Harishbabu Laguduva

About Harishbabu Laguduva

Professional Growth & Global Expertise • Senior Advisor – Refining Capacity & Availability (2022 – Present) At Shell India Markets in Bengaluru, Specialises in fundamental outlooks on oil refining. As the product owner for the Asset Capacity and Maintenance (ACM) tool, Harishbabu manages a diverse, cross-functional team while driving innovation, stakeholder engagement, and real-time refinery modelling. His leadership is marked by a strong commitment to mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative work environment. • Senior Advisor – Margin Optimization (2016 – 2022) In this role with Shell Downstream Manufacturing Excellence and Innovation, he led global digital transformation and data analytics initiatives for refining margin optimisation, he spearheaded the cloud transition of integrated refinery margin optimization tools and workflows. His strategic leadership empowered users across Shell by delivering consistent, state-of-the-art digital solutions. Alongside technical advancements, he focused on developing high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. • Domain Expert & Process Technologist (2011 – 2016) At Shell Global Solutions in the Netherlands and Kuala Lumpur, Harishbabu managed the deployment of integrated platforms for refinery supply chain optimization. His role involved not only technical excellence in process modelling but also guiding and mentoring teams. He played a key role in building collaborative, cross-cultural work environments that maximized operational efficiency and fostered knowledge sharing. • Staff Consultant – Process Modeling (2006 – 2007) At AspenTech Middle East in Kuwait, he implemented comprehensive refinery process modelling solutions. This early experience in consulting allowed him to develop strong people management skills, laying the groundwork for his future roles in leading multicultural teams and complex projects. • Reliance Industries Limited – Early Career – 2006) Beginning as a Graduate Engineering Trainee and advancing to managerial roles in Central Technical Services and Economics, Planning, and Scheduling in Jamnagar, India, Harishbabu built a solid technical foundation. His early roles were pivotal in developing his expertise in process simulation and optimization while instilling effective leadership and team management practices that have driven his international career.

Experience

1. Senior Markets Analyst Shell Trading and Markets Analytics

   Shell

   Jan 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• University of Madras

  B.Tech

  1996 — 2000