DEVANSHI PATNAIK
Arlington,United States
Summary
Insightful energy and climate professional with expertise in data-driven analysis, renewable energy systems, and decarbonization strategies. Known for high productivity, critical thinking, and effective collaboration, delivering strategic solutions to advance clean energy transitions and policy innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Analyst & Project Coordinator
Amala Clean Energy Advisors
D.C. , United States
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted techno-economic energy modelling and scenario analysis (including Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity tables) to support clean energy transition strategies for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
- Developed 10-year decarbonization pathways using GHG estimates to identify high-impact renewable energy projects, and presented findings to a multi-country ministerial body, influencing regional energy strategies
- Coordinated an inter-disciplinary team of development professionals, government officials, multilateral institutions, and private developers to due-diligence a flagship power project within a compressed schedule
- Supported business development for a pipeline of global energy investments
Climate & Economic Policy Consultant, Graduate Practicum
U.S. Department of State & Georgetown University
D.C., United States
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Advised the U.S. State Department on decarbonization pathways for Latin American countries, integrating GHG impact estimates into strategic policy recommendations to enhance the region’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Delivered a detailed policy proposal for Mexico’s 2035 NDC target, utilizing energy modeling and scenario analysis (including GHG projections, sensitivity analyses, and deployment pathways) to quantify decarbonization impacts and economic feasibility.
- Conducted investment portfolio analysis to align public-private partnerships under USMCA with decarbonization and socio-economic goals, emphasizing deployment rates, job creation, and energy system resilience.
- Collaborated with policymakers to refine the State Department’s climate strategy, ensuring actionable, data-driven recommendations for regional climate engagement.
Climate Policy Presenter & Delegate
Raisina Dialogue, Observer Research Foundation
New Delhi, India
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Briefing QUAD ministries and climate negotiators to advance long-term, low-emissions development strategies.
- Proposed mechanisms to strengthen the international climate regime and negotiations through institutional partnerships in monitoring and evaluation.
- Collaborated with global experts to propose mechanisms to enhance industrial policy and scale technology adoption and transfers.
Editorial Assistant
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Washington, United States
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Edited and coordinated the publication of 12 peer-reviewed articles on international economics and governance, focusing on emerging risks and opportunities
Global Chief Economist & Asia Desk Head
Zeeba Investment Group
Washington, United States
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Generated a 70% return on invested capital through macroeconomic forecasts and corporate valuation.
- Trained analysts and supervised investment pitches for public equities in Asia using statistical software, descriptive analytics, financial valuation, and trends analysis.
Research Assistant (Health Economics)
Duke-NUS Program for Health Services and Systems Research
Singapore
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Co-authored a published article quantifying the economic burden of migraine in Singapore.
- Assessed the cost-effectiveness of chronic disease prevention programs and infectious disease diagnostic infrastructure in South and Southeast Asia, using semi-structured interviews, structured literature reviews, and regression analyses.
- Executed grantmaking responsibilities, including portfolio analysis, monitoring, and evaluation for public health grants, ensuring the integration of robust impact frameworks.
- Developed impact metrics and dashboards to track project outcomes and inform future funding decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.12.2023
Skills
- GHG accounting and decarbonization pathways: Scenario Analysis,Techno-Economic Assessments, Integrated Assessment Models, Life-Cycle Assessment Models, Power System Analysis, Life-Cycle Cost Forecasting
- Quantitative Modeling: Monte Carlo Simulations, Sensitivity Analyses, Impact Investment Valuation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Impact Evaluation, Portfolio Metrics Analysis
- Technical Proficiency: Excel VBA, Stata, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Tableau
- Communication & Management: Project Management, Grantmaking Strategy, Business Development, Policy and Investment Briefing, Multimedia Presentation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Publications
- Raisina Dialogue, IE, and Observer Research Foundation. “Policy Solutions for the International Climate Change Regime .” Observer Research Foundation, May 23, 2024. https://www.orfonline.org/public/uploads/posts/pdf/20240523110824.pdf.
- Ong, Jonathan Jia Yuan, Devanshi Patnaik, Yee Cheun Chan, Oliver Simon, and Eric A. Finkelstein. "Economic burden of migraine in Singapore." Cephalalgia Reports 3 (2020): 2515816320908241.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Climate & Economic Policy Consultant, Graduate Practicum
U.S. Department of State & Georgetown University
09.2024 - 11.2024
Energy Analyst & Project Coordinator
Amala Clean Energy Advisors
05.2024 - Current
Climate Policy Presenter & Delegate
Raisina Dialogue, Observer Research Foundation
01.2024 - 05.2024
Global Chief Economist & Asia Desk Head
Zeeba Investment Group
01.2020 - 05.2023
Editorial Assistant
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
01.2020 - 05.2023
Research Assistant (Health Economics)
Duke-NUS Program for Health Services and Systems Research
01.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University
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