Engineer-in-Training, Revit, AutoCAD, STAAD, Microsoft Word and Excel

SHIVAM THAKKAR

217-***-**** adk1s0@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/shivamthakkar

EDUCATION

Relevant Coursework: Design of Concrete and Steel Structures, Earthquake and Wind Design, Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Finite Element Analysis I, Virtual Design and Construction (BIM), Design of Large Scale Bridges COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY

M.S. in Civil (Structural) Engineering GPA: 3.78/4.0 Dec 2020 Relevant Coursework: Structural Dynamics, Design of Concrete and Steel Structures, Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Theory of Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete

NMIMS UNIVERSITY Mumbai, IN

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering GPA: 3.30/4.0 May 2018

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Certification # EIT-04153

• LEED Green Associate

CERTIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Developed detailed structural models for mixed-used residential high risers in Mumbai utilizing in-house software programs

• Communicated and coordinated with Architect to rectify architectural drawings, create reports, and review RFI's

• Drafted AutoCAD drawings as per Architectural Design requirements

• Prepared calculation sheets using Microsoft Excel for structural analysis and design of beams, slabs and stairs DURGA SINGH DEORA & ASSOCIATES Mumbai, IN

Junior Structural Engineer Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

• Performed site inspection for slum rehabilitation project to monitor progress of construction work and ensure site safety

• Executed on-site testing of procured material and maintained test reports to assure quality of construction SUNIL CONSTRUCTION CO. Mumbai, IN

Civil Engineering Intern Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

• Conducted initial cost estimates and budgets by reviewing project drawings and specifications to match set budget

• Collaborated with site engineer to prepare schedule of construction activities to ensure work is completed within deadline SUNIL CONSTRUCTION CO. Mumbai, IN

Civil Engineering Intern May 2016 - Jun 2016

ACADEMIC PROJECTS & RESEARCH

• Conducted comparative study of building codes to design and analyze beams subjected to fire for building collapse investigation of TU Delft Faculty of Architecture building under guidance of Dr. Ali Ashrafi and Dr. Mohammed Ali Morovat Collapse Investigation of the TU Delft University Building, Columbia University Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

• Collaborated and developed a design for a 7-story School of Arts building at Columbia University within BIM environment utilizing Revit based on a hypothetical Request for Proposal BIM design for Columbia University School of Arts, Columbia University Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

• Designed Shanghai Tower as steel diagrid system and optimized bracing angles to minimize maximum deflection and material quantity concluding 75 degrees to be optimal bracing angle

Shanghai Tower Structural Design, Columbia University Jan 2020 - May 2020

• Modified heat conduction MATLAB code to analyze 1-D potential fluid flow around circular and rounded objects Potential (Ideal) Flow Around Obstacles, Columbia University Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

• Designed and performed seismic analysis of double span cable-stayed pedestrian bridge in Wichita, Kansas using SAP2000 Wichita Pedestrian Bridge, Columbia University Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

• SAP2000, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Civil 3D, ETABS, RISA, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, MathCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera, SketchUp, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Dynamo SKILLS

• Steered team of six for Steel Bridge Competition at ASCE's Carolinas Conference'17 and designed a steel bridge using STAAD Pro resulting in fabrication of final product

• Served as Creative Head of Team Technocrats (NMIMS University) and compiled report for Concrete Canoe Competition at ASCE's Carolinas Conference'17

• Officiated soccer matches for the Intramural Sports League at Columbia University

• Membership: American Society of Civil Engineers (2016-Present), US Green Building Council (2020-Present), Civil Engineering Students' Association, NMIMS University (2015-2018) LEADERSHIP