Prasanta Roy 31-years in Projects & 7years as HOD in university
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Summary: On completion of my Graduation and Post-Graduation in Civil Engineering from most reputed institutes, I have earned long 32- Years rich Industry Experience in world famous companies for largest projects in India and abroad. In India, I have worked in both Public and Private Sectors for 12 years in various capacities for major projects. I also possess an exceptional 20 years of overseas experience working in 9 to 10 different countries in the field of Oil and Gas Industry in one of the biggest companies in the world, Shell International, and have executed milestone projects. After 32 years of industry and corporate experience, I switched over to Academic World and have been working as “Associate Professor and Head of Civil Engineering Department” for the last 7-years. I am thus a well blend of knowledge and experience of both Academia and Industry with best efficiency in Industry-Academia interface.
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SKILLS: Faculty • event coordinating •Course quality enhancement •Course planning •Funding proposal development •Multidisciplinary research •Lecture management •Research activity planning •Research paper development •Appraisal reviews •Seminar planning •Curriculum strategic development •Lecture delivery •Publishing papers •Examination marking
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Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Management, Contracts, Estimation & Costing and QA/QC.

Subjects

  • Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Beginner-Expert

  • Construction and Administrative Law Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Associate Professor and Head of Civil Engineering Department (May, 2019–Present) at Amity University Kolkata
    Developed research papers on Construction Management and Concrete Technology.
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    Assisted in shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting students for graduate programs, completing under directions of Head of Institute.
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    Carried out research-led teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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    Maintained proactive and helpful point of contact for students, regarding course concerns and subject matter queries.
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    Presented research findings at conferences and other public events through interactive and informative PowerPoint presentations.
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    Kept updated with developments in various fields by conducting research, reviewing papers, and attending conferences.
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    Attended conferences, events and visited other universities to gain contacts and network with other professionals.
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    Held seminars and lectures for students, for various] subjects.
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    Created educational, innovative, and exciting lessons reflecting course requirements and contemporary issues.
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    Conducted in-depth assessments of coursework and dissertations, marking and providing constructive feedback to assist student development.
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    Helped course directors and professors design and develop overall curriculums and courses.
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    Helped professors with marking and assessing student work, providing constructive feedback to enhance student learning.
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    Built internal contacts and participated in external networks to exchange information and form relationships for future collaborations.
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    Supervised student dissertations and projects, field trips and placements to gain insight into workplace and impart job experience.
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    Prepared and adapted teaching materials including hand-outs, booklets, and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
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    Head of Vertical for Academia-Industry interphase.
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    Deputy Head for NAAC Accreditation for Criteria-6.
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    Head of Quality Control and Audit for Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Kolkata.
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    Conducting “Board of Studies” Meeting and advise on modification, alteration and addition of course materials.
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    Conducting “Faculty Development Program (FDP)”, Seminars, Guest Lectures and Workshops
  • Assistant Professor - Grade-III (Jul, 2017–May, 2019) at Bhubaneswar KIIT
    Maintained extensive knowledge in current research, ensuring teaching met academic standards.
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    Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks, and class projects.
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    Implemented strategic lesson planning, monitoring progress and performance against set targets.
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    Continuously improved subject knowledge by conducting thorough research.
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    Delivered engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials, increasing class productivity.
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    Reviewed taught material with students with learning challenges or special needs and simplified complex topics to facilitate comprehension.
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    Set up teaching aids, prepared classrooms for learning activities and distributed materials to coordinate instructional efforts.
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    Wrote and implemented individualized study plans for children for enhanced outcomes.
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    Teaching for both B. Tech and M. Tech students.
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    Working as Guide for B. Tech and M. Tech Project and Research Work.
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    Working as focal point towards their training and Placement in coordination with Training and Placement Division.
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    Conducting a course on “Construction Management” which was jointly sponsored by Simplex and the University.
  • Construction Superintendent (May, 2014–Apr, 2016) at Shell UAE, IRAQ
    Interpreted blueprints and plans, relaying information to team of workers.
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    Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
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    Used Incident and Issues Tracking system to document all onsite issues.
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    Managed general contractors and reported project progress to project management for stakeholder updates.
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    Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost workdays.
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    Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
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    Complied with operational standards and Health and Safety regulations.
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    Oversaw operations in construction of oil and gas structures.
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    Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
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    Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
  • Civil Engineer (Apr, 2010–Apr, 2014) at Shell Kazakhstan
    Developed and implemented engineering solutions for project and design issues.
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    Supervised contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
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    Delivered quality control and safety management during pre-construction and review.
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    Verified consistent delivery of high-quality work across structure construction.
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    Maintained project materials and tracked issuance and usage to cultivate culture of accountability and responsibility.
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    Monitored construction site progress, managing routine and complex issues to keep tasks on track and costs within budget.
