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Program Manager | Site Due Diligence | Permitting | | APAC | Microsoft Data Centers | ex-Amazon

About

With over a decade of experience, I specialize in due diligence, risk management, and regulatory compliance to enable large-scale infrastructure projects. At Microsoft, I lead environmental assessments for hyperscale data center developments across APAC, ensuring seamless integration of sustainability and operational goals. I am committed to fostering collaboration across teams to deliver innovative, environmentally responsible solutions aligned with organizational values. At Microsoft, I partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, overseeing environmental risk assessments, permitting, and compliance programs. By managing multidisciplinary consultants, I ensure project timelines and budgets are met while adhering to strict regulatory standards. My expertise in technical due diligence and environmental surveys supports both new and existing campus developments across the region.

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Bengaluru

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Work experience

Program Manager - Land Development (CO+I) at Microsoft, Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, India, Lead environmental due diligence, environmental risk management, permitting, and regulatory approvals for hyperscale data center developments across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, supporting both new site acquisitions and existing campus expansions. Direct multidisciplinary consultants to deliver technical due diligence, environmental surveys, risk assessments, permitting, and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Partner with cross-functional teams including Development, Design, Construction, Legal, Real Estate, and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and enable successful project delivery. Lead engagement with regulators, government agencies, consultants to facilitate environmental approvals, resolve permitting challenges,

Program Manager at Amazon, Jul 2014 - Jun 2023 · 9 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Review due diligence information, including Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments, regulatory and health-risk reports across NA, EU/UK and APAC. Assess exposure risks from building materials or property conditions and collaborate with internal teams on mitigation and oversight. Represent Amazon with property owners, consultants, and legal advisors, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and Amazon standards while driving cost-saving initiatives.

EIA Coordinator at Resenvi, Feb 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India