Energy Analyst

• Sep 2022 - Present

Energy Analyst Intern

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Member & Climate Speaker

• Jul 2023 - Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Systems Engineering Design Project (SYSEN 5900)

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

- Worked as the teaching assistant for the project : Ithaca Carbon Neutrality, under Prof. Albert George. - Developed and graded assignments, organized project files, conducted research, and aided in the review and web-publishing of carbon neutrality project reports serving as a model for other US cities.

Graduate Academic Assistant

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

Graduate Consultant (MEng. Capstone Project)

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Project: Feasibility Analysis of Solar Microgrid for TCAT garage facility - Conducted a feasibility analysis for implementing an off-grid solar microgrid and on-site battery storage system at TCAT's garage facility to charge a fleet of 50+ hybrid and electric buses. - Developed a model considering solar PV calculations, system sizing, and power output modeling using tools like Google's Project Sunroof, PVWatts, and NREL's SAM. - Analyzed energy consumption and EV charging patterns for hybrid and electric buses, establishing a preliminary charging schedule to maximize the utilization of solar power generated by the microgrid. Show less

Energy Consultant - Ithaca Carbon Neutrality 2030

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Project: Ithaca Carbon Neutrality (ICN) 2030, Team: Energy Modeling Consulted the City of Ithaca in feasibly developing renewable energy solutions and decarbonization strategies to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and an equitable clean energy future, as a part of Ithaca's Green New Deal (GND). - Collaborated with a team of 5 students to establish decarbonization pathways for new and existing renewable energy project developments. - Performed research and data analysis on the existing energy mix, conducted design and economic feasibility studies of proposed technology deployment, defined the project scope, developed, and tested hypotheses. - Conducted informational interviews with internal and external stakeholders (including professors and researchers from Cornell University; key governmental stakeholders from City and Town of Ithaca's department of sustainable planning) - Co-authored a 40-page decarbonization report describing the community energy storage technologies proposed for achieving clean power backup. Show less

Associate

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

Client: An NYC-based manufacturing company developing innovative solar products to de-risk off-grid energy and provide energy independence to communities suffering from energy poverty and insecurity. - Worked in a team of 5 to develop a market strategy plan for product commercialization in the US. - Performed market analysis and research, created business personas, and analyzed consumer survey results to determine the most viable consumer segment for new-market entry Client: An NYC-based manufacturing company developing innovative solar products to de-risk off-grid energy and provide energy independence to communities suffering from energy poverty and insecurity. - Worked in a team of 5 to develop a market strategy plan for product commercialization in the US. - Performed market analysis and research, created business personas, and analyzed consumer survey results to determine the most viable consumer segment for new-market entry

Graduate Consultant (Interdisciplinary MEng. Project)

• Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Project: Powering Independent Puerto Rican Pharmacies using Solar Power - Worked in a team of 7 to develop a solar + battery rooftop model for 10 Puerto Rican pharmacies - Conducted an economic feasibility analysis of installing bifacial panels versus monofacial panels with battery backup on pharmacy roofs, resulting in a projected cost savings of $10,000 over 20 years and a 40% reduction in energy costs for the pharmacies. - Translated and analyzed 10+ local reports and documents in Spanish, while acting as the liaison between RPPR and the project team. Show less

Project Management Intern

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

Project: Improving User Engagement and Product Performance - Augmented the current user engagement and retention strategies along with elaborate analytics of the product throughout its life cycle. - Analyzed user behavior through different usage stages using Google Analytics & Advanced MS Excel to develop suitable retention strategies in conjunction with several teams. - Ensured swift cross-functional coordination with 20+ members spanned across 6 different teams daily using Slack and Trello (project management software) to attain project goals efficiently. Show less

Summer Research Intern

• May 2018 - Jun 2018

Interned directly under Prof. Arvind M. Lali, Head of Department: Centre of Energy Biosciences Project: Esterification of organic acids in the fermentation broth. - Established a less energy-intensive process for recovering organic acids from fermentation broth/distillery spent wash. - Investigated the suitability of several homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for optimum reaction productivity. - Designed and developed a single-step reaction integrating reactive extraction and distillation processes in the presence of a metallic catalyst (Tin (II) Oxide) and increased the efficiency from 25% to 40% yield of acids. - Analyzed products for maximum conversion using analytical equipment such as HPLC and GC-FID. Show less

Summer Intern

• May 2017 - Jun 2017

Project: Cement Slurry design for oil well cementation (Mumbai Region wells) - Designed and tested cement slurries with appropriate chemical composition for oil well cementation, resulting in a 30% reduction in the number of remedial cementing operations required. - Conducted simulations and tests using HPHT consistometer, compressive strength tester, viscometer, and HPHT filter to assess the properties of the cement slurry, achieving an average compressive strength of 5,000 psi and a fluid loss of less than 50 ml/30 minutes. - Conducted quality analysis of cement samples and slurry additives from Schlumberger, Dalmia, Halliburton, and other companies, resulting in a 20% reduction in the number of rejected samples due to unsuitability for use in oil well cementation. - Collaborated effectively with a team of five professionals, including senior team members, to ensure successful project execution in the cement lab, resulting in a 25% reduction in project completion time. Show less

Business Developer

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

Conducted as a part of Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI)- Handled client acquisitions, marketing of the enterprise products/services on various platforms and assisting in devising growth strategies on the marketing and business front.- Maintained regional business relationships, along with training three new team personnel for better adaptation of role functionalities.

Business Development Intern

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016