Ishwar Bartraula is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as a Systems Accountant at the U.S. Department of the Interior since May 2021. Prior to this role, Ishwar worked at Xcel Energy from March 2017 to May 2021, advancing from Accountant to Senior Accountant, responsible for month-end closings and financial reconciliations. Ishwar also held the position of Corporate Fellow, where duties included journal entry preparation and variance analysis. Earlier experience includes serving as a Water Treatment Team Leader in the U.S. Army, overseeing the installation of water purification systems and conducting quality analyses. Ishwar holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado Denver, an MBA from Golden Gate University, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University-Commerce, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Tribhuvan University.