Programmes) Responsibilities: - Participated in an exchange program and worked with the home and host organization projects related to renewable energy, climate change adaptation and mitigation

People, Energy & Environment Development Association (PEEDA), FK participant

Kathmandu, Nepal 11 May 2014 April 25, 2015

Responsibilities: - Worked in various energy projects especially hydro, biogas and improved cook stove projects as a FK participant - Piloted a 1 kW Propeller Turbine type pico-hydro (PT1 pico hydro set) project in Ghyangphedi, Nuwakot district of Nepal Facilitated/managed/managing below projects: - Convergence of Self-sustaining Jatropha Based Alternative Livelihood for Sustainable Livelihood Development of Local Poor in Okhaldhunga, Nepal

http://practicalaction.org/poor-peoples-energy-outlook

http://practicalaction.org/poor-peoples-energy-outlook



- Community mobilization and piloting a 1 kW PT1 pico hydro set in Ghyangphedi

M/S. MUNSHI ENGINEERS, Assistant Engineer (CSS)

Dhaka, Bangladesh 01 August 2013 17 April 2014

Project: Works and Services related to Commercial Support Services for NOCS Khilgaon (collecting Meter Reading, Bill Distribution, Meter Installation, Identification of Defaulter/Illegal Users, Disconnection / Reconnection / Removal, Serving Notices including the related commercial works etc). Responsibilities: - Ensured proper electricity distribution and equipment maintenance in Khilgaon Division of Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited [DPDC] - Checked installed solar systems and prepared MOD and System Loss report.

School of Excellence (SoE) Management Trainee (Training and R&D)

Dhaka, Bangladesh 1 October 2012 31 July 2013

Responsibilities: - Ensured the overall planning and management and implementation of various renewable energy projects.

Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka Research Assistant (Part-time)

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07 October 2012 17 April 2014

Responsibilities: - Worked with my professor (Prof. Dr. Saiful Huque) in various pilot projects related to energy (i.e. solar water heater, solar dryer and energy saving bag/ heat-retention cooker).

MAS (Marine Agency Services) Group & MAS Maritime Academy Mechanical Engineer & Instructor

Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1 March 2012 30 Sept 2012

Responsibilities: - Coordinated different types of company activities, managed the company mechanical workshop and maintained Occupational Health and Safety in working places. - Conducted various short courses and certification exam related to mechanical engineering and marine engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Association of KUET Assistant Secretary (Seminar)

Khulna, Bangladesh, 01 July 2008 30 June2009

Responsibilities: - Organized different seminars, conferences & cultural functions.

Language Proficiency:

Bengali (mother tongue) Proficient User English Proficient User (IELTS 7.0) [Cambridge Certificate Level C1]

(Speaking 6.5, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, Listening 7.0) Hindi Basic User Nepali Basic User German Certificate of Attendance (A1 level - Basic User - 150 hour)

B. Sc. Thesis Project:

Thesis on “Improving Weldability and Associated Properties by Welding under Variable External Magnetic Field” under the supervision of Professor Dr. Naseem Ahmed, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KUET, Bangladesh.

MS Thesis Project:

Thesis on “Energy saving in case of cooking using E-Bag (Energy Saving Bag)” under the supervision of Professor Dr. Saiful Huque, Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Publications:

Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, N. Ahmed, M. S. I. Rasel, “Improving weldability and associated properties by welding under variable external magnetic field,” in Proc. ICME2011, Paper#: ICME11-RT-033. (link: www.buet.ac.bd/me/icme2013/icme2011/Proceedings/PDF/ICME%2011-RT-033.pdf)



Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, M. F. Hasan, A. Ahammed, M. T. Kibria, S. Huque, “Construction, Fabrication and Performance Analysis of an Indigenously Built Serpentine Type Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater,” in Proc. ICDRET 2014, Paper#: 40. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICDRET.2014.6861712)

A. Ahammed, M. T. Kibria, Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, N. Shams, S. Huque, “Performance evaluation of a PV powered solar dryer,” in Proc. ICDRET 2014, Paper#: 52. (www.icdret.uiu.ac.bd)

Muhammad Faisal Hasan, H.M. Imran Hassan, Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, A.K.M. Monjurul Haque, Saiful Huque, “An efficient way of energy saving in case of cooking using E-Bag (Energy Saving Bag)” in Proc. Journal of Modern Science and Technology Vol. 3. No. 1. March 2015 Issue. Pp. 214 – 219 (link: http://jmstpapers.com/static/documents/March/2015/Paper%2019.pdf)

Published Articles:

Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, “Barriers to Micro Hydro Energy Development in Bangladesh & Way

Ahead”, ENERGY INSIGHT- a Yearly Publication of PEEDA, 2014

(https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Sayeed_Ur_Rahim_Mahadi)

Md. Sayeed-Ur-Rahim Mahadi, Context profile: Bangladesh’s small-scale hydropower status and

opportunity, HPNet Blog – The Flow (http://www.hpnet.org/blog/context-profile-opportunities-and-

challenges-for-hydropower-development-in-bangladesh)

Training and Workshops and Attended Events:

Industrial Attachment Training Programme by BITAC [Bangladesh] Short Course on Supply Chain Management by BUET [Bangladesh] Competitive Business Plan with Modern Technologies in Light Engineering Sector by BUET [Bangladesh] Re-engineering & Upgradation of Technology for Product Diversification and Enhancement of Export

