Prashant Singh Thakur

Experience

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  NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur)

  May 2000 - Jan 2002

  Project Fellow

  Prashant's career commenced at NEERI, Nagpur, where he researched pipe material selection for water and wastewater systems. His work included reviewing codes and standards, analyzing design manuals, and examining manufacturing processes. He also gathered operational data from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Notably, he created computer programs for network optimization, recommending pipe materials by design parameters and life cycle costs.

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

  Project Associate

  During his time at IIT Delhi, Prashant engaged in research and development, collaborating with the Ministry of Environment. He contributed to creating software tools designed to assist in network design, rising mains, and detailed report generation, aiding state water bodies in developing and submitting their schemes.

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  Electosteel Castings Limited, Kolkata

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2005

  Assistant Manager - Technical Marketing

  At Electrosteel Castings Limited, Prashant was a dynamic member of the Technical Marketing team, contributing to water supply projects across various sectors. He honed his expertise in pipeline design and hydraulic modeling, utilizing tools like EPANET and WATERCAD. His forward-thinking approach led to product enhancements that catered to evolving market needs.Prashant was instrumental in developing technical marketing content, ensuring product quality, and addressing technical issues. His training programs for the marketing team, comprehensive user manuals, and client support strengthened customer relations. His persuasive presentations and strategic marketing input significantly bolstered the company's profile. Show less

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  Jamshedpur Utiilty and Services Company Ltd.

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2007

  Manager (Special Projects-Water Network)

  Since 2005, Prashant has been integral to JUSCO, Ltd.'s water infrastructure projects. He has excelled in asset management using GIS, optimizing water distribution, and implementing DMAs to ensure system efficiency and expansion. His expertise in Bentley's WaterGems software has been crucial in achieving these goals. Additionally, Prashant has been responsible for the technical procurement specifications to facilitate project success.

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  Atkins

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

  Design Manager /Team Lead (Wastewater Modelling)

  Prashant led a team of 14 modellers on UK water company projects, handling tasks from drainage planning to flood studies and sewer upgrades. They used InfoWorks CS for modeling, integrating data from MapInfo and CCTV surveys to enhance decision-making. Additionally, Prashant oversaw the water and wastewater modeling team at WS Atkins in Bangalore, ensuring the successful completion of international projects.

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  TEBODIN CONSULTING AND ENGINEERS

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  Lead Pipeline Infrastructure

  As a design lead, I've managed diverse water-related infrastructure projects, focusing on planning and building extensive pipelines. My responsibilities included overseeing data collection, design processes, and surveys to determine the most efficient pipeline routes. I managed permits, documentation, cost estimates, technical specifications, and contract management, while maintaining quality, rimely deliveries and communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

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  WSP in India

  Apr 2016 - now

  Head - Water & Wastewater

  Prashant has led WSP's Water and Wastewater Team in the Nordics for Eight years, managing design projects in the region and others in the US, Middle East, and South Africa. His team is known for efficiently completing various infrastructure projects and maintaining a strong success rate. Their work includes hydrological and hydraulic modeling and designing water-related systems.