Shashank-CV

KONDA SHASHANK Email ID: shashankkonda00@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shashank-konda/ Phone No: +919666812050 SKILLS • Civil Engineering • Urban Planning & Design • Project-Sustainable Development • Transportation Planning • Geographic Information System (GIS) • Project Management • Infrastructure Designing • Python Coding • Infrastructure Development • Environmental Engineering • Green Building Design • Sustainable Transportation • Climate Change Mitigation • Infrastructure Resilience • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) • Research & Development • Team Collaboration • People Management E D U C AT I O N Masters in Urban Planning, 2022 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah Bachelors in Civil Engineering, 2019 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

RESEARCH PAPER • International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) on Topic "Causes of stress and its Impact on students of India during covid 19 lockdown". (ISSN N0: 2456-2165) • International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) on Topic A Study on the Impact of Mass Rapid Transit on Land use Changes – A Case Study of Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor”. ISSN No: 2456-2165.

C E R T I FI C A T I O N S • World Bank Certification on Sustainable Mobility: An Introduction to E -mobility • ESRI Certification on Going Places with Spatial Analysis • IIRS Outreach Certification Course on Basic of RS GIS & GNSS T E C H NI C AL P U R V I E W Software: ArcGIS, VISSIM, CUBE, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, MS Office, Earth Engine.

Statistical Tools: SPSS, Power BI Programming Languages: Python, Stata

Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, and Project Management Professional with 2+ Years of Experience in Sustainability Consulting

Specialized manager skilled in leading projects focused on sustainable development, urban planning, and transportation initiatives. Proficient in leading and guiding projects aimed at fostering sustainable practices within communities and urban environments.

PROFILE SUMMARY Experience in developing sustainability strategy, economic and environmental plans to achieve the organization's goals. Proficient in urban and transportation planning, specializing in sustainable mobility and the traffic sector. Experienced in devising strategies to address transportation challenges while emphasizing eco-friendly and efficient mobility solutions. Skilled in conducting comprehensive E-Mobility research aimed at improving and advancing transportation systems to accommodate modern mobility needs. Adept in optimizing traffic flow and alleviating congestion within urban areas through innovative planning and implementation of traffic management solutions.

Experience in crafting urban land use plans that contribute to enhancing city infrastructure, fostering sustainable development, and meeting the evolving needs of urban populations. Actively participating in the implementation and improvement of environmental and sustainability management systems. Extensive experience in providing statutory consultancy, actively contributing to the development and execution of capacity-building initiatives for effective urban planning and transportation management. Expert in helping the team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since Jul 2022 | ITS Planners & Engineers – Associate Project Manager • Leading the management of a dynamic team of 25 members; managing the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) and Smart Cities initiatives throughout India.

• Collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams to successfully implement Intelligent Transportation Management System (ITMS) and Highway Transit Maintenance System (HTMS) across more than 20 smart cities and 500+ junctions.

• Led and coordinated various aspects of Warangal Smart City Project, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning skills in project implementation • Applying model-based optimization methods using SUMO and VISSIM to fine-tune signal times, ensuring efficient traffic flow and minimizing intersection delays.

• Contributing to the conceptualization, execution, and preparation of RFPs, OD demand surveys, feasibility studies, and detailed project reports aimed at fostering sustainable mobility through transportation studies.

• Spearheading the utilization of real-time GPS data for map-based visualizations, facilitating smarter transit management for public buses operated by KSRTC. Key Achievements: • Led the User Acceptance Test (UAT) for UP6 cities—Ayodhya, Mathura, Firozabad, Meerut, and Gorakhpur—aimed at fortifying traffic safety measures and reinforcing regulations.

• Optimized technical workflows for Bath ATCS (UK) and Bristol ATCS (UK) initiatives, led to a 40% decrease in average issue resolution time and elevated team efficiency by 25%.

• Recognized as a Star Performer for the financial year 2022-23 by ITSPE for exceptional contributions.

Nov 2021 – May 2022 | UNICITI | Research Associate • Engaged in extensive research on policy frameworks that are aimed at bolstering electric mobility and sustainable transportation and contributed to project planning, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis under the FAME India Scheme.

• Conducted comprehensive baseline assessments of prevailing transportation methodologies and pinpointed critical areas for enhancement.

• Devised strategic action plans to expedite the integration and uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).

Key Achievements: • Deftly delivered impactful reports and presentations to Central Government Officials that highlighted the strides and influence of the e-mobility project on fostering sustainable urban development.

• Managed and refreshed content on the UNICITI website and distributed project details to a broader audience.

• Conducted extensive research aimed at developing distinctive, sustainable cities across Asia and employed building materials, construction methods, policies, business models, and urban development strategies to address climate change and meet SDGs. • Formulated crucial policy frameworks for the sustainable advancement of Asian cities and submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA).

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021 | Town Planning Department, Rajasthan | GIS Analyst • • • • •

Facilitated the establishment of a heritage development plan for a specific area, acknowledged and endorsed by UNESCO. Contributed to the conservation efforts of 20 historical sites and cultural landmarks in Jaipur, ensuring their preservation.

Orchestrated the creation of an inclusive GIS map for the Jaipur World Heritage City, a pivotal tool in enhancing heritage conservation efforts and streamlining tourism management initiatives sponsored by Rajasthan Tourism.

Led the revision process of master and zonal development plans for statutory towns across Rajasthan and aligned them with contemporary urban development paradigms.

Devised proposal plans for village development that resulted in the successful implementation of sustainable land use practices and upgraded infrastructure in 5 rural communities.

Key Achievement: Collaborated closely with state government representatives and bureaucrats to devise an upcoming development model for the Rajasthan State.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS Thesis Title: Impact of metro rail on land use and transportation Integration of Hyderabad Role: • Studied the indicators, influenced the change in land use pattern due to the insertion of metro rail, and identified the zone of influence by impact for the given study area near Ameerpet Interchange station.

• Drafted proposals for predictive spatial planning inducing TOD, Land Use, FSI Changes, and NMT Infrastructure for last-mile connectivity.

• Conducted in-depth proximity analysis employing regression techniques and statistical tools to comprehensively understand the Land value fluctuations.

Thesis Title: Role:

Integrated Development Plan of Durgapur 2021-41 Understood and appreciated the area regarding several sectors and proposed solutions and development plans for the city as a whole.

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Area Appreciation & Site Planning of Meerpet, Hyderabad Comprehended and acknowledged the region and subsequently chose a more limited area for conducting site planning within it.

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Design of Housing and Infrastructure, Siliguri, West Bengal Designed the existing layout into dwelling units based on the Income criteria (EWS, LIG, MIG).

Thesis Title:

Strength characteristics of Fly Ash and GGBS on cement concrete

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT • • • •

Visited the Sewage Treatment Plant of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (HMWSSB) and understood its working procedure.

Secured the 2nd prize in a project expo showcasing "Permeable Pavement" at the National level Technical Symposium "Infoquest" hosted by JBIET college.

Served as the college representative for NCC and NSS teams.

Volunteered with the Helping Society Foundation NGO.

WORKSHOP ATTENDED • •

An online GIS workshop conducted by Interpolis Urban Solutions.

Workshop on Integrated urban and transport planning