Palak Thakur, Eit
About Palak Thakur, Eit
Palak Thakur is a Senior Analyst in Grid Services at Swell Energy, having previously held positions at Sunrun and Guidehouse. She holds an MBA from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley.
Current Role at Swell Energy
Palak Thakur serves as a Senior Analyst in Grid Services at Swell Energy, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on analyzing and optimizing grid services to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Her expertise contributes to the company's mission of advancing clean energy solutions.
Previous Experience at Sunrun
Before joining Swell Energy, Palak Thakur worked at Sunrun as a Strategy and Business Intelligence Analyst from 2021 to 2023. Based in Los Angeles, California, she was responsible for analyzing market trends and developing strategic initiatives to support the company's growth in the solar energy sector.
Background in Energy Consulting
Palak Thakur has extensive experience in energy consulting, having worked at Guidehouse from 2018 to 2021 as a Consultant in Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure. She also served as a Senior Consultant for one month in 2021. Her work involved providing insights and recommendations to enhance energy sustainability practices.
Educational Qualifications
Palak Thakur holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley College of Engineering, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background supports her analytical skills in the energy sector.
Internship Experience at SunPower Corporation
Palak Thakur gained valuable experience through her internships at SunPower Corporation in 2017. She worked as a Corporate Strategic Planning Intern for five months and as a Residential Energy Modeling Intern for three months. These roles provided her with foundational knowledge in energy modeling and strategic planning.