Utkarsh Sood Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

• Transport Analyst - Easing Sydney's Congestion (ESC) (Transport for NSW Secondment):Please see Transport for NSW secondedment information above.• Pedestrian Modeller - Mandurah Line, Perth: Conducted station capacity analysis of 10 stations on the Mandurah Line in Perth to assist with the development of a static modelling tool to provide key metrics for each station and assist the client with advisory decisions. Station inputs include determining the existing capacities of internal station infrastructure such as concourses, vertical transport including stairways, escalators and lifts, and gatelines.• Pedestrian Modeller - Sydney Light Rail:The objective of this project was to evaluate an entrance design for Central Station based on the proposed light rail schedule for normal and special events services. Utkarsh was responsible for updating an existing dynamic Legion Spaceworks models with the new design after developing it in AutoCAD. He then had to adapt the model to operate with the proposed design and higher passenger demand based on the shorter headways between light rail services in the special events scenario. After developing and running the model, Utkarsh was required to extract relevant data and analyse the model outputs to produce meaningful results and recommendations for the client.• Data Analyst - Redfern Station Upgrades:Utkarsh was tasked to increase the efficiency of journey time analysis for the data outputs from Legion Spaceworks dynamic pedestrian models for the Redfern Station Upgrades to the pedestrian footbridge. To accomplish this, he programmed a complex Excel tool using VBA to process model output data and extract and analyse relevant data to provide a summary of key journey time metrics from each of the data sets.

Sydney, Australia

• Data Analyst, Building Lobby, Brisbane:Developed a static model for the technical pedestrian analysis of a building lobby and foyer in Brisbane. This consisted of determining building population, entry splits, flow demands, capacity checks of revolving doors and escalators and levels of service for multiple scenarios. • Data Analyst, Melbourne Airport T2:Conducted technical analysis for the Melbourne Airport T2 Forecourt project for which the outputs included demand plots, crossing time plots, density plots and latent capacity plots for multiple crossing islands, crossings and escalators across two different scenarios. • Successfully coded multiple VBA Excel macros to quickly analyse raw data from Legion models; clearance time macro to extract clearance times, journey time percentile calculator used to sort and extract journey times between multiple origins and destinations, table population to extract relevant data automatically. • Delivered TechTalk presentations discussing the benefits of utilising VBA for repetitive tasks to the Transport Advisory team.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Worked internationally on the Sydney based Bankstown Line Temporary Transit Plan (BLTTP) project from the Montreal office, learning how to function independently and produce results with minimal supervision.• Developed the static survey models for 10 stations on the BLTTP project. This process involved designing the diagrams, evaluating the survey data to ensure that it was valid, and developing base matrices for a variety of stations.• Developed a macro to determine origin-destination pairs from dynamic routing matrices that will work across all stations for the BLTTP project.• Learned to adapt to a primarily non-English speaking workplace while learning about work conducted by the Intelligent Transport Systems team and the Railway team.

Utkarsh has been working under the Eastern Harbour City Network Solutions team with TfNSW on the $550 million Easing Sydney's Congestion (ESC) Program. In this role, he was responsible for developing solutions to complex problems that were otherwise unexplored, unsolved and lacked efficient processes and tools.As a Transport Analyst, Utkarsh spearheaded the methodology development and analysis around Benefits Realisation assessments for over 60 projects across multiple ESC programs (Pinch Points, Clearways and Bus Priority Infrastructure). He successfully cleared a six-month backlog of BR assessments that had accumulated due to a lack of resources, tools, and standardised processes prior to his commencement.In leading Benefits Realisation (BR), Utkarsh:• communicated the results of analysis by being a translator for technical and non-technical audiences, including relating technical information to real world observations.• developed multiple analysis tools (using VBA and Power BI) to a business ready standard in order to optimise workflow, standardise analysis and reduce human error. These tools included a Project and Resourcing Tracker, a SCATS Volume Calculator (for any intersection in Sydney), HERE Travel Time Calculator and an Intersection Delay Calculator.• built relationships with key stakeholders across TfNSW, establishing a key relationship with the Network and Asset Intelligence team to coordinate access to travel time data, which was an essential component of the BR assessments.• communicated the nuances of the BR analysis process to other Transport Analysts to knowledge share and improve team capabilities resulting in more efficient and consistent BR assessments.• researched key concepts to develop metrics that were used to standardise the post-completion BR assessments of projects across the multiple ESC programs.

Kensington

• Representing the UNSW Faculty of Engineering at open days, careers expos, information nights and high school visits both locally and interstate.• Wrote an article for the UNSW Imagineering Student Blog titled ‘Brace yourself, group work is coming’ which was featured on the UNSW Engineering Facebook page (article linked below).• Selected to present multiple times and with the UNSW Dean of Engineering (Professor Mark Hoffman) at UNSW Open Day to about 700 high school students to help communicate what engineering is and give insights based on my own experiences.• Management of content creation and website development for 10 websites (the Faculty of Engineering and all 9 school websites).

Unsw

• Responsible for the hiring procedures of multiple portfolios including Careers, Social, Programs and Marketing. • Organised and executed multiple training days for the general team as well as the Careers team due to previous extensive experience with Careers team procedures as Vice President in 2016.• Ran training workshops on conflict resolution, careers team procedures, acquiring sponsors and networking.• Responsible for organising multiple team bonding days and resolving conflict to help create a close team environment.

