SUMMARY

PMP® certified Project Manager with 25+ years of EPC experience, including 15+ years leading large-scale, projects across Oil & Gas, and data center cooling infrastructure.

Extensive global experience managing projects for marquee clients including U.S. Army, ADNOC, Google, IOCL, and MRPL across the USA, Middle East, India and international locations, consistently delivering on schedule, quality, and safety objectives.

Proven ability to manage execution, contractors, and high-risk site environments achieving safety, quality, and schedule objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project & Program Management

EPC & Industrial Infrastructure

Construction & Execution

Stakeholder & Contract Management

HSE & Compliance

EXPERIENCE

UNITED INDUSTRIES GROUP – California, USA

Project Consultant | Jan 2009 – Present

Delivered multi-million-dollar bulk fuel infrastructure projects for the U.S. Army across Afghanistan and Qatar, involving design coordination and execution of cut-and-cover fuel storage tanks, associated piping, and civil & structural works within high-security military environments.

Led planning, execution, and commissioning activities for multi-phase fuel storage systems, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Army specifications, international codes, quality standards, and stringent HSE and security protocols.

Managed multi-site delivery of water-cooling infrastructure for Google data centers across the United States (MNK, SML, SPC), including steel-fused-to-steel bolted tanks with internal mixers supporting mission-critical operations.

Coordinated engineering interfaces, construction sequencing, and contractor execution for data center cooling systems, ensuring schedule adherence, safety compliance, and quality performance across geographically dispersed sites.

Executed international water infrastructure projects for government authorities in the Caribbean and Pacific regions, including Cayman Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Tinian, delivering steel-fused-to-steel bolted reservoirs with associated civil and structural works.

Led planning, coordination, and execution across multiple remote locations, ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards, and project timelines.

COSTAIN ABU DHABI COMPANY – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Manager | Nov 2007 – Jan 2009

ADMA-OPCO – Crude Oil Storage Tank Project | Das Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Led end-to-end execution of major overhaul works for three 79 m diameter crude oil storage tanks at an offshore oil terminal, involving bottom plate replacement, annular plate repairs, roof conversion (single deck to double deck), GFRP lining, and internal/external coating.

Acted as primary interface with client representatives (ADMA-OPCO), resolving technical and execution challenges, and maintaining strong stakeholder coordination in a high-risk operating environment.

Directed project controls including progress monitoring, preparation of Project Manager’s Reports, and monthly performance reviews with headquarters (UK), ensuring visibility and alignment on project status.

Developed execution strategies and provided operational direction to site teams, ensuring safe delivery and successful completion of tank rehabilitation works.

DODSAL PTE LTD – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Senior Engineer | Jan 2006 – Sep 2007

TAKREER (ADNOC) – Inter Refineries Pipeline (IRPL) Project | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contributed to execution of a large-scale multi-product pipeline and tankage project involving 728 km of pipelines and construction of 14 storage tanks, along with major civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation works.

Directed execution of 11 storage tanks at ADNOC Mussafah Depot, including double-deck floating roof, internal floating roof, and cone roof tanks, ensuring adherence to design specifications, QA/QC standards, and HSE requirements.

Led fabrication, erection, and hydrotesting of process piping systems, including critical refinery tie-ins up to 20” diameter within live operating units at Abu Dhabi Refinery, ensuring strict compliance with PTW and safety procedures.

Coordinated multidisciplinary site activities across civil, mechanical, and piping works, supporting timely project execution in line with ADNOC standards and project schedules.

ARTSON ENGINEERING LTD – Mumbai, India

Senior Engineer | Jun 1998 – Dec 2005

ESSAR Refinery Project | Jamnagar, India

Executed construction activities for a large-scale tank farm, overseeing erection of storage tanks along with associated civil, structural, piping, and dyke wall works.

Supervised contractors on-site, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements during execution of tank farm infrastructure.

MRPL – Phase II Expansion Project | Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), India

Initially responsible for project planning and day-to-day construction supervision for refinery expansion works, including crude oil storage tanks, underground and aboveground piping (U/G & A/G), and associated civil and structural works.

Assumed full site leadership as Site Manager following resignation of incumbent, taking over responsibility for execution during a critical project phase.

Directed site activities, managed contractors and resources, and ensured compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and schedule requirements, successfully completing balance works and achieving project handover.

PTV PROJECTS LTD – New Delhi, India

Site Engineer | Apr 1995 – May 1998

Joined as Trainee Inspection Engineer, deputed to Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) for inspection and QA/QC oversight of underground fuel storage tank fabrication at the company’s Faridabad facility, supporting the IOCL Kandla–Bhatinda Pipeline Project across 26 locations.

Ensured compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable codes and standards during fabrication of multiple underground fuel storage tanks, coordinating closely with EIL inspectors and internal fabrication teams.

Executed fuel storage tank projects for industrial clients including Shakti Paints (ICI India) and National Fertilizer Ltd. (NFL), managing tank erection, civil foundations, and structural works.

Supervised site execution and coordinated inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules across multiple project locations.

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP®) | Project Management Institute (PMI) | 2025

Advanced Project Management | IIM Visakhapatnam | 2025

EM 385-1-1 Competent Person Certification | 2024

OSHA 30-Hour & OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2019

EDUCATIONS

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management | 2014 Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Completed via ITM Group of Institutions, Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering | 2007 Washington American Global University, Dubai, UAE

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 1992 BVVS Polytechnic (Autonomous), Bagalkot, India

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Current Location : Mumbai, India

Willingness to Relocate : Global

Languages : English, Hindi, Kashmiri

Passport : Valid through February 2029