Our Team

Swati Gupta, our founder, brings over two decades of petroleum engineering expertise in the UK's oil and gas industry, specializing in storage projects. With strong skills in planning, project management, and reservoir simulation, she ensures robust solutions. Swati's extensive experience in large-scale oil and gas developments drives her transition seamlessly between traditional and renewable energy sectors. Passionate about renewables, she aims to elevate Rara Energy's portfolio in energy transition, fostering innovation and sustainability.

Tania is a geoscience expert with over 20 years of experience in reservoir characterization, field development, and renewable energy projects. She has delivered major oil & gas developments in the Middle East, added over 1 billion barrels to reserves, and now drives geothermal and energy transition initiatives globally. Passionate about sustainable solutions, Tania combines technical excellence with strategic vision to optimize resources and advance clean energy projects.

Partha is a Petroleum Engineer with 30+ years’ upstream experience in exploration, field development, production optimization, and abandonment. His core expertise includes HPHT field development, well testing design and interpretation, production surveillance and optimization, multilateral completions, and CCS MMV/flow assurance. He has led multidisciplinary teams on greenfield, brownfield, and early CCS projects across Southeast Asia.

Dr.Kamath is a reservoir engineer and has over 39 years of experience and serves as Head Petroleum Engineering in Oilmax Energy Private Limited. Prior to joining Oilmax Energy Private Limited, he was working with Reliance Industries Ltd between 2002-2013 as a Vice President in Exploration Group and Senior Advisor in the Reservoir Management Group. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from ICT, Mumbai, 2 MS degrees (Chemical Engineering & Petroleum Engineering) and a PhD from University of Pittsburgh. During 1984-2000, he was at University of Alaska Fairbanks as a Professor of Petroleum Engineering where he also served as a Head of the Department and Director of the Petroleum Development Research Institute. He guided research of over 35 MS & PhD students and published over 100 Technical Papers in Scientific Journals.

Sivakumar is a dynamic Oil and Gas professional with over 40 years of expertise in Project Management, Well Completions, Sand Control, Artificial Lift & EOR/IOR, Production Operations, and Process engineering. He has extensive experience across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. A Post-Graduate in Petroleum Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Sivakumar has presented and published several papers at SPE conferences on Artificial Lift, Thermal Stimulation, and Chemical and Bacterial well treatments. He has also trained professionals in Production Enhancement, Well Stimulation, Artificial Lift, Sand Control, and Well Completions.

Alessia is a seasoned Reservoir Engineer with 20 years of international experience in the upstream oil and gas sector, spanning both operator and service company environments. She has developed deep expertise in field management, reserves evaluation and reporting, production forecasting, PTA and production optimization – overseeing interventions and operations through to execution. Her technical portfolio includes work on HPHT, gas condensate, heavy oil, and tight gas. Alessia holds an MSc from Heriot-Watt University and is recognized for her commitment to technical excellence, and for fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration across teams and projects.

Faiz Hoda is an independent consultant and specialist in integrated asset management and the digital oil field, with exceptional coding skills applied to the oil and gas industry. During his time in Norway, where he earned a Masters and PhD at NTNU in Trondheim, he pioneered digital solutions, including developing the Streamz engine, which evolved into Pipe-It and now forms part of Quorum Software's EC Suite. Faiz's expertise was crucial in revitalizing ADNOC's Integrated Capacity Model (ICM). Despite nearing retirement, his passion and drive for innovation in the industry remain unwavering.

An experienced production and asset manager with extensive knowledge of the safe and regulatory compliant operation of offshore subsea gas storage and associated pipeline transmission. With over 25 years of experience with UK oil and gas companies with major North Sea interests, Andrew possess a deep practical knowledge of offshore and onshore gas transmission and storage technical operations as part of a cost-effective corporate strategy. He has led a number of development, regulatory and safety compliance programmes for Centrica's offshore gas storage business which has brought him into contact with all the relevant UK authorities including BEIS, the Oil & Gas Authority and Ofgem. Andrew has undertaken and been awarded several qualifications in offshore safety assessments and management.

Waqar Bhatti is a seasoned Reservoir Engineer with over 23 years of international experience in reservoir simulation, field development planning, and production optimization across complex onshore and offshore assets. He has led multi-disciplinary teams and delivered high-impact projects in the UK, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, with technical strengths in compositional modeling, waterflood management, gas field development, and reserves estimation. Known for his innovative approach, Waqar has developed bespoke analytical tools, mentored junior engineers, and contributed to commercial field declarations, EOR studies, and dynamic model audits for major operators and consultancies.

Accomplished Reservoir Engineering Specialist with over 22 years of global experience delivering reservoir exploration, appraisal, and development solutions for top-tier operators including Petrobras and Apache. Extensive hands-on expertise in field development planning, dynamic simulation, and uncertainty analysis across diverse environments, including deepwater, HPHT, and complex fluid systems. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive the implementation of innovative IOR/EOR strategies and digital technologies. Recognized for delivering technically sound, value-driven solutions in challenging assets across the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.

Syeda Zainab Rizvi is a dedicated HR professional with expertise in recruitment and hiring. She excels in problem-solving and organizational development, aiming to optimize company performance and employee relations. During her time as an L&D trainee, she designed and evaluated training programs, enhancing employee skills and organizational effectiveness. Her experience in recruiting involved candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, where she developed a keen eye for talent acquisition and fostering a positive workplace culture. This dual exposure has equipped her with a versatile skill set essential for a successful HR career.