Puja Gupta
About Puja Gupta
Puja Gupta serves as the Deputy Director of Business Development at General Atomics, where she focuses on strategic opportunities in international energy markets, particularly in nuclear technologies. With a strong background in engineering and business, she has over 14 years of experience in the energy sector.
Current Role in Business Development
Puja Gupta serves as the Deputy Director of Business Development at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and driving corporate-level strategic opportunities in key international markets related to energy technologies, specifically focusing on nuclear fission and fusion. Her work involves strategic planning and execution aimed at expanding the company's presence in the international energy sector.
Experience at General Atomics
Puja Gupta has a significant tenure at General Atomics, where she worked for 14 years as a Nuclear Engineer from 2005 to 2019. Following this role, she transitioned to Senior Business Development Manager, serving from 2019 to 2021. Her extensive experience within the company has equipped her with a deep understanding of both engineering and business development in the energy sector.
Educational Background
Puja Gupta holds a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, she is pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Cambridge, expected to be completed in 2025. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Nirma University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. This educational foundation supports her expertise in both technical and business aspects of the energy industry.
Expertise in Energy Technologies
Puja Gupta possesses extensive experience in business development within the energy sector, with a particular focus on nuclear technologies. Her dual background in engineering and business enables her to effectively bridge the gap between technical innovation and strategic market opportunities, contributing to the growth and expansion of energy solutions.