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Personal Bio Data: Civil & Building Construction Engineering M.SC Construction
RAJA SEGARAN KUPPUSWAMY @ RAJA, B.Sc; M.Sc Dpl; Bldg. Engr. (Mal); B.Sc; Ind. Constr. Mgmt (USA); A.A.Sc; Civil & Building Construction Engineering; M.Sc Construction Project Mgmt. (USA); Technical Advisor, Construction Project Management Date of Birth Nationality Marital Status Permanent Address Current Work Station Telephone No. Mobile No: : August 16, 1957 ( Age : 52 years) : Malaysian Citizen : Married with 2 young school going childrens : No. 5, Jalan Harmoni 15, Taman Harmoni, 42700 Morib Selangor, Malaysia : IOM Kabul Afghanistan : 603 - 31982364 ( Residence Malaysia ) : + 62 811293826 ( Indonesia) + 93 0794 100 529 ( Afghanistan) Web site Email : Current Position with : Technical Advisor CHEF Construction & Infrastructure Projects UN - IOM Employment Location Work Experience International Project : IOM Kabul , Afghanistan : : > / 30 years ( 8 year in Training & Lecturing and 19 years international construction project management ) : www.cmtss.com (i) (ii) rsegaran@iom.int raja_kuppuswamy2003@yahoo.com
CHEF EDID / EPC Services, IOM Kabul Afghanistan, Project Fact Sheet Overview
Current
I am Raja Kuppuswamy, an engineer in qualification, project management expert by experience and training. I am presently employed as Technical Advisor in Emergency Development Infrastructure, Crisis Reconstruction Department (EDID) with IOM Kabul , Afghanistan. Past & Present services with IOM since 2006 is in the emergency reconstruction program of Temporary and Permanent shelter / Camp Management, Schools & Clinics, , Hospitals and Training Centres in Capacity Building. Benefit goes to the Government of Indonesia and Afghanistan and displaced peoples as a whole. Fundings were through USAID , International Red Cross, EC, and Multi donor funds. Having achieved international recognition ( enclosed CV and web site : cmtss.com ) in the emergency , conflict , and post conflict / crisis situation for international Governments , corporations, and international Humanitarian organization ( IOM ). I am capable of overseeing, managing and coordination of any EPC projects /program management with IOM in difficult and challenging environments when given an opportunity. Working in emergency crisis and post crisis situations and engaging in reconstruction (EPC/R) program effort, require some one with excellent skills, knowledge, leadership and good communication qualities to undertake successful implementation of the project. Specifically meeting donors deliverables and stakeholders needs (effected communities and local Governments requirements). This is extremely challenging, motivational and rewarding career passion in contributing to the nation building. This is my goal. My 3 fold approach in Humanitarian services includes Passion, Mission and Achievement. Passion, Having the technical experience and skills in capacity building (training) and construction project management (CPM). I will serve the people / countries in need of experts in the rebuilding their countries during any crises. I have achieved my passion in contributing to present and post disaster community services in dire need of basic infrastructure, shelter and amenities (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Afghanistan) . Mission, My initial deployment in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 2006 , for earthquake relief mission was followed with post Tsunami in Aceh NAD, Indonesia in 2007 until 2009 , and presently serving in Afghanistan since 2009 which undergoing crisis (War). Presently, as Technical Advisor with IOM Kabul, I am managing and overseeing the reconstruction works for the emergency development and infrastructure department. We are providing engineering and reconstruction services in the Hospitals, Educational and training Facilities projects. Having had 30 years international construction management experience in training, construction supervision, project management and advisory services, I have successfully provided technology transfer and contribution to many local government and non government (INGO, NGO, and IOM) organization good governance in skills and knowledge in post disaster project management . Moreover, I have contributed partially in research and development of sustainable earthquake safe housing project design and construction works (Yogyakarta) with Indonesian university (University of Gajamada, Yogyakarta). References are available upon request. Achievement, I have long envisioned working for renowned international and inter-Governmental agencies as Technical Expert and Project Advisor specifically in the project management services. I have achieved this with IOM. I have realized my satisfaction by contributing in countries with pre and post crisis / disaster situation which is now a functional and sustainable developed country, while some undergoing
development phase. My office, field engineers and support staffs have achieved to become project managers for international organizations. Some have attained post graduate degrees and PhDs and became responsible citizen in their own government and corporate bodies. Local construction companies with sub standard construction ethics and brinks of failures became profitable by practicing good governance in managing projects (reference available upon request). Local communities have roofs on their head, basic infrastructure, and sustainable water and sanitation systems functioning. Last, but not least, many peoples livelihood has been restored / sustained with basic capacity building (small businesses, skill training, educational training, etc.) among the local communities. In Conclusion, I my specific skill and expertise in EPC related program management, and training is an asset to IOM and international Humanitarian agencies. Reference is available in personal website: www.cmtss.com End
Raja Kuppuswamy, M.Sc (CPM, USA) Project Advisor, IOM Kabul EDID CHEF Projects
Construction Project Expertise : (i) (ii) (iii) Project Manager Technical Advisor Trainer (PMI - PM BoK)
