Amit Mahajan
About Amit Mahajan
Amit Mahajan serves as the Director of Commercial Systems at Cogentrix Energy, LLC, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in software engineering and systems integration across various companies in the energy sector.
Work at Cogentrix Energy
Amit Mahajan has served as the Director of Commercial Systems at Cogentrix Energy, LLC since 2017. In this role, he oversees budget management for commercial systems and team operations. He manages business interfaces with major Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, ISONE, NYISO, and MISO, along with exchanges like ICE and NYMEX. Mahajan leads a team that provides end-to-end support for trading, generation, and risk teams, including Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) for power and natural gas trades. He has also developed and executed a commercial systems integration strategy for the acquisition and divestiture of power assets.
Education and Expertise
Amit Mahajan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University, which he completed from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, studying from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software development and commercial systems within the energy sector.
Professional Background
Amit Mahajan has a diverse professional background in software engineering and management. He began his career at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a Technical Sales Officer from 1996 to 1999. He then transitioned to software engineering roles at TA Instruments and Honeywell Process Solutions. From 2004 to 2010, he worked at Pepco Holdings as a Manager of Software Development. Mahajan further advanced his career at PPL Corporation as a Technical Lead/Project Manager from 2010 to 2012 and at Essential Power, LLC as Manager of Software Development and Systems Integration from 2012 to 2016.
Achievements in Machine Learning and Systems Integration
In his current role at Cogentrix Energy, Amit Mahajan has implemented machine learning projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial systems in the energy sector. His focus on integrating advanced technologies reflects his commitment to improving operational performance. Additionally, he has successfully developed and executed a commercial systems integration strategy that supports the acquisition and divestiture of power assets, showcasing his strategic capabilities in the energy market.