Academic


● M.Tech in Power and Energy Engineering, Central University of Karnataka. Gold Medalist with a CGPA of 9.6.

● B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Central University of Karnataka. Graduated with a CGPA of 8.4 and received a full tuition fee refund throughout the program for consistently finishing among the top two students in the class.

Professional

● Senior Analyst, Precog Innovation Partners, Gurugram (April 2024 to June 2026; previously Analyst from October 2023). Precog is a venture building firm focused on climate and deep technology ventures. Worked closely with founders, corporate leaders, and portfolio companies across strategy and execution. Evaluated more than 45 climate technology startups and engaged with over 60 corporates across energy, mobility, advanced materials, and circular economy sectors. Led multiple client engagements simultaneously, acting as an engagement manager responsible for driving partnerships, pilots, and venture building initiatives.

● Junior Research Fellow, National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh (July 2022 to June 2023). Played a key role in establishing the Common Research and Technology Development Hub in the Renewable and Energy Sector, sponsored by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Contributed to planning, budgeting, procurement, and industry engagement activities for the hub.

Details of Extra Curricular Participation

I have been actively involved in IEEE volunteer leadership for more than eight years across regional and global roles.

● Chair, IEEEXtreme (2023 to 2025). Led IEEE's flagship global 24 hour programming competition and contributed to its growth from approximately 8,000 participants in 2020 to nearly 20,000 participants in 2024, spanning more than 100 countries.

● Vice Chair, IEEE Power and Energy Society Students and Young Professionals Committee (2022 to 2024). Supported a global network of more than 550 student chapters and led the High Performing Student Branch Chapter Program, facilitating the distribution of over USD 100,000 in grants to chapters worldwide.

● Industry Representative, IEEE MGA Student Activities Committee (2024 to 2025). Contributed to global initiatives focused on strengthening industry engagement and professional development opportunities for IEEE student members.

● Region 10 Chair, IEEE PES Student Chapters Committee (2021 to 2023). Led student chapter initiatives across the Asia Pacific region and conceptualized and organized the first Asia Pacific Student Chapter Leaders Training Program in Singapore.

● Invited Luminary, IEEE Laureate Forum, New York (April 2026).

● Previous IEEE roles include Secretary and Vice Chair of the IEEE Student Branch at the Central University of Karnataka, Chair of the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, Public Relations Lead for IEEEXtreme, and several conference and regional volunteer assignments.

I am now targeting MBA 2027 intake with a goal of moving into climate-focused Venture Capital post-MBA