Prashant Patel, P.Eng.

Experience

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  Honda Cars India Ltd

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Identified cost-saving and operational improvement measures using Kaizen principles and supported implementation to improve operations efficiency and reduce individual product costs by up to 15%.Led project implementation by coordinating with multiple departments and vendors.Supported product development, from initial planning to designing, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to project timelines and quality standards.Mentored two fresh graduates to help them learn the work. Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Junior Project Engineer

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  University of Alberta

  May 2016 - Apr 2019

  Research Assistant

  Calculated waste potential for Alberta and identified its geographical locations through GIS-based analysis.Conducted technical and financial feasibility of establishing a waste-to-energy conversion facility in Alberta.Developed a business case to outline a facility's financial implications and technical feasibility, providing stakeholders with the necessary information to make informed decisions.Produced high-impact written materials, including journal papers, thesis, reports, and business case.Delivered compelling presentations in conferences, client meetings, and thesis defence, demonstrating strong communication skills.Specific ProjectsSupported Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in calculating the potential of municipal solid waste and agricultural residue and identifying their locations in the region for their feasibility study on establishing a biofuel facility.Assisted SAEWA* in calculating and locating waste in Southern Alberta, and then identifying the optimal site for a waste-to-energy conversion facility.*Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association Show less

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  CLEAResult

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  Designed and implemented multi-year decarbonization programs to help reduce emissions and build internal capacities.Identified and evaluated decarbonization initiatives across 407 facilities.Supported decarbonization project implementation worth $64M, achieving lifetime savings of $90M in cost and 320,000 tCO2e in emissions.Quantified Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 400+ facilities under GHG Protocol.Developed decarbonization roadmaps that provided a structured path to achieve GHG saving goals.Delivered training and workshops to drive the decarbonization agenda across their organizations. Show less

  • Senior Manager

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Manager

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022
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  KPMG Canada

  Jun 2023 - now

  Manager, Decarbonization & Energy Transition

  Developing decarbonization pathways and net-zero strategies for diverse clients.Conducting technical and financial evaluations of decarbonization opportunities.Facilitating capital allocation by evaluating investments through a structured framework and tools.Managing clients and engagements including scope, budget, team, schedule, and other project management elements.A few selected projects:Developed a 2050 Net-zero strategy for a public sector client.Designed a 2035 energy strategy for a provincial government to guide energy transition.Conducted a benchmarking study across oil & gas, mining, and forestry sectors to understand the companies' biodiversity efforts and priority.Supported a utility company design capital allocation framework to evaluate capital investments. Show less