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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Leading multi-state integrated resources planning initiative- Leading a team of highly skilled research analysts on state energy transition programs

Bengaluru, Karnataka

- Leading multi-year multi-million dollar energy transition efforts in multiple states by developing strategies and providing technical solutions for low carbon pathways- Led and published several technical papers in the areas of clean energy, energy modeling, electricity markets etc. - Key state level stakeholder management and knowledge share for building capacity at the ground level

Bengaluru, Karnataka

- Contributed to the research and analysis to explore flexibility options including battery energy storage, power plant flexibility, electric vehicles and demand response from end-use categories- Actively engaged with state utility, load dispatch center and policy makers in Tamil Nadu - Contributed to the Electricity Market Design Reform Programme for Tamil Nadu by promoting a coherent set of market models, market mechanisms and institutional frameworks at the state level

Bangalore Area, India

- Experience in leading idea conceptualizations and proposals to secure multi-million USD grant & funding for Power Sector Programs - Steered advanced power system modelling efforts for grid planning utilising simulation tools - Led the effort for strategic implementation of UDAY Scheme for Distribution Utilities at the state level - Instrumental in leading integrated energy planning studies to analyse the impact of increasing renewables on the transmission grid, both at state and regional levels

New Delhi Area, India

- Designed the Demand Side Management (DSM) Action Plan for Distribution Utilities in Gujarat and provided suitable recommendations to manage peak demand more efficiently - Devised Energy Efficiency Roadmap for urban and rural domestic consumers in the State of Rajasthan. Analyzed consumption, usage pattern, awareness level and barriers associated with penetration of energy efficient appliances - Carved out DSM strategies and recommended interventions for the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Oakland, Ca

- Conducted research and analyses for power project developers, advocates for small-scale energy consumers and utilities- Provided regulatory support and interpreted energy policy decisions in the development of expert witness testimonies presented at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on behalf of Independent Power Producers and other energy groups

Amherst

- Conducted research and economic viability of different energy storage technologies when integrated with the electric grid. Identified key characteristics that could make them more competitive in the near future- Contributed to a sustainability research project funded by US Environmental Protection Agency to measure sustainability metrics in Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts which served as a model for other counties

Amherst

- Conducted Energy Audits at 17 manufacturing firms and was a team lead for 8 such audits- Performed comprehensive energy analysis assessing customer’s consumption pattern, and prepared proposals for implementation of key cost-effective energy conservation measures identified in the audit

Pune

Gained hands-on experience in supply chain management and material procurement processes.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Science (Math, Physics, Chemistry)