Roshan Sawant

About Roshan Sawant

KEY HIGHLIGHTS10+ Years Experience • 2.2 GW Global Capacity • P.E. Licensed (Texas) • AWS • Black & Veatch • Missouri S&T (4.0 GPA)I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with 10+ years of experience delivering hyperscale, mission-critical electrical infrastructure that powers the world’s largest cloud. At Amazon Web Services, I have directly contributed to bringing over 2.2 gigawatts of global data center capacity online — on time, safely, and built to last. I thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes environments where ambiguous problems need to be owned end-to-end and where the cost of getting it wrong is measured in reliability, safety, and business continuity. My approach is grounded in sound engineering judgment, real-world field experience, and a deep commitment to doing the work right the first time.I specialize in end-to-end ownership of electrical deployment for hyperscale data center builds: from design risk reviews and vendor accountability through integrated systems testing, energization, and operational turnover. My technical depth spans MV/LV power systems, UPS, diesel generators, EPMS, and controls. I make high-stakes decisions that balance delivery speed, reliability, and long-term operability in environments where downtime is not an option. I evaluate construction risks early, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and produce clear documentation that enables consistent execution by distributed field teams at scale. I am equally comfortable in a war room troubleshooting a live electrical failure as I am shaping deployment strategy for a new campus build.Before AWS, I spent five years at Black & Veatch leading electrical design and commissioning for substation and power delivery projects up to 138 kV. I bring field-hardened judgment, strong cross-functional influence, and a consistent track record of identifying risks early and driving solutions before they become failures. I am also a committed mentor who invests in the development of engineers around me and a continuous improvement driver who standardizes workflows to improve speed and repeatability across large, distributed teams.I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems & Controls) from Missouri University of Science and Technology (4.0 GPA), a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, and a Professional Engineer license in Texas. I am CPR and First Responder certified. I am actively seeking senior engineering or technical leadership roles in data center infrastructure, power systems, or mission-critical deployment.

Experience

1. Senior Commissioning Engineer

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Own electrical deployment outcomes for hyperscale data center builds and expansions, making judgment-based decisions that balance speed of delivery, reliability, safety, and long-term operability. Lead deployment and integrated systems testing strategies for MV/LV power systems, UPS, generators, EPMS, and supporting mechanical interfaces, ensuring systems perform as intended under real-world operating conditions. Evaluate design and construction risks early, recommend pragmatic mitigations, and influence stakeholders to prevent downstream failures during energization and live operations. Decide deployment sequencing, test depth, and readiness criteria based on site conditions, risk tolerance, and business impact rather than rigid process adherence. Develop clear, durable documentation (test scripts, runbooks, as-builts, turnover packages) that enables consistent execution by operations and remote teams. Direct vendors and remote field teams by setting explicit expectations, defining success criteria, and holding teams accountable for quality and safety outcomes. Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls failures during deployments and upgrades, applying AWS-principles thinking to restore service quickly and safely. Identify systemic issues across deployments, drive standardization, and simplify commissioning and readiness workflows to improve speed and repeatability. Mentor engineers by modeling sound engineering judgment, ownership, and clear technical communication.

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Master of Science, Electrical and Power System Engineering

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Matlab
• Dcs
• Foxboro
• Capstone
• Sap Bw
• Powerworld
• Power Systems
• Pscad
• Simulink
• Six Sigma
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• C
• C++
• Microsoft Word
• Electrical Engineering