Vivek Kumar Gupta

Background

About Vivek Kumar Gupta

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter F. Drucker As an Electrical Engineering leader with over 22 years of experience, I specialize in delivering transformative electrification and grid modernization projects across India and Nepal. My expertise spans end-to-end project management, from high-voltage substation execution to Rural electrification, with a track record of completing complex initiatives on time, within scope, and with full financial closure. What Powers My Work? • High-Voltage Infrastructure: Design, execution, and commissioning of 132/33/11 KV AIS/GIS substations. • Rural Electrification: Spearheaded initiatives under RGGVY, DDUGVY, Saubhagya, and BRGF, bringing reliable power to underserved communities. • Metering Excellence: Led the installation of over more than 16 lakh meters, ensuring accurate energy distribution and billing efficiency. • HVDS & Underground Cabling: Optimized distribution networks for reliability and minimal losses. • Government Project Execution: Navigated complex regulatory and financial frameworks to deliver multi-crore projects. • Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Fostered collaboration across field teams, clients, and authorities for seamless project delivery. Performance that Drives Impact: • Led RAPDRP across 26 towns in Bihar, modernizing urban power distribution under NBPDCL funded by PFC. • Delivered flagship rural electrification projects, including Har Ghar Bijli and international substation projects in Nepal. • Successfully managed multi-crore initiatives, ensuring technical precision and stakeholder satisfaction. Awards and Accolades: • Recognized by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar for BRGF and MSNVSY projects, alongside accolades from the Government of Orissa, NHPC, and Kirloskar VP for excellence in the Ganjam RE Project. Cross-Functional Leadership & Agility: I thrive in dynamic environments, leading public-private partnerships, greenfield rollouts, and complex retrofits with equal finesse. My hands-on engineering expertise, combined with strategic vision, drives sustainable energy access for rural and urban communities, aligning technical excellence with societal impact. Guided by Purpose, Driven by Detail: My leadership philosophy blends on-ground involvement, technical rigor, and collaborative growth. Every project I undertake is an opportunity to deliver quality, empower communities, and advance energy innovation. Let’s connect to scale electrification excellence and power a sustainable future.