Shreyata Sohni
Geologist / Contaminated Land Specialist / Digital Translator / EMS Reporting Manager
NAVI MUMBAI,Maharashtra
Summary
Shreyata is incredibly conscientious, thoughtful and dedicated consultant with excellent knowledge in Geology/Hydrogeology and Environment Data analysis. She has worked, managed, and delivered multi-disciplinary environment and water resource projects for public and private sector clients. She has excellent networking skills and can build good relationships with clients, colleagues, her team members, and easily communicate information to a variety of stakeholders. She has a fair and consistent approach to managing staff and possesses, extensive experience in interviewing, hiring, supervising, and developing them.
One of her key strengths is her willingness to challenge current methods of work and to then identify, recommend and implement practical improvements. Her combined competencies help her to remain calm in stressful situations and ensure that standards of efficiency and accuracy are continuously improved.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Consultant
Arcadis Consulting India Limited
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
12.2017 - Current
- Provide delivery of Contaminated Land projects and technical input and reviews of Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 Ground Investigation reports, conceptual site models, risk assessments.
- Logging of soils and rocks to BS5930.
- Undertake and support the design, implementation and interpretation of site investigation data.
- Review of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters for a wide range of projects.
- Providing technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to 20+ junior staff and supporting their technical development.
- Data collection, collation and analysis using tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, ESdat, Openground and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience in designing and procuring groundwater abstraction investigations, desk based analysis of pumping test data for confined and unconfined aquifer systems.
- Supporting on Arcadia's Net Zero Journey using ISO 14001 Environment Management System.
- Implementation of sustainable measures for business operations and people and communities alike.
- Non- Financial Reporting and Assessment of reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 for operational related concerns.
- Liaison with clients, stakeholders & other internal disciplines.
Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects including management of finances, and programme delivery. - Compliance with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety on site.
- Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.
Geologist & Hydrogeologist
IL&FS Environment Infrastructure and Services Limited
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted Hydrogeological and Geophysical investigations through Electrical resistivity survey by profiling and V.E.S in different geological terrain.
- Conducted Pump testing /yield testing, Soil Infiltration Test & Soil sieve analysis.
- Report & Document the outcome related to Geological and Geo-physical studies using satellite/Remote sensing Imageries/photo.
- Watershed Delineation for Site Assessment
- Environmental Impact assessment studies (EIA) for statutory compliance for world Bank and Asian Development Bank
- Preparation of H&S Plans for site investigations and managing health and safety.
- Groundwater & Surface water Sampling and Reporting.
CGWA Clearance Studies. - Evaluate risks and sustainability of water supply, water quality, availability of water, environmental protection, compliance with company rules and environmental legal compliance for various clients.
- Provide technical input on and delivery of contaminated land and waste projects / contaminated land and waste aspects of multidisciplinary projects.
- Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects including management of finances, and programme delivery.
- Organising/managing/checking site work. Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, subcontractors, vendors and other internal disciplines.
- Supporting senior management in developing new business and clients to win work and preparation of commercial offers.
- Projects done for various Clients like: Coca Cola, United Sprits Limited. Environment Projects: Environment Assessment for MUTP (III) (MRVCL Project).
Junior Geologist & Hydrogeologist
Building Environment India Private Limited
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Sampled and tested water, soil and materials to diagnose problems.
- Conducted pre-task planning to identify, record and report errors and safety issues.
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
- Supported project plan by maintaining quality standards and sample integrity.
- Conduct all studies surveys to gather information for environmental assessment for various Developmental & Infrastructure Projects such as Highways & Roads, Township, Industrial Estate etc.
- Involved in environmental monitoring, data interpretation and assessment for Hydrogeology/Geology, Land Use-Land cover and Socio-Economic studies.
- Preparation of drainage Map, DEM & Contour Map preparation and analysis using QGIS.
- Worked on environmental aspect of Nagpur Mumbai Expressway
Petrophysicist
Releff Energy Technologies
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Data management & QC, basic Petrophysical interpretation, Quality Control and editing of Wireline and Logging while drilling data.
- Creation and data loading to corporate well (Wireline and LWD) databases like Geolog and Techlog for Analysis
- Petrophysical support tasks as required including creation of well composite logs using Geolog.
- Borehole image processing and interpretation of clastic as well as sandstone reservoirs.
- Conducting various petrophysical calculations of lithology, net pay, porosity, water saturation, and permeability at the reservoir level.
- Estimation of water saturation in organic-rich shale gas and tight oil reservoirs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Program Head - Jal Secure
Wockhardt Foundation
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Handling implementation of insuit water purification systems.
- Conducting water quality testing in various locations through Mobile 1000 vans of Wockhardt Foundation.
- Analysis of Water Quality test report as per Indian Standards.
- Assisting in facilitating the scoping of new projects; involve in project framing and negotiate with Central & various state governments/ PSUs under CSR activity.
- Organizing and conducting capacity building workshops with regards to Water Conservation.
- Leading and authoring Environmental Permit applications and coordinating inputs.
- Defining legal and regulatory obligations to enhance compliance performance and create favorable outcomes for our clients.
- Supporting business development across a number of sectors.
- Scoping and preparing project proposals and deliverables.
- Planning, implementation and successfully running online and offline campaigns for various causes including water conservation.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Freelance Consultant - Geology & Hydrogeology
Mungekar & Associates (Architects, Town - Planners & Interior Designers)
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Helped to solve geology-related issues at 10+ sites using mapping and assessment techniques.
- Obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration at 10+ sites.
- Collected, reviewed and interpreted real-time and long-term geological data gleaned from 10+ locations for use in EIA reports.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Conducted Geophysical surveying and compilation & integration of core analysis data obtained from various analytical techniques.
- Attending Case hearing at Ministry of Environment and forest affairs and defending it for my company and client.
- Analyzed several extracted minerals and compared their properties to other minerals and handled the laboratory testing work and main trained detail reports of the testing.
Assistant Professor of Geology and
K.J. Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Instructed and conducted undergraduate and post graduate labs for 100+ students.
- Graded and evaluated student’s exams in timely manner.
- Organized and led geological field trips throughout Mumbai and neighboring states and supervised students for field mapping projects.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Project Trainee
Bhabha Atomic Research Center
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Worked on “Synthesis and characterization of mixed oxides like Thoria (ThO2) doped Gd2Zr2O7 and Zirconolite”.
- These minerals were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction and the data was complied to study crystallographic deformation due to doping of impurities.
- Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
- Assisted in assembling project documentation for project manager, confirming inclusion of data and preliminary information.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 07.2005 - 06.2008
Diploma - Remote Sensing & GIS
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 10.2006 - 03.2007
Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mumbai
Mumbai 06.2008 - 06.2010
Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Madras
Madras 08.2012 - 10.2013
Certificate Course - Data Science
UpGrad
Online 06.2020 - 03.2021
Skills
Technical Skills
Geo-Environmental Site Assessment - Phase 1 and Phase 2
Borehole Image processing and interpretation
HydrogeologyGroundwater Monitoring Assessmentt
Groundwater Abstraction Licensing
Environmental Site Investigations
Environment Risk Assessments - PRAs & GQRAs
ESdat
OpenGround
BS 5930 - Borehole Logging
Data Management
Python
Project Management
Soft Skills
Team Building
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Coaching & Mentoring
Team Performance Management
Resourcing and Workload Management
Digital Tools
ArcGIS
QGIS
Geolog
Techlog
Accomplishments
- Completed Arcadis Way Project Manager's Training
- Completed Arcadis Way Line Manager's Training
Affiliations
Fellow - Geological Society of London,
On route to Chartership with Geological Society
Timeline
Certificate Course - Data Science
UpGrad
06.2020 - 03.2021
Principal Consultant
Arcadis Consulting India Limited
12.2017 - Current
Geologist & Hydrogeologist
IL&FS Environment Infrastructure and Services Limited
07.2016 - 12.2017
Junior Geologist & Hydrogeologist
Building Environment India Private Limited
01.2016 - 06.2016
Petrophysicist
Releff Energy Technologies
01.2015 - 09.2015
Program Head - Jal Secure
Wockhardt Foundation
07.2013 - 05.2014
Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Madras
08.2012 - 10.2013
Freelance Consultant - Geology & Hydrogeology
Mungekar & Associates (Architects, Town - Planners & Interior Designers)
06.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Professor of Geology and
K.J. Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
07.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mumbai
06.2008 - 06.2010
Project Trainee
Bhabha Atomic Research Center
05.2008 - 07.2008
Diploma - Remote Sensing & GIS
University of Mumbai
10.2006 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mumbai
07.2005 - 06.2008
Interesting Project Summary
Role - Data Manager
Large Scale Infrastructure & Remediation Projects
Period - Jan 2019 - Till date
- Organization, administration as well as governance of large amounts of data for large visualization and environmental remediation projects which enabled the project teams to locate valuable information with ease regardless of how large or unstructured the data is
- Developing complex reports using SQL to examine environmental data and use it for building remediation strategy for the site.
- Visualizing existing data using various visualization tools like GIS and PowerBI for descriptive and predictive analysis.
Environmental Due Diligence Projects and Remediation,
Clients - Shell UK Limited, BP UK Limited, etc:
- Program Management focal for both Environmental Due Diligence Projects and Tertiary Screening Projects in India.
- Executed twenty-five (25) Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and seven (7) Tertiary Screening projects pan India.
- Part of the Soil & Groundwater remediation efforts, which includes the installation of remediation systems to reduce the Contaminant mass in the vadose area and groundwater.
- Program Management responsibilities include tracking and monitoring of schedule and budget, client management, stakeholder and vendor management, cross-functional team management and process improvisation
Interesting Project Summary
Role - Data Manager
Large Scale Infrastructure & Remediation Projects
Period - Jan 2019 - Till date
- Organization, administration as well as governance of large amounts of data for large visualization and environmental remediation projects which enabled the project teams to locate valuable information with ease regardless of how large or unstructured the data is
- Developing complex reports using SQL to examine environmental data and use it for building remediation strategy for the site.
- Visualizing existing data using various visualization tools like GIS and PowerBI for descriptive and predictive analysis.
Environmental Due Diligence Projects and Remediation,
Clients - Shell UK Limited, BP UK Limited, etc:
- Program Management focal for both Environmental Due Diligence Projects and Tertiary Screening Projects in India.
- Executed twenty-five (25) Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and seven (7) Tertiary Screening projects pan India.
- Part of the Soil & Groundwater remediation efforts, which includes the installation of remediation systems to reduce the Contaminant mass in the vadose area and groundwater.
- Program Management responsibilities include tracking and monitoring of schedule and budget, client management, stakeholder and vendor management, cross-functional team management and process improvisation