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Kavya Sreekanth

Kavya Sreekanth

Founder & CEO | ESG Impact Leader | Consultant
Bengaluru

Summary

A versatile professional with a task-oriented time-bound approach with a strong scientific temper and problem-solving skills. Self-driven, self-built, and quick in adapting to approach new challenges with logical reasoning and lateral thinking. Demonstrated extensive expertise in evaluating and assessing market potential and optimizing process work flows for the team to exceed set benchmarks. A keen observer of natural phenomena with a constant urge to identify and devise wholesome scientific solutions to everyday problems, strongly believing that everyday offers a new opportunity to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Founder and CEO

Praana Power Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current
  • Strategic Vision: Crafting and executing a visionary strategy to advance green hydrogen solutions, contributing to global sustainability and combating climate change.
  • Leadership: Providing visionary leadership to our team, inspiring innovation, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Business Development: Identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding our client base across industries.
  • Technology Innovation: Overseeing the development and enhancement of modular electrolyzers and other green hydrogen technologies, ensuring technological excellence.
  • Financial Management: Ensuring sound financial management, monitoring budgets, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve growth objectives.
  • Industry Advocacy: Representing Praana Power in industry forums, conferences, and regulatory discussions, advocating for green hydrogen adoption.
  • Team Development: Attracting, nurturing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with investors, government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners to drive collective progress.
  • Market Expansion: Spearheading the expansion of Praana Power's reach into new geographic regions and industries, aligning with our scaling strategy.
  • Ecosystem Building: Contributing to the larger clean energy ecosystem by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable practices.
  • Driving force behind Praana Power's journey to combat climate change through cutting-edge green hydrogen solutions.

Chief Operating Officer

Aakri App
Kochi
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for expansion in Kerala.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
  • Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
  • Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
  • Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Chief Technology Officer

Social Hardware International Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Laid out complete business continuity plan and rebranded company's profile.
  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
  • Interpreted multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
  • Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
  • Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
  • Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and architectures.
  • Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.

Product Manager

Social Hardware International Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Spearheaded launch of "MITRA-Motorized Intelligent Tactile Robotic Arm" under #100kidsinitiative sponsored by Mondelez International for providing functional prosthetic arms to kids aged between 6 and 16 in rural and semi-urban cities.
  • Working on developing Exoskeleton suits and bomb disposal robot for defence sector.
  • Rebranding company's profile and strategy for growth management
  • Setting product planning and strategies for sustainable product solutions.
  • Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
  • Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Reduced project downtime with quality product inspections.
  • Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities to evaluate economic viability.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.

Expert Research Analyst - Special Projects

Crimson Interactive
Mumbai
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Experienced in scientifically reviewing over 30,00,000+ words for high-impact special assignments in Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Applied Engineering.
  • Collaborated with over 500+ academic researchers from Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America to facilitate effective scientific communication.
  • Awarded the "Rising star" award for my monthly performance in the special projects division.
  • Consistently exceeded monthly benchmarks.
  • Consistent quality assurance in delivering technically accurate manuscript editing to ensure quicker publication
  • Received "pat on the back" from the reporting manager for constantly resolving doubts for the team.

Operations Analyst

Cloudtail India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed country-wide market research, analyzing experiences of 2074 small- and medium-scale vendors on Amazon and suggested plans of actions to restructure overall vendor operations .
  • Generated reports of findings to help management with making key decisions.
  • Designed plans to improve operations and suggested changes to systems for overall organization.
  • Evaluated performance and policies against metrics.
  • Created models to forecast and predict quantitative and comparative evaluations of various business solutions.
  • Presented results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
  • Performed validation and testing of models to promote adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
  • Formulated mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, conflicting objectives and related numerical parameters.

Strategy Analyst

Anyology Specialty Services Pvt Ltd
New Delhi
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Designed key strategies for launching radiology, cardiology, and independent medical examination services in 4 continents.
  • Conducted research and investigations into international business operations, growth principles and process design.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
  • Gathered, documented and modeled data to assess business trends.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Independent Researcher and Consultant

Self-employed
Bengaluru
07.2017 - Current
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Crafted on research proposals in various areas including applied engineering, physical science, life science, renewable energy, sustainability, deep tech, and management
  • Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
  • Proposed innovative methods for capturing and analyzing customer data.
  • Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
  • Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
  • Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.

Education

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering - Supply Chain And Energy

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani, India
01.2023 - Current

Professional Certification - ESG Impact Leader

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
New Delhi, India
01.2023 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Science And Medicine

International Institute of Forensic Science
New Delhi, India
01.2022 - 01.2023

MBA - Business Analytics

Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
Pilani, India
01.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering

SASTRA University
India
07.2015 - 08.2019

Skills

  • Research and trend analysis
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Software

  • MS Office
  • Creo Parametric
  • ANSYS Workbench
  • PLC Programming
  • Automation Studio
  • Python Programming
  • AutoCAD
  • ADAMS
  • Simulink
  • Balsamiq
  • Jira

Certification

  • Co-Creator, Enterprise Design Thinking, IBM

Projects

 

