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Brandon Ramkissoon

Brandon Ramkissoon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BEng GMICE | Civil Engineer

  • Education

    • Queen's Royal College

      2010 - 2017

      Activities and Societies: Film Club Table Tennis Scouts School Newspaper Secondary School located in TrinidadCaribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) (O' Level Equivalent)Additional Mathematics-1Mathematics-1English-1Chemistry-1Physics-1Biology-1Technical Drawing -1 Visual Arts-1Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Level (CAPE) (A' Level Equivalent)Art and Design Unit 1 and 2 - 1 Building Engineering Drawing Unit 1 and 2 - 2Chemistry Unit 1 and 2 - 1Physics Unit 1 and 2 - 1Pure Mathematics Unit 1 and… Show more Secondary School located in TrinidadCaribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) (O' Level Equivalent)Additional Mathematics-1Mathematics-1English-1Chemistry-1Physics-1Biology-1Technical Drawing -1 Visual Arts-1Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Level (CAPE) (A' Level Equivalent)Art and Design Unit 1 and 2 - 1 Building Engineering Drawing Unit 1 and 2 - 2Chemistry Unit 1 and 2 - 1Physics Unit 1 and 2 - 1Pure Mathematics Unit 1 and 2 - 1 Show less

    • University of Southampton

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Afrodynamix Dance, Bollywood Dance, Enactus, Caribbean Society, Asian Society, African and Caribbean Society. Modules for year 3: Structural Engineering, Highway and Traffic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,Environmental Hydraulics, Railway Engineering and Operations, Design 3, Urban Water and Wastewater Engineering.Design 3 Project: To design a tertiary treatment process and structural housing unit to be incorporated into the Millbrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, Southampton in order to reuse the final effluent.Dissertation: Feasibility of modelling both dynamic and… Show more Modules for year 3: Structural Engineering, Highway and Traffic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,Environmental Hydraulics, Railway Engineering and Operations, Design 3, Urban Water and Wastewater Engineering.Design 3 Project: To design a tertiary treatment process and structural housing unit to be incorporated into the Millbrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, Southampton in order to reuse the final effluent.Dissertation: Feasibility of modelling both dynamic and static train loading effects on soil in a Geotechnical Centrifuge by using a research and critical appraisal-based approach. Show less

  • Experience

    • University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research Assistant

      Worked under Dr. Denise Beckles, in the Environmental Chemistry department of the University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.Collected samples of air in a diluted solution through a DIY collection device and calculated percentage of ion concentrations such as sulphur and nitrous oxides present.

    • University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
      Research Assistant

      Worked under Dr. Denise Beckles, in the Environmental Chemistry department of the University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. Achieved research, analytical and experimental skills by testing ion concentrations and implementing purification methods to wastewater from local sewage plants in Trinidad.

    • Enactus

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Student Researcher

      Part of the Project Innovation team for Enactus society, Southampton to design and build a self-sustaining aquaponics system. This was then made to be integrated into the secondary school’s curriculum to help teach students about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

    • Educational Institution

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
      President of Southampton Caribbean Society

      During my time at University I have founded and been president of the Southampton Caribbean Society for 3 years. This was initially started after meeting a few Caribbean students and having discussions on how they felt ‘excluded’ or that there weren’t any dedicated forums. The society has gained over 60 members creating a network of Caribbean students and alumni as well as anyone with Caribbean a background. Collaboration with multiple other cultural societies such as India Society, Punjabi Society, Women of Colour Society and Ghanian Society to promote and educate others about our culture and heritage Show less

    • University of Southampton

      Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

      Gained managerial and analytical skills working as contractor and project manager on a small-scale construction project overseeing Structural loads and project cost. This project I worked on was based on a scaled, 10m high version of the Millau Viaduct. This project was done alongside 3 other projects - The Gherkin, Canary Wharf and the Kingsgate Bridge, getting insight into all the construction methods as well as management, communication and leadership roles. This was headed by the University Of Southampton and supervised by the staff. Show less

      • Caribbean Ambassador

        Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

      • Contractor

        Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

    • YouTube

      Jun 2020 - Dec 2022
      Youtuber

      Creative Content Creator and Influencer discussing all things creative and thinking out of the box to inspire innovation and creativity.

    • Structa LLP

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
      Graduate Civil Engineer

      Infrastructure Engineering Design Consultant learning and gaining experience over multiple disciplines in Civil Engineering including transportation, highway design, sustainable drainage systems and flood risk management.

    • Ministry of Public Utilities

      Nov 2023 - now
      Engineering Associate Professional

      I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth progress of engineering projects within the Water and Solid Waste sector. I oversee project timelines, ensuring alignment with planned milestones, and proactively mobilize resources when needed.Additionally, I play a pivotal role in identifying and building a comprehensive database of potential international funding sources, to facilitate the future progression and expansion of projects.

    • University of Southampton

      Jan 2024 - now
      Alumni Mentor

      Alumni Mentor leveraging professional experience to guide and support emerging talents. As a previous international student in Engineering, I am committed to fostering growth, sharing insights, and providing valuable industry perspectives. Passionate about building lasting connections and contributing to the success of the next generation

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google Digital Garage
      Oct 2020
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    • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment in Infrastructure Projects

      Inter-American Development Bank
      Feb 2024
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    • Procurement of Goods, Works, Consulting and Non-Consulting Services

      Caribbean Development Bank
      May 2024

    • Construction Management Specialization

      Columbia University
      Nov 2023
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    • Google Project Management

      Google
      Mar 2025
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brandon Ramkissoon
      Bridge Building Award - Oct 2018 As a competition amongst everyone studying Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton, we worked in random teams of 4 to construct a bridge to withstand the maximum amount of weight, which were in the form of cans of baked beans. The materials used were a specific limited amount of timber as well as well as a certain amount of screws and bolts. The same amount of material were given to everyone. Each team had to design and create this bridge within 4 days and then test on the 5th… Show more As a competition amongst everyone studying Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton, we worked in random teams of 4 to construct a bridge to withstand the maximum amount of weight, which were in the form of cans of baked beans. The materials used were a specific limited amount of timber as well as well as a certain amount of screws and bolts. The same amount of material were given to everyone. Each team had to design and create this bridge within 4 days and then test on the 5th. Overall, our bridge managed to hold the most cans of baked beans, which in return was our reward. Show less
    • Awarded to Brandon Ramkissoon
      National Scholarship Winner Government of Trinidad and Tobago Sep 2018 Recipient of a National Scholarship from the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago due to my high achievement at A-levels. The Subjects done were- Pure Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Art, Building and Mechanical Engineering Drawing, Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies.