Key skills and expertise

With 35 years in the energy and mechanical engineering sectors, the expert excels in upstream oil and gas production operations. Key skills include asset integrity, process safety, well integrity management, and production planning. The expert has led major projects, including greenfield and brownfield initiatives, and achieved a 10% increase in gas production. Leadership roles have encompassed Functional Head of Production and Offshore Activity Manager, with responsibilities for operations excellence and standardization. The expert has also contributed to international projects across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, and West Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has a robust professional background in the energy and mechanical engineering sectors, focusing on upstream oil and gas production. Roles have included Functional Head of Production, Offshore Activity Manager, and Senior Operations Engineer, with responsibilities encompassing asset integrity, process safety, and production planning. The expert has worked in diverse geographic locations, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, and West Africa, and has applied interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as new technology applications and sour gas management, contributing to both local and regional projects.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, and West Africa. With significant roles in India, Malaysia, Russia, and Switzerland, the expert has developed a deep understanding of regional dynamics and operational challenges in these areas. This includes long-term assignments and leadership positions, contributing to projects that span both offshore and onshore environments, enhancing local governance and production operations.

Languages and education

The expert holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from M B M Engineering College, University of Jodhpur, India.