Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert specializes in road and highway projects. Key qualifications include expertise in project management, design verification, quality audits, and contract management. Career highlights include leading significant projects such as the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Aizawl City and the Hulhumale road development in the Maldives. With roles as a Senior Highway Engineer and Consultant, responsibilities have included managing performance monitoring and contract compliance. Leadership roles have encompassed positions such as Vice President and Team Leader, contributing to both local and international infrastructure initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors, such as the Asian Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the World Bank. Involvement in these projects has included project implementation, technical assistance, and project management within infrastructure and urban development sectors. Notable projects include the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Aizawl City and the Hulhumale road development in the Maldives, spanning regional and national scopes, focusing on infrastructure development in locations such as India, the Maldives, and Mongolia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil engineering, the expert has focused extensively on road and highway infrastructure. Previously held roles such as Senior Highway Engineer, Consultant, and Team Leader have involved managing projects from design to implementation. Experience includes cross-cutting expertise in project management and contract compliance, with work spanning regional and national projects in countries like India, the Maldives, and Kenya. Responsibilities have included addressing both urban and rural development needs, showcasing the expert's familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert has demonstrated excellent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing, utilized in various international and local projects. Working with multilingual teams across countries such as India, Kenya, and the Maldives, the expert has effectively communicated in diverse settings. The educational background includes a Doctorate of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from Belford University, UK, completed in 2006-2007. Additionally, a Master in Engineering in Transportation was earned from MREC (MNIT) Jaipur, India, completed in 2000-2001, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from S.V. Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India, between 1985 and 1989.