Experience

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  Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation

  • Delhi, India

  • Director - Clean Power Program

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Delhi, India

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  Institute for Sustainable Communities

  • United States
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Program Manager

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

    Lead implementation of projects from energy and environment practice at ISC in India and the South Asia region. Responsible for overall strategy, execution, and operations of the programConceptualization, design, and implementation of projects on industrial decarbonization, GHG accounting, supply chain sustainability, air quality, skilling supported by corporate brands, bilateral organizations, and renowned foundations Implementation of innovative business models and approaches to advance energy transition and air quality improvement in India and South Asia region. Lead stakeholder consultation and Engagements for policy advocacy and outreach. Build and manage strategic partnerships with donors, apex government stakeholders at the national and regional level, leading industry association, research, and key financing institutions Manage and mentor a team of over 10 professionals on the implementation of energy, environment, and sustainability-related projects

  • Program Officer

    • Nov 2016 - Jan 2023

    Key Activites: Responsible for implementation of the project focused on energy management in Industries with a focus around Textile, Auto & Auto ancillary, chemical and Pharmaceutical sector.

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  cKinetics

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Engagement Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
    • New Delhi Area, India

    Conceptualization, design, and implementation of research and consultancy projects on resource efficiency, energy access, renewable energy, and energy policy assessments supported by various bilateral and multilateral funding agencies. Overall responsibilities included proposal development, project execution, team management, client interface, and documentation.Energy demand assessment, techno-commercial evaluations of renewable energy systems, business case assessment of micro industries and businesses to convert from alternative sources (diesel and grid) to use of the renewable energy power being supplied, and recommend suitable tariff approaches as part of the Smart Power for Rural Development Program India (Formerly known as SPEED) supported by Rockefeller Foundation.

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  InsPIRE Network for Environment (Formerly Winrock International India)

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Sr. Program Officer (Energy and Environment)

    • Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
    • New Delhi Area, India

    Led conceptualization, design, and implementation of research and consultancy projects on rural energy, industrial energy efficiency, and clean technology supported by various bilateral and multilateral funding agencies. Overall responsibilities included proposal development, project execution, team management, client interface, and documentation. Spearheaded on-ground coordination with state and district authorities to carry out detailed energy demand assessment and detailed project report preparation of initial mini-grid projects in 8-10 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar state supported by World Bank and GIZ. Led implementation of 10+ industrial energy efficiency projects targeting energy-intensive sectors including textile, forging, and chemical sectors, supported by BEE, UNIDO, UNDP, World Bank, and JICA.

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  Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.

  • Bangalore

  • Lead Research Engineer

    • Aug 2008 - May 2013
    • Bangalore

    Conducted market assessments, idea conceptualization, technology identification, technology development, pilot testing, and development of patents, in the area of renewable energy power generation systems.Carried out performance evaluation of 25 kWe biomass gasification system for different feedstocks as per the standard protocols.Co-designed, developed, and successfully demonstrated wet electrostatic precipitator for producer gas cleaning with the team from Germany; designed and conducted performance testing of cyclone for particulate separation from producer gas.Developed the concept of the containerized power module for biomass gasification-based power generation.Key Projects:• Project- Performance Evaluation of 25 kWe Biomass Gasification System for different Feed Stocks• Design of Wet Electrostatic Precipitator for producer Gas Cleaning• Containerized Power Module for biomass gasification based power generation• Cyclone Design for particulate separation from producer gas• Light House Project on Thermal Management – Siemens AG, Germany