Fardous Chowdhury, MSc, B.Sc, PRINCE 2, CSM, CSCS MAP

Experience

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  Rotaract Club of Leading University,Sylhet

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Editor In Chief
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  Sylhetview24 Online News Portal

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2018

  LU Correspondent
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  Leading University Debating Club

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Vice President
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  Quaiyum Construction

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  Project: Municipality Road Carpeting and Utility Networking Project (Ward-5), Sreemangal, Moulvibazar Executed civil design and work plan in a timely manner as per the LGED program with the local authority Assisted Site Manager and coordinated project team and local laborers to achieve targets on time and budget Estimated accurately and managed all cost components of the project ensuring req. materials on site with QC Ensured high field presence by adequate site supervision on setting out, leveling and daily site activities Actively performed routine site inspections and maintained a daily site diary as per plan and H&S regulations Arranged and successfully led meetings with local govt., contractors and suppliers with proper documentation Submitted the daily, weekly, and monthly work progress reports to the local authority and stakeholders. Show less Project: Resort World Guest House Construction Project, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar Assisted Site Manager in supervising the workforce to achieve set targets effectively on-site on a daily basis Executed accurate set-out, leveling and daily site activities by ensuring site safety as per H&S standards Performed design review, cost estimation and ensured req. materials are available at the site with proper QC Checked all work performed in accordance with the work plan and design specifications in a timely manner Arranged and attended meetings and training sessions with proper documentation and adequate reporting Maintained liaise with stakeholders, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers for smooth project operation. Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Site Engineer-Intern

    Nov 2016 - May 2017
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  Sylhet Debate Fest 2017

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Adjudicator
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  Seminar on ‘Emerging Building Materials: Today and Tomorrow’

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  Host
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  Karigor Construction & Interior BD

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  Design & Project Engineer

  Project: Novem Eco Resort, Radhanagar, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar Developed work plans and detailed engineering designs with project schedules, conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments in collaboration with the planning and design team Assisted PM in project administration, managing submittal approvals, tender docs, schedules, budgeting, reviewing risk register, and coordinated change-order management with timely material deliveries Streamlined design and schedule changes (CR) to Master baselines ensuring effective schedule integrity by coordinating and collaborating with senior managers, contractors, and workforce Supervised civil works and complied with QC, building code specifications with strict QHSE regulations Maintained liaise with stakeholders, contractors and suppliers with routine meetings and progress reporting. Show less

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  Innova Interior & Engineering BD

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Design & Project Engineer

  Project: Modern Indoor Sports and Recreational Complex, Sylhet Supported project planning, scheduling, and design development, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones  Conducted feasibility studies, site investigations, and prepared accurate BOQs Constantly assisted PM in preparing project charter, tender docs, RAMS, and monthly payment applications Produced time-to-time progress reports and follow-ups with key consultants and stakeholders Supervised setting out, earthworks, piling, and RC frame construction, complying with building codes and H&S Implemented a cost-saving strategy, reducing material waste by 10% through precise measurements Identified and mitigated risks and facilitated a safe system of work by collaborating with the site team Led and negotiated complex site handovers between key contractors as per health and safety regulations. Show less

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  Cardiff Metropolitan University

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  MSc in Project Management

  🏆Distinction in MSc in Project Management

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  KFC UK & Ireland

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

  Shift Manager

  - Operating day-to-day shifts by leading and coordinating KFC staff efficiently for set task accomplishments- Assisting RGM/AGM in preparing timesheets (HARRI), banking and shift reports by monitoring and tracking sales data, daily forecast, inventory and waste control with constant follow-ups to Area Chat/KFC Management- Handling cash, complaints/issues by ensuring excellent customer service, strict adherence to Food and H&S-Performing day-to-day administrative activities for smooth operation, reporting to the management team and dealing with queries/complaints/maintenance jobs by recording in a log and restaurant diary-Collecting, reviewing and analysing sales data by evaluating and tracking the overall progress- Supervising and leading the team members and providing training to new employees and helping them become familiar with KFC's standards and procedures.- Managing cash registers, handling cash transactions, and reconciling the cash drawer atthe end of the shift- Monitoring and managing inventory levels, including food, packaging, and other supplies.- Enforcing strict adherence to food safety, quality assurance and sanitation guidelines to maintain aclean and safe restaurant environment- Motivating and leading the team to meet performance goals and provide exceptionally good customerservice- Keeping the management team and employees informed about any relevant updates, issues, orchanges in procedures.- Handling any unexpected issues or challenges that may arise during the shift, such as equipmentmalfunctions or staff shortages.- Preparing shift reports, which may include sales data, inventory levels, and other relevant information-Prepare progress reports from time to time and review as required by the management team for trackingsales, performance and inventory levels- Ensuring KFC standards and procedures are in place all-time. Show less

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  Cardiff Metropolitan University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Diversity and Anti-Racist Professional Learning (DARPL) is a recent Times Higher Education Award-Winning Project that contributed greatly to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Developed project scope, plans and strategic business cases for the digital transformation project. Prepared project briefs, schedules, estimates, and invoices and managed complex diary management. Assisted PM in risk planning, proactively identifying IT incidents and mitigating threats. Supported project administration, data collection and analysis effectively for research work  Handled confidential information with user data, ensuring GDPR and Data Act Compliance. Produced redesigned processes and content strategy, and reviewed design mock-ups.  Monitored planned workflows and tracked progress with KPIs for on-time delivery. Produced progress reports and liaised with the Welsh Government and key partners. Organised and facilitated training, events and meetings, managed minutes and action items. Established a real-time issue register, reduced technical errors by 20% and saved 15% of project time. Show less Delivered an online MS Teams session for the senior experienced PM practitioners of Oman across various industries at Cardiff Met partner college in Oman, Gulf College on Friday, 16th Feb 24, 12:00 pm, UK time.As a solid PM enthusiast and an aspiring PM practitioner, my initiative to giving back to the project management profession and community continues.Topic: How Project Management should be executed in Oman more pragmatically, rationally and practically? How PM practices and processes be tailored, adapted and adopted in Oman's Mega and Complex Projects. Show less  To assist new international students at Cardiff Metropolitan University in September 2023, & January2024 with various activities throughout the year until August 2024. Assisting the International Student Support team in improving student experiences on campus by supporting, and integrating new students into UK and University processes, academic, and varied external/ internal events Signposting students, addressing/referring any complex/sensitive issues to the Global Student Advisory Service Promote and contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan – Strategy 2030. Show less

  • Project Support Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Guest Lecturer, (Cardiff Met Partner Institutions) Gulf College Oman

    Feb 2024 - May 2024

  • Guest Lecturer and Key Facilitator, MSc in Project Management

    Feb 2023 - May 2024

  • Member of Student Panel, Periodic Review of MSc Project Management Program for Quality Assurance/23.

    Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

  • International Student Ambassador

    Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
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  Cardiff School of Management - Research & Innovation

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Research Assistant

   Co-authored and presented research papers with the Principal Investigator at conferences. Designed and analyzed qualitative and quantitative questionnaires. Assisted project teams with research design, fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and result writing. Prepared and presented research findings, contributing to dissemination efforts and drafting submissions to peer-reviewed journals. Coordinated the research project team and contributed to the research programme, addressing challenges and optimizing resource use to meet research objectives Show less

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  CEIC Wales

  Dec 2024 - now

  Research Assistant

  1. Support the project coordination and contribute to the impact and data collection in consultation with the Programme Manager.2. Liaise with programme participants to gather impact evidence3. Support CEIC Team members to analyse impact and evaluation data4. Support CEIC Team members to produce content to support project evaluation.