Kanishka Kohistani

About Kanishka Kohistani

Engineering Leader with 20+ years of experience supporting public safety through product evaluation, regulatory compliance, and hazard-based safety engineering at UL. Extensive background working with nationally and internationally recognized standards, including UL, CUL, IEC, NEC, and local city and county building and safety codes.Proven ability to lead complex technical projects across 30+ categories, ensuring products and systems meet stringent safety, code, and regulatory requirements that protect communities and support public infrastructure.Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, conducting detailed technical evaluations, and producing clear, defensible reports that support certification, inspection readiness, and regulatory approval processes.Known for strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, agencies, inspectors, and stakeholders—facilitating clear communication, efficient project execution, and sound, code-aligned decision-making.Committed to public service, continuous improvement, and mentoring teams while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and accountability in support of community well-being.

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   UL Solutions

   Jan 2014 — Present

Education

• California

  California Contractors Licence (General B), Contractor

• San José State University

  BS Engineering, Electrical and Computer, minor in Business Management