Amit Parekh
About Amit Parekh
Amit Parekh is a Project Development Manager at ExxonMobil in Singapore, with extensive experience in engineering and project management across the refining, chemical, and polymer sectors.
Title at ExxonMobil
Amit Parekh is currently serving as a Project Development Manager at ExxonMobil. His tenure at ExxonMobil started in 2011, providing him with extensive experience in managing complex projects within the company.
Past Employment Experience
Amit Parekh has a robust professional history. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Process Engineering Associate at ExxonMobil from 2008 to 2011, gaining experience in both Singapore and Tokyo. He also served as a Process Engineer at Larsen & Toubro from 2005 to 2008. His early career began at Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as a Technical Process Engineer from 2002 to 2005.
Educational Background
Amit Parekh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, completed from 1998 to 2002. He continuously enhances his knowledge through various certifications. He achieved certification in Governing Sustainable Finance from the Asian Development Bank Institute in 2021. In the same year, he also earned a Certified Agile Process Owner (CAPO) designation from the DevOps Institute. He has a Certified Course in AI & ML from Singapore Polytechnic, completed in 2020. Additionally, he has certifications in Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage from The University of Edinburgh and Agile Project Management, certified as a Scrum Master by the Scrum Alliance.
Expertise in Project Management
Amit Parekh specializes in managing mega greenfield and complex revamp projects in the refining, chemical, and polymer sectors. His expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, including start-up and troubleshooting. He is also actively involved in coaching and mentoring to enhance project practices and engineering management within his organization.
Skills and Certifications
Amit Parekh has multiple certifications that augment his project management skills, including a Scrum Master certification and expertise in Agile Project Management. He demonstrates adaptive critical thinking, especially in unfamiliar ventures, and continuously up-skills in areas such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), sustainability, and energy transition.
Network and Stakeholder Management
Amit Parekh has cultivated a strong network among local and international project professionals in Singapore. As a subject matter expert, he plays a critical role in stakeholder management and alignment for funding approvals of projects. His expertise includes process design, project development, engineering management, execution planning, and business case development.