Sydney, Australia

• Worked on multiple projects including Bankstown Temporary Transport Plan (Sydney Metro), Harbour Link, Wilton Traffic Related Services, Camellia Study, South Dural TMAP and Surry Hills Parking Study.• Obtained experience in transport modelling using Microsoft Excel and SIDRA Intersection software. Was responsible for the calibration and validation of multiple intersection models (Bankstown TTP), the design and scenario analysis for optimising traffic flow on an intersection with a highway off ramp and a one-way bridge (Wilton TRS), and the development of multiple base case models for a busy suburban road (South Dural TMAP).• Experience in data analysis and transport planning through conducting midblock capacity analysis on intersections (Wilton TRS, Bankstown TTP), analysing over 16 000 incident reports across 22 corridors (Harbour Link), analysing SIDRA output and preparing summaries for client reports (Bankstown TTP, Surry Hills), and proposing 177 parking relocations (Surry Hills).

Unsw Australia

• Hired, managed and trained a team of 10 directors in how to develop industry partnerships as well as successful event management strategies.• Successfully pitched to and created partnerships with major companies including Macquarie Group, Downer, Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Mott MacDonald.• Actively worked with the executive team to produce operational and strategic plans for the future of the society.• Successfully managed over 25 events for a member base of over 3200 members with major industry partners from various engineering disciplines.• Assisted in the major relaunch and rebranding of UNSW ECS and redesigned partnerships and events procedures to make them more efficient and successful.• Voted in by members at Annual General Meeting as Vice President for the Partnerships and Events portfolio for 2016.

Penrith

• Brand ambassador for Google products across multiple retailers in Penrith including JB Hi-Fi, Dick Smith Electronics and Harvey Norman. • Awarded top Google Specialist in Australia and New Zealand measured by KPIs including sales targets, retail manager reviews and merchandising over three months.• Received a November scorecard of 122% as a result of exceeding many of my KPIs and all my stores selling beyond their sales targets.• Greatly increased sales of Google Chromecast across the Penrith region making it the fastest growing region in Australia and New Zealand.• Training and working alongside sales staff at multiple retail locations to ensure appropriate knowledge of Google products and services and to drive sales.• Represented and showcased the Google brand and core values to customers by embracing the concept of a ‘Googler’ and using innovative strategies such as Chromecast bundle packs, Christmas displays, and Google cardboard VR experiences to engage with customers.

Hills District

During my time with TFE as a one-to-one tutor in Physics, English and Mathematics, I was responsible for:• Organising lesson times, preparing a variety of lessons to suit the student, developing a teaching style in the best interest of the student.• Preparing engaging lessons to ensure that fundamental concepts are well understood. • Regularly checking homework and communicating progress directly to parents. • All of my students improved drastically and I have received commendations from multiple students' parents.

Unsw Australia

• Trained in various telemarketing processes including building rapport with the customer, delivering an effective Case for Support and appropriately trading down to secure support from UNSW Alumni.• Development of higher order communication skills through conversational based approach with UNSW Alumni in telephone campaign.• Successfully raised over $2000 dollars for the campaign individually.

Unsw Australia

• Managed a team of 11 directors and ensured all tasks were completed to high standard for 5 weeks as interim Vice President.• Demonstrated exceptional team leadership in the delegation of tasks, organisation of marketing and appropriate correspondence with the Chief Engineer in the organisation of a highly successful Site Tour of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel for 30 APACDE members (article linked below).• Generated new partnerships with major companies, like Macquarie Group, and APACDE by proactively pitching APACDE and following through with proficient email communication.• Organising and executing events with existing partners like Unilever and A.T. Kearney.• Invited to attend presentation to Dean of Engineering and participate in Executive Leadership Meetings and Faculty Meetings by executives of society as recognition for work put into society.

Sydney

• Generation of sales leads through active communication and promotion on multiple platforms including telemarketing and flyer distribution.• Actively participated in sales training and completed the sales program.

Eastwood, Sydney

• Developed strong skills in customer service by catering for a variety of customers to build regular clientele as per the foundation of the popular 70 seater restaurant.• Managed reception area by handling phone calls, settling bills, cash handling, POS operation and taking customer orders, often at the same time, during busy shifts.• Worked closely and managed 5 junior wait staff for the efficient functioning of a dynamic business.

Unsw Australia

• Actively interacted with hundreds of UNSW students to promote the benefits of Arc membership, including societies and volunteering opportunities, during O-week and at weekly events.• Contributed to the sign up of over 20 000 members to Arc during O-Week through team promotions alongside a team of 40 other Student Ambassadors.

Belmore

• Worked directly with the Business Director to research and construct an in-depth Marketing Evaluation Report, parts of which have been implemented, to guide the start-up company.• Developed operational and strategic plans while respecting budget constraints. • Reviewed and recommended amendments to websites during the web design phase in order to generate higher web traffic for clients.• Produced professional reports designed in Microsoft Word.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours), Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: UNSW Engineering Ambassador, Engineering Society (EngSoc), President and Vice Chancellors Calling Campaign.

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: UNSW Engineering Ambassador, Engineering Society (EngSoc), President and Vice Chancellors Calling Campaign.

Exchange Semester, Computer Science

Higher School Certificate, Atar: 97.60

Activities and Societies: High Resolves Initiative Leader, Public Speaking and Debating, Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award Recipient.