Shakti Kumar
About Shakti Kumar
Shakti Kumar is the Planning & Scheduling Lead at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in project control and cost management across various international projects.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Shakti Kumar currently holds the position of Planning & Scheduling Lead at ExxonMobil. He transitioned into this role in 2024, bringing forth his extensive expertise in project control and planning. His comprehensive skills in cost control and earned value analysis aid in the efficient management of project budgets and timelines. His work enables the smooth execution of projects from the tender stage through to their completion.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before becoming the Planning & Scheduling Lead, Shakti Kumar served as a Project Control Engineer from 2022 to 2024 and as a Planning and Scheduling Engineer from 2020 to 2022 at ExxonMobil. In these roles, he honed his skills in project control services, forensic delay analysis, and budget management.
Work Experience at Schlumberger
Shakti Kumar worked at Schlumberger as an Integrated Project Planner from 2018 to 2020 in Gurgaon, India. During his tenure, he focused on planning and managing project schedules, contributing significantly to the company's project execution capabilities.
Roles at Shell
During his time at Shell, Shakti Kumar operated in Brunei Darussalam as a Project Planner from 2017 to 2018 and as a Planning Engineer from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved planning and scheduling tasks, emphasizing the coordination of project timelines and resources.
Education and Academic Background
Shakti Kumar completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, from 2006 to 2010. He also completed his high school education, specializing in Science, at Sumermal Jain Public School, New Delhi, from 2004 to 2006.
Specializations and Expertise
Shakti Kumar possesses extensive experience in delivering project control services across various stages of project development. His expertise includes baseline program development, earned value analysis, forensic delay analysis using Primavera P6, and cost control through Budget Change Requests, Purchase Orders, and Variation Orders.
International Work Experience
Shakti Kumar has amassed significant international experience, having worked across various locations including India, Brunei Darussalam, and Qatar. His experience spans multidisciplinary areas, particularly Exploration and Production (E&P) projects, highlighting his versatile project management capabilities.