GAURAV CHANDRA

My professional background includes a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from one of the premier Engineering Institute of India (N.I.T Warangal), which prepared me for the oil and gas industry. I worked with India’s leading Oil and Gas organization (Mangalore Refinery and Petro chemical limited- a Subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation-), which further enhanced my understanding of the oil and Gas Sector along with my practical experience of various plants and equipment. I’ve prepared for one of India's toughest exams, i.e., the Union Public Service Commission-Civil Services Examination of India, and reached the Interview stage multiple times. This helped me enhance my understanding of the energy sector, both in the renewable and non-renewable domains, in terms of challenges and opportunities for the sector and its market. It also helped me to understand the Energy Security as national interest of various countries and geopolitics attached to it and many other related issues like climate change and sustainable development. Also, I worked as a freelance editor, which enhanced my writing and analytical skills. My Articles are published in the Leading News papers of India, like The Hindu and Janstta. I also led an EdTech Start-up, which enhanced my Team spirit and organizational Skills.

A competent, motivated, organised, and outgoing individual with a strong work ethic and good communication skills Skilled in different aspects of the petroleum refining and energy sectors,  have hands-on experience in making sure that the standards of quality of petroleum products in Petroleum refineries are met. Proven ability to use problem-solving skills to establish the root cause of any chemical-related failure. I’ve prepared for India’s Civil Services Examination (faced UPSC interviews), which enhanced my skills in different forms and provided me with deep insight to understand the energy sector, renewable Energy Sector, Markets of Petroleum refining, New Renewable energy technology, and related geopolitics. Also showcased strategic leadership skills by managing and administering an Ed-Tech start-up. I’ve also worked ad freelance Content maker, which enhanced my drafting skills. I’ve also provided my experience and administrative support to an NGO. I am knowledgeable in: disseminating project information to project stakeholders; monitoring the progress of projects; developing and maintaining project deliverables; and gathering and inputting data into databases.

BTECH – Chemical Engineering