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Rahul Paneriya

Surat

Summary

Skilled Civil Engineer with a robust technical background and over a year of experience in strategic and International Business Development at Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Holding an M.Tech in Infrastructure Engineering & Management from IIT Kharagpur and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Palakkad, excels in applying advanced engineering tools such as KGPBACK, ITPAVE, KNIME, MX Road, MATLAB, and ABAQUS to solve complex infrastructure challenges. My expertise includes technical due diligence, pavement design, traffic data analysis, and alignment design. Seeking to transition into a technical role, aims to leverage skills in infrastructure design, simulation, and optimization to drive innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

1
1
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Strategic & International BD

Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded the preparation of financial proposals for large-scale infrastructure projects funded by multilateral agencies such as ADB, WB, AfDB, integrating technical specifications to ensure project feasibility.
  • Formulated strategic plans for complex infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and compliance with engineering standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate advanced technical methodologies into proposals, ensuring alignment with client Terms of Reference (TORs).
  • Identified and pursued new technical opportunities in international markets, enhancing project pipelines with a focus on engineering-driven solutions.

Management Trainee - International BD

Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed a robust pipeline of international infrastructure projects, emphasizing technical feasibility for initiatives funded by multilateral agencies.
  • Authored and submitted technical proposals and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for diverse infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with engineering and client requirements.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with technical stakeholders in Africa (Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Senegal, Algeria), South East Asia, and South Asia (Philippines, Nepal, Bhutan).
  • Contributed to the development of Technical Proposals for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), focusing on engineering design and project execution plans.

Internship

Translink Infrastructure Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive technical due diligence for road assets in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, utilizing KGPBACK and ITPAVE software to design optimized overlay cycles for pavement maintenance over the concession period, ensuring long-term durability and cost-efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented advanced data processing algorithms using KNIME to analyze 17 million traffic data records from a closed tolling system on a National Expressway, extracting vehicle category data to inform traffic management and infrastructure planning.
  • Assisted in the design of horizontal and vertical alignments for PMGSY road projects in Assam using MX Road, ensuring compliance with geometric design standards and project specifications.
  • Led field operations for Road Network Inventory Surveys along the Bharuch-Dahej Expressway and Vataman-Pipli 4-Lane High Speed Corridor in Gujarat, overseeing data collection for pavement conditions, traffic patterns, and geometric features to support project design and execution.
  • Contributed to secondary data collection and zoning of Origin-Destination (OD) survey data, enhancing project planning accuracy for infrastructure development.

Internship

Rajhans Infracon Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed pre-casting inspections and approvals for Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) elements, such as beams, columns, slabs, and stairs, for the 11-storey residential project "Rajhans Altezza" in Surat, ensuring adherence to structural engineering standards.

Internship

Fluid Control Research Institute
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Gained experience in oil flow, air flow, and water flow facilities, focusing on calibration techniques for liquid flow meters using volumetric and gravimetric methods.

Education

Masters of Technology - Infrastructure Design & Management

IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, India
01-2024

Bachelors of Technology - Civil Engineering

IIT Palakkad
Palakkad, India
01-2021

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Statistical Tools: Advanced Excel, Power BI, KNIME
  • BIM / Design Tools: Revit (Structure), Dynamo, MX Road, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks
  • Simulation Tools: MATLAB, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS
  • Project Management Tools: BIM 360, Primavera P6
  • MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Other Expertise: Machine Learning algorithms, 3D Finite Element Method (FEM) modelling, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Non-Linear Optimization, Risk Priority Number (RPN) calculation, Technical Due Diligence, Alignment Design, Road Network Inventory Survey, RCC inspection

Soft Skills:

  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork & Collaboration

Projects

Technical Projects:

  • Development of Back Calculation Model for Assessment of Rigid Pavements (PG Thesis, Ongoing)
    Developing a Machine Learning algorithm and using 3D FEM modeling in ABAQUS to assess rigid pavement performance by back-calculating elastic moduli for various layers.
  • Mix Design of High Strength Concrete using Non-Linear Optimization Tools (UG Thesis, 2021)
    Optimized high-strength concrete (HSC) mix design using MATLAB to minimize costs while maintaining compressive strength.
  • Design of Light Weight Concrete Crash Barrier (UG Project, 2020)
    Developed crash barrier geometry using analytical models in MATLAB and simulation models in LS-DYNA to enhance flexibility and safety.


Other Projects:

  • Developing Contingency Plan for a Residential Building (Course Project, 2023)
    Conducted risk assessment for a INR 200M residential project using FMEA, calculating RPN to mitigate potential risks.
  • Risk Assessment & Allocation in Highway Construction Projects (Course Project, 2023)
    Proposed risk response strategies for the top 10 risks out of 32 identified risks using MCDM techniques.
  • Financial Strategies for Smart Cities (Course Project, 2022)
    Delivered cost estimation and financial planning for Smart Pole installation in Vishakhapatnam.
  • Evaluating Strategies for Improving Southern Part of Kharagpur Railway Station (Course Project, 2022)
    Redesigned station layout to optimize area utilization and reduce traffic congestion.

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Strategic & International BD

Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - Current

Management Trainee - International BD

Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - 04.2025

Internship

Translink Infrastructure Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
05.2023 - 07.2023

Internship

Rajhans Infracon Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - 01.2023

Internship

Fluid Control Research Institute
07.2020 - 08.2020

Masters of Technology - Infrastructure Design & Management

IIT Kharagpur

Bachelors of Technology - Civil Engineering

IIT Palakkad
Rahul Paneriya