Profile

Karan Sonawane is the Digital Product Manager leading CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) Digital Solutions at Baker Hughes. With expertise spanning both subsurface carbon storage operations and advanced software technologies, he specializes in building AI-enabled digital platforms that accelerate the deployment, monitoring, and optimization of carbon management projects worldwide. Combining deep domain knowledge in CCUS with strong expertise in software engineering, cloud technologies, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, Karan leads the strategy, product management, and innovation roadmap for next-generation digital solutions supporting the full carbon storage lifecycle. His work focuses on integrating operational technology, real-time monitoring systems, digital twins, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-support tools into unified digital ecosystems. Karan has contributed to numerous technology innovations, patent filings, and industry research initiatives focused on digital transformation in the energy sector. Through his leadership in CCUS digitalization, he continues to drive the adoption of intelligent software platforms that enhance storage assurance, regulatory confidence, operational efficiency, and the scalability of carbon storage projects globally.