Soma Bhadra, CEO of PROTEUS Consulting, is an Innovation Consultant and Technology Integrator across Water, Energy, Information, and CleanTech Sectors. Soma has the intuitive ability for identifying gaps in markets and developing new markets in those gaps. Soma has extensive experience in effective design, construction, and operation of water, wastewater, ultra-pure, and recycled water treatment plants and conveyance systems. Having lived and worked in US, Australia, India, and Singapore while managing creative teams over multiple continents to deliver large multi-faceted projects across a range of disciplines, she has a broad and unique perspective about the water related issues and solutions from around the globe. Her clients peg her as an excellent engineering and management consultant for the the water sector and laud her for generating outstanding results.With PROTEUS Consulting, Soma is altering the way the Water Industry works by infusing new ideas and products from Energy, IT, Communications, and Economics sectors. Ms. Bhadra thrives on opportunities to inspire people, optimize processes, and incorporate smart technology. She is a very committed supporter of Water For People. Soma lives in San Diego with her two adorable poodles. In her spare time she meditates (a lot!), does improv comedy, paints, and teaches Indian cooking classes (@Somaskitchen).She is adept in formulating, prioritizing, and implementing initiatives that cut costs, lowers risk exposure, and provides a competitive edge to ensure long-term success. She brings to the table strong opinions and perspectives supported by lateral, insightful and strategic rationale. Her passion is contagious. With her well-honed aesthetic appreciation and inspiring leadership style, she helps her team to push the boundaries of what they thought was possible.