Akshata Shanbhag
About Akshata Shanbhag
Akshata Shanbhag is an Energy Engineer with expertise in energy loss mitigation, metering, and billing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Sustainable Engineering, and has experience in stakeholder management and clean energy projects.
Work at Verdani Partners
Currently, Akshata Shanbhag serves as an Energy Engineer at Verdani Partners, a role she has held since 2021. Based in Carlsbad, California, she focuses on energy engineering projects that align with the company's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Her responsibilities include assessing energy systems, implementing energy loss mitigation strategies, and managing stakeholder relationships to enhance project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Akshata Shanbhag holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Her expertise includes energy loss mitigation, energy metering and billing, and grid decarbonization.
Background
Before joining Verdani Partners, Akshata Shanbhag worked as a Manager at Reliance Energy in Mumbai, India, from 2011 to 2017. In this role, she was involved in energy distribution and management, focusing on stakeholder management in energy projects. Following her tenure at Reliance Energy, she was a Graduate Student at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2020, where she engaged in advanced studies in sustainable engineering.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Akshata Shanbhag has specialized in energy projects that emphasize distributed energy resources and clean energy initiatives. Her work in grid decarbonization and modernization projects reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Her experience spans both practical and academic environments, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of energy systems.