TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER ~ TRAFFIC ENGINEER ~ TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

PROFILE OVERVIEW
Highly accomplished and self-motivated professional with progressive years of tr
ansportation research experience, combined with transportation planning, civil e
ngineering, and construction management. Interested in pursuing advancement with
in a dynamic organization to effectively promote skills, knowledge, and leadersh
ip capacity. Demonstrates exceptional ability in exceeding complex business chal
lenges and performing multiple tasks within fast-paced environments with emphasi
s on delivering quality results. Well-experienced in conducting and developing t
echnical studies, investigations, and cost estimates. Possesses strong organizat
ion, analytical, and problem solving skills with immense ability in establishing
positive working environment. Bilingual in Tamil and English. Proficient in TRA
FFIX, Synchro, SimTraffic, Cube, TP Plus, HC S2000, Oracle, Windows, Microsoft O
ffice Suite, and MS Access.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Travel Demand Forecasting

Travel Demand Modeling
Inter-governmental Reviews (IGR)
Traffic Impact Analysis
Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP)
Traffic Control Plans
Quality Assurance
Construction Zone Traffic Control
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Reclamation of Abandoned Mine Sites (RAMS)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ~ Marysville, CA
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, Division of Construction Jul 2008- Present
- Accurately check the construction zone traffic control along with variou
s phases of construction; monitor material quantity as well as coordinate quanti
ty estimates and daily construction reports
- Analyze storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), water pollution c
ontrol plan (WPCP), and traffic control plans
Key Accomplishments:
- Conducted analysis and aided in minimizing a notice of potential claim b
y a contractor by $117,000
- Played an integral role as the lead construction inspector for a project
and accomplished it under time and budget constraints
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, Division of Planning and Local Assistance Jan 2009
-May 2009
- Assumed full accountability in managing travel demand forecasting and mo
deling, inter-governmental reviews (IGR) of traffic impact analysis reports, tra
ffic index calculations, and benefit to cost analysis
Key Accomplishments:
- Simultaneously disseminated four technical reports on traffic index calc
ulations and three technical reports on traffic impact analysis while organizing
reports under time constraints, which prepared the enhancement of the company p
lan for future project
- Successfully designed and developed six travel demand models for a compa
ny project in the initial phase that led to formulation of an advanced planning
for the next phase
NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS CHTD ~ Reno, NV
STAFF ENGINEER Feb 2005-May 2008
- Held accountable for preparing material sampling, performing analysis, a
nd ensuring quality control / quality assurance (QC/QA) reports on traffic data
and automated weather station data
- Immediately resolved data discrepancies and presented data resolution do
cuments
Key Accomplishments:
- Awarded for assisting in meeting the federal highway deadline through co
mpleting data upload of QC/QA analysis for traffic data
- Prepared 10 material sampling plans and played an important part of a te
am in carrying out the plans in the field
- Efficiently finished annual traffic data QC/QA analysis for 70 asphalt a
nd concrete test sections as well as weather station QC/QA analysis for 11 weath
er station for three years
- Established an automated weather station at a test station, which facili
tated the downloading of weather data for pavement behavior analysis
ENGINEERING INTERN Jun 2004-Dec 2004
- Proficiently performed multiple analysis on pavement distress data while
collecting and reviewing falling weight deflectometer (FWD) and transverse dips
tick data
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO ~ Reno, NV
MATERIALS LABORATORY ASSISTANT, Department of Civil Engineering Jun 2004-Dec 200
4
- Took charge in presenting various asphalt concrete samples for fatigue a
nd moisture testing as well as effectively executed ASTM asphalt concrete testin
g
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Department of Mining Engineering
Jan 2003-May 2004
- Gathered technical notes and conducted profound analysis on Reclamation
of Abandoned Mine Sites (RAMS) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; created tec
hnical reports for various remediation alternatives
Key Accomplishment:
- Accomplished and presented the remediation technology guide for the U.S.
Army Corps on time
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: 2005
University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: 2001
University of Madras - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) Certification - 2007
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Defensive Drivers Training a

nd Storm Water Pollution Prevention Construction Safety - Asphalt Paving and Con
struction Zone Traffic Control
AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers