SRIPRIYA DHARSHINI THAMBIDURAI

M.E., M.I.E., Ph.d

Performance-driven professional with experience in Engineer, Design Engineer (Geotechnical / Hydrology & Hydraulics), Tendering, Commercial Operations & Contract Management, GIS Analytics, Data Management, Data Analyst; innate skills in conceptualizing & implementing effective ideas & strategies that can add value to organization through inspiring leadership & innovation excellence; targeting to express potential in challenging roles. Core Competencies

Team Management & Leadership

Design and Documentation

Requirement Gathering & Analysis

Proposal / Estimate Preparation

Data Visualization / Quality Analysis

Continuous Process Improvement/

Transformation & Automation

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics modelling

Tenders & Bids Management

GIS Solutions Architecture & Consultation

Geotechnical and Geo Environmental

Software Modelling (Geotechnical /Hydrology)

Education

Pursuing Ph.D. in field of Hydrology, GIS and

Modelling @ BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE

(2019 – 2023)

M.I.E. from Institute of Engineers, India 2018

M.E. (Soil Mechanics & Foundation

Engineering)

College of Engineering, Anna University,

Chennai, India

Gold Medalist- GPA 8.838

2004-2006

B.E. (Civil Engineering)

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

First Class with distinction GPA 7.783

1999 - 2003

Profile Summary

• Versatile professional with an analytical bent of mind offering over 15+ years of extensive experience in Water Resources Engineer to support across our water projects for wide variety of engineering tasks on large scale infrastructure projects including detailed engineering and infrastructure master plans, Estimation & Proposal Development, Tenders & Bids Management, GIS Analysis, Data Management & Analytics, Application Development.,

• Exposure of managing all techno-commercial aspects of multiple government projects; insightful experience in directing the evaluation of bids & negotiation, award & review of contracts as per contract regimes, bridging contract agreement & settlement of contract claims and disputes; effectively prepared budgets, cash flow, schedules in pre & post tender documents i.e. BOQ, technical terms & conditions, fiscal terms, conducted negotiation meetings, reviewed & scrutinized services tender & so on

• Talented Analyst with exceptional background in utilizing data from diverse information systems to build tools and forecasting models that remarkably improve organizational decision-making capabilities; developed & implemented various components of financial dashboards encompassing KPI, P&L, Cost Revenue & Expense Reports of the organization.

• Competent in executing business transformation that resulted in cost reductions, efficiency gains, agility and notable success in the field of remote sensing technologies, conducting quantitative & qualitative analysis of satellite/ aerial images, drone data; successfully applied geospatial, remote sensing and other supportive domain knowledge in deriving additional data sources for exposure model development.

• Proficient in providing professional skills necessary for all phases of projects including QA/QC, documentation and presentation; competency in communicating analytical insights through sophisticated synthesis & packaging of results.

• Proficient in using computer modelling applications by employing statistical and modelling techniques.

• Creation and Maintenance of system for client with on screen digitization, Georeferencing, Spatial Adjustment, CADD Data Migration, Defining and delivering a seamless GIS Implementation strategy to support the client.

• Notable success in spearheading multiple projects encompassing KAHRAMAA (Qatar), World Bank, IAMWARM Projects, PGCIL Projects, Asian Development Bank, Central Government of India Funded Projects, NABARD, Central Water Commission Projects & so on

Dubai, United Arab Emirates ad1et4@r.postjobfree.com +971-********* Technical Skills

Technical: PLAXIS (Bentley software), GEO-SLOPE, SLOPE-W, BIM, SWAT, MODFLOW, QSWAT, MIKE SHE, MATLAB, HEC RAS, HEC HMS, STAAD, AUTO CADD, VISIO., FME, LEAP

GIS / Visualization Tool: ArcGIS, ArcPro, ArcGIS Desktop, 3d Analyst, Server, Catalog, Arc Toolbox, Arc GIS spatial analyst, Arc Enterprise, ArcMap, QGIS, ERDAS, Geo-Ext, GEOSERVER, Open Layers, Postgre SQL, POST GIS, GPS, Drone Mapping, City Engine, PowerBI, Tableau.,

Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, JQUERY, EXT-JS, Python., Tools / Software: Visual Basic, Excel Macro, MS Office Tools (Word, Adobe, Excel & PowerPoint), Photoshop, Corel Draw., Work Experience

September ’23 to Present: GIS EXPERT @ FUGRO Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates NEOM, UAE: Fugro (GeoConsulting) – GIS Specialist Processing and creation of maps using satellite imagery, topographic survey data, and digital terrain models using 3D and spatial analysis using GIS products. Provide technical support in regard to cartographic deliverables and geodatabase to client. Working with multiple internal service lines including Geophysics, Ecology, Environmental Consultancy and Coastal Oceanography; managing the production of high quality deliverables and creating GIS outputs to client specification.

