ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

BE/BTech: Maharishi Dayanand University

Masters: Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi

PROFILE SUMMARY

A seasoned energy transition professional who has worked at the intersection of government, utilities, industry and development institutions, with experience spanning Swaniti Initiative, AEEE, TARSHID (Saudi Arabia Super ESCO) and the National Productivity Council, Government of India. Has led flagship programmes across industrial decarbonisation, energy efficiency, utility reform and ESCO development, including R-APDRP, PAT and Saudi Arabia’s national ESCO programme. Brings deep expertise in translating climate and energy policy into implementation, with hands-on experience in energy audits, M&V, industrial efficiency, utility transformation and decarbonisation programmes across India and the Middle East.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

19 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Swaniti InitiativeDeputy Director: Decarbonization & Energy Transition Feb 2026 – August 2026-
Led work on decarbonization and energy transition, supporting policy-oriented research and implementation initiatives around industrial decarbonization, clean energy and sustainable development. Current work includes state-level energy-transition initiatives involving PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, Model Solar Villages and distributed renewable energy.

Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)Program Lead: Energy Efficiency, Energy Transition and space cooling Aug 2023 – Jan 2026-
Led energy-efficiency and transition programmes covering industrial decarbonization, cooling, technology adoption and sustainable development. Worked with government agencies, industry associations and development partners on programme design, stakeholder engagement, research and implementation, including initiatives supported by GIZ and CLASP.

TARSHID (Saudi Arabia Super ESCO)Senior Project Manager Nov 2019 – Dec 2022-
Managed large-scale energy-efficiency and ESCO programmes under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, including development of IPMVP-compliant Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans, baseline development, regression analysis and energy-savings verification. Supported ESCO engagement and programme scaling, with reported energy savings exceeding 30% across multiple projects.

National Productivity Council, Government of IndiaOfficer Trainee/ Assistant Director / Deputy Director Aug 2008 – Nov 2019 & Dec 2022 – Aug 2023-
Held progressive leadership roles across energy efficiency, utility reform, renewable energy and government programmes. Worked on R-APDRP for the Ministry of Power/PFC, PAT energy audits for BEE, national energy-saving potential studies, DISCOM energy audits and renewable-energy initiatives. Responsibilities included technical assessment, field studies, implementation monitoring, impact assessment, stakeholder coordination and recommendations.

GPMCE, IP University, DelhiLecturer (Electrical Engineering) Sep 2007 – Jul 2008-
Taught Electrical Engineering and developed an early foundation in power and electrical systems before transitioning into energy-sector consulting and programme implementation.