Professional Qualification(s)
M.Sc. Construction Project Management, Colorado State University, Colorado, U.S.A. (1994) B.Sc. Industrial Construction Management, Colorado State University, Colorado, U.S.A (1989) Assoc. Appl. Sc. Degree, Civil & Building Construction Engineering, Milford, Nebraska, U.S.A (1985) Diploma, Building Engineering, Federal Institute of Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1978)
Attended - Career Advancement Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Trainings & Development Courses - Current
Project Management Skills Workshop, Malaysia Planning, Project & Cost Controls Seminar, Malaysia Construction Delay Assessment and Mitigation Seminar, Malaysia Role Of Project Management Professionals, USA Value Engineering & Management In Construction Workshop, Malaysia Project Financial Analysis Workshop, Malaysia Rail Tech Conference 2003, Malaysia Design & Construct Seminar, Malaysia Delay & Disruption in construction, Seminar, Malaysia Leadership, Motivational & Leadership building course, USA Project management Conference (CIDB), Malaysia Quality Management / Project quality procedures work shop - In House Workshop, KLIACS Malaysia Airport Planning & Design, USA Review Of Design drawings submittals (Architectural, C&S, M&E) - In House Workshop, KLIACS, Malaysia CIOB International Construction Conferences 2005, Malaysia YIDP (Indonesia) Aceh / Yogyakarta Tsunami & Earthquake Disaster management & preparedness programme (2006), Indonesia UGM (Indonesia) - TOT Earthquake affected community outreach training & development programme (2006), Indonesia Water and Sustainable Sanitation Services for Aceh-Nias, Indonesia (2007), Indonesia CFAN 2 Workshop: Technical meeting for reconstruction and rehabilitation services for Aceh, Indonesia (2007), Indonesia WATSAN sustainable solutions, Aceh, Indonesia
Quality Controls / Assurance ) Capacity Building expertise PM courses training (iii) in 5 areas of project management in design audit and and project development (iii) Technical advisor assessments and construction management. Having proven effective management techniques and leadership skills in above areas and major international constructions projects, I am now serving in ongoing disaster / crisis and recovery reconstruction programme projects in Afghanistan.
I am engaged in construction of New Greenfield Hospital projects, teachers training colleges, mid wife training colleges, and infrastructures projects. Other expertise is in project planning, scheduling and QA/QC management in major international airport projects. Construction project management of Light rail (monorail) projects. Design builds management of commercial buildings, and Housing projects. Most importantly, I have exceptional skills and knowledge in project management courses training and capacity building development (technical and soft skills) programme knowledge and skills. Having recognized with a Competent Toast Master (CTM) award from American Toast Master Association , Malaysian chapter and having excellent communication with people person skills, I have the ability to solve many project related bottlenecks (Gaps) , issues and impacts in project related work environment . I have good spoken & written skills English, Indian Languages(Tamil, Hindi ), Malaysian (Malay) & Indonesian Languages. I am willing to be an advisor / for post disaster recovery reconstruction effort work programme, and / or project advisor for any international corporations / organizations immediately upon requirement. Reference is available in my personal website, www.cmtss.com , testimonials and references is available upon request . Otherwise, please contact me wide email at rsegaran2@iom.int raja_kuppuswamy2003@yahoo.com for additional details
KLIACS Research & Training Centre (Appointed PMI PM BoK Trainer, ongoing) Project communication management Project Management training For (NIOSH), Malaysia Project Management training principle methodologies & Practices in project management for Drainage & Irrigation Department, Malaysia Trainer for University Technology Malaysia / BATC , off campus executive diploma programme students in construction project management courses ( on going ) Speaker, Effective Project Management Seminar, MSia, June 2006 Effective construction project management training for Indonesian construction project related staffs ( Aceh and Tanjung Pinang
USD 5 million refurbishment and renovations of Tanjung Pinang and Kalideras, Jakarta immigration detention facilities projects. Upgraded the facilities into modern minimumsecurity detention facility in full compliance to UN Humanitarian standards and Procedures. Supervised 15 site engineers and consultants. Project sponsor / donor is Department of Immigrations and Citizenship services (DIAC), Australia. Owner is Director General of Immigration, Indonesia. Reconstruction of Permanent Houses for Post Tsunami disaster effected communities in Aceh NAD, 2007 2008 Construction Services Manager in the technical services unit. Responsible in the technical design development of 5000 units permanent houses for Aceh communities. Supervised more than 15 design engineers and architects. Reconstruction of Police Training Barracks and Training Centers for post Tsunami disaster effected police stations in Aceh NAD , 2007 2008 Technical Project Advisor cum construction services manager. Advisor to project manager (s) in managing fast track police facility construction projects, and permanent housing projects. Overseeing design and construction management, specifically in quality assurance and controls. Constantly contributed in stake holder communication and reporting duties in Aceh, NAD. International Organization for Migration Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2006 2007 IOM
