Gaurav Samkaria

About Gaurav Samkaria

At Yara International, leadership and strategic foresight were critical in spearheading the denitrification business, resulting in the establishment of a new green ammonia/hydrogen segment. Our team negotiated a major storage plant deal in Asia, laying the foundation for substantial industry growth. With a focus on financial forecasting and data-driven decision-making, my role was pivotal in developing and implementing a five-year strategic plan that harmonized with our mission for sustainable business practices.Collaboration with cross-functional teams enabled us to craft a comprehensive B2B phosphate business strategy, projecting a trajectory for continued expansion. My competencies in project tendering, financial analysis, and market trend identification, combined with a collaborative approach, have been instrumental in driving our organization\'s success. The dedication to continuous improvement and leveraging advanced analytics tools like Alteryx and Qlik Sense keeps our strategies at the forefront of the energy and environmental industry.

Experience

1. Application Analyst

   Dürr CTS - Clean Technology Systems

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Create compelling business cases that translate complex engineering designs into clear financial benefits for clients.• Utilize historical data to optimize equipment sizing & cost estimates.• Generating technical documentation that includes calculations, description of the system & technical clarifications, if required.• Serve as the lead technical engineer for the full project lifecycle—from initial process gas analysis and LEL modeling to the delivery of detailed commercial proposals. • Specialize in engineering high-efficiency Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) that achieve 99%+ VOC destruction (DRE) while reaching 95-97% thermal energy recovery. By optimizing ceramic media selection and valve configurations,

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Associate's degree, Marketing

• University of Delaware

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analyst & Finance

• Maharshi Dayanand University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical & automation engineering