Experience

Ambition Marine Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Shipbuilding
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  o Business Development and Marketing o Technical Head – Examination and review of structural, statutory, stability plans and calculations for projects o Mentoring of employees on technical, professional and personal aspects o Carried out Performance Appraisals of employees o Preparation of Company Policies and Procedures o Preparation of Budgets and Expense Sheets o Preparation of proposals for government tenders or private parties o Assistance and guidance provided to Shipyards and Owners with their technical and production related issues Show less



South Pacific Engineering Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  o In-Charge of Employee Inductions & Calibration of Instruments o Preparation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) & Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) / Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), Opening & Closing Reports, Problem Identification Reports for various tasks in different Projects o Preparation of Certificates of Inspection & Testing for Lifting Appliances o Assistance provided to Consultant on Quality and OHS issues o Prepared Change Management Document for the Organization • Implemented Quote-Invoice and Project Deliverables Tracking spreadsheet enabling monitoring of the project and its deliverables and timely and correct invoicing of closed tasks / jobs • Implemented the “OneDrive” system for sharing of information between various site offices resulting in cost and time savings o Designed testing jig (13t) for aircraft / helicopter securing tie-downs on LHD ships o Inspection and testing of padeyes attached to Thrustmaster propulsion units o o Inspection and testing and providing supervisory assistance for work on board different naval ships and sites (FFG, FFH, LHD, Battle Tanker, Anzac Class, DDG of RAN) – • Padeyes, testing of monorails and lifting lugs / padeyes in engine rooms • Flight deck crane load cell testing with live test weights and water bag as a weight • Load testing of portable brow, Swimmer Rescue Nets, compactors and inspection of accommodation ladder • Lashing, inspection and load testing of Flight deck Safety nets • Inspection and testing of torpedo tube trolley and inspection of 4 legged slings o Familiarisation with ABR 5195 (Australian Book of Records) for details on testing of lifting appliances Show less



Indian Register of Shipping

• India
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Surveyor I

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  Achievements -At Indian Register of Shipping• Received performance based Letter of Appreciation from COO for the year 2011-12• Received Certificate of Excellence – 2015 for Outstanding Team Performance for the Project - Shoft Shipyard• Appreciation from Chairman of IRS via email for technical competence in convincing the designers for a project that their longitudinal strength computation had flawsClient Appreciations - o M/s Chowgule & Co. Pvt Ltd. (Project: Coastal feeder Container Vessel) as a Project Manager – Ensuring timely completion of project and assistance with technical and administrative queries (Reference: Mr. Varoon Valvaikar – Asst. Project Manager – Chowgule Shipyard)o M/s Mandovi (Project: Passenger Ferry) by email- Guiding the designer during plan appraisal to make changes in structure to meet stability and structural requirementso Vik Sandvik (Technology Demonstration Vessel)by email- Providing efficient and timely service in completing the plan appraisal process prior to the deadlineo M/s Shoft Shipyard for my role as a Project Manager and help in the designing of the structure of a catamarano Larsen & Toubro by email – Plan approval efforts and constant guidance in solving technical queries and issueso Cochin Shipyard Ltd by email – Timely plan approval efforts enabling the shipyard to meet their deadlinesMentoring and Review of Plans / Drawings and Calculations of junior associates and internsVerified payments against the invoices raised and follow up with clients for the recovery ofpending dues for the projects as part of Project Managerial RoleAppointed Building Evacuation Officer and Fire WardenChange Management Coordinator - Assessed the issues, Analysis of impact carried out, prepared specifications and coordinating with other department to oversee the changes in the system in accordance with the specifications Show less

• Surveyor I

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Mentored Plans / Drawings and Calculations of junior associates and interns • Examined the structural plans and statutory plans for passenger ferry vessels–mono-hulls and catamaran, offshore patrol vessels, cargo carriers, tugs, amphibious passenger vehiclesProject Manager – Major Roles and Responsibilitieso Ensured timely plan approval (3 weeks -1 month), coordination between clients and internal team members on issue resolutionso Supported production and classification related querieso Communication to all stakeholders on all aspects-status updates, pending issueso Verified invoices raised and follow up with the clients for recovery of pending dues for the projects delivered Show less

• Surveyor

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  Appointed Project Manager for the following projects : Coastal feeder Container Vessel, 200 T oil barge for the Indian Navy, Catamaran for Research purposes for Defence Civilian Agency, Water jet fast Attack Craft and Assistant Project manager for Research Technology Demonstration Vessel, Mentoring and Review of Plans / Drawings and Calculations of junior associates and interns.• Assisted the Project Manager in the preparation of specifications, coordination, technical discussions and verification of calculations of the indigenous Rule Software developed by R&D department and working in tandem with R&D for the ongoing projectEnsured Completion of first phase of Rule Software Coding, Software Testing verified tillGlobal Section Modulus Computation• Assisting the Principal Surveyor with responses on “Fire Protection Requirements for on deck cargo spaces for Container Ships” as a part of the Fire Protection Sub-Committee Correspondence group for International Maritime Organization (IMO)• Administrative tasks – Coordination with clients on varied issues, documentation required, preparation of fees for projects , Preparation of Agreements with Shipyards• Reviewing the structural plans and statutory plans for different ship types Show less

• Asst. Surveyor

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Reviewing the structural plans and statutory plans for passenger ferry vessels –mono-hulls, catamaran, sand barge, ore carriers, ferry vessels for the navy, floating dry dock, Research Technology Demonstration Vessel , coastal feeder container vessel• Calculation of Longitudinal strength and structural scantling calculations, welding schedule, superstructure scantlings and other structural calculations for appendages like rudders, skeg etc, Equipment Number calculations• Familiarization with standards like JIS, DIN, IS, ISO, SOLAS and MARPOL and other Classification Society Rules like ABS, DNV, LR, GL etc.• Verification of calculations for a project and comparison with the Preliminary Rule Software• Verification of Excelsheet calculations for structural scantlings for Rudder with manual calculations on the basis of Rules and Verification of the Feescale with manual calculation on the basis of procedures as laid down in the company manual for audit purpose, Verification of Beamboy software tool with manual calculations for loading on beams and structural members Show less



Technology Associates, Inc.

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Naval Architect

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2010

   Assisted the President on writing proposals on different bids and was the lead in one proposal bid submittal  Appointed Assistant to the Project Manager on the 36.3 M Naval Training Vessel project - Assisted the Project Manager on different tasks and was responsible for reviewing and responding to ABS and Navy comments  Responsible for correspondence with regulatory bodies, USCG and the Navy Varied and diverse experience in technical and administrative roles. Experience includes design of structures (calculations and drawings), regulatory body and client interactions and correspondence, proposals and technical reports preparation for varied kinds of vessels (ships) and a brief experience with maintenance of IT systems, mechanical systems Show less