Ruchika Gahlot

Experience

1. Program Director

   KBR, Inc.

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Accountable for Transformative Technologies including Sustainable Technologies, Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, Construction Technologies & Advocacy for a $30 billion downstream project with a capacity of refining barrels of crude per day- Established a 20-member team during the Pre-FEED stage of a world class refinery and petrochemical project, focusing on concept development, scope definition, and execution- Directed the strategic framework for integrating Artificial Intelligence into the project and the subsequent engagements with the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) companies- Developed the Net-Zero Carbon Strategy and led the evaluation & implementation of sustainability design and technologies aimed at decarbonization, carbon emission reduction, and the promotion of a circular economy- Spearheaded the development and execution of digitalization strategy including the creation of a digital twin across engineering, project controls, procurement, health & safety, construction, commissioning and operations- Led the Sustainability studies including Green House (GHG) Emissions Reduction, Waste Minimization and Energy Optimization ensuring compliance with environmental regulations (Royal commission)- Successfully collaborated with technology developers, and suppliers for the Transformative Technologies program.

Education

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Science - MS