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Sagar Patel

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven leader in commercial and regulatory operations with expertise in strategic decision-making and process development. Proven track record in enhancing client relationships and managing projects effectively. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and software implementation, leading to portfolio growth and achievement of organizational goals. Proficient in data collection and analysis to improve operational auditing, regulatory compliance, budget management, and revenue forecasting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Operations Manager

Amp Americas LLC
Chicago, USA
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) supply and demand ledger to monetize and optimize the RNG portfolio to generate over 50 million D3 environmental credits and over 2 million California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA LCFS) credits.
  • Optimize electricity scheduling to generate over 15,000 CA LCFS environmental credits.
  • Implemented commercial operational procedures for risk management to fulfill 100% of the company's regulatory and commercial/client obligations.
  • Oversee credit generation and regulatory reporting, guaranteeing validity of environmental credits under Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS"), CA LCFS, Renewable Energy Certificates ("REC"), and Voluntary regulatory program standards.
  • Elevated customer experiences via strategic application of quality assurance practices and consistently meeting 100% of commercial obligations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams from various departments during project implementation phases.
  • Delivered superior customer experiences for RNG producers, RNG marketers, compressed natural gas stations, gas schedulers, gas storage providers, electricity/transmission schedulers, and auditors via creation of internal audit checklists.
  • Directed establishment of Regulatory/Compliance and RNG Supply and Demand cost budget for Marketing department to analyze discrepancies and implement improvements with P&L report.
  • Oversaw execution and support of numerous agreements, Transaction Confirmations ("TC"), amendments, and regulatory memos alongside Legal department to drive environmental credit generation, uphold regulatory compliance, and maximize revenue.
  • Managed implementation of Credit Risk and Trade Management software (Entuit) concentrating on automating and overseeing environmental credit position alongside Finance Department.

Commercial Operations Analyst

Amp Americas LLC
Chicago, USA
11.2018 - 10.2022
  • Managed integration of Business Intelligence ("BI") software for enhancing automation in data management functions encompassing collection, validation, replacement, quality reporting, and presentation.
  • Supervised oversight of RNG Producers and CNG Dispensers registration within RFS and CA LCFS frameworks.
  • Guided intern in project management and RFP process focused on government verifier selection for data validation and verification.
  • Educated and advised RNG Senior Marketing Analyst on identifying opportunities and risks related to RNG portfolio, managing registration into regulatory programs and production of environmental credits.
  • Administered Carbon Intensity (CI) models submission to CA LCFS program for environmental revenue credit generation and mass balance analysis.
  • Instrumental in forming MarketingCo department to streamline environmental credit generation efforts.
  • Coordinated, pursued, and secured natural gas and electricity utility contracts for CNG stations in United States to minimize operational expenditures.
  • Achieved 100% compliance with EPA and CARB standards for data validation, data verification, and data reporting.
  • Established Governance, Risk and Compliance procedure for regular reporting, internal auditing processes, and adherence to regulations in collaboration with Asset Management Team.
  • Direct and manage monthly communication to Asset Managers and Plant Managers about impending regulatory site visits by auditors and mandatory meter calibrations.

Project Consultant

Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, USA
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Strengthened Transit Operations initiatives by systematically collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting data pertinent to transportation services and internal auditing.
  • Managed intern during project oversight for Security Keys database development improving security measures within Facilities Maintenance department.
  • Formulated and produced weekly data analytical reporting for Rail Maintenance department.
  • Formulated and implemented monthly Performance Metrics for Rail Customer Service department.
  • Established and refined databases for conducting audit quality checks in Transit Operations.
  • Evaluated field personnel for potential advancement within organization to align with organizational needs.
  • Executed detailed work-study analysis of Control Center for development of Man-Power Model.
  • Contributed to development of Rail Customer Service department.

Ratings Support Specialist

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
Chicago, USA
01.2013 - 10.2016
  • Coordinated auditing efforts between U.S. and Mumbai teams to elevate operational audit processes.
  • Designated as Trainer for Ratings Support Specialist team to guide onboarding process for new team members.
  • Streamlined records management processes, tracking and maintaining compliance to fulfill SEC regulations.
  • Facilitated analysts in administrative tasks, including organizing ratings process documentation and assembling packages for client meetings.
  • Ensured compliance by notifying analysts of impending due dates and addressing potential non-compliant activities.
  • Generated and disseminated monthly metric reports alongside internal system reports to enhance compliance with SEC regulatory requirements.

Operations Analyst

SymphonyIRI
Chicago, USA
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supported exceeding revenue by quality delivery of data and servicing for client reporting.
  • Managed and cleansed data in a readable format for client reports.
  • Conducted data investigations, revealing global or chronic root causes for client enhancements.
  • Developed and leveraged strong, collaborative relationships with cross functional teams for client deliverables.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - MBA

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2011

Community Service

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Chicago, Volunteer, Volunteer monthly with youth with disabilities through activities and games

Timeline

Commercial Operations Manager

Amp Americas LLC
10.2022 - Current

Commercial Operations Analyst

Amp Americas LLC
11.2018 - 10.2022

Project Consultant

Chicago Transit Authority
11.2016 - 11.2018

Ratings Support Specialist

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
01.2013 - 10.2016

Operations Analyst

SymphonyIRI
08.2011 - 01.2013

Masters of Business Administration - MBA

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Northern Illinois University

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