Graduate Research Assistant

• Oct 2022 - Present

Environmental Technician

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

• Designed passive and active aeration compost pits for community organic waste management within the farm • Assisted with the planning and development of large-scale environmental waste storage (green crab, Irish moss) and community food waste (produce scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds) • Supervised the allocation of crops in the newly proposed agricultural area with easily accessible pathways • Supervised the design and on-site implementation of chicken and duck farm including 40 ft duck pond • Provided suggestions and recommendations for a regenerative farm plan using solar energy • Conducted soil parameter monitoring (Electrical conductivity, moisture, pH) in vermicomposting lab • Analyzed and documented nutrient index for ongoing engineered soil project using both spent and peat soil • Assisted in beekeeping activities including beeswax collection, honey collection, and colony reintroduction. • Prepared the digitized site area map of the entire farm and future development area using ArcGIS tools

Civil Engineer

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

• Ensure that building regulations were followed and provide thorough guidance with any unusual or difficult engineering issue • Inspected all materials to ensure proper specifications and quantities • Reviewed and approved the structural drawings in order to proceed with construction work • Supervised 18 project employees including contractors and subcontractors • Analyzed and designed structures using STAAD.Pro • Incharge of inspection of inventories for various civil projects with budgeted figures averaging $300,000 • Effectively managed construction sites, including surveying and ensuring proper workflow • Prepared cost estimates and negotiated with suppliers for the best contracts • Planned and prepared construction schedules, milestones, and monitored progress against established schedules • Responsible for the coordination of all health and safety measures for the field workers

Environmental Engineering Intern

• Jun 2019 - May 2020

• Conducted and documented results of various laboratory test results of the effluent characteristics • Performed monthly laboratory wastewater quality sampling • Completed regular site inspection, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data and proposal preparation. • Supervised and guided the project team consisting of five engineering students • Ensured that all policies and guidelines for wastewater quality standards were followed • Conducted various presentations with the professionals of the company

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2018 - May 2020

• Supervised internal examinations of B.Tech students • Coordinated in the implementation and planning of Individual Education • Represented the environmental engineering department of College of Engineering Trivandrum on 6 national level workshops on climate change resilience strategies and nature conservation • Collaborated with engineering students in laboratory analysis and report writing • Assisted Professors in planning group projects for students • Executed administrative duties of the supervisor

Sustainability Intern

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

• Conducted research on the construction of sustainable homes keeping carbon footprint minimum • Researched the effective combination of sustainable admixtures to enhance the properties of concrete • Performed various strength tests on modified concrete and nominal mix concrete • Completed technical reports based on the laboratory test results • Assisted with the administrative duties of supervisor • Conducted research on the construction of sustainable homes keeping carbon footprint minimum • Researched the effective combination of sustainable admixtures to enhance the properties of concrete • Performed various strength tests on modified concrete and nominal mix concrete • Completed technical reports based on the laboratory test results • Assisted with the administrative duties of supervisor