Ashish Shah

Experience

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  NIRMA University

  Jul 2000 - Feb 2001

  Sessional Lecturer
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  RMIT University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Head Tutor
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  RMIT University

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2005

  Research Fellow and Project Coordinator

  Worked on “Delivering a Re-Life Project—Residual Service Life Prediction for Building Infrastructure” with Queensland Department of Public Works, John Holland and other research partners at CRC for Construction Innovation.• Review of building asset management practices in Australia• Review of issues and challenges in residual service life prediction• Condition assessment data collection and analysis; Delphi study to identify key issues in “Delivering a re-life project”; • Development of residual service life prediction methodology for public buildings • Research for the project on road asset management covering maintenance & repairs, road condition information analysis, risk adjusted road budget estimating, modelling of deterioration models.• Project management of “Investment Decision Framework for Infrastructure Asset Management” project. Show less

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  Cardno

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2006

  Asset Engineer

  The key projects include implementation of DRIVE (Digital Road Inventory Video Environment – An Asset data capture tool developed at Cardno); and IRIS (Integrated Road Information System) data management for BGC Contracting for Main Roads, Western Australia; asset data capture and development of asset register for Queensland Motorways Ltd.; condition audit, compliance audit and cost estimates for various sites of Brisbane City Council, Queensland; bridge, culvert inspection and asset register for Ipswich City Council; review and development of asset management plan for Bridge for Liverpool City Council, NSW etc. Key ExperienceFor Road Infrastructure: Project Manager & Engineer• Data capture, condition rating, processing, manipulation and analysing IRIS data for selected road segments using MS Access, MS Excel, MapInfo and DRIVE and IKE (portable handheld device with GPS, Camera, Compass, Laser and Inclinometer) for assets like Culverts, Signs, Pavement, Kerb, Median, Floodway, Barrier, Line marking etc for Main Roads, WA;For Bridge Infrastructure: Project Engineer• Configuration of IKE for and condition assessment & development of asset register for bridges for Ipswich City Council• Review & development of asset management plan for bridge for Liverpool City Council.For Drainage and Pipeline Infrastructure: Project Engineer• Configuration of IKE for and condition assessment and rating and development of asset register for minor and major culverts for Ipswich City CouncilFor Building Infrastructure: Project Manager & Engineer• Development of Asset register, site inspections, condition audit; statutory and legislative compliance including BCA and AS; cost estimating for repairs and maintenance to restore required performance level; and review of current maintenance program, development of maintenance work program for next 5 yrs, risk analysis, prioritisation of maintenance tasks, condition assessment reporting for Brisbane City Council. Show less

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  Townsville City Council

  Mar 2006 - Sept 2007

  Asset Management Engineer

  Engaged mainly on Road and Drainage infrastructure management for Citiworks at Townsville City Council.The Responsibility includes the core elements of Road and Drainage infrastructure management for Citiworks, including strategic planning, Asset Management Plan documentation and system management, asset data and condition monitoring, analysis, work programs and evaluation of outputs from the Asset Management Plan and service delivery programs.Key Projects• Development of Citiworks Asset Management Plan• Reconfiguration and implementation of CONFIRM Infrastructure Management System• Video, equipment based and manual condition survey for Road Infrastructure (Including Pavement, Bridge, Footpath, Bikeways, Kerb and Channel)• HDM 4 configuration and analysis for Pavement deterioration and prioritisation of works• Analysis, modelling and preparing forward work program for maintenance, rehabilitation and new capital works for Citiworks assets• Input into rehabilitation treatments/design and post construction/treatment evaluation of Road and Stormwater works• Condition based valuation and financial reporting• CCTV based analysis for Drainage Infrastructure• Assessment and improvement in asset management practices • Supervision of asset inspectors, asset maintenance officer and graduate asset engineer• Expert technical advice on asset management aspects Show less

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  ARRB - Australian Road Research Board

  Sept 2007 - Feb 2009

  Senior Asset Engineer

  Key responsibilities include management of projects to agreed output, budget and timetable, and participate in project teams, contribution of technical knowledge to projects managed by others, identification and follow up work opportunities throughcontacts and technical knowledge, preparation of bids and proposals including method, cost budget and timetable, development of own professional expertise, technical advice to whole of company, mentoring, supervising and training to new andless experienced staff, representation of ARRB at seminars and meetings.Key Projects• NetRisk and Road Safety Risk Manager analysis and work program for Far North Queensland Regional Group of Councils• Video, MLP, pavement condition and road inventory register and condition assessment for Cassowary Coast Shire Council, Townsville City Council and Far North Queensland Regional Road Group• Level 2 bridge inspection (QDMR trained) and analysis for Gold Coast City Council, Logan City Council and Caboolture Shire Council• The development of specification and technical requirements for Bridge Assets Condition Data Capture and Assessment System• Surface condition to road safety, low cost measures to maintenance for Qld Dept of Main Roads• Review and update of Intervention Standards and Response Time for Routine Maintenance for Qld Dept of Main Roads • Dilapidation survey - Video, Multi laser Profilometer and Falling Weight Deflectometer survey and data analysis for roads covering pre and post Jilalan Rail yard upgrade located in Sarina Shire Council• QDMR Accelerated Road Rehabilitation Program phase 2 – HDM4 analysis• National approach to traffic control at worksites, Austroads project – review of Queensland practices Show less

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  City of Gold Coast

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

  Technical Coordinator - Engineering Assets and Planning

  Engaged for Engineering Assets and Planning’s management, governance and planning.Key responsibilities include quality assurance, governance, asset management, risk management, resource planning projects. To facilitate continuous improvement through development and implementation of strategies and initiatives. The Branch covers an extensive range of asset classes including, roads, drainage, beaches, canals, lakes and foreshores within the Gold Coast region.Key Projects• Review and update of EAP Document Tracking System, EAP CDAR tracking system, Management Request System• Review and coordination of EAP Quality Management System • Business systems, streamline of branch processes and continuous improvement• Review and input into business requirements and benefits realisation for ERP system• Contributed towards asset management technical requirements for roads, bridges and drainage in ERP asset module• Review reports to Council and business continuity plan for EAP branch• Risk Management Plan for EAP Assets and Branch• Strategic and business planning for EAP Branch, Projects and Resources• Other key involvements include branch/directorate representation to Master Schedule Steering Group, Joint Consultative Committee, Land Development Guidelines, assisted manager in day to day operations and Manager’s delegate to other meetings. Show less

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  Logan City Council

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Acting Manager, Road Infrastructure Planning

  Acting Manager for Road Infrastructure Planning Branch of Road and Water Infrastructure Stream

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  Logan City Council

  May 2014 - May 2014

  Acting Manager, Road Infrastructure Planning

  Acting Manager for Road Infrastructure Planning Branch of Road and Water Infrastructure Stream.

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  RDA Logan and Redlands Inc

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Deputy Chair, RDA Logan and Redlands Inc Board

  Appointed as Deputy Chair by the Australian Government Minister with responsibility for Regional Development.Regional Development Australia (RDA)s help facilitate policies, programs, and projects designed to strengthen human capital, productivity, infrastructure, access to markets, regional comparative advantage, and business competitiveness.

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  Logan City Council

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2017

  Member, Innovation Sub Committee, LCC

  Logan City Council's Innovation Sub-Committee has been created to consolidate our great ideas and various initiatives. The sub-committee is comprised of staff from across the organisation and various streams to encourage innovation right across the organisation at every level – in every job – in an environment of transparency, creativity and sharing.The focus includes smart cities, innovation, digital transformation and strategic excellence projects.

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  Logan City Council

  Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

  Strategic Asset Management, Asset Data, Systems and Engineering• Act as Council's Roads Infrastructure custodian (asset manager and service manager as per Council’s custodianship policy) for the management of Council's road infrastructure networks. • Strategic input and alignment with Corporate Asset Management Framework, Strategy and Total Asset Management Planning and Long Term financial planning framework.• Manage strategic and tactical asset management for roads and drainage infrastructure including development, review and update of appropriate Roads, Bridges, Carparks, Footpath, Street Lighting and Drainage Asset Management Plans as required.• Preparation of reports and documentation to Council and Council's ELT to enable them to make informed asset and services management decisions.The Program Leader Road and Drainage Management is a key member of the Roads Infrastructure Planning Branch senior management team. As part of the senior management team responsibilites include;• Strategic planning including business planning;• Continuous improvement for process and systems;• Performance management framework;• Risk management work place health and safety and quality assurance• Change management and functional development;• Contributions to corporate programs;• Branch initiatives and special needs;• Management and supervision of subordinate staff and effective use of resource Show less

  • Road Asset Program Manager (Program Leader)

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2020

  • Acting Manager, Road Infrastructure Planning

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2019
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  Brisbane City Council

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Manager Transport Assets (Acting)

  Transport Assets section team ensure the efficient and effective use of assets across Program 1 - Transport for Brisbane and Program 2 - Infrastructure for Brisbane.Transport Assets team act as asset owner on Council's behalf and are accountable for ensuring assets within our remit are in good condition, safe to use, comply with regulatory requirements, are optimised and utilised effectively, performance is monitored accurately and that our assets adhere to the strategic directions of Transport Planning and Operations and Council. Show less

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  Brisbane City Council

  Sept 2023 - now

  The role and its responsibilities include:- Overseeing the development of strategic Asset Management Plans (AMP’s) for the road, stormwater, duct and fibre and open space networks- Forecasting future renewal requirements and leading budget submissions for the above-mentioned networks in partnership with other stakeholders- Overseeing the management and growth Council’s 500km of duct and fibre which keeps Council connected and provides services to the community- Strategic relationship management (as it applies to infrastructure interfaces) with external stakeholders such as Queensland Rail, Economic Development Queensland, Urban Utilities, APA Gas and may more- Leading the implementation of the Brisbane Smart Poles Project- Branch lead in Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives- Actively participating in digital engineering initiatives such as As Designed As Construced (ADAC) and Austroad Road Data Standard- Project Control Group Member and driver in the adoption or automated data collection and analysis for road, footpaths and bikeway assets- Strategic leadership and proactively managing the future 5G roll out to maximise the benefit for the city including the managing access to Council infrastructure- Leading the review of Councill’s suite of Pavement Management Systems used to strategically manage the road network and associated infrastructure Show less

  • Strategic Transport Asset Engineering Manager

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Manager, Strategic Asset Management (Acting)

    Sept 2023 - Sept 2023