Aadil Ahesan

About Aadil Ahesan

I specialize in designing, scaling, and managing utility programs that accelerate clean energy adoption, align with evolving regulations, and deliver measurable value to customers and stakeholders alike.Currently, I manage a $48 million portfolio of clean energy and decarbonization programs at a major natural gas utility, overseeing long-range planning and budgeting to market transformation, marketing strategy, and operational execution. My work advances decarbonization goals, modernizes infrastructure, and brings scalable, customer-centric solutions to life, all while ensuring operational excellence and fiscal discipline.From standing up new market offerings to aligning with transformative policies like CEJA and federal infrastructure incentives, I’ve partnered across regulatory bodies, executive teams, and frontline operations to drive results. I enjoy working on complex challenges that sit between policy, technology, and execution along with collaborating with teams that care deeply about doing meaningful work.Alongside this, I am passionate about protecting critical infrastructure, particularly in the Operational Technology (OT) space. As our energy systems become more digitized, the line between physical reliability and digital security is disappearing. My goal is to help bridge that gap by making OT security part of the core resilience conversation, not just a technical add-on.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Southern Company Gas

   Mar 2022 — Present · Naperville, IL, US

   As a Program Manager, I oversee the strategy and operations of a $48M clean energy portfolio, focused on the industrial and commercial sector. My responsibilities include launching innovative products and services, driving program growth, and navigating complex regulatory and policy frameworks critical to clean tech. With a strong focus on advanced technology solutions, I manage the deployment and scaling of new initiatives that significantly enhance environmental impact and business value, ensuring our strategic objectives are aligned with cutting-edge industry trends and sustainability advancements.

Education

• Aston University

  Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

  2023

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Master’s Degree, Energy Engineering

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Lean Manufacturing
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Excel
• Ansys
• Matlab
• Solid Edge
• 8d Problem Solving
• Arduino
• Pfmea
• C++
• Team Centre
• Bosch Production System
• Testing
• Revit
• Equest