Motivated engineering professional, passionate about solving the most pressing and urgent problems related to Infrastructure Planning and Climate Change Adaptation.
Proficient at designing/deploying apps and implementing Machine Learning Tools to real world problems.
Experienced in data analysis and modeling.
Highly efficient and accurate with analytical approach.
Skilled in Python, SQL, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Climate Data Analysis, and Research.
Knowledgeable in fundamental aspects of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
A keen learner who's always interested to discuss about exciting projects.
In my spare time, I like to hike, sketch/paint, learn about nature of our reality or simply re-imagine them from sci-fi/fantasy books.
Experiences
Systems Engineer
Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement SCADA Project (Asian Development Fund: Loan 3255, Loan 2776)
Kalika Construction + Water Management International + Vinci Construction, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sept 2024 – Ongoing
Developing algorithms and queries to extract data for analysis, troubleshooting as well as reporting.
Proactively analyzing SCADA data for any issues through various data analysis tools for data driven troubleshooting.
Modelling NAS simulations of various scenarios for optimal planning, detect defects or predict demand.
Setting up, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of servers, databases, softwares or any other system's soft components.
Installating and integrating apps and tools for data analysis, system management and process management.
Collaborate with field as well as SCADA operation teams, GIS team, Administrative team as well as clients to proactively detect and troubleshoot issues.
Data Consultant (Temporary)
Hercules Touch Anesthesia
Proventus Technologies, Kathmandu, Nepal
Jan 2024 – Aug 2024
Provided expert data analysis and strategic insights to multiple clients, optimizing
decision-making processes for software, web apps, and mobile app products.
Implemented and customized data insight tools, enabling clients to enhance their product
development and deployment strategies.
Delivered actionable recommendations based on in-depth data analysis.
Project Manager
Smarter Sorting, Nfluence, Text-to-Speech
Bajra Technologies, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nov 2022 – Nov 2023
Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and services, leveraging Agile
methodologies and effective stakeholder engagement.
Helped rebrand the company for AI, leveraging expertise in machine learning algorithms and data
science to develop state-of-the-art AI products.
multiple projects from inception to completion, including a project driving innovation in
sustainability.
Integrated techniques for client communication, conflict resolution, and product release processes.
Involved in strategic planning, project estimation, project roadmap planning from MVP to fully
marketable products, and product release processes for both Appstore and Playstore releases.
Executive Lead (Remote)
Traffic Automation
DigiNirman, Biratnagar, Nepal
Nov 2021 – Apr 2022
Researched on integrating object detection and object tracking algorithms to traffic conditions in Nepal and to improve their accuracy and efficiency.
Worked in comparing the accuracy of tailored object detection and object tracking algorithms with the benchmark dataset, and in developing benchmarks in the context of Nepali traffic conditions.
Worked towards planning and development of a product to automate traffic flow as well as in determining various traffic-related parameters using cameras, sensors, raspberry pie, and traffic signals.
Research Assistant
NSF IMEE Project: Long-term Sequential Infrastructure planning under Uncertainty
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 2019 – Aug 2020
Developed algorithms to combine ensembles of General Circulation Models (GCMs) from CMIP5’s
historical as well as future projection data of climate variables such as temperature, precipitation,
and sea level change using Bayesian and parametric methods.
Quantified uncertainty in combining different GCM models, determined if learning is possible
from the historical data of various climate change variables and contrived ways to combine models
and reduce uncertainty in model predictions using the historical data through the implementation
of Bayesian Inference.
Extended the forecasts to model and predict the extent of long-term impact on existing water
infrastructure (reservoir) using the research study of Mombasa, Kenya.
Surveyor Engineer
Nepal Earthquake 2015 Reconstruction Project
Central Bureau of Statistics, Kathmandu, Nepal
Jan – Mar 2017
Led a team to assess damaged structures and socio-economic conditions of people affected by 2015 earthquake in Nepal
by carrying out on-site visual assessment of affected structures based on various damage assessment parameters.
Evaluated urgency and necessity for evacuation and reconstruction based on assessments.
Prepared videos, logs, field notes and recommendations and forwarded them CBS and institutions to allocate funds and
resources for reconstruction.
Engineering Intern
Zenx Engineering Solutions, Delhi, India
May – Jul 2015
Performed wind and earthquake resistant analysis and design of thermal power plant structures like oil tanks, water
tanks, chimneys, silos, etc. in ETABS and STAAD Pro as per the Indian Standard (IS) Codes.
Carried out drafting and structural design for Delhi Metro platform in AutoCAD Civil 3D and STAAD Pro.
Estimated and optimized design and cost for residential buildings using numerical techniques.
Research Projects
Assessment Of Resiliency For Systems Of Networks During Seismic Disruption | MATLAB
Carnegie Mellon Universiy
Jan – May 2019
Performed network analysis for urban systems consisting of power transmission and water
distribution networks to determine system interdependency.
Determine the dynamic response of network components as well as the system of water
distribution and power transmission under a seismic hazard using different fragility curves.
Determined resiliency of the entire system to failure due to seismic hazards as well as failures
triggered by interconnected systems.
Muscle Fatigue Detection During Physical Training | Python, Arduino
Carnegie Mellon Universiy
Jan – May 2018
Extracted Mean Autocorrelation and Mean Power Spectral Density from the vibration data collected using non-intrusive,
surface MEMS accelerometer to use as features for classification.
Implemented Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm in MATLAB to classify the features and subsequently fatigued vs
non-fatigued state which resulted in muscle fatigue detection during a physical exercise.
Earthquake Forecasting In Indo-Nepal Region | MATLAB
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Jul 2015 – Apr 2016
Developed an algorithm using feed forward Artificial Neural Network with 2 hidden layers in MATLAB to forecast
earthquakes and its magnitude based on 100 years of topological data from USGS.
Quantitative Determination of Vehicular Influence | MATLAB, SPSS
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Jul – Dec 2015
Introduced a parameter called ‘vehicle influence’ and quantitatively determined the parameter from a large trajectory
dataset of a non-lane based mixed-traffic data in MATLAB.
Established a mathematical relationship between vehicle influence and vehicular parameters using ANOVA test and linear
regression in SPSS
Talks AndConferences
Presenter
AIS Seminar, CMU, Pittsburgh, PA - 2019
“Long-Term Sequential Infrastructure Planning for Extreme Events”
Presenter
International Civil Engineering Symposium, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India - 2016
“Quantitative Determination of Vehicle Influence in Mixed Traffic Conditions”
Leadership/Extracurricular
American Society of Civil Engineers
Pittsburgh, PA
Student/Professional Member
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
Habitat for Humanity
CMU, Pittsburgh, PA
Member
Jan 2018 – Aug 2020
American Society of Civil Engineers
NITK Chapter, Surathkal, India
Executive Member
Aug 2013 – May 2016
Recent Updates
Recently, I've been busy with my work as a Systems Engineer on a SCADA based Drinking Water Infrastructure project.
My work ranges from data analysis, software development and integration to Database Management.
More updates on this coming soon... Stay Tuned!
Get In Touch
I like to brainstorm about new ideas and projects, listen to and share about my work as well as life experiences, and discuss on multitude of topics - ranging from coffee to astronomy.
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