Vinayak Talikoti

About Vinayak Talikoti

As an accomplished Chemical Engineer, I have spearheaded various engineering projects spanning biofuels, chemicals, food and beverage, and renewable energy sectors, from ideation to implementation. My core competencies include engineering and design, project and program management, and consulting with clients to actualize their ESG objectives. With a global outlook, I have led international assignments, collaborating with customers and colleagues worldwide to drive projects and lead critical organizational initiatives.Working with cross-functional teams, I have implemented value engineering programs to improve project margins by rationalizing and re-engineering process design. My leadership has resulted in the successful recruitment and direction of teams, leading to multi-fold growth for the company through the completion of various engineering projects.Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Management at Northwestern University, where I have gained an in-depth understanding of business management principles, accounts, finance, and marketing tailored to engineers. Through this program, I have developed critical thinking skills that enable me to approach engineering challenges from a business perspective.In one of my projects, I developed a technology strategy that resulted in the launch of a patented electrochemical cell that synthesizes green Ammonia and Hydrogen, identifying alternative use cases beyond its original design and building a business strategy around those solutions. My experience in this program equips me with the skills and knowledge to excel in roles such as Program Manager, Product Manager,

Experience

1. Senior Process Engineer

   Amogy

   Mar 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As a Senior Process Engineer, I have played a pivotal role in advancing technology from concept to commercialization, enabling the deployment of new products by establishing and optimizing laboratory environments for testing iterations.• I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to capture testing requirements and design tailored process systems. My work involves coordinating with vendors to accelerate procurement timelines and conducting HAZOP workshops to ensure rigorous process safety standards are met.• I have developed piping specifications for high-temperature and high-pressure fluid services critical to Amogy Technology, ensuring compliance with industry standards B31.3 and B31.12 by working closely with SMEs and internal stakeholders. Additionally, I have streamlined daily operations by creating best practices for P & ID development, relief calculations, material selection, and valve selection guidelines, driving efficiency and supporting the team in achieving key objectives

Education

• Northwestern University

  Masters in Engineering Management, Engineering/Industrial Management

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Project Engineering
• Commissioning
• Process Simulation
• P&Id
• Simulation Software
• Process Engineering
• Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&Id)
• Aspen Hysys
• Process Design
• Htri Software
• Process Control
• Engineering
• Hazop
• Process Optimization
• Pumps
• Chemical Engineering
• Distillation
• Heat Exchangers
• Calculations
• Equipment Sizing
• Feed
• Aspen Plus