Technical Team Lead – Solar PV Modules @ EDRC - Renewable IC, L&T Construction (Since September 2024; previously known as PT&D IC – Renewables SBG)• Enhanced Design Accuracy: Delivered precise assessments of PV module GTP documentation, ensuring optimized design-phase decisions. • Optimized Technology Selection: Drove informed solar PV cell and module technology choices, improving performance and alignment with project goals. • Risk Mitigation: Identified and managed technical risks by providing actionable insights on Bill of Materials, reducing potential project delays. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Effectively resolved technical issues by liaising with internal and external stakeholders, fostering seamless project execution. • Improved Modeling Performance: Delivered actionable feedback on solar PV modeling and simulations, enhancing design accuracy and reliability. • Performance Analysis: Analyzed real-world PV system performance data using PVSyst, uncovering trends and improving system efficiency. • Data-Driven Insights: Applied Python-based SCADA data analytics to diagnose root causes of performance issues, achieving measurable system improvements. • Performance Testing Leadership: Designed and validated Performance Guarantee Test procedures, ensuring reliable outcomes for PV plant projects. • Team Development: Mentored team members to maintain high technical standards and foster innovation, contributing to a culture of excellence. • Industry Expertise: Maintained cutting-edge knowledge of PV cell and module advancements and industry standards, driving innovation and competitiveness.

• During the pandemic, I ventured into starting my own eLearning platform, aimed at helping students who were motivated towards self-learning or faced difficulties in finding good mentors/subject experts in their area• Successfully developed and launched a cutting-edge e-learning platform using the Python Django framework, deployed on AWS Cloud. The platform went live in March 2021, providing an innovative solution for students seeking self-paced learning opportunities • Handled the registration process of the platform as Learning-Riti eLearning LLP with MCA in November 2020 • Created e-Learning video content in English and Hindi for the Learning-Riti YouTube channels• Gained valuable, hands-on experience in business operations and management through the start-up journey, acquiring an in-depth understanding of the challenges involved

• Conducted R&D on solar module performance and reliability• Coordinated field surveys for module and power plant performance evaluation• Analyzed solar PV power plant performance using surveys and SCADA data• Prepared performance benchmarking reports based on surveyed PV power plants • Module Reliability Group activity coordination• Coordinated various projects between NCPRE/IITB, industry and organizations• Mentored students and staff for PV power plant performance evaluations during field surveys• Co-ordinated and prepared Quality Check Guideline (QCG) for PV modules • Prepared Quarterly and Annual reports for NCPRE Module group work progress• Oversaw equipment usage in the PV module laboratory and assisted industries with equipment utilization• Coordinated the preparation for the All India Survey of Photovoltaic Module Reliability 2018• Mentored and supervised B.Tech/B.E Degree Projects at NCPRE, IIT Bombay for students of Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), Kurla, Mumbai, India

• Conducted R&D on solar module reliability as part of the "National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education Phase II" project• Coordinated Module Reliability Group activities• Conducted field surveys for module and power plant performance evaluation• Analyzed solar PV power plant performance• Mentored students and technical staff for PV power plant performance evaluations during field surveys

• Conducted process analysis and control• Optimized process for improved cell performance• Trained production team on PV manufacturing and process, including the role of different production units/stations• Conducted troubleshooting and analyzed process-related incompatibilities in the full cell manufacturing process

• Teaching Assistant, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay, 2011-2015• Participated in international conferences and workshops such as ICAER 2011 (Mumbai, India), EU PVSEC-2012 (Frankfurt, Germany), and IEEE-ICEE-2014 (Bengaluru, India) • As as TA, delivered lectures on “Light trapping in solar cells” for course EN 703 “Advanced Concepts in Solar Cell Technologies” in August, 2013, August, 2014, September, 2015• System Owner/Co-owner for various fabrication and characterization tools in IIT Bombay Nanofabrication facility (IITBNF) Labs• Web Team Coordinator, 2012-2013, NCPRE, IIT Bombay• Volunteered for Solar Photovoltaic Training for Master Trainers conducted by NCPRE, IIT Bombay (March 2013) • Served as a member of the CORE Team for the Energy Technology Vision 2035 student initiative (2012-2013)•Volunteered for workshops by NCPRE at IIT-Bombay

• Conducted R&D on c-Si based solar cells as part of the "National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE)" project• Assisted in setting up labs

• Lab Instructor in B.Tech I’st year Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics & Meteorology, IIT- Kharagpur (2009-2010) as per Department’s regulation for M.Tech students• Representative in Training & Placement, Department of Physics & Meteorology, IIT Kharagpur (2009-2010)