Director of Sales, ASCO Power Technologies – Schneider Electric; MS, Electrical Engineering – Energy Systems, The University of Texas at Austin
Passion for the power industry started as a child during nighttime power outages, propelling Sahil Shanghavi’s career toward becoming a commercial leader in the power and energy sector. He now blends deep engineering expertise with strategic business leadership. Over the course of his career, he has shaped high-performing teams, strengthened customer relationships and accelerated growth across mission critical, health care, industrial and data center markets. His technical foundation in complex power systems — including IEC 61850 and communications-based protection systems — has enabled him to influence designs at the early stage and guide large, multidisciplinary teams. Rather than stepping away from engineering as his career has advanced, Shanghavi leans into it. His ability to simplify intricate electrical system challenges and translate them into strategic decisions has made him a trusted advisor to customers navigating digital substation innovation and modern grid protection strategies. He has also demonstrated a commitment to mentorship, guiding more than 75 individuals throughout his career and reinforcing his belief that leadership is measured by uplifting others. Beyond the workplace, Shanghavi’s dedication to service runs deep. He supports underprivileged children in his hometown of Kolkata, India, and organizes grassroots food drives during visits. Through Schneider Electric, he also participates in Habitat for Humanity builds and STEM outreach initiatives, including hands-on solar engineering demonstrations for elementary students. Outside of work, Shanghavi stays energized through beach volleyball, as a private pilot, morning gym sessions and global travel with his wife — and now with their newborn daughter, whom they recently welcomed and are excited to include as part of their travel entourage. Having visited 35 countries and nearly all 50 U.S. states, he embraces life as a multilingual global citizen — bringing curiosity, resilience and perspective to both his professional and personal pursuits.
