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LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation 

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KPMG

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CRISIL Limited

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Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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I was born and brought up in a small city in India where I first hand witnessed disparity between different classes of society. 

In the first few years of my professional career, I tried to bridge those disparities by using the power of finance in catalyzing urban reform. I worked with Governments and Multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to set up financial institutions committed to developing smart infrastructure in Africa and Southeast Asia.

A firm believer in capital for social good and equitable education for every child, I later helped raise funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a global nonprofit. My passion for creating social change drove me towards setting up two non-profit organizations that work towards empowering the underprivileged community. 

In 2019, I was selected as a part of the LGT fellowship cohort- a group of ten changemakers working around the globe to help create social change. In late 2020, I got sold on the promise of decentralization and spent the next year or so building multiple web3 products and communities. The products I've built have won grants from foundations of all major blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and others). I work closely with SuperteamDAO and Makerdock in helping grow the web3 ecosystem.

My vision for the next decade is to build at the frontier of technology and create protocols and structures to take web3 mainstream.

When I am not talking about web3 or sustainable social impact, I am talking about football, rock music, or my cross-country travels. 

Interested in knowing more, ping me on twitter @saxenasaheb and we’ll set up some time to chat.

Saumya Saxena

Saudi Electricity Company

•	Supervising the testing & commissioning activities of the GE 7FA excitation (EX2100e) and LCI systems (LS2100e), 560MVA transformers, MV and LV switchgear, relays (MICOM & GE-Multilin relays), motors, Generator protection relays, Generator circuit breakers, Diesel generators and auxiliaries at the PP14 Power Plant.
•	Facilitating seamless power generation, ensuring equipment health & performance with regular testing & maintenance. 
•	Testing relays using Primary/secondary injection equipment, including Omicron CMC 256, Freja 300 & CPC 100. 
•	Coordinating with external testing agencies for seamless evaluation of simple & combined cycle power units. 
•	Preparing contracts for external evaluation, maintenance & handover of units, safeguarding company interests. 
•	Analysing trip incidents/issues, finding root causes & recommending preventive/ corrective measures to increase system uptime.
•	Managing pre-commissioning, commissioning & walk-down inspection, ensuring risk-free energization & operation. 
•	Steering technical compliance with project needs & change requests, reviewing design documents, single-line diagrams & P&IDs. 
•	Developing maintenance SOPs, QA/QC documents & checklists, enhancing operational efficiency by 20%. 
•	Estimating simple cycle spare part requirements, budget & expenses to maintain ample stock & supply.
•	Generating punch lists & non-compliance reports (NCRs), closing the list before system energization & project delivery.  
•	Evaluating handover documents, drawings & turnover packages, ensuring 100% compliance with the design & HSE requirements. 
•	Conducting technical meetings with Engineering, operations & contractor teams, expediting project progress & resolving issues. 
•	Bridging communication between the project team, the company & the clients, providing regular & detailed progress reports. 
•	Training 20+ team members with classroom and on-the-job training sessions to bridge their knowledge gaps and improve their efficiency.

Power Generation Engineer

TATA Power

•	Spearheaded project commissioning phases by executing 3 distribution substation projects in a year. 
•	Commissioned 40MVA transformers,33KV MV switchgear,415 V LV switchgear, Batteries, and battery chargers.
•	Commissioned a substation installation project at the Mumbai airport high-security zone 15 days before the deadline. 
•	Led the contractor teams of 8+, streamlining site operations, work distribution & EHS compliance. 
•	Conquered unique challenges, channeling team capacity, resources, time, and budget. 
•	Managed regular client communication & incorporated feedback in project functioning, expediting progress & resolving issues.

Lead Project Engineer

COASTAL GUJARAT POWER LIMITED

•	Tested & commissioned 930MVA transformers/ Generator Relay Protection/ MV and LV switchgear/ HT/LT motors/ Toshiba’s AVR and generator excitation system / ABB (REF 600 & 500) and Siemens (SIPROTEC) numerical relays and protection schemes enabling seamless plant operations. 
•	Ensured uninterrupted power production, conducting transformer stability tests and open & short circuit (OCC & SCC) tests of 830MW generators. 
•	Provided engineering advisory, analyzing & shortlisting technical bids to suit project specifications & bidding guidelines.   
•	Identified and negotiated with contractors & subcontractors on technical & business terms based on defined project scope.
•	Delivered the project 6 months before time, strategizing & executing site activities in coordination with 10+ contractors.
•	Scrutinized design, calculation & technical documentation, ensuring conformity with the Company & IEC standards.
•	Spotted & controlled engineering deviation through proper escalation with red-line markup during commissioning & testing. 
•	Monitored & implemented onsite HSE procedures, ensuring 100% facility & workforce safety. 
•	Trained a team of 5 on project technicalities, engineering best practices, safety control & deviation management.
•	Tracked & reported on site activities & project commissioning progress, facilitating management visibility & decision-making. 
•	Investigated & rectified root causes of failure (RCA), generating downtime reports for future reference.

Assistant Manager

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

•	Provided technical support for testing, maintenance & repair of 1000MW steam turbines & related accessories.
•	Supervised all routine maintenance, inspection, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electrostatic precipitators, 11KV, 6.6KV & 415V motors, transformers, HT & LT feeders, and generator bus duct compressors.
•	Established a comprehensive predictive/ preventive maintenance program, reducing unexpected breakdowns & downtime.  
•	Reduced transformer & switchgear downtime by 20%, with continuous monitoring & preventive maintenance. 
•	Conducted pre-installation Site & Factory Acceptance tests (SAT & FAT) of 11/6.6KV,415 V switchgear, motors, 80 MVA transformers & protection schemes to ensure seamless plant functioning.
•	Supervised the maintenance support team, providing techno-managerial assistance & training for issue identification & resolution.
•	Streamlined day-to-day maintenance activities, optimizing resources, costs & performance efficiency. 
•	Ensured compliance with HSE norms & standards while tracking & reporting on project progress.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The real power of electrical engineering lies in connecting ideas and bringing innovations to life.” As a competent Electrical Engineering Professional, I execute greenfield power plant projects with seamless pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance of electrical machinery to ensure uninterrupted power generation, supply, and customer satisfaction.    
 
I possess 16+ years of experience focused on the commissioning, testing & maintenance of electrical power systems, transformers, turbines, switchgear, generators, etc., in ultra-mega power plants & substations across India & the Middle East, achieving engineering KPI, repeat & new business and commercial success. 

As a capable Electrical  Engineer with profound technical & project management skills, I demonstrate experience in taking ownership, spearheading testing, commissioning & maintenance functions, driving cross-functional internal/external coordination, and delivering projects as per the budget, timeline, quality & regulatory requirements. 

Performing electrical engineering & maintenance roles for 9+ years, I am now supervising continuous power generation and equipment performance at Saudi Electricity Company. I am adept at testing & commissioning 7FA Gas turbine & relay systems, trip incident management, preventive maintenance, project technicalities, bid-negotiation, material supply, vendor/ contractor management, resource planning, process enhancement, change order management, pre-installation SAT/FAT, IEC/HSE compliance, project communication & handover with consistent quality. 

I bring hands-on proficiency in building ground-up aggressive transformation plans with turbocharged processes, multi-dimensional technical integrations & project performance management.
I bear the gravitas & agility required to engage effectively across multi-functional stakeholders.

Before Saudi Electricity Company, I worked with Tata Power Ltd, Coastal Gujarat Power Limited, and Jindal Power Ltd. 

Academically, I am an Electrical Engineer with an MBA (Global) from Deakin University, Australia. 

I thrive in a results-driven & dynamic environment where commitment and technical innovation are highly valued.

You can reach me at linz.t.mathew@gmail.com

Linz Mathew

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