Potency in Light Engineering Sector by BUET [Bangladesh] Training on Photovoltaic Systems by KETI and IE, University of Dhaka [Bangladesh] FK Norway’s Preparatory Course by FK Norway / Fredskorpset [Bangkok, Thailand] Outcome & Impact Orientation Training by Bread for the World (BfdW) [Kathmandu, Thailand] Community Based Vulnerability Assessment (CBVA) & Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) Formulation

by Resources Himalaya Foundation (RHF) [Kathmandu, Nepal] Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD) by Practical Action Nepal & AEPC [Kathmandu, Nepal] Exhibition cum International Workshop on Micro Hydropower Projects [Kathmandu, Nepal] by RCEMH,

USAID Nepal, NMHDA and AEPC Training on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation by RHF & EGH [Kathmandu, Nepal] Authentic Influencing Training by Practical Action UK and Lindsay Berresford [Kathmandu, Nepal] Training on Satellite Remote Sensing Based Crop Monitoring System by ICIMOD [Kathmandu, Nepal] Training Program on Biogas Technology by Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka Nansen Initiative Meeting on “Climate Change, Disasters and Human Mobility in South Asia” [ Nepal] Workshop on Brick Kilns Policy and Advocacy Network, [Kathmandu, Nepal] User Consultation Workshop Rapid Response Mapping and Information System [Kathmandu, Nepal] Global LEAP Off-Grid Appliance Networking Event [Dhaka, Bangladesh]

Organizational Affiliations:

Member, Global Advocacy and Influencing Team, Practical Action Member, Hydro Empowerment Network (www.hpnet.org) Associate Member - 12955, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)(www.iebbd.org) Member, THE FORUM OF ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, BANGLADESH Member, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society (www.bd-solarsociety.org) Life Member, Jhenidah Ex-Cadets Association (JEXCA) (January 2007 – Present) [www.jexca.org.bd] Volunteer, United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB) (2013-

2014)[unysab.org] Member, Edward M. Kennedy Center(EMK Center)(2015-Present) Member, YPARD | Young Professionals for Agricultural Development

[http://www.ypard.net/users/sayeedmahadi]

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICDRET.2014.6861712

http://jmstpapers.com/static/documents/March/2015/Paper%2019.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Sayeed_Ur_Rahim_Mahadi

http://www.hpnet.org/blog/context-profile-opportunities-and-challenges-for-hydropower-development-in-bangladesh

http://www.hpnet.org/blog/context-profile-opportunities-and-challenges-for-hydropower-development-in-bangladesh



Online Course Accomplishment Certificate:

Course name : Energy 101 by Georgia Institute of Technology(Associate Professor Sam Shelton(Retired))- (9 weeks long) [coursera.org]

Course name : ET3034TUx: Solar Energy by Delft University of Technology(Associate Professor Arno H.M. Smets)- 8 weeks long [edx.org]

Course name : 1.01x: Energy 101 by The University of Texas at Austin(Associate Professor Dr. Michael Webber)- 12 weeks long [edx.org]

Course name : UN CC: Learn Introductory e-Course on Climate Change - 6 Modules by United Nations Institute for Training & Research - UNITAR- [unccelearn.org]

Course name : PAEGC MOOC 2016: Powering Agriculture – Sustainable Energy for Food [on-going] by the global initiative “Powering Agriculture – An Energy Grand Challenge for Development” (PAEGC) in cooperation with TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences [https://gc21.giz.de/ibt/var/app/wp385P/2624/index.php]

Achievements & Scholarships:

Full SUN Scholarship in Green Industry Course by UNIDO Talent pool grade scholarship in Primary School Scholarship Examination 1999 for excellent result. Jessore Board Scholarship (2007-2010) from the Education Board of Bangladesh based on the total mark achieved in

the Higher Secondary Certificate examination. Participant of FK Norway Skill Exchange Program [www.fredskorpset.no/en/] (exchanged to PEEDA, Kathmandu,

Nepal). Inter House Art Competition (in Jhenidah Cadet College) : 1st Prize Inter House Sports Competition (in Jhenidah Cadet College): 2nd Position in Javelin Throwing. Annual Sports 2010(in KUET) : 1st Position in Javelin Throwing, 3rd Position in Shot Put Throwing Annual Sports 2008 (in Jhenidah Cadet College): 2nd Position in Javelin Throwing. Inter Hall Volleyball Competition 2008 (in KUET) : Champion Inter House Basketball Competition 2006 (in Jhenidah Cadet College) : Champion

Computer & Other Skills:

Programming Language: FORTRAN 90, Turbo C, C++, MATLAB, Python Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista & 7), Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu Application Package: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Emailing. Engineering & CAD Softwares : AutoCAD(2D & 3D), Inventor, Solid Works, SketchUp Simulation Software: Gambit 2.2.30 and Fluent 6.3.26. GIS software: Esri's ArcGIS 10.0, SPIRITS 1.2.0 Renewable Energy Simulation Software: HOMER energy modelling software, RETScreen Suite Web Designing & Application: Dynamic HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL Database, CMS(WordPress, Joomla & Drupal), Adobe

Dreamweaver, SEO & SMM Graphics Designing : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Light Room, Adobe Illustrator Adequate knowledge in Local Area Networking (LAN) and Internet Experienced in trouble shooting of Computer and other Electronic Devices Introductory knowledge in PLC & Drives and Microcontrollers (attended a workshop on PLC which was organized

by SIMENS Bangladesh)

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Active Member & Batch Representative of Jhenidah Ex-Cadets Association(JEXCA) and KUETIANS group Served as a ‘Class Representative’ for consecutive 1.5 years during Master’s degree study period. Served as a cultural secretary for student hall for 1 year. Organiser of Astro-Olympiad Examination 2009, Khulna Divisional Exam in KUET Good Athlete and Basketball & Volleyball Player of College & University Team Participants of several stage competitions in College & University life Presented Seminars on different topics during graduation period Interested in New Technology, Website Designing, Photography, Music, Painting & Drawing

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