Sinjan Pathak Email & Phone Number

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Emerging Technologies - Renewables, Energy Storage (Stationary & E-mobility applications)Projects -❖ Strategy formulation for foray into lithium-ion cell materials manufacturing in India (Client: leading chemical company in India) ● Identified key supply chain challenges & potential entry strategies for manufacture of advanced chemistry cell precursor products in India❖ Study on storage market and value chain assessment in South Africa, in collaboration with World… Show more Emerging Technologies - Renewables, Energy Storage (Stationary & E-mobility applications)Projects -❖ Strategy formulation for foray into lithium-ion cell materials manufacturing in India (Client: leading chemical company in India) ● Identified key supply chain challenges & potential entry strategies for manufacture of advanced chemistry cell precursor products in India❖ Study on storage market and value chain assessment in South Africa, in collaboration with World Bank❖ Program Management for Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment Project (a GEF funded programme being jointly implemented by UNIDO and BEE), in their Innovation Challenge 2021 for 'Electrical Energy Storage' technology vertical❖ Collaborated with WRI India in Sustainable Energy Transformation (SET) initiative to support Rajasthan in research and analysis that can help the state achieve its ambitious targets envisaged under its renewable energy policies.❖ Prepared a Roadmap to Integration of Battery Energy Storage in Transmission Network of Rajasthan and Designed a Framework of Storage Technology Feasibility Evaluation Tool❖ Battery storage feasibility assessment for Leh and Uttarakhand by 2030❖ Exploring synergies between India and Western Australia in battery supply chain and critical minerals Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Promoting the energy storage manufacturing ecosystem development in upstream and midstream segments. Currently engaged in initiatives, such as industry research, policy advocacy to promote bilateral trade and industry networking.Projects - ❖ Explored synergies between India and Western Australia in battery supply chain materials domain (Joint work with WA State): Evaluated multiple modes of business engagement in mining and devised a prioritisation framework for the top… Show more Promoting the energy storage manufacturing ecosystem development in upstream and midstream segments. Currently engaged in initiatives, such as industry research, policy advocacy to promote bilateral trade and industry networking.Projects - ❖ Explored synergies between India and Western Australia in battery supply chain materials domain (Joint work with WA State): Evaluated multiple modes of business engagement in mining and devised a prioritisation framework for the top opportunities. Highlighted the competitive edge of both countries, to initiate pre-due diligence discussions for collaboration | June 2024❖ IESA Whitepaper on ACC Battery Supply Chain Industry in India: Co-authored the report titled 'Recommendations to Devise Special Incentives to Promote the ACC Battery Supply Chain Industry in India'. Assessed the regulatory mechanisms on mining of battery minerals in Chile, Argentina and Indonesia | December 2022 Show less

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Focus - Clean energy portfolio a) Renewable energy generation (Solar, Wind, Hybrid)b) Solar module/cell manufacturing & ancillary units• Influencing the execution of strategic decisions taken at Chairman's office level for renewable portfolio companies of the Group• Program management for critical projects - reviewing key strategic priorities of Chairman• Working with CXOs/Service Heads to manage business specific as well as group wide common initiatives• Independent… Show more Focus - Clean energy portfolio a) Renewable energy generation (Solar, Wind, Hybrid)b) Solar module/cell manufacturing & ancillary units• Influencing the execution of strategic decisions taken at Chairman's office level for renewable portfolio companies of the Group• Program management for critical projects - reviewing key strategic priorities of Chairman• Working with CXOs/Service Heads to manage business specific as well as group wide common initiatives• Independent evaluation of new business/ investment proposals and delivery of initial risk assessment blueprint Show less

Growth stage investment research in pro-ESG and impact enterprises• Building investment thesis for Clean Technology sector • Identifying and analyzing potential investment opportunities in the Cleantech space

Bengaluru Area, India

Grocery category (new launch & scale-up strategy)• Developed a framework to build a regional store in grocery• Assessed regional selection and customer preferences (pan-India) & relevant selection gaps (6 categories, 15 sub-categories). Identified the portfolio (food specialties and sellers) for launch of storefront• Devised viable fulfillment models, i.e. 12 scenarios in national, regional and local deliveries for all delivery channels (FBA, Seller Flex, Easy Ship & MFN… Show more Grocery category (new launch & scale-up strategy)• Developed a framework to build a regional store in grocery• Assessed regional selection and customer preferences (pan-India) & relevant selection gaps (6 categories, 15 sub-categories). Identified the portfolio (food specialties and sellers) for launch of storefront• Devised viable fulfillment models, i.e. 12 scenarios in national, regional and local deliveries for all delivery channels (FBA, Seller Flex, Easy Ship & MFN programmes)• Designed model wire-frame and suggested scale-up strategies to enhance viability of fulfillment options Show less

Kolkata Area, India

• Compliance management: Prepared regulatory submissions Multi Year Tariff, Annual Performance Review and Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment petitions for WBERC approval• Tariff design: Facilitated projection of tariff and annual revenue requirement, as per applicability of cost-plus or auction method, performed Due Diligence, handled advisory opinions & compliance• Policy advocacy: Engaged in strategic consultation on ‘Electricity Amendment Bill 2014’, 'Tariff Regulations', 'Grid… Show more • Compliance management: Prepared regulatory submissions Multi Year Tariff, Annual Performance Review and Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment petitions for WBERC approval• Tariff design: Facilitated projection of tariff and annual revenue requirement, as per applicability of cost-plus or auction method, performed Due Diligence, handled advisory opinions & compliance• Policy advocacy: Engaged in strategic consultation on ‘Electricity Amendment Bill 2014’, 'Tariff Regulations', 'Grid Code'. Outlined competitive benchmarking on ‘carriage & content’ separation, generation & distribution efficiency, RoE, O&M cost and incentive mechanism• Cost analyzer systems: Generated insights from comparative analysis on procurement options for power (tariff and delivery clauses) and coal (block and linkage via auction or allotment mechanism)• Contract scrutiny: Assisted in framing legal stance on 'Change in Law' & ‘Force Majeure’ clauses in power purchase, extracted learning on the issue as per judicial orders (Supreme Court, APTEL, CERC) Show less

Kolkata Area, India

• Business intelligence: Designed dashboards on economic indicators and operational metrics to help make pricing decisions; demonstrated trends and anomalies, which proved useful for management to review performance.• MIS: Benchmarked tariff orders and relevant regulations across all states and power utilities, developed break-even modelling to protect premium consumer-ship

Post Graduate Programme In Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Committee, Forum for Communication and Leadership Developed keen interests in key management.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Electrical Engineering, First Class Honours

Specialized in High Voltage Systems and Alternative Energy Systems Internship & Projects