Bhargavi Chevva

SVP Business Development and Strategy

2022

Capital Committee Co-Chair

2020 - 2023

Browning the Green Space is a voluntary coalition of leaders and organizations, primarily in the New England region, that share the passion to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy. Our goal is to increase the participation and leadership of Black and Brown people and of women in the clean energy space and beyond in the Northeast.

Board Observer

2018 - 2022

Partner

2017 - 2022

Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) invests in companies that leverage innovative technologies to help address climate change. Backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, BEV has more than $2 billion in committed capital to support bold entrepreneurs building companies that can significantly reduce emissions from agriculture, buildings, electricity, manufacturing, and transportation. The fund was created in 2016 by the Breakthrough Energy Coalition.

Chief of Staff, Finance and Operations

2016 - 2017

Responsible for financial analysis and strategy to support business operations for $4B global manufacturing network. Worked alongside the leadership team to manage strategic initiatives.

Co-Founder

2015 - 2015

Awarded funding from HBS Rock Center to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the solar industry.

Advanced Engineer

2012 - 2014

Provided operational and maintenance support to process engineers in 14 refineries. Designed company and third-party reactors with licensed ExxonMobil technology to produce Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Gasoline.

Complex Engineer

2012 - 2012

Provided technical leadership in areas of Hydrofining and Hydrocracking. Optimized unit performance and profitability through performance monitoring. Served as technical mentor to less experienced engineers.

Hydroprocessing Engineer

2010 - 2012

Provided technical support for Diesel Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking Units. Participated in turnaround, catalyst change-out and unit startup/shutdown planning activities.

Model Validation Engineer

2009 - 2010

Created tools to validate refinery economic submodels in Hydroprocessing, Distillation, Coking and Reforming areas.

Summer Intern

2008 - 2008