{"id":5208,"date":"2016-09-15T11:03:24","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T05:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5208"},"modified":"2024-12-26T11:09:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T05:39:18","slug":"maninder-thind-leading-the-way-in-oil-and-gas-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/maninder-thind-leading-the-way-in-oil-and-gas-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Maninder Thind &#8211; Leading the Way in Oil and Gas Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>\u201cEveryone has a talent. What\u2019s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is the inspiring story of Maninder Thind, an alumnus of Akal Academy Baru Sahib, whose journey from a small village in Punjab to becoming a Territory Manager at Bharat Petroleum exemplifies determination, hard work, and dedication.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/maninder-thind-leading-the-way-in-oil-and-gas-management\/#The_Journey_Begins_in_Baru_Sahib\" >The Journey Begins in Baru Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/maninder-thind-leading-the-way-in-oil-and-gas-management\/#Educational_Pursuits_and_Professional_Milestones\" >Educational Pursuits and Professional Milestones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/maninder-thind-leading-the-way-in-oil-and-gas-management\/#A_Role_Model_for_Aspiring_Professionals\" >A Role Model for Aspiring Professionals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Journey_Begins_in_Baru_Sahib\"><\/span>The Journey Begins in Baru Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hailing from Jahlan village in Patiala, Punjab, Maninder joined Akal Academy Baru Sahib in 1994 after completing his 5th grade at another school. The transition to Baru Sahib\u2019s serene valley\u2014where the sound of students reciting Gurbani echoes in the early morning\u2014presented both challenges and opportunities. Adapting to this unique environment, Maninder embraced the spiritual and academic rigor of the institution.<\/p>\n<p>After completing his 10th grade, he continued his education at Mahindra College, Patiala, for his 11th and 12th grades. His growing interest in the technical field marked the beginning of a career path that would take him to remarkable heights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Pursuits_and_Professional_Milestones\"><\/span>Educational Pursuits and Professional Milestones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maninder\u2019s journey in higher education began at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Engineering and Technology in Ferozpur, where he pursued a B.Tech degree. With a clear vision of his future, he went on to the University of Petroleum in Dehradun, earning an MBA in Oil and Gas Management.<\/p>\n<p>During campus placements, Maninder secured a position as Assistant Manager at Bharat Petroleum. He started his career in Jammu, where he worked diligently for four and a half years before being promoted to Deputy Manager and relocated to Patiala. After gaining three more years of experience, his professional journey culminated in his current role as a Territory Manager at Bharat Petroleum in Allahabad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Role_Model_for_Aspiring_Professionals\"><\/span>A Role Model for Aspiring Professionals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maninder\u2019s journey exemplifies the importance of perseverance and setting ambitious goals. Reflecting on his achievements, one can truly appreciate the wisdom in the saying, \u201cA goal is always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His success serves as an inspiration to many, proving that with the right mindset and hard work, even the loftiest dreams can be realized.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Jagpal Singh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cEveryone has a talent. 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