Vikrant Chopra

Vikrant Chopra has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Vikrant is currently working as a Project Manager (Front end development) at LanzaJet since November 2022. Prior to that, they were a Sr. Technologist, Hydroprocessing and Hydroconversion at Shell from August 2021 to October 2022.

From 2015 to 2021, Vikrant worked at Shell Catalyst & Technologies as a Sr. Hydrocracking Technical Service Engineer. In this role, they provided catalyst solutions and post-sale services to customers, engaged with customer sites to understand issues, and presented at conferences on Hydrocracking. Vikrant also coached and mentored customer staff.

Before that, from 2013 to 2015, they worked as a Sr. Project Capability Development Engineer at Shell Global Solutions. Vikrant was responsible for strategic resource planning and developing project owner's team models for various capital projects. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2013, they served as a Technologist-Site Support, accountable for delivering technical support and services to hydroprocessing units at more than 30 Shell Downstream sites in the Asia-Pacific region.

From 2008 to 2009, Vikrant worked as a Technologist-Hydroprocesses at Shell Global Solutions. Vikrant delivered a basic design package for a revamp project, conducted a study on unplanned downtime of hydroprocessing units, and prepared technical bids for Kero and Diesel units.

Vikrant's early career includes roles at Indian Oil Corporation Limited. From 2007 to 2008, they worked as a Senior Process Engineer, responsible for disposing spent hazardous catalysts. Prior to that, from 2002 to 2007, they served as a Process Engineer, handling the Hydroprocessing block and specializing in hydrocracking. Vikrant also played a key role in catalyst replacement and reducing start-up time for hydrogen generation and hydrocracking units.

Overall, Vikrant Chopra has a strong background in hydroprocessing, project management, technical support, and catalyst solutions in the oil and gas industry.

Vikrant Chopra pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. Additionally, they obtained several certifications including Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals from LinkedIn in June 2020, Chair Work: Yoga Fitness and Stretching at Your Desk from LinkedIn in March 2020, and IPMA Level D from APMP in February 2014.