Mehak Kharbandaa
About Mehak Kharbandaa
Mehak Kharbandaa is a Lead Project Manager at Thoughtworks, specializing in digital solutions for clients in South East Asia and Australia. She has a diverse background in strategy, operations, and project management across various sectors, including consumer, education, and power generation.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Mehak Kharbandaa has been serving as a Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enabling the successful delivery of digital solutions for clients located in South East Asia and Australia. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with client objectives. Kharbandaa's experience in managing diverse projects contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Sembcorp Energy UK
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Kharbandaa worked at Sembcorp Energy UK from 2017 to 2020 as part of the Strategy & Operations team. During her three years in London, she contributed to strategic initiatives within the power generation sector. Her role involved engaging with various stakeholders and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Education and Expertise
Kharbandaa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Oxford, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Finance from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, completing her degree from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in business principles and financial management.
Diverse Sector Experience
Throughout her career, Kharbandaa has worked across various sectors, including consumer goods, education, and power generation. This diverse experience has allowed her to develop a broad skill set, particularly in strategic storytelling and commercial operations. Her ability to engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels enhances her effectiveness in project management.
Career Progression and Freelance Work
Prior to her role at Sembcorp Energy UK, Kharbandaa worked as a Freelance Business Consultant from 2015 to 2017, providing consulting services across the UK, India, and Kenya. She also held positions at LVMH as a Brand Strategist for Dior Timepieces and at Deloitte as an Internal Auditor. These roles contributed to her understanding of both entrepreneurial environments and corporate structures.