Dong Wang
Entrepreneur, Business Development, Project Management And Delivering/Renewable Energy, Digital Mining And EV
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
- More than ten years of experience and involvement in the whole project cycle, from project development, permitting approval, planning, financing and construction to commissioning and O&M
- Pioneer of the emerging industry, 1st Solar Farm in South Australia in 2018, 1st Digital Mining Farm in Australia in 2022, 1st Solar Farm development in Ausnet, Victoria, 1st solar and battery off-grid system in 2022 in Victoria
- Product development and business consulting roles.
- Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximise profitability, streamline processes and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimises staff performance and productivity.
- Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
- Delivered over AUD 50m portfolio in technology and construction projects in the solar energy, battery storage, digital mining and EV sectors
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Southern Sustainable Electric Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
11.2012 - Current
- Full Profit and Loss Accountability
- Solar Farm, Commercial and Residential
- Business Development and Commercial Proposals
- On and Off Gird Solar Battery Storage
- Managing Major Projects in Power Generation, Digital mining, Product development, Construction, Commissioning and O&M
- PPA, EPC & OM Contract Management
- Managing Government, Supplier, Industry & Community Relationships
- Managing Cash Flow, Margins, COGS, Operational Costs, Working Capital and Risk
- Solar Farm Financing and Modelling proposal
- Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Construction and Installation Management
- IT System Management, Inventory control
- Product Design, Development and Improvement
- Marketing, Market Research, SEO, Social Media & Brand Management
- Supplier and Client relationship management
Managing Director
Lumos Digital Mining
Melbourne, VIC
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Developing a realistic business plan, budgets, and strategies for the Board and, to the extent approved by the Board, implementing these plans, budgets and strategy
- Developing and building up an effective and efficient hierarchy and team members capable of implementing and achieving the company’s target and goals, as well as handling and overcoming problems and issues
- Developing a reasonable remuneration and reward system that encourages team members to work effectively and efficiently towards the Company’s goal and target
- Maintaining a strong relationships with government authorities, network service providers, and power companies ensure smooth and efficient mining operations
- Maintaining a positive and healthy corporate image, regularly communicating with the local council and the government
- Ensuring legal, ethical and professional practices and boundaries are consistent with the Company's code of conduct/values
- Maintaining clear and regular communication and reporting systems with the mining site managers and ensuring the operation and services are smooth and address the problem on time
- Ensuring the crypto mining operations and business is within the Board's parameters, and keeping the Company Board informed of the Company's affairs, procedures and business
- Identifying and managing operational and corporate risks for the organisation and ascertaining where those risks could have a material impact on the organisation, and formulating strategies to manage and mitigate those risks
- Managing the organisation’s financial and other reporting and control and monitoring systems to ensure that these mechanisms and systems capture all relevant material information quickly
- Ensuring accurate information is provided to the Board on a timely basis regarding the organisation, its operations, business and affairs, and in particular any matters pertaining to the organisation’s corporate performance, financial condition, operations and prospects, in order to reasonably position the Board to fulfill its governance responsibilities
- Implementing the policies, processes and codes of conduct approved by the Board and facilitating the monitoring and reviewing of, and reporting against, those policies, procedures and codes of conduct
- Reporting to the Board on the status of policies, strategies, directions and plans (business and otherwise) set or approved by the Board; observing limitations of authority set from time to time by the Board and regularly meeting and consulting with the chair (as the lead representative of the Board) on all such matters
- Providing robust and positive leadership to the organisation; Monitoring and interpreting the external environment to position the organisation in its markets to best advantage continually
- Maintaining awareness of the external environment's political, governmental, business and industry components on a local, national and international level.
- Participating in appropriate business and professional associations, networks and activities relevant to the organisation’s interests.
Board of Director
Electric Vehicle Council Australia
Melbourne, VIC
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Active involvement in Board meetings and activities
- Ensuring the mission and goals of the EVC are being achieved
- Contribution to strategic planning, direction and growth
- Assisting the Board in carrying out its legal and regulatory obligations
- Assisting in communicating with the relevant regulatory and government body to implement a fair EV policy in Australia
- Maintaining regular communication with the corporate members and listen to feedback and make improvements
Business Development Manager
Shanghai Surpass Sun Electric Co. Ltd
Melbourne/Shanghai, Australia/China
11.2010 - 12.2015
- International Marketing and Sales of Solar PV Inverters, Harmonic Filters, Soft Starters and EV Charger in Europe and Australia
- New business development, marketing strategy setting and customer relations.
- Product development and improvement, solar inverter OEM and ODM, EV Charger development
Assistant Purchasing Manager
OSS Maritime Group
Melbourne, VIC
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Purchase new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Make improvements to operating procedures for the department
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Response to supply the provisional and technical supply and services for all the vessels in Melbourne Port.
- Liaison with Vessels, Suppliers, Marketing and Sales
- Account receivable and cash handling
Education
Master of Business - Diplomacy And Int'l Trade
Monash University
Caulfield, VIC 06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management And Finance
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC 02.2003 - 06.2006
High School - VCE
Taylors College
Melbourne 11.2000 - 12.2002
Skills
Business Development
Project Management
Business planning
Product development
Strategic planning
Effective leader
Mentoring and training
Problem solving skills
Relationship building
Deliverables oversight
Employment law
Contract Management
Negotiation
Coaching and mentoring
Client account management
Accomplishments
- Portfolio:
- Whyalla Solar Farm 20mw Stage 1 (Commissioned)
- Yongala Solar Farm 3mw (Commissioned)
- Tregalana Solar Mining Farm 5mw (Commissioned)
- Mannum Solar Farm 40mw Stage 1 (Feasibility Study)
- Ramco Solar & Battery Farm 5mw (Assets Sold)
- Benalla Solar Farm 5mw (Assets Sold)
- Barnawartha Solar & Battery Farm (Assets Sold)
- Jerilderie Solar & Battery Farm (Assets Sold)
- Pakenham Solar Farm 5mw (under development)
- Whyalla Solar Farm 20mw Stage 2 (under development)
- Whyalla Central Battery Storage 240mw (Under development)
- Boonanarring Solar Digital Mining Farm (under development)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Managing Director
Lumos Digital Mining
08.2021 - 11.2023
Board of Director
Electric Vehicle Council Australia
06.2018 - 07.2020
Managing Director
Southern Sustainable Electric Pty Ltd
11.2012 - Current
Business Development Manager
Shanghai Surpass Sun Electric Co. Ltd
11.2010 - 12.2015
Assistant Purchasing Manager
OSS Maritime Group
07.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Business - Diplomacy And Int'l Trade
Monash University
06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management And Finance
Deakin University
02.2003 - 06.2006
High School - VCE
Taylors College
11.2000 - 12.2002