About Me
I became passionate about sustainable energy during my bachelor's degree and that led me to do my bachelor's thesis on a logarithmic spiral wind turbine. I further chose to pursue a master's in sustainable energy technology and develop my career in the same field. In my professional journey, I have gained experience in the span of rural, urban, private consulting and now, the public sector. I have developed a unique skill set at the crossroads of Technical know-how, Strategy and Process development. With each passing year, my experiences have helped me create a larger impact. Below I have tried to showcase the same with my professional journey.
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Apart from sustainability, I also enjoy the field of weather forecasting and side gigs/hustle, about which you can read here.
Senior Associate
Climate Centre for Cities
National Institute of Urban Affairs
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
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Leading the development of the Climate Practitioners India Network, and Understanding the Future Podcast.
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Worked on revising the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, GoI.
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Contributed to Long Term Low Emissions Development Strategy for India submitted to UNFCCC during the COP27
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Managing a capacity-building project with GCoM and participatory approach framework development for the implementation of climate actions with UNU-EHS.
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Managing Energy and Green Building thematic area in ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework.
Lead (Projects)
Climate Centre for Cities
National Institute of Urban Affairs
Jan 2023 - Present
June 2020
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Certified Expert in Carbon Footprint Organised by CII
Fellow
Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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Developed a strategy for Innovation Facilitation Centre at the Climate Centre for Cities
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Developing a policy for curating induced innovation ecosystem in the urban area. Translated to City Innovation Exchange
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Tested policy implementation on the ground with Imagine Panaji Smart Cities Limited in Panaji, Goa
July 2019
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'Global Leadership Program in Circular Economy'
Adelaide organised by CEAA (Youngest Participant)
Manager
Innovation and Energy, Caravane Earth (Qatar)
Apr 2019 - Jan 2020
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Designed a 100% renewable energy grid for a 1000 people community in desert
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Developed a grant application for the project
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Developed strategy, action plan, timeline and budget for the department
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Worked on mapping carbon emissions and circular economy concepts for the organisation
October 2018
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3rd Runner up at the 'Indian Green League 2018'
Conducted by CII-IGBC
Co-Founder
Orgro Energy LLP
Jul 2016 - Jan 2020
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Consulted as technical expert on more than 18MW of Rooftop Solar Projects across more than 30 sites with a major NBFC
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Lead Generation and Business Development for the Company
Solar Technician
Sunlit Future
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
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Installed more than 800kWp of rooftop solar projects for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
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Installed solar water pumps in remote villages of Maharashtra
December 2015
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Jagriti Yatra
Travelled 8000+kms in 15 days to understand the best social enterprises of India.
Renewable Energy Consultant
Auroville Consulting
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
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Conducted an extensive market research on Indian Rooftop Solar Sector.
MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology
Technical University of Delft
Sept 2013 - Jun 2015
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Elected as a member of Faculty Student Council for Applied Sciences Department in 2014
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Teaching Assistant for the courses 'Smart Energy Product' and 'Product Service System'
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Student Coach for the Introduction Program in 2014 and 2015
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
Aug 2009 - May 2013
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Training and Placement Committee Memeber of the Mechanical Engineering Department for 2009-2013
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Sponsorship Head for AutumnFest 2011