KRUTIKKUMAR PATEL
Graduate Research Assistant
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Phone:
(361) 228-0036
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Email:
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Address:
Room 230,
Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
917 W Ave. B, Kingsville, TX - 78363
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Hello! I'm Krutik
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I'm an experienced Graduate Research Assistant and focused Doctoral student at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Skilled in hydrologic and hydraulics modeling, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, data interpretation, predictive modeling, and uncertainty analysis; field and lab expert in coastal resiliency assessment, watershed delineation, and their scale management, project management, land surveying; health, safety, and environment management and auditing.
EXPERIENCE
December 2018-Present
Graduate Research Assistant
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE
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Managed and executed a PPP project with clients such as Texas General Land Office, Cameron County, several NGO’s, and Universities.
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Planned and conducted best management practices, designed, and monitored innovative sea turtle nesting sites, and the restoration of coastal areas as per regulatory compliance.
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Applied innovative techniques for dune strengthening, monitored and surveyed dune topography and orientation, studied sand accumulation and erosion, assessed native vegetation, and sand characteristics.
April - July, 2018
HSE Consultant
SAIRA ASIA INTERIORS PVT. LTD.
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Executed hazard identification, risk analysis, and control (HIRAC), risk management, hazard operability, safe operating procedure planning, hazard communication, emergency response, preparation of policies, and manuals related to WHS.
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Consulted the organization for regulatory compliance documents, prepared safe operating procedures (SOP’s), and best management practices (BMP’s) to ensure safe and efficient logistics operation.
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Conducted safety audits, WHS training for up to 250 persons, managed internal database by updating required information in a timely manner, led the organization towards a safe and sustainable approach.
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Assisted all levels of organization for WHS tasks such as fall protection, noise protection, ergonomics, fire safety, waste management, air quality assessment, HAZOP, SOP for crane hoist, and forklifts.
Summer 2016
Internship
EN-VISION ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
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Assessed the improvisation needed in the Sewage Treatment Plant, G.N.F.C Colony, Bharuch.
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Monitored and studied the effluent treatment plant in detail, Aniline-TDI Complex, G.N.F.C, Bharuch.
EDUCATION
2021-2023
Doctor of Philosophy
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- KINGSVILLE
Environmental Engineering
2018-2020
Master of Science
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- KINGSVILLE
Environmental Engineering
2016-2018
Master of Science
THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
Environmental Science
2013-2016
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
Environmental Science
PROJECTS
SKILLS
Project Management
Data Processing & Management
Environmental Data Analytics
Topographical Surveying
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SketchUp
Decision Making
Team Leadership
Data Visualization and Interpretation
Geospatial Data Management in ArcGIS
In-Situ Data Sampling and Monitoring
Engineering Design and Drafting
Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
EXPERTISE
H&H Modeling
Watershed Scale Management
Topographical Surveying
Water/Wastewater Treatment Design
Coastal Resilience Assessment
Flood Control and Planning
Water Resources Engineering
Workplace Health and Safety Management