VALE - GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR PRATICO PROJECT, SOHAR PORT, OMAN : Preparation of GIS Drawings/Documents using Arc GIS Pro based on provided Template/Standards for Authority submission & Approval from the Concerned Authorities. Design of Shallow foundation with / without ground improvement (stone column) October ’22 to August ‘23: Consultant @ Crown Consultant, Dubai, United Arab Emirates QATAR KAHRAMAA – INWRD (Consultant – Water Resources Expert): The Integrated Water Resource Database (INWRD), a web enabled GIS based database information system for Qatar's water resources non-spatial and spatial patterns using various tools in a rich Graphical User Interface (GUI) assisted format with ease of accessibility for KAHRAMAA client in line with the Stakeholder’s expectations & Qatar Water strategy (QWS) project proposal and technical document for bidding Consultant. Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, UAE: Preparation of GIS Drawings/Documents using AUTOCADD / Arc GIS for the Potable Water Network services (ADDC) based on provided Template/Standards for Authority submission & Approval from the Concerned Authorities for a consultant under process.

Worked @ Engineer-in-Chief & Chief Engineer (General), Water Resources Department, Chennai, India as Water Resources Engineer / Technical Officer (September 2016 to October 2022) Worked @ State Water Resources Management Agency, SWaRMA, Water Resources Department, Public Works Organization, Chennai, India as Engineer / GIS Specialist (July 2011 to September 2016) Worked @ Design Research and Construction Support Wing, Water Resources Department, Public Works Organization, Chennai, India as Assistant Engineer (April 2009 to July 2011)

Worked @ Design Circle, Irrigation Projects, Water Resources Department, Public Works Organization, Chennai, India as Assistant Engineer (January 2008 to April 2009)

Significant Highlights:

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Information System (TNWRIS): Web enabled GIS based database developed, designed

& implemented in the state; appreciated by the World Bank for the spatial/ non-spatial website developed (browser search – priyadharshini tnwris - http://nhp.mowr.gov.in/docs)

Review and Checking of Hydrographical and Topographical Survey Data and Documents and managing the Jan’08 to October’22: Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, India as Water Resources Engineer/ GIS Specialist

development of business process in automation and geographical information systems across assets.

Designed and analyzed hydrologic and hydraulic structures such as check dam, anicuts, tank bund, sluices, spillways, weirs, stilling basins, water intakes, penstocks, channels, temporary diversions, tunnels, culverts, ...both structural and foundation design and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

Performed investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to water management, irrigation facilities, culverts, catchment delineation, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic / hydraulic modeling, canal development, river / stream / irrigation structures restoration and pollution control of water resources.

Developed modeling techniques, design requirements and strategies to allocate greater use of water resources in terms of water auditing.

Successfully generated maps & modelling for River Interlinking Projects and generated satellite maps of terrain digital image processing using ERDAS and delineated of basin boundary for finer resolution and terrain modelling - watersheds of Tamil Nadu, India

Prepared watershed studies, floodplain studies and evaluated structures for compliance with regulations using GIS.

Performed evaluation of area assessment of ground conditions and reporting ground risk assessments

Delineated & digitized the development of various thematic layers encompassing locations, transport networks, climatology, basin boundaries, rainfall thiessen polygon, land use pattern, agriculture on crops, geology, lithology, bore logs & so on

Integrated hydrological modelling of river basin using SWAT-MODFLOW in water management.

Established and documented modelling standards & processes encompassing identifying and defining problem, & designing approach; preparing, exploring, transforming, and selecting data; building, validating, and deploying model; and monitoring and evaluating results

Developed applications to present GIS data and tools on websites such as geomorphology analyses, run-off models in spatial analyst format.

Generated Satellite Maps from LIDAR, Landsat, MODIS, TERRA, AERONET and Drone Mapping for new proposal for World Bank projects.

Analyzed the impact of climate change on water balance under influence of various factors (AOT, ET, NDVI etc.) with GIS tools/ deep learning techniques

Designed & analyzed with finite element modelling development of macro enabled software for internal use.

Analyzed, designed & implemented workflow & user-friendly management system to ensure efficient E-governance tools.

Directed the execution of project work, including engineering calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis.

Coordinated with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiations, preparation of contract documents, cost estimates, including billing., bids and tenders and managing complete bidding process.

