I'm a strategic and results-driven Environmental Development postgraduate with a focus on sustainable energy, ESG, and environmental policy. I have supported impactful energy transition projects and driven sustainability initiatives across teams. I thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and bring strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. I also have the right to work in the UK.

ANNIKA D HAKAD

I'm a strategic and results-driven Environmental Development postgraduate with a focus on sustainable energy, ESG, and environmental policy. I have supported impactful energy transition projects and driven sustainability initiatives across teams. I thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and bring strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. I also have the right to work in the UK.

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I’m a strategic and results-driven Environmental Development postgraduate with a focus on sustainable energy, ESG, and environmental policy. I have supported impactful energy transition projects and driven sustainability initiatives across teams.

I thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and bring strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. I also have the right to work in the UK.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Communication and Sales Coordinator Intern at Native Squared
July 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Coordinating sales activities including prospecting, client calls, and pitching Native’s mission to prospective partners. Increased social media engagement by 10% through targeted content that promoted Native’s values and reached key audiences.
Energy Intern at Vattenfall Heat UK
August 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Developed and presented community engagement strategies for the Vattenfall Heat Network project, focusing on enhancing public awareness, improving stakeholder collaboration, and fostering community participation. Supported project managers with frameworks to meet national sustainability targets, aligning with the Trust’s zero-carbon goal by 2030.
Sustainability Intern at Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Executed environmental regulatory compliance, analysed over 60+ soil and water samples. Contributed to an environmental assessment report helping organisational strategy.
Intern at Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Board
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Engaged over 200 local community members in eco-tourism promotion, producing data-driven analyses to assess sustainable project impacts and promote environmental awareness in the community.

Education

MSc in Environment and Development at University of Leeds
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
BA Liberal Arts and Humanities with specialisation in Environmental Studies at O.P Jindal Global University
May 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
AI and Climate Change by Deep Learning
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
ESG and Climate Change by The University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
The Sustainable Development Goals by the University of Copenhagen
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment