Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Motivated Bridge Engineer with strong analytical and organisational skills seeking role models to continue my career as a confident engineer.
- Preliminary Design, North-East Link West, Melbourne: Design and optioneering of various types of sign gantries as well as different anti-throw and protection screens for refurbishment of existing bridges according to Australian standards and project specific requirements. - Preliminary Design, Kinley Pedestrian Bridge, Melbourne: Design of a simply supported steel truss bridge with 40m span within the MTM network according to Australian standards and project specific requirements including all relevant load cases of main elements of super- and substructure and verification of capacity of respective elements. - Prefeasibility Wharf Remediation Works, NSW: Structural assessment of existing berth structures including relevant current and future loading to restore the structural capacity and extend their design working life. - Technical Review, North-East Link Central and South and Inland Rail, Melbourne: Structural analysis of different elements (Steel-concrete composite bridges, Super-T-bridges, cut-and-cover structures, sign gantries, retaining walls and noise walls) including gathering of relevant information from the respective standards, drawings and project specific documentation, setting up models and verification of the capacity of the above structures.
- Preliminary Design of an integral abutment bridge with prestressed Super-T girder - Preliminary Design of several bridges (various options for integral abutment bridges, pedestrian bridge including access ramp and stairs, tunnel) for REROnCorr in Toronto, Canada. - Rail-structure interaction analysis for the existing Pearson Airport Link in Toronto, Canada. - Technical review (Detailed Design and Final Design) for Level Crossing Removal Project (Cranbourne Line Upgrade) on several structures including substructure, retaining walls and Overhead Wiring Systems. - Design of several Temporary Works structures for Level Crossing Removal of Western Program Alliance. - Accomplish structural assessment of timber roof of heritage Metro Train Station. - Project Management (including leading a team of 3 engineers) of visual inspections for MTM in Melbourne. - Plan and execute visual and engineering inspections of various structures for ARTC in NSW. - Manage RFQ submission for visual and engineering inspections for various clients including ARTC, MTM and Rio Tinto.
- Developed procurement frameworks, to identify cost reductions and improve service quality. - Managed tender processes, contracts drafting and implementation planning and general administration duties. - Accomplished cost analysis with modelling, market research, data interpretation and KPI monitoring. - Experienced in sourcing within various industries (Solar, Lighting, Catering, Cleaning, etc.) with at least 20% in savings for clients. - Provision of RFI/RFP/RFQ, bid management, supplier negotiation, stock control and compliance with specifications.
- Generated soil analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis using geotechnical software PLAXIS. - Accomplished various field and laboratory tests of different soil samples. - Drafted structural drawings for several projects using AutoCAD and Allplan. - Planned and lectured tutorials for up to 30 students. - Prepared and reviewed lectures covering various subjects for teaching staff. - Translated scientific publications (books, journals) into English.
Independent planning and execution of tutorials for up to 30 students, Creation of technical drawings using the CAD programs Nemetschek Allplan and Autodesk AutoCAD, English translations of scientific publications and presentations of the chair, Revision of student homework in Steel Construction I to III as well as Steel Construction V/VI, Preparation and updating of the lectures and exercises, Update of sample solutions for the exams of Steel Construction I to III as well as Steel Construction V/VI
- Acquired 12 new partner universities worldwide and managed new and ongoing contracts. - Advised incoming international and outgoing local students on their choice of units, accommodation, activities. - Planned, organized and executed half-yearly information events for prospective outgoing students.
- Drafted structural drawings for several projects using AutoCAD. - Created Bridge models for multiple projects using Finite-Element-Software RFEM and Space Gass. - Estimated steel quantities and schedules for various bridge construction projects. - Developed communication material to inform local population about upcoming projects, time frames and impacts.
- Develop and extend the online shop www.labelclub.de. - Set-up, execute and analyse a survey on White Boards during a Trade Fair in Hanover (Germany). - Develop and translate the homepage of www.cp-institute.de, Translations (German-English).