Pala Varu

Co-Founder

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India21 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Co-Founder of a logistics technology startup.
  • Expertise in project execution and procurement.
  • Strong background in climate technology initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Logistics and ClimateTech expert with extensive experience in project execution and procurement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ExecutionProcurementLogisticsSupply Chain Management

Other Skills

asset managementoperationstechnology-led solutionslogistics cost reductionsupply chain transparencytechnology solutionsMS ProjectPurchase ManagementStrategic SourcingIso 9000Cost ManagementGasDownstream Oil & GasEPCPipelines

About

Devoting my time, energy and technical as well as managerial skills to a truly esteemed organization for the further upbringing of its technology and status in today’s highly competitive market

Experience

21 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

Zestbio solutions private limited

Shaping ClimateTech Vision at ZESTBIO

Dec 2025Present · 4 mos · Junagadh

Haulog

Co-Founder

Nov 2025Present · 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Bringing two decades of experience in project execution, procurement, asset management, and operations. Now building technology-led solutions to reduce logistics cost, boost supply chain transparency, and help Indian enterprises achieve global efficiency benchmarks. Dedicated to shaping a future-ready logistics ecosystem aligned with PM Gati Shakti and India’s LPI improvement roadmap.
project executionprocurementasset managementoperationstechnology-led solutionslogistics cost reduction+1

Career break

Personal goal pursuit

Nov 2025Nov 2025 · 0 mo · Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

  • 18 years in the books at Sabarmati Gas Limited. My time there covered the full spectrum of City Gas Distribution (CGD)—from Operations and Projects to Commercial strategy.
  • Currently on a short, necessary career break to hit some personal goals and focus fully on my next step: Tech Business.
  • Looking forward to translating deep industry knowledge into a new, innovative venture. Ready to connect with anyone driving change and building something new.

Sabarmati gas limited

6 roles

Sr Manager (CNG O&M)

Sep 2021Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Sr Manager (Contracts & Procurements)

Jul 2018Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Senior Manager (Contracts and Procurement)

Promoted

Jul 2018Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Project Manager

Jul 2017Jul 2018 · 1 yr

  • Projects

Dy Manager- Projects

Promoted

Aug 2011Jul 2017 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • 1. @ SGL 01.08.2011 onwards- Projects, Planning & Procurement:
  • working in SAP MM Module • Vendor development & related activities • Key coordinator/Role Holder for PNGRB Technical Audit • Involvement in finalization MRS/DRS Tender Specs • Contract, Procurement & Tendering. • Design, Detail Engineering & Procurement of following : 1. Domestic Regulator 2. MDPE Ball Valves & Fittings 3. Cathodic Protection 4. INSULATION JOINTS 5. Station Piping & related works 6. Odorization Projects • Temporary Cathodic Protection & PCP-Permanent Cathodic Protection. • MIS Report • Material Capitalization Data • Material Reconciliation Statement 2. Sabarmati Gas Ltd (01.09.10 to 31.07.11)- Commercial as Additional Responsibility: • Responsible for Gas Purchase-Sales Agreement (GSPA) Management. • Responsible for Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) Management. • Responsible for strategic planning of Source wise Gas procurement. • Liaisoning with Gas Supplier & Transporter. • Responsible for Invoice verification/Certification of Gas Supplier & Transporter. • Coordinator for Annual Maintenance Planning of Gas Supplier & Transporter. • Involvement in Preparation of Business plan • Involvement in Retail Selling Price (RSP) calculation • Involvement in Board approved Pricing Policy implementation. • Member of Gross Margin Monitoring Team. • Responsible for managing Operation Code of Transmission. • Responsible for Daily / Weekly / Yearly Gas flow nomination to Supplier & Transporter. • Responsible for Gas flow Scheduling & Allocation activity coordination with Supplier & Transporter. • Timely communication with Customers, Gas Transporter, Gas Suppliers. • Involvement in monitoring of Bank Guarantee / Letter of Credit / “C” form of Gas Supplier & Transporter. • Prepare daily gas Purchase/supply reports.

Sr Executive (O&M)

Sep 2007Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Adani gas limited

Engineer

May 2005Sep 2007 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • The job profile involved leading a team of 5 people (ITI fitters & technicians) for ensuring smooth & successful operation of all mechanical equipments of city gas station and distinct regulating station as well as providing a supporting hand to the DGM (O & M) for accomplishing the necessary improvemental works in uninterrupted gas distribution operation.
  • Worked as City Gate Stations in-charged for a period of One year
  • Gas Network Commissioning work for both pipeline- Steel & Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE)
  • Pipe Line maintenance (MDPE & Steel).
  • Monitoring of Cathodic Protection System for Steel Pipeline Network.
  • Commissioning work of Various Equipments like Distinct Regulating System, Metering & Regulating System.
  • Operational activities like Nomination & Scheduling.
  • Gas reconciliation activity.
  • Liaisoning with other Utilities in City Gas Distribution Project.
  • O & M representative during material inspection as per drawings & required specification.
  • Man power Management at technician level as per department’s requirement.
  • Other lookouts:
  • Providing a supporting hand to the ISO Co-coordinator in ISO 9001:2000 Certification processes.
  • Maintenance, performance study as well as analysis of all kind of pressure regulating valve and isolation valve.
  • Negotiating with different parties for the improvemental work in the plant as well as finalizing the price, Annual Maintenance Contract of equipment/ labor, Procurement of new Equipment & machinery.
  • Successfully completed the Internal auditors course of ISO 9001:2000 which was conducted by DNV

Videocon narmda glass limited

GET Mechanical Maintenance

Nov 2004May 2005 · 6 mos · Greater Surat Area

  • I have worked with VIDEOCON NARMDA GLASS LTD Bharuch as GET (Mechanical) in P/E Mechanical maintenance department.
  • Maintenance of Pump, Blower, Chain drive, Gear etc.

Education

Pandit Deendayal Energy University

PGDPM-X — Petroleum Management

Jan 2009Jan 2011

L.D. College of Engineering

Bachelor's degree — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2001Jan 2004

GP Jamnagar

DME

Jan 1998Jan 2000

DCC High school, Jamnagar

12th — Science

Jan 1997Jan 1999

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