Akshay Taru
Energy & Sustainability Engineer
About
Results-driven Energy & Sustainability Engineer with 6.5+ years of experience in Waste-to-Energy (WtE), Solar EPC, Biomass R&D, and Circular Economy projects. Proven track record in techno-commercial feasibility studies, financial modelling (CAPEX/OPEX, Project IRR, Equity IRR), EPC project management, and carbon accounting. Skilled in Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI for data-driven decision-making.
Delivered commissioned WtE and pelletization plants for military, municipal, and international clients.
Experience
Senior Engineer – WtE EPC - Pune Bio Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2026-05)
- Managed EPC execution of a 750 TPD Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Waste-to-Energy plant with 13.19 MW renewable power generation capacity.
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder project delivery across consultants, contractors, vendors, and government authorities ensuring statutory approvals, quality compliance, and HSE standards.
- Drove commissioning, performance testing, and O&M of key plant systems; led operational optimization initiatives to maximize energy recovery and environmental compliance.
- Prepared project risk assessments, progress reports, and executive presentations for management and investor stakeholders.
Senior Energy Consultant - Dynamic Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2024-06 - 2026-04)
- Authored Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) with full techno-commercial analysis: CAPEX/OPEX, Project IRR, Equity IRR, payback period, revenue projections, and loan structuring for WtE and Solar PV projects.
- Managed end-to-end EPC lifecycle for biomass pelletization/briquetting, biogas, and solar PV installations — scoping, budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-time delivery.
- Conducted waste and energy audits for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), food processing units, and industrial clients; prescribed valorization solutions converting waste streams into energy assets.
- Led R&D in Alternative Fuels (AFR) and Refuse-Derived Fuels (RDF) from agricultural/industrial waste; characterized fuels by calorific value, moisture, and ash content.
- Designed circular economy models integrating solar PV into fuel processing operations, reducing carbon footprint of sustainable fuel production.
- Built and maintained Tableau and Power BI operational dashboards tracking KPIs for waste management and solar PV plants; delivered insights to C-suite and client stakeholders.
Energy Consultant & Analyst - Gangotree Energy Projects Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2022-08 - 2024-05)
- Conducted advanced biomass fuel data analysis using Python (Pandas, NumPy) in Google Colab; built interactive Tableau dashboards for manufacturing, production, and sales forecasting.
- Installed and commissioned dry waste pelletization plants for Khadki Cantonment Board, Siachen Border Camp, and an international client in Malaysia — first overseas deployment.
- Automated biomass fuel analysis workflows as part of an Energy-as-a-Service initiative, transforming dry waste into high-calorific pellets to replace fossil fuels.
- Managed complete logistics and supply chain for biomass pellets; developed tailored client proposals contributing directly to new business acquisition.
Research & Business Development Executive - S & M International Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2022-01 - 2022-07)
- Generated qualified sales leads and converted prospects into confirmed purchase orders for HRSG pressure parts, duct burners, and pyrolysis systems through targeted cold-calling and on-site client visits.
- Secured a business representation dealership from a European compressor company; onboarded new foreign technology principals to diversify the green energy portfolio.
- Researched emerging green technologies including sustainable hydrogen production; built a comprehensive database of 100+ captive power plants across India.
Sales Engineer – Agri-Cold Chain - New Leaf Dynamics - Pune
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Deployed off-grid, renewable-energy-powered cold storage units for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), reducing post-harvest spoilage and increasing farmer income through strategic market timing.
- Managed site identification, needs assessment, and end-to-end solution deployment for tailored cold storage facilities.
Design Engineer - Om Fasteners - Pune
(2017-07 - 2018-07)
- Designed and detailed mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA V5R19; achieved 15% reduction in design cycle time through process optimization and DFM reviews.
- Prepared technical drawings and proposal materials to support sales bids, improving client inquiry response times.
Education
M.Tech - Energy Technology - Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) (2020)
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - N.B.N. Sinhgad School of Engineering, SPPU (2017)