Finalizing terms & conditions of contracts, managing settlement of agreements; performing analysis to ensure that contracts are finalized within negotiated & agreed-upon parameters.

Analyzed the business processes to implement spatial based solutions by providing spatial decision support to officers and decision makers in Government.

Prepared policy notes for the State of Tamil Nadu, India, feasibility report/ concept notes for various government projects

Prepared technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, rehabilitate issues / problems.

Establishing data governance norms, undertaking data cleansing activities, creating metadata standardization norms and periodicity of reports.

Experienced in analyzing Engineering Technical and Procurement data for projects.

Spearheading projects which involve detailed assessment & consultancy to understand the client’s business problem and develop unique analytics solutions.

Participated in business development, client relationship development, and proposals.

Reviewed, analyzed, evaluated and interpretated data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate-to high-level activities.

Liaising with and managing consultants and contractors to services and solutions as per the agreed upon contracts. Coordinating with governmental and private companies to ensure coordination.

Interacted with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

Reviewed work of mid and junior level staff in the office and provided timely, constructive feedback and supervised a team entailing Programmers, Cartographers, Data Managers, Analysts and Support Specialists for development of web portal.

Pursuing activities for professional growth, contributing towards educational program upgrading knowledge by participating NASA- ARSET, ISRO –IIRS, National Water Academy (NWA), COMET courses & so on

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Projects Managed:

Rejuvenation of River Cauvery and its Tributaries Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery Client: Government of India Location: Tamil Nadu, India National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Client: Government of India Location: Tamil Nadu, India Irrigated Agriculture Modernization and Water-Bodies Restoration and Management (IAMWARM) Client: World Bank Location: Tamil Nadu, India

Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Project

Client: World Bank Location: Tamil Nadu, India

JNNURM- Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewable Mission

Client: Central Government of India & State Government of Tamil Nadu Location: Tamil Nadu, India 13th Finance Commission- Restoration of Traditional Water Bodies Client: Central Government of India & State Government of Tamil Nadu Location: Tamil Nadu, India 13th Finance Commission- Coastal Protection Works

Client: Central Government of India & State Government of Tamil Nadu Location: Tamil Nadu, India Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies Client: Central Government of India & State Government of Tamil Nadu Location: Tamil Nadu, India Tank Information System - TIS

Client: State Government of Tamil Nadu Location: Tamil Nadu, India

Analysis and Interpretation of soil bearing capacity for all the projects in the Industrial Electrification Department, EDRC, Chennai during tenure.

Analysis and Design of foundations for the electrical components in the substation i.e., isolators, capacitors, circuit breakers, transformers.,

Developed design template for design of retaining wall.

Detailed analysis and design of structural and civil works for 400kV, 220kV and 33kV substation

Assessing the fabrication drawings prepared before submission.

Preparation of technical specification

Ensure compliance with code and client’s requirements. Projects Managed:

400/220kV Kozhikode Substation for Power Grid Corporation India Ltd. 400/220kV Kolar & Munirabad Substation for Power Grid Corporation India Ltd. 33kV Bisalpur Substation for Rajastan Urban Infrastructure Ltd. 220kV Maharanibagh Substation for Power Grid Corporation India Ltd. Jul’06 to Nov’07: Larsen and Toubro, Chennai as Senior Design Engineer Technical Paper Publications

• 2021: A Study on Climate Change Assessment along the Coastal Tamil Nadu using GIS Technique, CAFEO39, Brunei

• 2017: Seminar of GIS implication in field of Civil Engineering, Tharamani, Chennai

• 2015: International Conference- Water Audit 2015, Water Expo, Chennai

• 2015: 3rd International Conference - Sustainable Institutional Mechanism of Integrated Water Resources, India Water Week, New Delhi, Pragati Maidan

• 2006: Study on stability of slopes under both static and dynamic forces (Paper Published in GEOINDEX conference), IIT Madras, Chennai

• 2006: Study of slope stability under dynamic forces (Paper submitted), ISOPE Conference, Portugal

• 2006: Study of slope stability under dynamic forces (Paper submitted), North American Landslide Conference, California

• 2005: A study on stability of slopes (Paper published in Earth Conference), Indian Geotechnical Conference, Allahabad

• 2003: Solid Waste Management (Paper presented in Foclaps Conference), Periyar Maniammai College, Tanjore Personal Details

Date of Birth: 10th March 1982 Languages known: English, Tamil & Hindi Nationality: Indian Passport Number: N1462670

Visa Status: Residence Visa UAE Marital Status: Married Number of Dependents: 3 (Husband & 2 daughters)

Address: Flat No. 3801, Al Rayyan Building, Al Nadha Sharjah, UAE

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