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Lead Planning Engineer, Cairn-Vedanta | $300Mn+ CAPEX Governance & Investment Planning | ET-Recognized| IEW 2026 Speaker

About

I get offshore capital projects from paper to platform. Four years ago I was troubleshooting Christmas trees and water injection systems on the shop floor at Rageshwari Gas Terminal. Today I lead integrated planning and investment readiness for one of India's most complex offshore programs — the Ambe CSP, India's first offshore Conductor Supported Platform. That journey from field engineer to planning lead is the whole story: I understand capital projects from the wellhead up, not just from a spreadsheet. What I actually do: → Build and govern Million Dollars CAPEX portfolios through Stage-Gate investment approval, from concept select to sanction → Run project economics (NPV/IRR) and scenario analysis that leadership uses to make go/no-go calls → Own enterprise risk registers that catch cost, schedule and execution risk before they become headlines → Translate engineering, drilling, finance and ops into one integrated schedule everyone can work from Recent wins: - Led development planning for Ambe CSP — Indian West Coast first of its kind. - Recognized by The Economic Times for industry contribution; spoke at India Energy Week 2026 - Currently pursuing PMP certification What drives me: messy problems with real money and real consequences attached. I like being the person in the room who can speak fluently to the engineer, the CFO and the board — and get all three to agree on a number. I'm actively exploring my next chapter — Corporate Strategy, PMO leadership, Investment Planning, Program Management or Energy Consulting roles where I can bring offshore capital discipline to a broader canvas. If you're building a team like that, or just want to talk shop about capital governance, offshore development or India's upstream sector — my inbox is open. Let's connect — always up for a conversation on capital projects, energy policy, or AI in project management.

Location

Gurugram

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Work experience

Lead Planning- West Coast development at Cairn Vedanta Oil and Gas, Oct 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Gurugram, Leading integrated planning and investment readiness for offshore field development programs along India’s West Coast, coordinating drilling, facilities, finance, and operations teams across project lifecycle stages. Driving development strategy maturation, integrated scheduling, and CAPEX governance supporting investment Gate approvals for offshore assets. Delivering economic evaluations and scenario analysis to enable project sanction decisions and optimize capital deployment. Managing project risk frameworks identifying key cost, schedule, and execution risks while ensuring alignment between engineering design, contracting strategy, and execution readiness. Supporting DWOP planning, bid evaluation tracking, and leadership reporting through data-driven dashboards and structured progress reviews. Contributing to transition of offshore projects from concept selection to execution phase, strengthening delivery certainty and capital efficiency.

Project Management Officer- Development at Cairn Vedanta Oil and Gas, Aug 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Gurgaon, Led portfolio planning and program governance activities supporting onshore and offshore development assets. Developed the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), aligning ~$300 Mn CAPEX with long-term production and resource maturation strategy. Performed project economic evaluations including NPV and IRR analysis to support capital allocation and investment decision-making. Established and managed enterprise risk registers identifying strategic, commercial, and execution risks across development programs.

Production Engineer at Cairn Vedanta Oil and Gas, Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr, Rageshwari gas terminal, As a Production Engineer at Cairn Oil and Gas, I am entrusted with the comprehensive management of production activities in both Oil and Gas side, laboratory operations, and the water injection system in oil side. Over the course of my tenure, I have continuously expanded my knowledge and expertise within the oil and gas industry, focusing on key areas such as Christmas trees, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and more. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: •Production Management: Leading and overseeing all production activities to ensure optimal operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. •Lab Management: Supervising laboratory operations to facilitate accurate and timely analysis of oil and gas samples, contributing to informed decision-making processes. •Water Injection System Oversight: Managing the water injection system to maximize reservoir performance and enhance oil recovery rates. •Project Involvement: Engaging in critical projects such as RDG plant shutdown readiness, including overseeing multipass exchanger strainer cleaning and conducting post-major shutdown tie-in leak tests to ensure safe plant startup. •Field Operations: Participating in essential field operations, including hot tapping at WP 01 and integrating flows from WP 02, as well as commissioning and handover of Well Pad #2 and managing hookup activities for various wells. I •Digital Transformation: Driving digital transformation initiatives within RJ Gas, including the development of the RJ Gas Morning Meeting Dashboard and ongoing efforts to automate the Gas Joint Ticket process. •Audits and Compliance: Active involvement in various audits, including Asset Optimization (Operate for Reliability module), VSAP audit (Incident Investigation Module), Quality Management audit (Quality Management module), and Process Safety Management and IMS audits.

Education

Central Academy Jodhpur Education Society

B.E., Chemical Engineering, M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur