ICA Engineers Inc. provide knowledge-based engineering consultancy services in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering works in the residential and commercial construction sectors.My Accomplishments: Carried out site studies, developed engineering design and drawings of apartment buildings, townhouses, custom houses, and commercial buildings in various projects. Performed soil investigation and prepared reports for more than five residential projects, and two commercial projects. Prepared excavation drawings, reviewed excavation works, provided deficiency checklist, and prepared WCB compliance reports in various projects. Analyzed soil data, applied engineering designs, and developed shoring drawings Viz. lockblock shoring, screw pile shoring system, wooden post with plywood shoring arrangements etc. and reviewed execution of shoring works in various projects. Collected drawings and data, conducted percolation tests, carried out volumetric analysis, and prepared stormwater management plans for different projects, which included components viz. building sump, storm sump, detention and infiltration systems, pumps etc. as required in the system. Reviewed soil data and carried out slope stability analysis in two projects using "WISE Uranium Software" as part of the field reviews and reports. Conducted foundation review including soil bearing capacity, issued deficiency checklist in various projects.  Carried out soil investigation, prepared piling design drawings and reviewed execution of piling works for foundation and/or shoring for two projects with helical/ screw piles. Arranged and monitored Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) in two projects, incorporated the results in the drawings and inferences in the reports. Carried out water proofing reviews of decks covered with SBS reinforced asphalt bitumen membranes (IKO products), provided deficiency checklist, and prepared deck review letters in various projects.

Asyam Consulting Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada is a consultancy company doing Civil, and Geo-technical Engineering design of a wide variety of works including residential, commercial, and industrial projects with different materials such as wood, reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry. I have associated with Asyam in the execution of following civil and geotechnical works in the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland area in the above period.My Accomplishments: Carried out soil investigation and prepared soil reports for many residential projects and 5 commercial projects, of which 4 projects required preload proposals. Developed excavation drawings, reviewed excavation works and processed WCB compliance drawings and safety letters. Developed unique stormwater management proposals for different projects, which included components viz. Storage/detention tanks, Ecobloc infiltration tanks, rockpits etc., as required in the system. Prepared engineering drawings of storm and sanitary pumps in many residential projects and reviewed pump installation works in some of the projects. Reviewed execution of piling works in 5 residential projects and in 2 commercial projects, of which 5 projects were with wooden piles and 2 with helical (screw) piles. Carried out field review of excavation and wooden piling in two greenhouse projects, and compaction of structural fill in layers and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) in another greenhouse project.  Monitored execution of shoring works in 11 residential projects (7.5 ft. to 30 ft. depth), of which 8 projects were with lock-block works, 2 with timber shoring supported on steel frames and screw plies, and 1 with a combination of lock-block and Timber shoring. Carried out slope stability analysis and liquefaction impact studies in various projects. Familiarized with various soil tests including DCPT, CPT, SPT, Infiltration tests, and Benkelman Beam Test for roads in various projects.

ICA Projects provide knowledge-based construction services in the multi-unit residential and commercial construction sectors.My Accomplishments: Coordinated project implementation, prepared cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and quality management for the construction of a Residential project of about $ 3 Million. Provided technical expertise in the engineering design of wood frame apartments, townhouses and custom houses, conducted site reviews and issued reports in various projects. Carried out technical reviews of shop drawings for structural wood and steel sections for joists, beams, columns and roof systems of custom houses in many projects. Reviewed the design and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggested alternatives. Performed quantity take-offs, worked out unit rate rates, prepared revised estimate, compiled budget and cost data base for the above works. Prepared procurement list of materials required for various works and ensured its completeness. Checked the compliance of tenders and quotations received from subcontractors/ vendors, completed bid analysis, and drafted subcontract documents.  Evaluated subcontractors bills and invoices with Bill of Quantities, site measurements and project estimate, processed payment documents to release payments. Participated in safety assurance meetings, reviewed health and safety procedures being followed at work sites, and ensured safe working practices following Work Safe BC regulations. Assisted in corporate strategic planning, business development, market research, and organizations quality management of ICA Group of Companies. Validated knowledge data base of material systems, construction practices, trade coordination, inspection guidelines, unit rates, work breakdown structures, insurance, finance management, and updated checklists and project documents for strategic implementation.

