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Gafar Sulaiman, EIT, PMP

Gafar Sulaiman, EIT, PMP

Trainee Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Transportation Engineer | Consultant | Pollyannist | Trying to become a star

  • Education

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      2020 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Transportation Engineering

    • University of Lagos

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Civil Engineering Second Class Upper Division. 4.04/5.00

      Activities and Societies: Nigerian institution of Civil Engineering Students Associates

    • University of Lagos

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Science - MS Structural Engineering Distinction 4.68/5.00

  • Experience

    • CAKASA (NIGERIA) COMPANY LIMITED

      Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
      Trainee Engineer

    • Unilag Consult Limited

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2016
      Graduate Intern, UNILAG Consult, UNILAG, Akoka.

      • Structural Rehabilitation of El Kanemi Hostel, UNILAG. • Structural Evaluation of JMG Generators’ building, Gbagada, Lagos State. • Setting out Project works in accordance with Drawings & Specification.

    • KOMS Softwares Company

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2020
      Executive Manager

      KOMS Softwares Company is a Software group that develops Softwares for individuals, groups, academic/research purposes, companies, organizations and corporations. At the moment, we focus on developing Civil & Environmental Engineering Softwares using Microsoft Excel as the main tool. We hope to later diversify into General Engineering, Construction as well as other Professional Software Development. We believe that we are the Company that the Industry can rely on for Software Solutions.

    • China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
      Graduate Project Engineer

      • Production of working drawings for construction and carry out general site supervision and monitoring of work progress including setting out, piling works, concrete works, etc. • Work with the team to develop the appropriate construction method and facilitate the implementation and execution of methods. Prepare project work program with regular work progress updates. • Attend meetings to discuss work progress and resolve any arising issues with consultants and other concerned parties. Dialogue and resolve all matters concerning the right of way and property encroachment issues with the concerned parties as they arise on the project. Show less

    • IP Global Nigeria Limited

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
      Site Engineer

      • Managing, designing, developing, creating and maintaining construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner. • Conduction of site investigations and analysis of maps, reports, tests, drawings and assessment of potential risks, materials, and costs.• General overseeing and mentoring of technical staff and liaison with a variety of stakeholders.• Progress monitoring, reports compilation and resolution of emerging problems/deficiencies.

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Aug 2020 - now
      Graduate Research Assistant

    • Illinois Business Consulting

      Feb 2022 - now

      • Senior Consultant

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Experienced Consultant

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

      • Consultant

        Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

    • National Society of Black Engineers

      Aug 2022 - now
      Graduate Ambassador

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Applied Machine Learning in Python

      University of Michigan
      Jun 2021
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    • Introduction to Data Science in Python

      University of Michigan
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • FE Exam

      NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • The Institute of Asset Management Certificate

      The Institute of Asset Management
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Core IRB Training

      CITI Program
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Engineer In Training

      Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
      Feb 2025

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gafar Sulaiman, EIT, PMP
      Transportation Research Board (TRB) Audience Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition Transportation Research Board (TRB) Jan 2024 The 3-MT competition is an exciting cross-cutting and interdisciplinary opportunity for young professionals to showcase their research in a concise, engaging way that effectively conveys the key objectives and findings of their research in three minutes to attendees from diverse areas of the transportation industry. Participants have just three minutes to present their research followed by a discussion forum with keynote speakers and a panel of expert judges. During this interactive session… Show more The 3-MT competition is an exciting cross-cutting and interdisciplinary opportunity for young professionals to showcase their research in a concise, engaging way that effectively conveys the key objectives and findings of their research in three minutes to attendees from diverse areas of the transportation industry. Participants have just three minutes to present their research followed by a discussion forum with keynote speakers and a panel of expert judges. During this interactive session, the speakers and judges provide valuable feedback on communication skills, offer constructive comments on the presentations, and answer questions from the audience. This competition is open exclusively to young professionals under the age of 35 who are attending the TRB annual meeting Show less
    • Awarded to Gafar Sulaiman, EIT, PMP
      Marshall Thompson Student Research Award Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)/Illinois Center for Transportation(ICT) Dec 2022 The Marshall Thompson Student Research Award recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student for his or her contribution to advance knowledge in the bituminous paving field.