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    Received complaints and feedback from site personnel and contacted project stakeholders to resolve complex problems.
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    Identified and outlined construction risks and defined solutions to address issues and stem delays from incomplete tasks.
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    Offered civil engineering advice to stakeholders and oversight of defects, repairs or modifications of constructed structures.
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    Directed modernization projects observing engineering regulations and maintaining quality construction standards.
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    Executed technical and feasibility studies at potential sites and used results to inform project approval, financing and completion decisions.
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    Determined client requirements and employed complex software and drawing tools to plan and design different systems.
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    Reviewed contract documentation during project initiation and directed construction activities to fulfil obligations
  • Civil Engineer (Jan, 2010–Mar, 2010) at Shell Nederland
    Training
  • Civil Engineer, Asset Delivery Team (Jan, 2008–Dec, 2009) at Shell, Qatar
    Maintained project materials and tracked issuance and usage to cultivate culture of accountability and responsibility.
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    Delivered quality control and safety management during pre-construction and review.
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    Maintained project materials, including blueprints, schematics and specifications.
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    Received complaints and feedback from site personnel and contacted project stakeholders to resolve complex problems.
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    Monitored construction site progress, managing routine and complex issues to keep tasks on track and costs within budget.
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    Supervised contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
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    Developed and implemented engineering solutions for project and design issues.
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    Verified consistent delivery of high-quality work across structure construction.
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    Assessed technical documents and consulted stakeholders on requirements for construction projects to determine project tasks and expected deliverables.
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    Oversaw installations from beginning to end and coordinated stakeholder review and handover to clients.
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    Directed modernization projects observing engineering regulations and maintaining quality construction standards.
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    Identified and outlined construction risks and defined solutions to address issues and stem delays from incomplete tasks.
  • Civil Engineer (Asset Delivery Team) - D & E, 09/2006 (Nov, 2006–Dec, 2007) at Shell Japan
    Verified consistent delivery of high-quality work across structure construction.
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    Delivered quality control and safety management during pre-construction and review.
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    Maintained project materials and tracked issuance and usage to cultivate culture of accountability and responsibility.
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    Developed and implemented engineering solutions for project and design issues.
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    Maintained project materials, including blueprints, schematics and specifications.
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    Managed equipment reliability and maintenance policies of civil structures, drains and fences.
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    Identified and outlined construction risks and defined solutions to address issues and stem delays from incomplete tasks.
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    Established design specifications by computing load and grade requirements and assessed strength of foundations, concrete and steel through soil and material tests.
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    Determined client requirements and employed complex software and drawing tools to plan and design different systems.
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    Reviewed contract documentation during project initiation and directed construction activities to fulfil obligations.
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    Controlled project budget implemented cost monitoring and restructured repetitive processes to cut costs and maximize profits.
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    Estimated materials, equipment and labor needed for construction activities and secured resources needed to facilitate completion and delivery of projects.
  • Cost & Contract Engineer, (Jan, 2003–Oct, 2006) at Shell, Brunei
    Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
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    Maintained robust financial records for business for regulatory reporting and taxation.
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    Mentored junior staff members with constructive feedback and actionable steps for performance improvement.
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    Preparing all estimates for major projects.
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    Coordinating of preparation of Contract Documents.
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    Preparing the analysis of various bids for major projects.
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    Resolving the Variation Orders and Additional Claim of the Contractors for Major Projects during and after execution of Major Projects.
  • Senior Project Coordinator and Contract Engineer, (Sep, 1997–Dec, 2002) at Adinin Works and Engineering (B) Sdn. Bhd. -
    Prepared presentations for customers detailing project scope, progress, and results.
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    Designed, planned, created, implemented, and monitored all aspects.
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    Organized invoices, contracts, and other financial reports for easy access.
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    Evaluated project risks and problems and provided recommendations for mitigation.
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    Adhered to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
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    Performed billing, bookkeeping and other project management administrative tasks to help keep projects on schedule and within budget.
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    Used online management tools to monitor goals for streamlined management of projects.
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    Directed project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos and meeting minutes.
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    Assessed project progress and created project status reports to keep project managers and stakeholders informed.
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    Shared information and worked collaboratively with team members to achieve project objectives.
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    Maintained strong relationships with external services to get discounted prices for services.
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    Contributed to provision of documentation for new projects and initiatives to communicate project requirements to team members.
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    Maintained project-level risk and issue logs, monitoring, controlling and escalating items to team for resolution.
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    Assigned project tasks to team members and checked in regularly for status update to deliver on scope and timelines.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (Oct, 2018–now) from KIIT University Bhuabaneswar
  • Master of Civil Engineering, M.E (Civil) (Aug, 1984–Apr, 1986) from Jadavpur university, Jadavpur–scored 74.64%
  • B.E (Civil) (Jul, 1979–Jun, 1983) from Indian Institute of engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal–scored 72.06%

Fee details

    ₹3,000–4,000/hour (US$35.68–47.57/hour)

    for change of place, travel etc.

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