Redefining Infrastructure For AI And Semiconductors

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

With more than 26 years in engineering, project management, and leadership, my career has centered on mission-critical infrastructure—especially in Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities (FABs and OSAT) and hyperscale Data Centers.

I have hands-on experience delivering large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects, guiding them through every stage—from early concepts and detailed design, all the way to procurement, construction, and commissioning—within both EPC/EPCM and PMC frameworks.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with industry leaders like Larsen & Toubro, Voltas (a Tata Enterprise), Godrej, Jacobs, and ISYX Technologist. Currently, I lead Data Center & Semiconductor Projects at L&T. In these roles, I’ve guided diverse teams and overseen complex, high-value projects, always aiming to meet the highest standards of reliability, sustainability, and performance.

On the technical front, I specialize in MEP systems, cleanroom environments, and high-purity utilities for mission-critical settings. My work is further strengthened by expertise in techno-commercial evaluation, BIM-based digital delivery, and effective stakeholder management.

Academically, I hold a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Engineering, along with advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Operations Management. I’m also PMP-certified, a certified…