Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, the expert is a seasoned leader in energy and sustainability. They possess strong skills in business strategy, regulatory affairs, and project management, having led over 100 projects that resulted in $2 billion in cost savings. Previously held roles include Electricity Policy Engineer and Founding Director at a consulting firm, with responsibilities such as financial risk mitigation and regulatory strategy. The expert has successfully managed multi-billion-dollar energy transitions and infrastructure projects, contributing significantly to policy reforms and stakeholder engagement both locally and internationally.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the World Bank, providing strategic advisory services for a Private Sector Participation study. This involved analyzing transactions and addressing policy implementation challenges across the electricity value chain. The work included conducting a comprehensive economic study, examining industry dynamics, and delivering financial projections for various states. This engagement focused on the energy sector and took place on a national scale in India.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including energy, monitoring and evaluation, electrical engineering, ICT, finance and accounting, and advocacy. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Electricity Policy Engineer and Founding Director, focusing on business strategy, regulatory affairs, and project management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital technologies into energy infrastructure and optimizing operational efficiency. Their work has spanned both Canada and India, addressing regional and country-specific energy transition and sustainability challenges. Extensive professional experience in these countries has fostered a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to significant policy reforms and infrastructure projects.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English, with an IELTS score of 8.0, and is a native speaker of Hindi and Gujarati. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Canada and India, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and international projects within the energy sector. The expert holds an MBA in Finance from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research in Mumbai, India, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical from BVM Engineering College, Sardar Patel University in Anand, India. Additionally, they have completed a certification in Global Markets & Valuation from NYU Stern School of Business in New York, USA, and have undertaken leadership training through Harvard Business Publishing.