Hardik Kholwadwala
Project Delivery Manager Grid Modernization and Distribution Planning @1898 & Co.
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WORK HISTORY
Project Delivery Manager Grid Modernization and Distribution Planning @1898 & Co.
Atlanta, GA, US
Led grid modernization and distribution planning initiatives for electric utility clients, enhancing system reliability and DER integration. • Managed end-to-end project delivery, ensuring effective scope definition, schedule management, and resource planning. • Provided technical oversight for distribution system studies, translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations for utility planning.
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Ted Rogers MBA at Toronto Metropolitan University
MBA, Technology and Innovation
SKILLS
ABOUT HARDIK KHOLWADWALA
I am a Project Delivery Manager specializing in grid modernization, distribution planning, and DER integration for electric utilities across North America. With over a decade of experience spanning utility operations and consulting, I lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs that improve system reliability, enable clean energy integration, and deliver capital projects efficiently.I have led distribution planning and DER initiatives involving power flow modeling, hosting capacity, protection coordination, voltage optimization, and two-way power flow analysis. My work supports critical utility objectives including reliability improvement, regulatory compliance, interconnection efficiency, and long-term system resilience. I regularly leverage CYME and advanced analytics to translate technical studies into actionable investment and operational decisions.As a people-focused leader, I am known for building strong client relationships, mentoring engineers, and driving execution across cross-functional teams. I bring structure to ambiguity, challenge assumptions with data, and prioritize outcomes that balance technical rigor, cost, and schedule.I am passionate about modernizing the electric grid and enabling the transition to distributed and resilient energy systems.
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