(Mainland Engineering Corporation, Surrey, BC, Canada is a consultancy company doing structural design of a wide variety of structures including residential, commercial, and industrial building with different materials such as wood, reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry)My Accomplishments: Provided engineering design and drafting for two wood frame apartments, two townhouses and six custom houses. Carried out technical reviews of shop drawings for structural wood and steel sections for joists, beams, columns and roof systems of two hotel buildings, four town houses and about twenty custom houses.  Involved with development of civil design drawings for lot grading, storm water control, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system and building permit application process for two land development projects.  Assisted in the development of business unit objectives, quality assurance standards, customer needs, and performance measurements.Development and Design of following structures:Concrete Tilt-Up steel frame constructionWood frame Apartments/ Hotel Buildings up to six-storey wood frameTownhouse Buildings and Custom HousesConcrete Parking StructuresLow rise Steel buildingsMasonry buildings up to four stories

(Kerala State Electricity board (KSEB), constituted in 1957, is the nodal agency, carrying out the Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electricity in the State of Kerala in India)Duties & Responsibilities:Coordination of technical and administrative activities in the O/o the Chief Engineer (Civil Construction - North, KSEB.Accomplishments: Scrutinized estimate and draft tender documents of a 7 MW Small Hydro Electric Project (SHEP). Arranged and documented technical review meetings with the project managers and team.  Monitored and reported progress of 5 numbers of ongoing SHEP’s under the office.

(KINFRA is a statutory body of the Government of Kerala, in India, which was set up in 1993, aiming at accelerating the industrial development of the State by providing all infrastructure facilities to industries)Duties and responsibilities: Scrutiny of Estimates and Tender documents.Tendering and Award of work.Monitoring and Tracking of works.Project Review Meetings: Coordination and documentation.Project Implementation Committee Meetings: Documentation for presentation and approval. Accomplishments: Developed a proposal for extraction of solar energy in ISO 14001: 2004 certified KINFRA Film and Video Park, Trivandrum (Oct. 2014) Developed and finalized RFI, RFP and EOI for business development of an International Animation School in KINFRA Film & Video Park (June 2014). Finalized master plan and coordinated activities for the development of a KINFRA Industrial Park (Punalur) in 63 acres of land (First phase commissioned in June 2014). Coordinated construction of a ISO 9001: 2008 certified National Institute of Fashion Technology institute (Commissioned in December 2013).  Monitored implementation of a 9 MLD Water supply scheme for a KINFRA Hitech Park (Intake structure, supply lines and OH tanks completed in the year 2013 and WTP in progress). Coordinated activities and established a Dyeing and Winding Plant for a KINFRA Textile Centre (Aug. 2012). Coordinated construction and completed three Standard Design Factories:1. KINFRA Small Industries Park at Thalassery: 60,000 Sq. ft. (October 2014)2. KINFRA Small Industries Park at Mazhuvannur: 1,17,000 Sq. ft. (March 2014)3. KINFRA Integrated Industrial and Textile Park, Palakkad: 100,000 (June 2013) Coordinated construction activities and established a KINFRA Rural Apparel Park (July 2012). Coordinated activities and established an International Animation School (100,000 Sq. ft.) in an ISO 14001: 2004 certified KINFRA Film and Video Park, Trivandrum (Dec. 2011).

