Senior engineering leader with extensive experience in energy management systems, power electronics, and electric drive systems. Held senior technical and strategy leadership roles at major industrial companies, managing large engineering teams and substantial R&D initiatives. Technical contributions span battery energy storage, DC fast chargers, photovoltaic inverters, and control systems for vehicle electrification and industrial systems, with 30+ granted and filed patents across these domains.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from a top-tier engineering institution
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from a major research university
  • B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from a leading international engineering university

Career Highlights

  • Head of Research and Development at a leading renewable energy equipment manufacturer, leading development of industry-standard compliant photovoltaic string inverters for residential and commercial markets
  • Chief Engineer at a major heavy equipment manufacturer overseeing energy storage and power conversion teams spanning multiple countries, with responsibility for substantial R&D initiatives
  • Led development of advanced microgrid optimization and machine learning-based controls technology, resulting in multiple patent grants and filings
  • Senior strategic leadership roles at major industrial manufacturers, driving electrification roadmaps and technology strategy across multiple equipment divisions
  • Senior engineering positions focused on cost optimization through advanced hybrid power system development and operational excellence
  • Multiple industry awards for innovation in hybrid power systems, vehicle electrification, and power conversion systems
  • Leadership in electric power systems, rotating machinery, and traction control, recognized with engineering excellence awards

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as expert witness in patent litigation involving industrial vehicles and power conversion systems
  • Ph.D. specialization in control theory with applications to dynamic systems
  • 30+ patents granted and filed covering microgrid dispatch optimization, battery thermal management, fuel cell integration, EV charging systems, and traction control
  • Professional training in power electronics, electric motors and drives, distributed energy resources, microgrids, battery systems, and fuel cell technologies