  • External regulation of capillary pressure to facilitate optimum oxygen for PM's National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme (Patent Pending)
  • Design of Preliminary Diagnosis tool for Parkinson's Disease (Patent Pending)
  • Implementation and policymaking for biomedical waste management in Kerala
  • Infrastructure development for geography-specific renewable power installation and establishment of Green Hydrogen Hubs
  • Infrastructure design and project planning for providing clean water and off the grid power installation in Uganda
  • Ecosystem restoration and development for the coastal communities
  • I have actively consulted with Decathlon, a renowned brand, to assist them in sourcing their raw materials from recycled plastics such as rPET, rH/LDPE, rPP, rPS, PCR plastics, fabrics, and other sustainable materials. This collaboration is part of their Eco-design by 2026 initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly practices.
  • I have been involved in sustainable fashion projects, specifically focusing on PCR plastics for a top brand in Valencia. Through plug and play methodologies, I have contributed to the development of a supply chain for sustainably sourced recyclable materials.
  • I have mentored and advised an Indian brand in establishing a supply chain for sustainable fashion and other utility products, emphasizing the use of recyclable materials from reliable sources. This includes fostering collaborations with indigenous communities and promoting sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
  • I have also delved into the field of additive manufacturing, where I have successfully transformed recycled plastics into granules suitable for 3D printing. This has allowed for the creation of products that align with corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, focusing on gifting items produced from recycled plastics as part of a broader sustainability commitment.
  • Other portfolio experiences: In addition to my extensive work in plastics recycling and sustainable sourcing, I have collaborated with various industrial stakeholders to ensure their compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for plastics, e-waste, and batteries. This involvement has included providing guidance and support to help organizations fulfil their environmental responsibilities and establish effective waste management practices.
  • Beyond recycling and waste management, I have expertise in biomedical waste treatment, playing an instrumental role in implementing effective strategies for the safe and sustainable disposal of biomedical waste materials. Furthermore, under my self-initiated movement called TREE (True Restoration of Environment and Ecosystem along with Grassroute), I have actively contributed to ecosystem restoration projects, promoting environmental sustainability and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our natural resources.
  • I am working on clean technology and clean energy projects, with a specific focus on green hydrogen and renewable power. By exploring decentralized production, delivery, and storage solutions, I strive to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. Furthermore, I am pursuing certifications in ESG Impact leadership for industries.
  • Telerobotics Control System for defence applications with IDEX in Indian Defence
  • Design of Wet Heat Solar Sterilizer for Tier-2 and Tier-3 Healthcare institutions
  • Cadbury Campaign - 100kids Initiative - Design, development and distribution of prosthetic arm to 100 kids in rural India
  • PanIndia Market Research: B2B Amazon Operations
  • Market access analysis in Africa, North America, Europe, Asia and Australia

Accomplishments

  • State first in National level interactive Science Olympiad, Eduheal foundations
  • AIR 12 National level Biotechnology Olympiad, Eduheal foundations
  • City finalist in Horlicks Wiz kids, Horlicks
  • National level best performer and State First at MAARS international spell bee, MAARS, sponsored by Cambridge.
  • State second in Universal Talent Search examination, Shakespeare Institute Publications.
  • Finalist in Asia-level Speed Reading Competition, OnlySuccess
  • State fifth in Nationwide Interactive Maths Olympiad
  • Best Cadet Award in Student movement activities.
  • Numerous accolades in district level and state level public speaking and essay writing competitions.
  • Awarded General Proficiency for six consecutive years for topping over 700+ students consistently.

References

  • Mr. Erik Solheim, Vice Chair, The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED)
  • Mr. Nishaanth Balashanmugham, India Representative, Green Hydrogen Foundation
  • Mr. Suresh V, President Good Governance India Foundation, Ex-FICCI Chairman
  • Dr. Saptarshi Das. Head - Decision Science, Shell
  • Dr. Srikanta Routroy, HOD Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani
  • Mrs. Sangeetha Sharma, Managing Director & CEO at Anyology Speciality Pvt. Ltd. Director at DocGiant Services India Pvt Ltd.
  • Dr. Anjan Kumar Dash, Associate Dean, HOD Mechatronics, Sastra University
  • Dr. Vairaprakash Pothiappan Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Sastra University
  • Mr. Sudhir Kumar Sharma, IRSS, Group GM, Strategic Development


Timeline

Stanford SEED'23

08-2023

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering - Supply Chain And Energy

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
01.2023 - Current

Professional Certification - ESG Impact Leader

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
01.2023 - Current

Founder and CEO

Praana Power Private Limited
01.2023 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Aakri App
01.2023 - 10.2023

Chief Technology Officer

Social Hardware International Private Limited
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Co-Creator, Enterprise Design Thinking, IBM
04-2022
  • Mechanical Design and Product Development, Udemy
04-2022

Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Science And Medicine

International Institute of Forensic Science
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Sustainability for Design, Construction, and Manufacturing, LinkedIn
01-2022
  • Digital Technologies: AI, IOT, Robotics, Blockchain, LinkedIn
01-2022

Product Manager

Social Hardware International Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 08.2022

Expert Research Analyst - Special Projects

Crimson Interactive
02.2021 - 05.2022

MBA - Business Analytics

Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
01.2021 - 12.2022

Operations Analyst

Cloudtail India Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 01.2021

Strategy Analyst

Anyology Specialty Services Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 10.2020

Independent Researcher and Consultant

Self-employed
07.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering

SASTRA University
07.2015 - 08.2019
Kavya SreekanthFounder & CEO | ESG Impact Leader | Consultant