Nayan D.

Engagement Manager (Building & Construction Sector) at Standards Australia

Australia

About

“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance." Like many of us, I come from a humble background with a simple mission to build a safer and greener community. Back in the 1990s, I developed a strong affinity towards 'building materials' when I used to observe my parents at construction sites. And hence, after pursuing formal education in Civil & Structural Engineering, I have built a career in the industry I have always been passionate about. When I am not working, I will be either reading a book, cooking or running! Top skills: Project Engineering | Technical Writing | Energy Simulations | Standards Development | Public Speaking

Experience

  • Engagement Manager - Building & Construction at Standards Australia
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Product Engineering Manager at Dowell Windows Pty Ltd
    Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Project Officer - Office of the NSW Building Commissioner at NSW Department of Customer Service
    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 · 9 mos

  • Australian Glass and Window Association (Pymble, New South Wales, Australia)
    • Technical Program Engineer
      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021 · 10 mos

      1. Managed, facilitated & tracked critical medium-scale projects for the industry such as: ◾AS - 4055: Wind loads for housing. ◾Shower Screen Working Group. ◾Hardware sub-committee. ◾WERS (energy audits) management. 2. Provided technical support to members of glass and window/door industry in the areas of accreditation, dispute resolution, compliance to the National Construction Code (and Australian Standards), energy ratings and sustainable practices. 3. Proactively contributed to micro-projects of reviewing and writing technical documents (fact sheets/guides/ compliance notes) relevant to the building industry.

    • Technical Engineer
      Jan 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

      1. Played the role of a critical team player in the association to advance the glass and window industry in provisions of member technical support, energy efficiency and associated regulatory & compliance matters related to the structural functionality of the window & door in building and construction. 2. Assisted the accreditation team with documentation, handling of inspection reports, and laboratory experiments for Qualicoat licensing of powder plants. 3. Played critical role in assisting our members by providing assessment of wind loads for building structures as per Australian Standard (AS) – 4055 and AS-1170.2. 4. Utilized CAD tools to verify engineering drawings of various windows and doors system during energy audits. 5. Conducted energy simulations for window and door systems using THERM 7.4 and WINDOW 7.4 as per AFRC procedures.

  • Senior Sales Engineer at Fosroc
    Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Proven accomplishment in an intense competitive construction industry by identifying and networking with prospective clients from various sectors and generating businesses from the existing as well as new customers. Worked as a pro-active employee by undertaking vertical and horizontal communication across the company both internally as well as externally. Role: • Implementing business development plans for achievement of organizational goals in terms of revenue and profitability targets • Undertaking product development initiatives involving in-depth evaluation of customer feedback to carry out modifications in product attributes. • Responsible for planning, executing & estimating a project work by providing technical expertise to the applicator team. • Establishing mix design of concrete in various Steel Plants, Road Projects and Government Projects Highlights: • Played a vital role in co-ordinating with a wide range of product segments from Admixture, Grouts, and Waterproofing to Protective Coatings in various Steel Plants, Road Projects and Government Projects in Eastern India. • Expanded sales by 25% through consistent customer service in Private Sectors such as Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. and Bhushan Steel Ltd. • Instrumental in amplifying customer base by 20% through networking with organized applicators, contractors and business clients. Key Projects Handled: • Public Works Department, Assam, India. • North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), Shillong, India. • Guwahati Medical College Development Project, Assam, India. • Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Odisha, India. • Bhushan Steel Ltd., Odhisa, India. • L&T Construction, Odisha, India. • National Thermal Power Corporation (6x 500MW), Odisha, India. • Isolux Corsan- 115 Km Road Project in Assam, India. • Public Works Department, Meghalaya, India.