Sethuram Senthil Kumar
Phone: 582-203-9131
Email: s3thu76@gmail.com
Sethuram Senthil Kumar is an accomplished energy engineer and tech entrepreneur. He has a proven track record of spearheading projects that surpass performance expectations and deliver significant business impacts. Seeking new opportunities to apply entrepreneurial expertise and drive organizational growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & CEO
SEPT 16TH PTE.LTD.
New Jersey, United States & Singapore
Launched a multifaceted tech firm with a strong emphasis on AI-driven solutions across various sectors. Key achievements include:
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- Developed "GraduateGuru," an educational platform for GRE and SAT prep, featuring over 3,000 questions and practice tests.
- Introduced a social dining app to simplify bill splitting and enhance community engagement around dining experiences.
- Launched engaging mobile games including "Sudoku Warrior" and "Country Counter," expanding into the entertainment sector.
- Managed five AI-generated content accounts, pioneering innovative content strategies in digital media.
Sept 2023 - Present
Energy Engineer
TRC Companies, Inc. - mcfa
New Jersey, United States
​- Engineering Reviews: Performing engineering reviews for applications submitted to the PSE&G Energy Saver Program.
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- Project Involvement: Contributing to the Prescriptive, SBDI and Custom pipelines.
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​- Site Inspections/Audits: Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure successful implementation of custom energy projects.
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- Team Support: Providing support to the Energy Efficiency Advisor (EEA), Project Coordinator (PC), and Operations teams to ensure achievement of monthly forecasts and goals.
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- Performance Metrics: Monthly goals of $8-12 million met every month and often exceeded.
April 2023 - Present
Renewable Energy Engineer
RISING OIL AND GAS PTE.LTD.
Singapore
​- Supply Chain Coordination: Successfully coordinated with refining suppliers and the operations team to streamline sample deliveries, achieving a 13% improvement in order completion speed compared to the previous year.
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- Sustainability Initiatives: Developed and implemented an alternative renewable energy plan, optimizing energy efficiencies and reducing environmental hazards, resulting in a projected annual savings of $300,000.
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- Renewable Energy Analysis: Conducted comprehensive assessments at 15 sites for potential solar energy installations, providing expert recommendations on architectural design and technology enhancements, which led to an 18% increase in energy efficiency.
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- Client Engagement/Process Improvement: Managed relationships with 12 major energy sector clients, utilizing deep expertise in Energy Business Finance to analyze market trends and drive improved project success rates.
April 2021 - January 2023
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Energy Engineering, Minor in Environmental Engineering & Mathematics
State College, Pennsylvania
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Software Proficiency
- ArcGISPro
- Windographer
- Furrow
- SAM
- GAMS
- EnergyPlus
- OpenStudio
- SolidWorks
- Mathematica
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
Project Management
- Lead development and launch of "GraduateGuru" educational platform
- Managed AI-generated content accounts in talent management wing
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Execution of Energy-Efficient projects
- Strategic forecast and target achievements
Client Engagement
- Applied expertise in Energy Business Finance to identify trends and optimize client offerings
- Built and maintained strong relationships with educational and gaming app users
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