ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Tech (Hons.) – Chemical Engineering: Vidyasagar University

MBA – Business Analytics: BITS Pilani – WILP

PROFILE SUMMARY

Chemical Engineer with 25+ years of experience across petrochemicals, specialty/carbon chemicals, utilities, power and energy-transition projects in India and Saudi Arabia. Brings deep expertise across process engineering, FEED, EPC, commissioning, project development and techno-commercial evaluation. Experienced in supporting projects end-to-end, from process and technology selection through CAPEX/OPEX estimation, feasibility and investment evaluation, with exposure to projects of up to ~USD 250M in scale.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

1 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Rosa Power Supply Company Limited – Reliance PowerAVP / Project Development – Green Hydrogen, Ammonia & Polysilicon May 2024 – Dec 2025- Led engineering and project-development activities for Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, and Polysilicon initiatives.- Supported FEED and detailed engineering, technology assessment, and development of engineering requirements.- Evaluated Alkaline, PEM, and SOEC electrolyser technologies from technical and commercial perspectives.- Led feasibility, investment planning, project structuring, and execution strategy for hydrogen/ammonia projects.- Directed techno-commercial evaluation, contractor engagement, and contracting strategy.- Supported CAPEX estimation, cost evaluation, risk assessment, and project implementation planning.- Coordinated regulatory, land, and stakeholder interfaces associated with project development.

JSW Energy LimitedDGM / Project Development – Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Jun 2022 – Apr 2024- Led FEED and detailed engineering review for a large-scale Green Hydrogen & Ammonia project.- Developed/reviewed process design packages including PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, and equipment datasheets.- Evaluated technology licensors and EPC contractors and supported techno-commercial selection.- Coordinated HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL activities with licensors and engineering consultants.- Supported development of large-scale green hydrogen and 200 KTA green ammonia opportunities.- Conducted techno-commercial evaluation of hydrogen, methanol, ethanol, and CCUS opportunities.- Managed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning interfaces.

Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd.DGM – Technical Services / Project Development Jan 2021 – May 2022- Headed process engineering for multiple greenfield and brownfield EPC projects.- Developed/reviewed Basis of Design, PFDs, P&IDs, HMB/UFDs, control strategies, equipment sizing, and datasheets.- Led conceptual engineering and FEED for Coal Tar Distillation, Carbon Black, Phenol, Methanol, and advanced carbon-material projects.- Supported technology adaptation, process optimisation, and technical feasibility assessment.- Led technical bid evaluations, vendor coordination, and procurement support.- Supported commissioning, PSSR, plant performance testing, and project handover.- Managed project development and CAPEX planning for projects up to approximately USD 250M scale.

Sadara Chemical Company – Saudi ArabiaProcess Improvement Engineer Mar 2014 – Jun 2020- Worked within a world-scale petrochemical complex covering cracker, aromatics, utilities, and associated hydrocarbon systems.- Supported process optimisation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and operational readiness.- Worked with EPC contractors, licensors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.- Delivered process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.- Developed strong international exposure to engineering standards, process safety, and large-scale petrochemical operations.

Haldia Petrochemicals LimitedSenior Manager – Manufacturing / Process & Utilities Jul 2000 – Mar 2014- 13+ years of experience in an integrated petrochemical complex.- Supported the 470 → 700 KTPA naphtha cracker expansion and associated brownfield/greenfield projects.- Extensive exposure to hydrocarbon processing, utilities, offsites, tank farms, and product logistics.- Experience covering power generation, steam systems, water treatment, cooling systems, environmental systems, and hydrocarbon storage/handling.- Conducted/participated in feasibility and engineering evaluations for utility and power projects.- Extensive plant operations, troubleshooting, commissioning, and process optimisation experience.