Dr. Kinjal Jani received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, USA and Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering from L. D. College of Engineering, Gujarat University. During her doctorate research, Kinjal developed the first working prototype of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS), which was funded by the US Navy. Kinjal was the youngest candidate to receive a Ph.D. in her batch. Today her work is replacing conventional steam catapults on US aircraft carriers.

Kinjal is currently the Managing Director of Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited (Kanoda), a complete solar energy solutions provider. Previously, she was the Senior System & Product Engineer at Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Pittsburgh, USA and then the Chief Technology Officer at Suvik Electronics Private Limited, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Kinjal's technical expertise in the areas of power electronics, with specific emphasis on medium and low voltage drives, electric motors, design and simulation, and various power conversion technologies. Kinjal has several international journal publications and a US/ European patent.

At Kanoda, Kinjal has developed the solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) vertical from scratch, and her rooftop PV installations are among the highest 'per-kilowatt' generating systems in the state of Gujarat. Kinjal aspires to transform Kanoda into a technology and quality-driven renewable energy company with a vision of providing cost-effective and clean energy to the society through excellence in technology and services.

Shri Jitendra Shah (“Jitu bhai”) received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from L. E. College of Engineering, Saurashtra University in 1986, and post-graduation in Construction Management thereafter. After working for a few years in the Mott McDonald in the civil construction sector, he entered the financial sector.

Jitu bhai is the Chairman of Kanoda Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd., a complete solar energy solution provider. At Kanoda, he brings his extensive knowledge and experience of financial management and prudence.

Jitu bhai is also the Co-founder and Managing Director of Tipsons Group, which was established in 1993. Tipsons Group is a one-stop financial conglomerate having a portfolio of financial services under one roof i.e. Category I merchant banker, fixed income trading, equity and commodity broking, commodity trading, NBFC, wealth management, loan syndication and renewable energy.

For merchant banking, Tipsons ranks 9th pan India, and 3rd in non-institutional category consistently for the last 4 years and instrumental in participating in more than 3.5 lakh crore bond issuance during this period. Tipsons is working with more than 3,500 clients i.e. all PSU and private banks, all mutual funds, all insurance companies, and more than 1,500 provident funds in India with a trading turnover of more than Rs. 30,000 crore per annum.

Sohel Patel received his Bachelor's degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University and Master's degree in Environmental and Energy Engineering from the University of Sheffield with Distinction. During his Masters he worked on enhancing the performance of silicon-based solar cells thorough their I-V curves, which were deployed in Sheffield Solar Farm. He was part of the team that developed Sheffield Solar Farm, which was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and also visited by Prince Charles.

Sohel is currently the DGM-Distributed Projects of Kanoda Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. At Kanoda, he has been part the core team developing Kanoda's EPC vertical of grid-connected rooftop solar system under net-metering, and later ground-mounted PV systems.

Previously, Sohel was the Project and Training Head at Gujarat Institute of Solar Energy. He has worked with various renewable energy companies in Gujarat as a consultant and is a Certified Master Trainer in solar energy installation with the Skill Council for Green Jobs, Government of India. Sohel's expertise in the area of solar PV net-metering system along with specific emphasis on policy and regulation of various states.

Mangesh Kore is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune; and a certified 'Training of Trainers' for solar PV Installer (Civil, Electrical, and 'Suryamitra') by the Skill Council of Green Jobs. He is a certified 'Data Analyst,' skilled in Project Management Tools such as MS Project/Primavera, and a member of the Project Management Institute.

He has 12 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance and projects for reputed MNC industries, including renewable energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, and engineering manufacturing companies. He is also a skilled report writer for engineering documentation for regulatory audits, planning, resource allocation, and schedule monitoring.

Presently, At Kanoda, he is responsible for overall Project Management of consulting, engineering, and Solar Rooftop assignments related to the field of solar energy.

Abhisht Yadav received his Master of Technology in Energy Systems & Technology (Focused on Solar Energy) from School of Solar Energy, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, INDIA and Bachelors in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation from Uttar Pradesh Technical University. During his Master's thesis research, Abhisht developed a working prototype of a low cost real time Data Acquisition System using remote sensors (ARJAN v1.0), which was funded by the Government of Gujarat.

Abhisht is a Certified Master Trainer for the development and execution of various solar training programmes like the National Certification Programme for Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Installer by GERMI, VOCTEC Solar Photovoltaic Training (sponsored by USAID) and Arizona State University (ASU).

Abhisht is currently the Technical Manager of Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited (Kanoda), a complete solar energy solutions provider. At Kanoda, he is a core team member of the EPC vertical focusing on design, execution and performance for all projects at a pan-India level.

Previously, Abhisht was working as Senior Project Fellow at Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute (GERMI), Gandhinagar. Abhisht's technical expertise lies in the area of creative engineering design with specific emphasis on cross-platform (hardware and software) product development with application in the field of solar PV, electric vehicles, robotics and automation industry. Abhisht has an ongoing design registration and patent process for his product ARJAN v1.0.

Vikas Patel received his Diploma inElectrical Engineering from Nirma University, Ahmedabad and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Pune. He underwent an industrial training programme with Torrent Power Limited for a detailed understanding of working of their Thermal Power Plant.

Vikas is currently Manager, Marketing & Business Development at Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited. He leads the business development, marketing and contracts. Vikas has excellent negotiations skills and thus is also found working in the procurement whenever needed.

Previously Vikas has worked in the capacity of production manager and techno-commercial manager in a solar module manufacturing company. His technical expertise lie in the areas of solar modules, solar PV cells, design and simulations and procurement. He also has a significant experience of project financing.

Anamika Gajjar received her master's degree in Human Resources & Administration from Symbiosis University, Pune.

She is currently heading the HR & Administration department at Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited. Anamika has extensive experience in identifying talents, developing & nurturing people skills, managing employee relations, creating a rewarding company culture, and overall administration & disciplinary actions.

Before Kanoda, Anamika worked in the capacity of Assistant Manager in Clinical Research and IT companies. Her expertise lies in strategizing the departmental goals, defining processes & procedures, and developing employee involvement plans, and HR Practices.