Dev Rathore

Devvrat (Dev) Rathore is an MBA candidate (class of 2026) at Rice. During a decade long career in the oil and gas industry, he has worked on subsea system design, onshore gas compression, and as a technical consultant. Currently, Dev is the Manager of Fleet Performance & Optimization at Axip Energy Services. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Subsea Engineering.

Professionally, Dev is passionate about energy security, enhancing heavy industry operations and developing low-carbon solutions for a sustainable future. He has volunteered and held committee roles with the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), ASME, SPE and PMI. Dev currently volunteers as a Board Fellow with “STEM-E Youth Career Development Program”, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping school students with the skills and exposure needed to succeed in an evolving workforce.