Akhil Kulkarni

Akhil Kulkarni's work experience is as follows:

1. Project Manager at Plug Power (2023 - Present): Akhil is responsible for managing the US manufacturing of all electrolyzer systems.

2. Project Manager at Plug Power (2022 - 2023): Akhil held a project management role at Plug Power.

3. Project Lead Engineer at Siemens Energy (2021 - 2022): Akhil worked as a project lead engineer in the Modernization and Upgrades division for Aeroderivative Gas Turbines at Siemens Energy. Akhil was responsible for mechanical engineering deliverables to customers, reviewing project engineering scope, timelines, and customer requirements, and conducting site surveys.

4. Project Engineer at Siemens Energy (2019 - 2021): Akhil worked as a mechanical engineer in the Project Execution Team in the Modernization and Upgrades division for Aeroderivative Gas Turbines. Their responsibilities included developing AGT package solutions, preparing technical statements of work for vendors, and assisting installation and commissioning teams.

5. Mechanical Engineer at Schlumberger (2018 - 2019): Akhil designed and conducted V&V testing on multiple Liner Hangers and Multilaterals products. Akhil also managed projects, worked with design and manufacturing teams globally, and had engineering budget responsibilities.

6. Mechanical Engineer at Schlumberger (2013 - 2018): Akhil worked on the development of Isolation Valves, managing multiple critical projects, conducting analyses, and coordinating various teams.

7. Co-Leader of the Loss Prevention Team at Schlumberger (2015 - 2016): Akhil led a team to identify and address safety concerns, implemented lean projects, reduced costs for organizing company events, and coordinated an awareness campaign to replace Styrofoam coffee cups.

8. Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin (2012 - 2013): Akhil worked on projects related to evaporation driven flow of emulsion through porous media and algae biofuels.

9. Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin (2012 - 2013): Akhil held a teaching assistant role during their time as a graduate student.

10. Analyst, Investment Banking at Credit Suisse (2010 - 2011): Akhil worked as an analyst in the Investment Banking division.

11. Intern at Walchandnagar Industries Ltd. (2009): Akhil developed a conceptual design and worked on vibration analysis.

12. Intern at Centre for Product Design & Mfg., Indian Institute of Science (2008): Akhil worked on lunar rover design, developing conceptual designs and simulating their workings.

13. Intern at Master Handlers Pvt. Ltd. (2007): Akhil held an internship position at Master Handlers Pvt. Ltd.

Akhil Kulkarni completed their Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal / Fluid systems) at The University of Texas at Austin from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they pursued their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras from 2006 to 2010. Before their undergraduate studies, they attended Fergusson College from 2004 to 2006, where they completed their XII standard education with a focus on Science. Akhil's primary education took place at St. Vincent's High School from 1998 to 2004, although no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.