About the Author:
Sanjeeva Rao A, IRSEE, PGPPM, PMP, CEng, LLB, is an
officer of Indian Railway Services in Electrical Engineering (IRSEE), he is an
accomplished and highly skilled project management professional with a Wealth
of experience in various sectors. He is a certified Project Management
Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. His
educational qualifications include a Post-Graduation from the renowned Indian
Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, as well as the Maxwell School of
Citizenship at Syracuse University, New York, USA. Additionally, he has
completed a PGDBA in Finance from Symbiosis, Pune.
With
over 22 years of work experience, he has made significant contributions in
various organizations, including DISCOM, ONGC, Railways, RVNL (Projects). He
has served as a Project Director for many Railway construction projects.
He has trained about 2,000 railway
working officials having field experience of 3 years to 20 years on Project
Management. Further, he has designed, developed & conducted exclusive customized
programs on Project Management for the working officials of M/s Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilder Ltd, NPCIL, RITES, IRCON, RVNL, REMCL, RAITEL, KRCL etc.,
His
expertise extends to handling high-value contracts, estimation, bidding,
contract management, and overall project management responsibilities. He has
successfully managed projects from their inception to closure, ensuring their
smooth execution and completion. His strong background in finance, combined
with his project management skills, enables him to effectively manage project
budgets and financial aspects.
In
addition to his project management qualifications, He is certified in Emotional
Intelligence (EQ-i2.0 & EQ-360) interpretation by MHS, Canada. This
expertise allows him to understand and navigate the emotional dynamics of
project teams and stakeholders, enhancing communication, collaborative, and
overall project success.
He has completed the Post-Graduate Program
in Artificial Intelligence for Leaders (AIFL) from the University of Texas at
Austin. This program equips him with valuable insights into the applications of
artificial intelligence and its impact on various industries.
Currently, he is A holds the position of
Director at Centre of Excellence (Kavach), IRISET, Secunderabad. Kavach is
indigenous Automatic Train Protection System of India. In an earlier position
as "Professor" at the prestigious National Academy of Indian Railways
(NAIR) in Vadodara, Gujarat. He is responsible for organizing information
technology programs that focus on important areas such as big data, data
analytics, artificial intelligence, and their applications in the Railway
industry.
His teaching abilities extend beyond
technology-focused subjects. He also conducts programs on project management,
EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), contract management, PPP
(Public-Private Partnership), project finance, and more. This diverse range of
topics allows him to provide comprehensive training to project management
professionals, enabling them to excel in their respective fields.
He is an alumnus of the renowned Indian
Institute of Management, Bangalore, and the Maxwell School of Citizenship in
New York, USA. He is a member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET) in the United Kingdom and the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the
USA. He is also a member of the International Association of Railway Operations
Research (IAROR), which showcases his commitment to professional growth and
networking. |
