Vaishnavi Sandip Zarekar

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Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishnavi-zarekar-0aaa00257/ EDUCATION

• Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida Aug 2022-May 2024 Masters in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) (GPA: 3.33/4)

• Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, India June 2021 B.E in Civil Engineering (CGPA: 7.72/10)

EXPERIENCE

- CSX Transportation [U.S.] June 2023

•Engaged in thorough permit reviewing, focusing on Aerial, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Jack and bore applications ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to facilitate smooth progression of rail road projects.

•Collaborated closely with engineering, environmental, and legal departments to address and resolve complex permit issues, enhancing interdisciplinary communication and project efficiency.

•Successfully navigated and resolved more than 500 of challenging permit scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, significantly mitigating potential legal and environmental risks.

- Anant Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, [India] April 2021- March 2022

• Worked as a Trainee Engineer, on a Road construction project.

• Performed various in-situ tests on concrete samples taken into consideration.

• Got hands on experience with several road construction tools and equipment’s, like Rodometer, Odometer, Pressure gauge, Bubble inclinometer, and so on.

- Karda Constructions Ltd. [India] February 2021- March 2021

• Worked as a Trainee Engineer, at two construction sites.

• Monitored and estimated various construction costs of various items used for a construction site.

• Performed various in-situ tests on concrete, bricks, and steel

• Worked along with supervisors, architects, and a team of structural engineers SKILLS

• Technical Skills:

ETABS, Revit, AutoCAD, MATLAB, NLOGIT, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Ansys

• Personal skills:

Interpersonal skills, Presentation skills, Leadership skills, Good Team player, Communication, Collaboration, Efficiency, Perception, Time Management, Problem Solving, Integrity, Field Safety, and Attention to Detail. PROJECTS

- Effects of Advanced Materials and Processes on Real Estate Markets

(Florida Institute of Technology, U.S.) August 2022-December 2022

• Based on the latest real estate trends and market conditions, the value of real estate keeps varying based on various factors were discovered through this project.

• As a result, considering various factors, like the demand of the local population, the average income of the household, and many such factors were discovered to be the most affecting.

- Earthquake Retrofitting of Buildings

(Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, India) January 2020- May 2020

• Based on the aftermath of an earthquake manifests great devastation due to unpredicted Seismic motion striking extensive damage to numerous buildings varying degrees i.e. Either full or partial or slight. As a result, seismic retrofitting of building structures is one of the most important aspects.

• This project represents various aspects of the existing retrofit strategies that are applicable to multi-storeyed residential reinforced concrete buildings addressed in this project.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

•Black Belt in Karate (World Shotokan Karate-do Federation) and district-level karate champion (Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals)

• Vice President Of CESA (Civil Engineering Student's Association, Sandip Foundation, India)