
Timeline
About me
Waste Professional # Environmental Steward # Sustainable Technology Evangelist # Waste360 40U40 #Looking for Collaboration across the Globe.
Education
Microsoft online learning
-Online certificate navigating environmental sustainability: a guide for leadersGlobal environmental sustainability concepts and how to manage sustainability with existing technology were the objectives.
École polytechnique fédérale de lausanne, switzerland
2016 - 2016Certificate course on solid waste management municipal solid waste management in developing countries distinctionThe university of texas at arlington
-Doctor of philosophy - phd environmental engineeringThe maharaja sayajirao university of baroda
2005 - 2009Be chemical engineering.Cept university
2010 - 2012Mba technology managementActivities and Societies: Solid Waste Management for whole Gujarat 10K Tons per day generation, Urban Department, GoG International Tech Cast Global WMW:- Waste Management World International Solid Waste Association (online portal) National Solid Waste Association of India (NSWAI) (online portal & discussion group) D –Waste. SBA: Swacchch Bharat Abhiyan, Gujarat representative MGSM- Mahatma Gandhi Swachhta Mission, Gujarat As a student, I was the President of the Student Council.I worked with Deloitte India and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Department on Adaptability of the Best processing technology for Solid Waste for Ahmedabad City.
Experience
Essar oil ltd.
Jun 2009 - Jun 2010Assistant managerExperience in commissioning of Natural Gas pipeline, Increased efficiency of De-Salination Unit 400,000 cubic m/day by adding Superheater by 8%.Solid Waste Treatment in Refinery.Won Best Safety award for identifying the risk in Refinery Complex.
Deloitte
May 2011 - May 2012Management internDeloitte's framework was used for the Master level thesis on " Solid Waste Processing Technology Adaptability for Ahmedabad City".A detailed Pan-India analysis was carried out, focusing on Gujarat State and a comparative analysis of the processing technologies being used in different states was vetted and analyzed.Recommended a ground solid processing technology for the city of Ahmedabad based on the tendering process.
Gujarat gas company limited (bg group)
May 2011 - Aug 2011Summer traineeTechnological challenges in the PE(polyethylene) pipes installation field were studied in depth.Advance innovative technologies used in PE field.Underground utilities detection through Advance infra red machines.Comparative analysis of Foreign technology with Indian standards and the gaps therein.Increase the accuracy by 15 % by importing machines of CAT for precision data reading and accuracy.
Gujarat urban development company ltd.
May 2012 - Dec 2017Dy.manager (projects)Handling Solid Waste Management for whole Gujarat State,Representing State Govt. to the Central Govt. Has worked on more than 20 tenders and helped in giving advisory for making Waste-to-Energy Policy for the State along with City Sanitation plan.Completed the Procurement and Supply of 75,800 Equipments for Solid Waste Management costing approximately one Billion INR to 167 Urban Local Bodies within a short span of 6 months.Raising the bar for Service level Benchmark from 60 % to 85 % within 1.5 years of continuous efforts and making efforts to achieve the benchmarks set by the Indian Government (CPHEEO).Scrutiny for best adaptable technology for the State of Gujarat for Solid waste Processing.Represented in the Supreme Court with the Achievements of Gujarat State in Solid Waste Sector.Precise work on landfill design and Waste to Energy Technologies is in process since 1 year. Show less
Swachh bharat mission
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017Dy.manager (projects)Project Development & Management Compliance for SWM Schemes at the Department of Urban Development and Urban Housing Development, Govt. Of Gujarat, India.• Review of existing Solid Waste Management in the entire state of Gujarat• Review of Detailed Project Reports and its alignment as per new SWM Rules 2016.• Review Technical Viability analysis of proposed SWM Projects.• Framing of Technical and Financial bidding Criteria and Bid Process Management • Checking/vetting/approval of design/ drawings submitted by the contractor.• Assist UD&UHD in solid waste management Project Management Consultancy • Ensuring Quality Assurance in conformity with Applicable Engineering Standards. June 2016-June 2017 DPR Preparation and Support Services for SWM • Conduct SWM Studies including waste properties, Present SWM Primary Collection,• Secondary Transportation, Efficacy of Present Operations. • Recommend strategies for the efficient and optimal transportation of waste • Conduct Technology selection for Solid Waste Treatment for Gujarat Urban Local Bodies• Preparation of Master Plan for Dumpsite reclamation of exhausted dumpsite of Vapi ULB. • Capacity building workshop on C &D Waste Mgt. at dumpsite of Pirana region with 300 TPD Capacity.• Financial Feasibility for Waste to Energy Projects.Swachh Bharat Mission Project Management Unit- Gujarat State at Directorate of Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Govt. of Gujarat.• Assistance to the ULB in preparation of guidelines for ULBs for Implementation of SBM components. • Assistance in guiding to the ULB in preparation of draft SWM for CSP for ULB and consolidate into a State Level Sanitation Plan. Show less
