Prashanth Pratthigadapa

Experience

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  AIESEC

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  Vice President

  1.Developed Marketing strategies to help create a brand in the city and involved large number of students in the Program.2.Created Marketing campaigns to encourage students to go on international internships.

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  IVRCL Infrastructures and Projects Ltd

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Project Engineer

  1.Assisted in the preparation of contract items list, member of project management team, worked with documentation of site plans and progress reporting2.Analysed site drawings and essential plan layouts and worked with site supervisor3.Implemented and inspected safety policy compliance on work crew

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  ALGHURAIR CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING WORKS - AGCEW

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Project Engineer

  • Served as an assistant project engineer for the largest and reputable construction company in the Middle East• Inspected project sites, monitored construction progress and conducted safety drills to ensure safety on site• Responsible for reporting daily construction activities directly to the chief engineer.• Supervised analysis of different construction materials in on-site labs.• Liaised with construction crews and design specialists to complete required tasks.

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  UNSW

  May 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Improved administrative support systems by updating the job portal with the latest job vacancies and resources for students • Built positive relationships with law firms by meeting their staffing needs• Engaged with stakeholders from other universities to address student’s issues • Oversaw all aspects of post-production, from editing photos/videos to using software to touch up the final photographic outputs• Shot and edited campaign advertisements for student councils in the university• Recorded videos for promotional shoots• Served as an official photographer for UNSW Indian Independence Day 2019 • Completed training on the following subjects:o Understanding the legal system – how it works, the roles and to be able to converse using the language of the lawo How to find and secure work in Australia as– where to look, what skills to showcase, how to present, understand Australian workplace culture.• Proposed a new career guide to International Law students on how to transition their career from university to the industry

  • Law Career Administrator

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Freelance Photographer, Film-maker and Video Editor

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Professional Development Program

    May 2020 - Jul 2020
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  Signature Training

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Video Editor & Social Media Strategist

  • Assembled/editted raw videos and published the final products on social media platforms• Curated commercial videos for promotional purposes

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  Transport and Traffic Planning Associates

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  Traffic Engineer/Consultant

  • Managed and delivered small traffic and transport engineering projects and tasks under the supervision of the directors and associate• Completed design review in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards, Council’s Development Control Plans (DCPs) and Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Council’s specifications and guidelines• Provided swept path assessments with AutoTURN in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards• Acquired technical knowledge of Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines and their application• Set up intersection modelling and assessment with SIDRA.• Prepared fee proposals for potential clients• Prepared the technical reports and letters for the directors and associate:• Traffic and parking impact studies• SIDRA Intersection traffic modelling• Mechanical car stacker, car lift and car turntable design• Construction certification• Occupation certification• Signage and line marking design• Car parking and loading dock facilities design• Construction traffic management plans• Traffic control plans/Traffic guidance schemes• Green travel plans• Transport access guides• Car park management plans• Loading dock management plans• Collaborated with other team members and liaise with the project team to meet the project’s targeted outcomes• Mentored and coached undergraduate traffic engineers. Show less

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  Arcadis

  Mar 2022 - now

  Current Projects:Toowoomba Second Range Crossing:-Managed risk registers, ensured timely updates, and prepared monthly invoices to support financial tracking.-Supported safety plan updates and contributed to seamless project close-out.-Prepared and submitted comprehensive monthly project reviews to ensure all project elements remained on track.Cross River Rail:-Assisted the Project Manager in preparing invoices for an efficient financial process.-Supported the delivery of project status reports as required.Past Projects:Boral Cement Factory, Geelong, Victoria• Managed cost controls for projects• Conducted project forecasting and scheduling• Assisted design managers with risk registers and RFIs• Supported project director in project forecasting and risk mitigation Show less Projects:• Wyong Town Centre traffic modelling, Wyong (NSW)• Easing Sydney Congestion, Sydney (NSW)• Warnervale Traffic Modelling, Central Coast (NSW)• North East Link South Alliance (NELSA), Melbourne (VIC)• Huntlee Development TIA, North Rothbury (NSW)• Avoca Drive Upgrade – Central Coast (NSW)• Dobroyd Parade Upgrade - Haberfield (NSW)• Haberfield, Ashfield, Leichhardt (HAL) Traffic Modelling -Sydney (NSW)• 42 Kezia Road, Oakhampton TIA - Central Coast (NSW) Show less

  • Assistant Project Manager - Project and Program Management

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Transport Modeler (Graduate)

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2024