Kumar Neelotpal Shukla 1363 N Lincoln Ave, Apt 2082D, Urbana IL 61801 | (217) 904-2280 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL (May 2017) Master of Science: Civil Engineering [#2 CEE Program, U.S. News Graduate School Rankings 2016] GPA: 4.0/4.0 Concentration: Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems (with Computational Science and Engineering) . Ravindar K. and Kavita Kinra Fellowship (full tuition-merit; awarded to 12 students among ~450) . GRE score: 328/340; Quantitative: 170/170 (98th percentile) . Relevant Coursework: Advanced Data Analysis Probab. & Stochastic Processes Construction Project Modelling Decision and Risk Analysis Numerical Analysis Infrastructure Finance
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, INDIA (Jul 2015) Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) and Master of Technology: Civil Engineering GPA: 9.08/10 [#1 Engineering Institute in India 2016, National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of HR Development, India] . Obtained rank of 2568 among 500,000 candidates (top 0.6%); Class rank: 3/101 . Relevant Coursework: Strategic Tech. Management Estimation, Planning & Control Principles of Economics
Semester Exchange - SOUTH KOREA (Sept 2013 - Dec 2013) . Pohang University of Science and Technology [#2 100 under 50, Times Higher Education Rankings 2015] GPA: 3.77/4.3
EXPERIENCES Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, INDIA Teaching Assistant (Aug 2014 - Apr 2015) . Drafted project problem statement and graded 200+ students; Course: Engineering Design Principles . Explained challenging experimental concepts to 45 students on weekly basis; Course: Surveying Laboratory
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL REU Fellow [1 among 30 researchers selected from a global pool of civil engineers] (Jul 2014 - Aug 2014) . Improved predictive probabilistic model used to quantify strength of critical bridge infrastructure . Defined capacity correction functions of formulation used for assessing post-corrosion residual strength of strands
ICOMAT Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, INDIA [IIT Madras incubated construction technologies institute with top Indian contractors as clients] Summer Intern (Jun 2013 - Jul 2013) . Audited and updated standard testing procedures to reduce testing time by as much as 20%
L&T Construction, Chennai, INDIA [India's largest construction firm and ranked among the world's top 30 contractors] Summer Intern (Jun 2012 - Jul 2012) . Identified key value drivers for business process divisions in a $140 million construction project
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
M.Tech. Thesis: Predictive Modeling of Infrastructure Service Life (MATLAB, Latex) (Jun 2014 - May 2015) . Devised robust prediction model for Indian context via identification of critical durability parameters . Saved potentially $3 million in repair costs via effective translation of material choices into planning guidelines . Presented key findings at ICCRRR 2015 conference, Germany
Evaluating Return on Investment of Catastrophe Bonds (MATLAB, Latex) (Apr 2016 – May 2016) . Developed earthquake activity prediction model based on Bayesian updating approach . Calculated expected ROI for parametric CAT bonds in San Francisco, CA, Eugene, OR and 6 other US cities
Greening Chicago’s Food Deserts: Comprehensive Business Model (Jan 2016 – May 2016) . Analyzed food scarcity situation and racial inequalities in relative access to grocers in Chicago, IL . Suggested energy efficient alternatives to consortium of NGO and technology partners including Microsoft
Correlation between Handgun Licenses and Homicide Rates in Detroit (SAS) (Sept 2015 - Nov 2015) . Investigated correlation via multi variable regression, principal component analysis and generalized linear models
Solid Waste Management in Chennai, India: Assessment of core competencies and rigidities (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) . Proposed hybrid financial model combining strengths of commercial firms and community organizations
Geometric design of National Highway - 13 (Bentley MX Roads) (Jul 2012 - Nov 2012) . Prepared geometric design using survey data inputs for widening of 5 km stretch of NH-13 . Generated detailed cost analysis for pavement and related earthwork
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelotpal Kumar Neelotpal Shukla 1363 N Lincoln Ave, Apt 2082D, Urbana IL 61801 | (217) 904-2280 | [email protected]
LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Committee Treasurer (May 2016 - Present)
OTCR Consulting, Champaign, IL [Premier student consulting organization with 100+ satisfied clients including Fortune 50 firms] Consultant (Feb 2016 - Present) . Developed pricing and market positioning strategies for B2B medical supplies distribution client
I&AR Council, IIT Madras, Chennai, INDIA [Student council consisting 60+ members and access to funds over $10,000] Head, Alumni Outreach (Apr 2014 - Apr 2015) . Envisioned and formalized council team structure in association with other co-heads . Led team of 18 student coordinators . Rejuvenated outreach effort by launching 4 new initiatives including philanthropic activities and music concerts . Spearheaded ‘Telethon’ initiative to update database of 3500+ alumni
Shaastra 2013, Chennai, INDIA [Largest ISO certified technical fest in India with regular footfall of 50,000+] Coordinator, Events and Publicity (Apr 2012 - Jan 2013) . Organized a flagship competitive event; handled a budget of $1,800 . Managed 15 student volunteers; coordinated with finance, publicity and hospitality teams . Strategized publicity in state of Madhya Pradesh, India (500+ students in over 30 colleges) through print media
National Service Scheme, Chennai, INDIA Member (Sept 2010 - Apr 2011) . Designed and recorded videos on topics in high school Physics for Kaleidoscope educational website
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Saint Gobain [World leader in habitat and construction markets with market cap exceeding $20 billion] (Apr 2014) . Awarded the 1st prize (out of 16) in a national level competition aimed at conceptualizing ceiling system
Sustainable Cityscape (1st/10), Sustainability Design Challenge (1st/7), Smart Grid (2nd/5) (Jan 2014 - Mar 2015) . Conceptualized and designed smart grids and related energy systems for ultramodern cities
TerraQuiz: National Semifinalist (among top 16 out of 80,000 initial participants) in televised quiz organized by TERI, India (Jan 2007) Lion’s Club GK Test: Topped (1st among 1500+ participants) general knowledge test for 2 consecutive years (2006, 2007)
SKILLS Language: Native speaker of Hindi, proficient in English Technical: MATLAB, SAS, C, C++, MS - Excel, LATEX, AutoCAD, Revit, MX Roads, ArcGIS, ENVI, ExtendSim
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