The university of texas at arlington
Dec 2017 - Jul 2021Worked as Teaching Assistant for the following courses:CE 5323; Sustainable engineeringCE 4354; Solid and Hazardous waste managementCE 4350; Air pollution controlCE 3334; Principles of Environmental EngineeringCE 3131; Environmental Analysis• Proctor quizzes & exams, grade assignments & quizzes, record grades in Canvas a digital instruction platform, track attendance and discussion points.• Support faculty with research projects such as grant funding proposals and literature reviews.• Hold office hours to provide tutoring and assistance to students in need.• Handle email correspondence from students.• Enforce all University’s policies and proceduresOther expertise gained in this time frame are Solid waste sampling & analysis, landfill design, Sewar water sampling & analysis, lab testing of H2S in sewer water as per USEPA guidelines, Life cycle analysis for Solid waste in different counties as per regulatory compliance. Show less
Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2020 - Jul 2021Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
Aug 2019 - Aug 2020Graduate Research Assistant
Dec 2017 - Aug 2019
Scs engineers
Sept 2021 - nowLife Cycle Assessment modeling, Refuse transfer station, Landfill design, GCCS, Project Manager for Landfill gas modeling, landfill technological research, tools usage in Solid waste industries, compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and studies, auditing, budgeting, preparing documents (plans and specifications), construction engineering (CQA). Landfill design, GCCS, Landfill gas modeling, landfill technological research, Life Cycle Analysis using OpenLCA and Federal commons repository for database, regulatory semi and annual compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and studies, auditing, budgeting, preparing documents (plans and specifications), construction engineering (CQA).
Project Professional
Mar 2023 - nowStaff Professional
Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
Licenses & Certifications
Apnga nuclear density gauge certification & u.s. d.o.t,. hazmat certification class
American portable nuclear gauge association (apnga)Jun 2022Progress and challenges in international solid waste management, disposal and greenhouse gas reductions
Air & waste management associationMar 2022National cadet corps -army divsion
National cadet corps - indiaAug 200440 hour hazwoper training
National environmental trainers, inc. (net)Jun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.2nd place at SWANA-Solid Waste International Design Competition SWANA Feb 2021
- Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.Jack C. Carmichael, P.E. Scholarship TxSWANA Jul 2020
- Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.2nd Place for Innovation Poster presentation University of Texas at Arlington, USA Apr 2020 Assessment of Factors That Affect Microbially Induced Concrete Corrosion (MICC) of Manholes, earned 2nd place honors in the Graduate category at the College of Engineering, UTA.
- Awarded to Ketan Shah, Ph.D.Semi-Finalist Wedge Prize 2020 Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University, Michigan, USA Apr 2020 Semi-Finalist Prize for Solid Waste Management Real Life problem-solving competition.For recognition excellence in collaborative wicked problem solving and a exemplary dedication to creating a better future.
Volunteer Experience
Research Volunteer
Issued by American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) on Jan 2020Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Chair-Sustainable Resource Conservation- Technical Council Chair
Issued by A&WMA Technical Council on Jun 2023Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Legislative Committee member
Issued by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) on Jun 2021Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Steering Committee Member
Issued by American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) on Jan 2024Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Chair-Utilization Committee
Issued by The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) on May 2024Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Volunteer
Issued by Young Indians on May 2011Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Technical Council Secretary
Issued by A&WMA Technical Council on Mar 2021Associated with Ketan Shah, Ph.D.
Languages
- enEnglish
- guGujarati
- hiHindi
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