Kalyan Kareti
About Kalyan Kareti
Kalyan Kareti serves as the Head of Operations IT at Clearway Energy Group, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in Civil Engineering and Mathematics, and has held various IT roles at NRG Energy and South Florida Water Management District.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Kalyan Kareti serves as the Head of Operations IT at Clearway Energy Group, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees IT operations, ensuring the effective management of systems and infrastructure. He has successfully managed the transition of IT systems for over 70 renewable energy plants. Additionally, he has implemented project management methodologies and developed support playbooks to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at NRG Energy
Kalyan Kareti worked at NRG Energy in various capacities from 2011 to 2018. He began as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2011 to 2014, followed by two years as an IT Architect in Houston, Texas, and Scottsdale, Arizona. During his tenure, he formed specialist teams and ensured compliance with industry standards, contributing to the organization's IT architecture and systems.
Educational Background
Kalyan Kareti studied at the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's degree in Mathematics, both completed between 1995 and 2000. He also attended Vivekananda Junior College in India, achieving an MPC qualification from 1993 to 1995, and completed his High School Diploma at Nehru Niketan starting in 1993.
Experience at South Florida Water Management District
Before his roles at NRG Energy, Kalyan Kareti worked as a Senior SCADA Systems Consultant at the South Florida Water Management District from 2004 to 2011. In this position, he focused on system consulting, contributing to the management and optimization of SCADA systems within the organization.
Team Development and Management
At Clearway Energy Group, Kalyan Kareti has demonstrated his leadership by developing and training a new team of 15 specialists within a span of nine months. He has also scaled operations from a broad team of over 40 to a focused group of 12 specialists, enhancing the effectiveness of IT operations and ensuring compliance with necessary standards.