Nikhil Thawkar has over 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering projects and plant maintenance. He has worked as a senior executive at Tata Blue Scope Steel Limited in Pune, India where he was responsible for maintenance, projects, statutory compliances, and achieving production targets. Prior to that, he worked in Oman and India gaining experience in piping, fabrication, and maintenance roles. He has post-graduate qualifications in piping design and construction and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.