Australia
“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 now work for the industry that I have been always enthusiastic about. Nonetheless, the building industry has undergone significant transformation since the 1990s. Obviously, modernization and digitization (plus the Covid-19 disruption) have a huge role to play in it. The need of the industry to develop a consumer-focused approach is now more than ever. It has become essential to demonstrate compliance to codes and standards not only to provide public safety but also to earn long-term stakeholder trust and a competitive edge. So, how do I contribute to driving product & design compliance? Well, I apply my technical skills as well as project management experience to add value to building projects that I am involved in. I bring my effective communication skills to the room when dealing with complex jobs. Notwithstanding that construction is an industry of materials, tools and machines, it is also a people’s industry. I appreciate the value of a human-centric approach which is why I put in the effort to translate difficult technical clauses of standards and codes into simple requirements for my stakeholders to make an informed decision. Having clear project requirements reduces conflicts between various parties. It also cuts the possibility of misinterpretations by the ‘people’ of the industry and hence, leads to successful project completion in a timely manner. That being said, I also implement my expertise in façade/structural engineering to assist building practitioners in the proper assessment of bushfire requirements as per Australian Standard (AS)-3959 and wind loading requirements on buildings as per AS-4055 & AS/NZS-1170.2. Reach out if you want to talk to me about any of the following: ◾Australian Standards and compliance-related matters; ◾Resilient building and product designs; ◾Emerging innovations (drone technology, modular designs, etc.); ◾Software such as AutoCAD, SJ Mepla, SAP2000, Microstrain; ◾Thermal simulations of fenestration products. When I am not working, I will be either reading a book, cooking or kayaking! Top skills: Project Engineering | Technical Writing | Energy Simulations | Standards Development | Public Speaking
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.
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.
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.