Manu Nanda

About Manu Nanda

A highly accomplished and certified leader with over 25 years of domestic and international experience driving strategic initiatives across the full lifecycle of nuclear and combined cycle power plants—encompassing startup, commissioning, maintenance, and complex upgrade operations. My expertise is focused on integrating advanced digital systems, robust cybersecurity, and scalable engineering practices to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.I currently serve as an Engineering Leader, providing executive oversight for a significant design team dedicated to the BWRX300 program. This leadership role involves defining the long-term strategy for Digital Systems and Software Process Engineering, Digital Tools, Simulated Assisted Engineering, Instrumentation, and Cyber Security—critical elements for next-generation reactor deployment.My experience includes leading high-stakes operations, notably as the MMIS Manager at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (UAE). I managed multidisciplinary teams responsible for MMIS and Cyber Security functions and provided critical risk mitigation as a core member of the Cyber Security Incident Response team.Furthermore, my background includes substantial commercial and market development experience as a Business Development/Product Manager. In this capacity, I directed the market strategy and successful adoption of Toshiba and Westinghouse I&C technologies within North American utilities, acting as the key interface for senior management in driving business development strategy and leading contract negotiations.My leadership approach is grounded in formal project and security governance certifications:Project Management Professional (PMP): Proven success in executive management of ventures spanning short-term tactical projects to multi-year, multi-million dollar capital initiatives.Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO): Skilled in leveraging Agile Methodologies to drive efficiency and rapid development in complex engineering environments.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) & Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Demonstrates a commitment to enterprise-level Cyber Security governance and risk management.Core Competencies: Strategic Project Leadership, Engineering Operations Management, Cyber Security Governance (CISSP/CISM), Business Development & Contract Negotiation, Commissioning & Operations Oversight, SDLC, Advanced I&C Technologies (Ovation, GE Mark VIe, AC160, SCADA).

Experience

1. Sr Engineering Manager - Bwrx-300 Digital Systems, Cyber Security, Design Processes

   GE Vernova

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Punjab Technical University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

  1998 — 2002

• Northwestern University

  Organizational Leadership Specialization

• University of Michigan

  Leading People and Teams Specialization, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• University of Colorado

  Homeland Security and Cyber Security Specialization

• Rice University

  Leadership Development for Engineers Specialization