Arvind Kumar Akula
Toledo,OH
Summary
Environmental Engineer with a strong educational background and a passion for sustainable engineering solutions. Seeking a challenging role where I can apply expertise in environmental impact assessment, water and wastewater treatment, and regulatory compliance to contribute to innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and enhance public health. Committed to driving sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment through engineering excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Toledo
08.2022 - Current
- Realtime sampling at a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Toledo
- Conduct bench-scale experiments to evaluate microbial wastewater treatment performance
- Collect, record, and analyze data from experiments, including process performance and sample analysis results
- Utilize analytical tools and software to process and analyze data, draw conclusions, and identify trends
- Stay updated on microbial wastewater treatment research through literature reviews
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing research findings
- Adhere to safety protocols, including Safety Data Sheets, to maintain a safe laboratory environment
- Maintain regular communication with the research team, supervisor, and collaborators
Teaching Assistant
University of Toledo
08.2023 - Current
- Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and lab reports fairly and consistently
- Collaborate on achieving and maintaining ABET accreditation
- Hold regular office hours for student assistance
- Organize and update course content on online platforms
- Support administrative tasks related to the course (material organization, equipment maintenance, documentation)
- Assist in developing course materials (slides, handouts, lab manuals)
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions
Quantity Surveyor
A.S.A Consultants
- Expertise in cost management and quantity surveying for a diverse urban clientele
- Utilization of Microsoft Office for report writing and creating graphical representations
- Key involvement in preparing cost reports and offering insights for contractor forecasting
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs
Jr. Site Engineer
S.V.R Builders and Developers
- Key role in supporting design and planning for Civil and Site Development projects
- Tasks included site layout, grading, stormwater management, and utility planning
- Prepared engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with engineering principles, standards, and customer specifications
- Emphasized value engineering design solutions meeting client expectations for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Toledo At Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
CMR College of Engineering And Technology At Hyderabad, India
06.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
- Photoshop
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis (Bioinformatics)
- Field Research
- Statistical Analysis
- Lab Safety
- Recordkeeping
- Scientific Experiments
- OSHA Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Toledo
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Toledo
08.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
A.S.A Consultants
Jr. Site Engineer
S.V.R Builders and Developers
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Toledo At Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
CMR College of Engineering And Technology At Hyderabad, India
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