Shailesh Kocharekar is a 33-year-old Indian national with over 13 years of experience as an air and saturation diver. He holds several qualifications including CSWIP 3.1U Underwater Inspection and is currently completing IOSH Managing Safety and NEBOSH IGC courses. He has worked on diving projects across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East performing tasks like installation, inspection, and repair. He is described as a safe, confident, and strong diver focused on completing tasks to a high standard.