Duties and responsibilities: Preconstruction study of Engineering ProjectsCorporate Planning of Civil Engineering projectsStrategic Management of Hydropower ProjectsBudget EstimatesMonitoring and Tracking of worksProject Review Meetings: Coordination and documentation.Accomplishments: Completed preconstruction survey works of a 6 MW/ 14.76 MU Small Hydro Electric Project (SHEP): Weirs, Power Channel, Fore bay, Penstock, Powerhouse and Switchyard (Nov. 2010). Prepared and Finalized strategic management plan proposals for the development of 1878.10 MW of new Medium and Small Hydropower projects for the State of Kerala (June 2010). Developed detailed plan proposals of implementable Small Hydro Power Projects in the State of Kerala in its 12th plan (2012-17: 716 MW) and 13th plan (2017-22: 770.75MW) (March 2010). Monitored, Reviewed and Commissioned a 100 MW HEP (additional extension scheme) (December 2009). Carried out field visits, monitored, reviewed and reported the physical and financial progress of implementation of eleven hydroelectric projects (2009-10). Monitored and reported the development of six tendered projects, thirty-eight projects in the investigation/ pre-construction stage (2009-10). Developed implementation schedule for the implementation of twenty-four numbers of small and medium hydroelectric projects (2009–10).

I was working as a Hydraulic Design Engineer (Civil) for the implementation of a number of Hydro Power Projects in KSEB in the above period.Accomplishments:  Evaluated technical and contractual issues in the implementation and closure of three projects namely (1) Vazhikkadavu Diversion Scheme (21 MU), (2) Kuttiar Diversion Project (37 MU), and (3) Brahmapuram Diesel Power Plant (100 MW), as a member of the Technical Committee and report furnished in respect of the first two projects (2008–09).  Developed Conceptual Designs, worked out detailed engineering and drafted as many as fifteen tender Drawings for the Weir and Intake arrangements of a Small Hydro Electric Project (6 MW) namely Perunthenaruvi SHEP (2008-09). The execution of this work is in the completion stage.  Developed Engineering Designs and generated as many as twenty-five tender Drawings for the Dam and Intake and diversion arrangements of a Medium Hydro Electric Project (40 MW) namely Mankulam HEP (2007-08). This work was tendered in the year 2009. Developed Engineering Designs and generated detailed Construction Drawings (as many as twenty main drawings and a number of revision drawings) for a Concrete Dam and Spillway arrangement forming part of a Diversion Hydropower Project (37 MU) namely Kuttiar Diversion Scheme (2005-08). This Project was commissioned in the year 2008. Developed Engineering Designs and generated detailed Construction Drawings (as many as twenty main drawings and a number of revision drawings) for a Concrete Weir and Intake arrangements forming part of a Small Hydro Electric Project (3.50 MW) namely Lower Meenmutty SHE (2003-05). This project was commissioned in the year 2005.

Duties and responsibilities: Preconstruction EngineeringProperty Survey and Land AcquisitionTopographic Survey Geotechnical EvaluationTechnical analysis of DataEstimationSetting out and DemarcationTechnical Plan ExecutionMaterial testing and quality controlMeasurement, Billing, and PaymentFormulation of Reports and documentsAccomplishments: Completed technical plan execution of a SHEP (3.75 MW/ 9.53 MU) namely Urumi SHEP (Stage I) (2001-03). Completed Preconstruction survey of three SHEP’s namely (1) Chembukadavu Stage I-SHEP (2.70 MW), (2) Chembukadavu Stage II SHEP (3.75 MW), and (3) Urumi Stage II SHEP (2.40 MW) (2000-02). Evaluated engineering drawings issued by Hangzhou International Centre on Small Hydro Power (HIC/IN-SHP), China for the implementation of above four SHEP’s with Chinese technical assistance and prepared technical estimates comprising of Weir, Power channel, Forebay, Penstock, powerhouse and a 33 KV switchyard (civil works) for tendering the projects (2000-02). Carried out property survey and acquired Land for the above four pilot SHEP’s (2000-01). Completed construction of a Replacement Road of length 32 Km (11 km through forestland) along the periphery of the reservoir of a major HEP namely Kuttiadi Augmentation Scheme comprised in a land area of about 2150 Ha. (2000). Completed technical plan execution of an earthen Dam with concrete Spillway, locally known as Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banasura_Sagar_Dam) forming part of Kuttiadi Augmentation Scheme (223 MU) of “Kakkayam Hydro Electric Power Project” (1999). Completed technical plan execution of two small earthen saddle dams namely Manjoora and Nayamoola Saddle dams forming part of above Kuttiadi Augmentation Project (1998).