Kishore Venugopal is a Senior Manager – Energy Auditor (Energy & R&D) at CtrlS Datacenters with over 13 years of professional experience, including 11+ years in energy efficiency, sustainability, water and utility optimization, and has worked in different roles as a consultant, end-user, technology provider and in an ESCO. He holds a Masters Degree in Energy Engineering and Management from NIT Calicut. A Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, and ISO 50001 Lead Auditor, he specializes in energy audits, techno-commercial feasibility analysis, renewable energy optimization and Measurement & Verification (IPMVP). He has extensive expertise in HVAC systems, utilities, energy procurement strategies, and operational excellence. Kishore has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, implemented energy conservation projects, and delivered sustainable solutions across data centers, hospitals, commercial buildings, pharma, and industrial sectors.