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Yeshus Umesh

Yeshus Umesh

Bengaluru

Summary

Engineer and climate researcher with 13+ years' experience integrating climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainability in engineering projects. Proficient in decarbonization strategies, regional climate and risk modeling, and biodiversity impact research. Published on climate-biodiversity links, GHG accounting, and capacity building. Chartered engineer; skilled in codes, project management, and climate resilience design.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sustainable Engineer

Veolia Water Tech.
07.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded decarbonization initiatives, resource efficiency, and GHG accounting; led stakeholder engagement and climate change training; improved sustainability KPIs; achieved 10% emissions reduction; embedded carbon accounting in circular economy projects; aligned with SDGs, and international standards; built capacity in risk management and reporting.

Research assistant (Part time)

Ibaraki University
06.2023 - 06.2024

Conducted climate change impact research on pond smelt and aquatic ecosystems; analyzedwater quality, zooplankton, and phytoplankton dynamics; assessed ecosystem functioning and biodiversity; applied aquatic ecology, environmental analysis, and ecosystem monitoring; contributed findings on plankton interactions and resilience through advanced climate science methodologies

Climate Change Projects

Independent Work
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Regional Climate Modeling of Typhoon Impacts

Assessed climate change effects on Typhoon Hagibis using CMIP6 models and IPCC RCP scenarios. Simulated present and future climates via WRF and Pseudo Global Warming methods. Analyzed rainfall shifts, atmospheric indices, and flood vulnerability using Python,GrADS, and Fortran.

  • Flood Vulnerability Assessment, Ibaraki, Japan

Conducted climate change risk assessment in Diago, Ibaraki, evaluating Typhoon Hagibis flood impacts. Engaged with officials on adaptation strategies, applied vulnerability indicators, and utilized statistical analysis for actionable climate mitigation and resilience insights.

  • Mangroves, Blue Carbon, and Climate Change Mitigation

Promoted sustainable practices in mangrove regions, evaluating economic and ecosystem services. Analyzed blue carbon sequestration for climate mitigation. Conducted water quality assessments to support mangrove-based adaptation, biodiversity protection, and community climate resilience.

  • Climate Risk Assessment for Coffee Farmers, Lam Dong

Performed quantitative and qualitative climate risk assessment for coffee farmers, mapping hazards like floods and landslides. Applied indicator-based analysis and facilitated community education in sustainable agriculture for enhanced climate resilience in Lam Dong province.

Technical Lead

Suez Water technologies and solutions.
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Led and managed diverse engineering teams to deliver sustainable Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) projects across Asia. Ensured project success in Singapore and India by driving collaboration, adaptation, and execution of sustainability-focused solutions.

Design Engineer

Fluor Corporation
01.2014 - 09.2020
  • Led structural module analysis and innovation for energy clients including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Reliance. Developed transportation and lifting guidelines, ensured client coordination, optimized workflows, and provided VBA-enabled training for efficient project execution.

Senior Engineer

TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Experienced Civil Engineer with a strong track record in energy and chemical sector projects. Led multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions and support complex project execution across multiple industries.

Education

Master - Climate Change and Development

Vietnam Japan University
01.2024

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

Bangalore University
01.2011

Skills

  • Atmospheric Science
  • Climate Risk Vulnerability and Assessment
  • Sustainability
  • Regional Climate Modelling
  • Statistical Analysis
  • GIS
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Fortran
  • Civil Structural Engineering
  • Sustainable Water Technologies - ZLD, RO, MBR

Certification

  • Chartered Engineer, M-1689325, Institute of Engineers India (IEI), Kolkata
  • Climate Change and Sustainability Job Simulation, Ernst & Young | Forage
  • Introduction to climate-related disclosures: Starting the climate journey., IFSB: Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
  • Managing financial risks from climate change, United Nation Climate Change
  • Sustainable Finance, Japan Multilateral COIL/VE Project (J-MCP)
  • SDGs & Business web 3.0, Clifford Chance
  • Climate Change Global Virtual Internship, Oliver Wyman
  • Financial Services: Climate Change, Boston Consulting Group
  • Climate and Sustainability, Boston Consulting Group
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms, Coursera

Accomplishments

  • VJU Rector Scholarship, Academic excellence, 2012-2023
  • Sir M Visvesvaraya Memorial Merit Scholarship, For the academic year 2010-2011
  • University Rank certificate, For the Batch 2007 -2011 (Civil Engineering)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Elementary (A2)

Personal Information

  • Title: Engineer - Specialize in Climate Change and Sustainability Solutions
  • ID Type: Chartered Engineer
  • ID Number: M-1689325

Publications

  • Assessment of household adaptive capacity to disasters: Two comparative case studies in Central Vietnam, Journal of Hydrometeorology (http://tapchikttv.vn/article/3739),
  • The Transition in Catch of Pond Smelt and Plankton Dynamics in Lake Kasumiguara, In preparation
  • Assessing the impact of climate change on heavy precipitation events associated with typhoon., In preparation

References

  • Yuki Ishikawa Ishiwata, Researcher, Ibaraki University, yuki.ishikawa.ga@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp
  • Kiran Swarup Kasturi, Manager, Veolia Water Tech, kiranswarup@gmail.com

Software

OCARA

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Chartered member
  • Certified in GHG Emission Accounting
  • Climate research

Timeline

Sustainable Engineer

Veolia Water Tech.
07.2024 - Current

Research assistant (Part time)

Ibaraki University
06.2023 - 06.2024

Climate Change Projects

Independent Work
01.2023 - 06.2024

Technical Lead

Suez Water technologies and solutions.
03.2020 - 09.2022

Design Engineer

Fluor Corporation
01.2014 - 09.2020

Senior Engineer

TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd
08.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor - Civil Engineering

Bangalore University

Master - Climate Change and Development

Vietnam Japan University
Yeshus Umesh