Yogyakarta / Central Java : Transitional & Permanent Shelter Assistance Programme, For Post Earthquake Affected Communities (2006) Technical Project Advisor & Consultant. Responsible in advising in design and construction management of the sustainable earthquake designed T & P housing structure with bamboo construction and permanent lightweight structures. Contributed to local Indonesian university and IOM consultant in the design development. Constant coordination with project managers, IOM consultants and site engineers in construction field works. Successful implementation of earthquake safe T and P shelter design house with University of Gadja Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Constructed 10,000 temporary bamboo shelter houses and more than 200 hundred permanent houses for earthquake victims in Bantul Yogyakarta.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KLIA Consultancies Services (1999 to 2006) Sr. Consultant cum Construction Project Manager New Proposed Pulau Tioman International Airport Project, Pahang, Malaysia ( 2006 ) Project Audit & Assessment Team with KLIA KLIA Consultancy Services. Responsible in Field Auditor & assessment services for the post design and construction. Short term project. Express Rail Link project, KLIA Putrajaya, Malaysia (2006) Project Audit Team Leader with KLIA Consultancy Services: Responsible in field audit & assessment services in the design and construction related post project claims by ERL ( M) Sdn BHD ( Main Contractor ) to Government of Malaysia.( Ministry Of Transport ). Short term project Project quality controls auditor, KLIA Consultancy Services , KLIA Consultancy Services ( 2006) Project Audit Team Leader with KLIA Consultancy Services: Responsible in field audit & assessment services in the design and construction related post project claims construction progress claims submitted by main contractor , submitted by ERL ( M) Sdn BHD ( Main Contractor ) to Government of Malaysia.( Ministry Of Transport .Short term project . Express Rail Link project, KLIA Putrajaya, Malaysia (2006) Project Audit Team Leader with KLIA Consultancy Services: Responsible in field audit & assessment services in the design and construction related post project claims by ERL ( M) Sdn BHD ( Main Contractor ) to Government of Malaysia.( Ministry Of Transport . Short term project Project quality controls, Auditor, KLIA Consultancy Services , KLIA Consultancy Services ( 2006) Project Audit Team Leader with KLIA Consultancy Services: Responsible in field audit & assessment services in the design and construction related post project claims. Short term project
Putrajaya Monorail, Putrajaya, Malaysia (2004-2005) QA / QC manager with KLIA Consultancy Services: Responsible in overseeing, monitoring, inspection, reporting project controls functions of the civil and structural construction works for the Putrajaya Monorail project. A short term project, project was put on hold by government until further notice
KL Monorail Project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian (19992006) Project Manager with KLIA Consultancy Services: Appointment as Independent Consulting Engineers (ICE) with the Ministry of Transportation, Malaysia, and with Industrial & Infrastructure Development Bank of Malaysia (BPM). Task and responsibility in overseeing overall project management of RM 1.8 Billion KL Monorail project for the government of Malaysia. Independent project advisor in the Project management functions: - project controls, design management, field monitoring and reporting, closeout and final handover to concessionaire KL Monorail. Systems (KL Monorail project, Sdn Bhd)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KL International Airport Project (1999 to 2006) Sr. Construction Manager with KLIA Berhad: Responsible in project controls (project engineering) of the Total Airport Management Systems (TAMS) infrastructure networks project (planning & scheduling, quality controls and cost engineering) functions, prepared reports, closeout and hand over of operational airport to the Government of Malaysia.
KL
URS Greiner, (USA company), Sr. engineering consultant for the overall KLIA airport planning, interface management systems. Responsible in the project development, construction management, project controls of integrated interface planning and scheduling management systems tool. Oversee progress monitoring, controls and reporting needs for macro engineering airport project. Project cost RM 9 billion new Greenfield KLIA Airport Project. Denver International Airport Project, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. (1990 To 1994) Project Engineer with URS Greiner and Morrison Knudsen ( JV ). Responsible in office engineering and site project controls duties in the construction of new Greenfield Denver International Airport project. I was assigned specifically in project controls function ie QA/QC monitoring, testing and reporting on quality assurance matters. Other project related duties include project planning and scheduling duties of Concourse C section of the project. Achievement in the development / implementation of the project quality plan (work Plan) systems procedures (PQSP) while assigned to the project
Aspen Home Builder, Colorado, U.S.A 1990). Position : Planner and Scheduler .
(1989 To
Responsible in planning and scheduling of custom made housing projects for Aspen custom homes builder. Developed project budgets and cost controls functions. Performed daily regular progress claims reports and site progress reports for contractor and clients. Developed productivity S curve reports with time line based programme integrated financial and physical progress reports as simple progress measurement reporting tool MAS Airlines Systems Project, KL International Airport, Deputy Project Manager, appointed by Bovis, McClier & WTW consultants JV (BMW JV). Responsible in preparation of pre contract / pre construction / pre award tender documentations. Supervised five office engineers for the Malaysia Airline Systems Maintenance Hanger, for the new Greenfield KLIA Airport project Federal Institute Of Technology (FIT), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1978 To 1985) Sr. Lecturer with reputable private engineering college. Lecturer in Civil and Architectural courses. Published dissertation in Building and Construction engineering Handbook for home study engineering students in FIT . End.