Javed Azam
Plano, TX *****, USA ? abl3r9@r.postjobfree.com ? C: 972-***-****
Executive who leverages C-Level Business/Client Development, Operations,
Leadership & Strategic Planning/Growth skills with expertise in the
development and consulting engineering/sciences and management industries
to drive performance excellence and revenue gains.
. Drove $50 million ENR-500 consulting engineering firm to $65+ million
sales within 3 years; boosted regional profit 20%.
. Outperformed 5 international competitors and secured $2 million
contract with Asian Development Bank (ADB).
. Rescued $5 million revenue stream; reworked proposal/costs, solidified
client relationship and reversed contract award.
Top Performer whose drive, vision and leadership guides organization to
success; seizes opportunities to build relationships and competitive
advantage. Skilled Project Manager with strong communication skills &
record of on-time delivery.
. Secured $2+ million agreements for 20 key subcontracts in support of
$7 billion high-profile development project.
. Built framework for joint venture with $8+ billion multinational firm;
assembled teams and produced technical proposal and cost estimates for
$60+ million Capacity Enhancement & Environmental Restoration USAID
funded project.
. Teamed with 150+ companies, strengthening business development
strategies and triggering $500+ million sales growth in the emerging
environmental and energy markets.
. Leveraged network of domestic and international contacts and initiated
joint ventures facilitating $200 million acquisition.
Business Expertise Lead Project Expertise
Client Liaison & Partnership/Joint Reservoir Dams/Groundwater Infrastructure
Service Ventures Development
Contract Process Geotechnical/Geologic Highways/Tunnels
Negotiations Re-engineering Investigations
Multinational Technical/Cost Training, Presentation & Team Pollution
Experience Proposals work Assessment
Capacity Strategic Project/Contract Management Finance &
Enhancement Planning/BD Administration
Licenses - Certifications - Education
Professional Geoscientist (PG, Geology), TX ? 6-Sigma Trained ? Member,
Expert Review Panel & Technology Committees
M.S., Engineering Geomorphology, ITC/Delft University of Technology, The
Netherlands (1986)
M.S., Engineering Geology (1979) ? BSc, Geology, Punjab University (1976)
Construction Management; Inspection Practices, Finance and Project Funding,
University of California-Berkeley, USA
Published 10+ scientific/technical papers in international journals ?
Multilingual
Professional Experience
Managing Director/Partner, DARJAN DEVELOPMENT, LP, Plano, TX (Investment &
Development Firm) 2005 - 2010
. Manage/Lead operations including strategic planning, finance,
project/personnel management, P&L accountability, and organizational
growth. Developed business plans, cost estimates & relationships with
industry trades. Management of sub-trades (geotech, civil, structural,
MEP and contractor/s) including QA/QC measures & execution of
strategic direction.
. Negotiated commercial contracts and secured $5+ million assets 40%
under market value in growing segments.
Chief Operating Officer/President, THE LKR GROUP, INC., Torrance, CA
(Consulting/ Project Management Firm) 2001 - 2004
. Acquired majority interest in company. Maintained clients & developed
new client base and established organization as lead construction
inspection and materials testing company; profitability sold stocks.
Generated & managed $5+ million projects.
Regional Director, Business Development, CONVERSE CONSULTANTS, Monrovia, CA
(Consulting Engineering/Sciences Firm) 1997 - 2000
. Generated $15+ million sales growth; built new customer while
expanding business with existing clients.
. Restructured hiring practices, recruited & trained multidisciplinary
staff and increased productivity/profit margins.
. Streamlined operations; assembled corporate qualifications and secured
laboratory and consulting certifications.
Director, Business Development, MARTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC., Covina, CA
(Engineering & Management Firm) 1995 - 1997
. Secured/managed $2 million ADB-Technical Assistance Capacity
Enhancement project in China; negotiated contract.
. Coordinated projects with the World Bank, ADB, U.S.-Trade Development
Agency, EPA and USAID/USAEP.
Director, Marketing-Business Development, US-ENVIRONMENTAL EXPORT COUNCIL,
Washington DC (Trade Association) 1994 - 1995
Marketing-Technical Coordinator, US-ASIA ENVIONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP
(USAEP/U.S.-Agency for International Development (AID)
. Provided business development and technical expertise, assisting 150+
member firms tap emerging Asia-Pacific markets.
. Designed/implemented outreach and marketing programs targeting CEOs
and COOs of 6,000+ firms to facilitate expansion.
. Expedited signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with major
trade association in key growth market.
Project Manager-Environmental Specialist, FOX GROUP-GEOFOX LIMITED,
Netherlands (Consulting Engineering Firm) 1987 - 1993
. Developed methodologies for leveraging air/satellite technologies to
monitor, inventory and detect environmental pollution; reduced expense
20% vs. traditional investigation methods. Conducted and managed
environmental projects.
. Trained 40+ companies and government agencies on public participation,
products and techniques.
Engineering Geologist, MWH GLOBAL, Inc. Buckinghamshire, England.
Reservoir Dams/Brunei Water Resources Development.