Ishan Kumar

About Ishan Kumar

I’m a global project leader and MBA candidate at UT Austin – McCombs, with 10+ years of experience driving revenue-generating initiatives across international markets.At SGS North America, I’ve led complex, multimillion-dollar engagements across the U.S, Latin America, MENA, and Asia, partnering with clients to translate operational challenges into structured solutions that support growth, pricing strategy, and performance improvement. My work has contributed to $40M+ in cumulative revenue and supported expansion into new regional markets.Through McCombs+, I’ve advised startups and growth-stage companies on go-to-market strategy, margin optimization, and M&A positioning. I’ve built financial models to guide investment decisions, conducted multi-state competitive analyses, and developed customer acquisition strategies targeting underserved segments.I specialize in structured problem solving, cross-functional leadership, and translating complex data into executive-level decisions.Seeking roles in consulting, corporate strategy, and growth-focused operations where analytical rigor and commercial execution intersect. i••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Global Project Manager Senior Engineer

   SGS

   Jan 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Lead international client engagements across North America, Latin America, MENA, and Asia, delivering reservoir and production advisory solutions while supporting commercial execution and regional expansion.Key Achievements:• Generated $40M+ in cumulative revenue by leading multi-region oil and gas client projects and expanding international client portfolios• Led the launch and scaling of international affiliates, establishing operational infrastructure, pricing structures, and delivery processes that built a $1.9M annual revenue stream• Reduced project turnaround time by 60% by redesigning workflows and standardizing execution processes across affiliates• Delivered production allocation and surface operations advisory to Gulf of America operators, sustaining $1M in annual recurring revenue• Recognized as a global subject matter expert, leading cross-regional training initiatives to strengthen affiliate technical autonomy and delivery consistency

Education

• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mining Engineering

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Engineering (GPA: 3.8)

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2024 — 2026