Buddha Maharjan is a seasoned professional currently serving as manager at Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). He leads the Identification of hydropower projects initiative, focusing on pumped storage, storage, and peaking run-of-river (PRoR) types. In this role, he coordinates a multidisciplinary team of engineers to screen, prioritize, and conduct pre-feasibility studies for top-ranked hydropower projects across Nepal. With over 13 years of experience at NEA, Buddha has worked across various domains of the energy sector, including planning, procurement, design review, supervision, and project management. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong technical, managerial, and analytical skills, playing a key role in the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects