Microsoft 365
Rahul Goklani
Climate, Water & Energy Expert
Bhopal
Summary
Climate, Water and Energy Expert with 3.5 years of experience of working with reputed Organizations, Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Green Associate
Swaniti Initiatives (Ank Aha) - Delhi/Sahibganj
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained working relationships with government and non-government functionaries
- Developed insights by collecting and analyzing data from field research and assist in formulating corresponding strategy for execution of action plan
- Developed insight papers for government agencies, partnering organizations, and funding organization, especially on best practices, scopes, and gaps in transition of district and state from low-income state to high-income state
- Acted as catalyst for departments of state government at district level and state level
- Represented organization on relevant platforms
- Mobilized funds (in crores) for Renewable Energy interventions by channelizing effective communication among implementing agency (JREDA), District Administration and Beneficiaries
Senior Level Expert
WAPCOS Limited - Gurgaon/Noida
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed Primary Survey of functional/non-functional Ranney Wells of Noida Jal Board for Rejuvenation of wells
- Supported and Performed Geo-physical Survey for strengthening of existing Ranney Wells
- Performed Physical Survey of Yamuna Flood Plain Aquifers, Ground Water Flow Regime, Resource Availability
- Well Specific Studied to increase discharge of depleted wells
- Supported other Senior level Experts in preparation of feasibility reports and Detailed Project Reports
Technical Associate
Tetratech ARD INC - Delhi/Gaya
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed methodology for hydrological estimates to arrive at catchment and command dynamics with respect to water conservation and use
- Identification of site based on defined criteria for undertaking Incentive Based Mechanism exercise.
- Meeting with stakeholders and other team members to develop deeper understanding of existing water management practices, political economy of watershed and explored possibilities of negotiations based on IBM principles
- Coordinated collection of baseline information through primary survey and secondary sources on bio-physical parameters, livelihood conditions, and ecosystem services
- Compiled and analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data to draw meaning and strategies for IBM interventions
- Hold consultations with primary and secondary stakeholders on interim outputs and collated feedbacks to finalize IBM structure for Ahar-Pyne systems
- Assisted in development of institution design and final IBM implementation strategy for selected geography
- Drafted MoU between stakeholders, communicated same to stakeholders and got those signed for implementation of IBM exercise
- Carried out stakeholder consultations with EDCs/VSSs at two selected sites – Dungeshwari and Barabar caves to capture their priorities, explained their roles and responsibilities, re-confirmed their willingness, and documented consultative meetings in detail
- Engaged with local communities and forest department to orient them on scope of IBMs and gather their support to ensure sustainability of IBM
- Prepared implementation plan, precise roles and responsibilities of stakeholders for IBM based on defined criteria and developed MoU in consultation with Landscape Ecologist and Regional Director
- Identified forest restoration and protection activities and village development activities in consultation with local community institutions and forest department
Research Consultant
International Water Management Institute - Delhi/Anand
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Carries out comprehensive review of literature and consultation with experts, developed conceptual framework for water security index at ITC factory locations dependent on surface and groundwater
- Assisted in developing framework and guidelines to delineate boundaries for water security assessment and defining co-dependents
- Applied develop framework to project locations and carry out necessary primary and secondary data collection required
- Gather primary and secondary data on hydrogeology, agriculture, climatic and socio-economic parameters in project selected locations
- Carried out regular direct and indirect measurement of groundwater (and energy) use on sample of monitored Tube-wells for solar and on-solar farmers
- Consolidated data in spatial and non-spatial datasets
- Analyzed data and differentiate changes in GW use between solar and non-solar farmers, accounting for potential factors that may confound groundwater use
- Prepared project and research reports in consultation with project leaders and published peer-reviewed paper in Water Security Journal
Education
Master of Science - Geology/Earth Science
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
Delhi 07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geology/Earth Science
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
Delhi 07.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Stakeholder Consultation
Project Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
Primary and Secondary Survey
Data Collection, Cleaning, Analysis and Visualization
Preparation of Reports and Publications
Interpersonal Communication
Technical Knowledge of Software
Accomplishments
Professional
- A peer-reviewed publication in Water Security Journal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468312422000128)
- A Case Study on Reimagining Rejuvenation & Restoration of Banjhi Pond - Sahibganj (Jharkhand)
- Electrification (300 kw) of River Island (Banu Tola Diyara, 600 Households) after Independence (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/swaniti-initiative_empowering-banu-tola-a-brighter-tomorrow-activity-7138854002162667521-hcnx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)
- Installation of 150+ Solar Water Pumpsets, 30+ High Masts, 175+ Solar Street Lights, 1400 kw Rooftop Capacity (72 buildings), Rural Electrification (Minigrid/Standalone) of 52 Remotely located Villages (1000+ kwp) in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand
Academic
- INSPIRE Scholar (2014-19)
- Central Sector Scholar (2014-19)
- Dissertation 'Stream- Aquifer interaction along river Yamuna of Delhi between Yudhister setu and Nizamuddin bridge' submitted to University of Delhi
- 68th & 69th Annual DAV Award
Software
GIS
Certification
'Introduction to Ethics in Evidence Generation' by AGORA, UNICEF
Timeline
Green Associate
Swaniti Initiatives (Ank Aha) - Delhi/Sahibganj
07.2022 - Current
Senior Level Expert
WAPCOS Limited - Gurgaon/Noida
05.2022 - 06.2022
Technical Associate
Tetratech ARD INC - Delhi/Gaya
08.2021 - 01.2022
'Introduction to Ethics in Evidence Generation' by AGORA, UNICEF
03-2021
Training program on 'Design, installation and commissioning of Solar Water Pumping System' by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE, Delhi)
12-2020
Research Consultant
International Water Management Institute - Delhi/Anand
06.2020 - 07.2021
'Getting Started with GIS ' from ESRI
11-2019
'Certificate in MS Office' from EDUCBA
07-2019
Master of Science - Geology/Earth Science
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
07.2017 - 05.2019
'GeoIndia 2015' from American Association of Petroleum Geologists
03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Geology/Earth Science
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
07.2014 - 05.2017