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RAJESH PRADHAN
Urban Planner & Consultant
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Urban professional with 3+ years of experience in urban infrastructure, transportation systems, and public sector consulting. Currently working with the Stormwater Drain Department at the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, contributing to flood mitigation strategy, infrastructure monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about building resilient, sustainable, and people-centric urban systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Consultant
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
12.2024 - Current
- Supporting monsoon preparedness planning through monitoring of stormwater drain desilting operations across critical flood-prone zones.
- Conducting data-driven site analysis to assess infrastructure gaps and flood vulnerability.
- Preparing strategic presentations for senior-level administrative meetings.
- Contributing to evidence-based decision-making through dashboard reporting and spatial analysis.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
Consultant – Governance & Monitoring
Government of Odisha
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted monitoring and evaluation of key state-level government schemes across multiple districts.
- Prepared analytical reports and performance reviews for administrative decision-making.
- Delivered district-level capacity-building sessions to improve awareness and scheme implementation effectiveness.
- Supported data consolidation and policy-level review processes for governance initiatives.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Road Safety Assistant
State Transport Authority
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted 10+ crash investigations.
- Contributed to development of district-level Road Safety Action Plan for Sambalpur.
- Assisted in planning of Odisha’s first Truck Terminal Project.
- Contributed to organizing the National Road Safety Short Film Festival.
Education
Masters in Urban & Regional Planning -
XIM University
Bhubaneswar 06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Architecture -
Odisha University of Technology & Research
04.2015 - 03.2020
Skills
Analytical problem-solving
Stakeholder engagement
Project performance tracking
Capacity development initiatives
Software
ArcGIS & QGIS
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Lumion
Timeline
Sr. Consultant
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Consultant – Governance & Monitoring
Government of Odisha
01.2023 - 01.2024
Road Safety Assistant
State Transport Authority
01.2022 - 01.2023
Masters in Urban & Regional Planning -
XIM University
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Architecture -
Odisha University of Technology & Research
04.2015 - 03.2020
Internship
- Urban Research Intern City Speaks, Visakhapatnam 2 months
- Planning Intern Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport (CoE-UT), CDRF 1 month
- Architectural Intern Sublime Architects, Bangalore 6 months