Ravi Narayanaswamy
Tabuk,Tabuk Region
Summary
Geotechnical Engineer with comprehensive 12+year background in geotechnical engineering industry. Adept at all phases of engineering operation with extensive experience delivering high-value construction projects. Dedicated to staying ahead of schedule and under budget for each project. Expertise includes Geotechnical investigations, data interpretation, risk assessment, foundations design, In-situ testing, QA/QC(earth work, Deep foundation testing) and Review of reports.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Testing Company, NEOM
2023.07 - Current
- Providing technical support to geotechnical projects
- Overseeing and preparing engineering reports and documentation
- Reviewing engineering reports and documentation prepared by junior staff
- Ensuring the quality of project deliverables
- Overall Supervision of Geotechnical investigation activities for the project
- Co-ordination with Lab Engineer for timely submission of testing reports
Manager
Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd
2020.03 - 2023.07
- Review of Technical Reports, which includes Desk Studies, Geotechnical Exploration, Interpretation of Geotechnical Data, Analysis of data and Conceptual Work Statement, Particular Specifications, Assessment Reports and Design Reports
- Monitoring the Day-to-Day Activities of the Geotechnical Department
- Supervising, supporting, mentoring, and provide necessary training to the team
- Overall planning scheduling and management of geotechnical investigation and ensuring completion of assignments within time and budget
- Supporting business team in the preparation of tender/ proposal and development of Bill of Quantities (BOQ) across south India
- Ensuring compliance with corporate and project QMS and HSES procedures
- Build the internal team and external consultants/subcons
Team Leader
Chennai Metro Rail
Chennai
2019.02 - 2020.03
- Overall Supervision of Geotechnical investigation activities for the project
- Co-ordination with Client, subcontractor, field Staff and design professional to effectively plan and manage project
- Co-ordination with Lab Geotech Engineer for preparation of Testing plan for completed boreholes
- Assisting Teams at lab for the preparation of report
- Planning of resource required and assist the Head of Geotechnical in overall resource planning, Tender submission
- Timely Invoicing and collection of payment receivables.
Assistant Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
2018.10 - 2019.01
- In charge of Geotechnical Activities, including confirmatory Soil Investigations (120m deep), Field Testing
- Monitoring of Multistage well point dewatering data and interpretation of the same
- Monitoring of Ground Improvement work (soil cement stabilization), Interpretation of data pertaining to ground improvement, liquefaction analysis
- Monitoring and interpretation of instrumented pile load test
- Preparation of detailed interpretative report on soil investigation improvement work (soil cement stabilization), Interpretation of data pertaining to ground improvement, liquefaction analysis.
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Transys Consulting Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
2017.10 - 2018.10
- Responsible for the review of geotechnical investigation report and assist bridge engineer for substructure design
- Conducting existing pavement condition survey along highway alignment for preparation DPR
- Development of detailed geotechnical procedures for the proposed various highway structures for the preparation of DPR
- Carry out Geotechnical investigations for superstructures as per IS/IRC codes practise
- Performing Slope stability analysis for High embankment/Cutting section in Highways
- Responsible for identification of borrow area, location of quarries and checking suitability of materials for Highway construction.
Geotechnical Engineer
Fugro-Suhaimi Ltd
Dammam
2016.01 - 2017.10
- Developing field and laboratory programs
- Coordinate with the operations staff and ensuring the completion of field work as per the requirements of the client
- Performing engineering analysis of field and lab data and preparation of the engineering reports
- Carryout specialized geotechnical tests in field like CPT, PMT, load tests, Cross hole seismic tests, surface seismic tests
- Assist the project manager in preparation of proposals as per the bid requirements
- Performing SPT Hammer Calibration and ensuring all the rigs are calibrated as per internal quality programme.
Geotechnical Engineer
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories
2014.06 - 2015.11
- In charge of Geotechnical Activities, including confirmatory Soil Investigations, test pit excavation for Oman Rail (about 1200km stretch) & Field Testing
- Derivation of Geotechnical design parameters based on field & laboratory results and preparation of geotechnical investigation reports with recommendations
- Supervision of geotechnical investigation as per technical specification
- Prepared sample description log sheet and laboratory test schedule.
Engineer
Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Geotech
2013.12 - 2014.05
- Project: Western Range Iron Ore Project Earthworks & Concreter
- Responsible for daily activities related to QA/QC department (Earth work, Piling & Testing) viz
- Excavation, backfilling, compaction, checking pile socketing stratum
- Coordination with construction engineers and consultant for all site inspections activities
- Check the suitability barrow pit area for engineered back fill by Conducting detailed soil investigation Laboratory testing
- Attend weekly departmental meeting with the clients
- Submit daily and Monthly Quality performance monitoring reports based on the project schedule
- Ensure HSE policies are implemented all times at working area.
Deputy Engineer
SECON Private Limited
Bengaluru
2011.12 - 2013.11
- Supervision of Geotechnical Investigation as per technical specification
- Conducting In situ test like PLT, SCPT
- Preparation of GI reports based on field and laboratory results within scheduled time with quality
- Assist Department manager in site coordination and preparation of BOQ
- Ensure laboratory testing activities going on as per technical accreditation board (NABL) norms
- Major Projects Includes
- Geotechnical investigations for nuclear surface disposal facility development site for M/s Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad
- Geotechnical investigation for Viaduct and Station for Section R1 extension (Baiyappanahalli Station to White field Station (Bangalore “Namma Metro” Phase II Project) for M/s Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL)
- Geotechnical investigation for Underground &Elevated Section R6 (Gottigere Station to Swagath Cross Road Station & Depot Line (Bangalore “Namma Metro” Phase II Project) for M/s BMRCL
- Geotechnical investigation for Windmill facility at Betegeri Site, Gagad, Karnataka for M /s Wind World (India)Limited
- Computer skills and competences
- Well versed in using software's like MS office, Geo studio (SlopeW), Liquefy Pro.
Education
Master of Engineering (M.E) - Geotechnical Engineering
UVCE, Bangalore University
2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Civil Engineering
UVCE, Bangalore University
2009
Skills
Development of Geotechnical Investigation procedure for projects like Metros, Railways bridges, highways, pipelines, and irrigation projects
Geotechnical data analysis and Interpretation
Slope Stability Analysis
Review of Geotechnical Investigation Reports (Factual and interpretative) Proposal writing (Technical & Commercial)
Project coordination
Languages
English
Fluent
Kannnada
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced
Tamil
Elementary
Arabic
Beginner
Volunteering
Regularly volunteering at ISHA yoga center, India
Timeline
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Testing Company, NEOM
2023.07 - Current
Manager
Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd
2020.03 - 2023.07
Team Leader
Chennai Metro Rail
2019.02 - 2020.03
Assistant Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
2018.10 - 2019.01
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Transys Consulting Pvt. Ltd
2017.10 - 2018.10
Geotechnical Engineer
Fugro-Suhaimi Ltd
2016.01 - 2017.10
Geotechnical Engineer
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories
2014.06 - 2015.11
Engineer
Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Geotech
2013.12 - 2014.05
Deputy Engineer
SECON Private Limited
2011.12 - 2013.11
Master of Engineering (M.E) - Geotechnical Engineering
UVCE, Bangalore University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Civil Engineering
UVCE, Bangalore University
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