Vivek Bhandari Ph.D., Pe

Vivek Bhandari, PhD, PE has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Vivek is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Powerledger, where they oversee technological advancements and market optimization. Prior to this, they were the Head of Market Optimization and PO at Powerledger as well.

Vivek has also held positions at mPrest as a Director, providing technical leadership to the company's global operations and contributing to the development of new product strategies. At Siemens, Vivek served as the Head of Enterprise Software Portfolio - ANZ, leading pre-sales, sales, and delivery services for various software businesses. Vivek also held roles as the Tendering and Sales Manager - North Americas, driving the growth of Siemens' DigitalGrid business and increasing proposal efficiency.

In addition to their corporate experience, Vivek has been involved in philanthropic work. Vivek served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Nepalis in Minnesota and Commonwealth Terrace Apartments, where they made significant contributions to fundraising and improving housing operations.

Vivek began their career as a school teacher and freelance software developer in Nepal, which provided him with valuable skills in communication, explanation, and team leadership. Vivek holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Additionally, Vivek is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization for senior-level technology executives where they contribute their expertise and knowledge in the industry.

Vivek Bhandari, PhD, PE has a strong educational background in engineering and policy. Vivek completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Policy and Engineering with a focus on the energy sub-field at the University of Minnesota from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Systems Engineering from the same university between 2012 and 2014. Vivek'sBachelor's degree in Engineering, majoring in Electrical and Electronics, was obtained from Kathmandu University (KU) from 2006 to 2010, specializing in Power and Control.

In addition to their education, Vivek Bhandari has also obtained several certifications. Vivek is a Member of the Forbes Technology Council, having received this recognition in May 2023. Vivek is registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Nepal Engineering Council, with the year of obtaining this certification not specified. Vivek holds the title of CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer) from Engineers Australia, achieved in April 2021, and is a member of the National Engineering Register with the same institution since May 2021. Furthermore, they are recognized as a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which they attained in August 2020.