Darshankumar Patel
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Results-driven Project Management and Mechanical Engineering professional with over five years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional construction and engineering projects. Proficient in construction project planning, on-site resource allocation, and timeline management, with a record of delivering 70+ global projects across sectors, including heavy machinery, water treatment, and amusement construction. Known for a collaborative leadership approach that bridges communication between clients, senior management, and site supervisors. Possesses strong analytical abilities for risk assessment, troubleshooting, and gap analysis to ensure project alignment and maintain high standards of safety and quality. Skilled in transforming client requirements into actionable construction project roadmaps, optimizing deliverables for cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency in fast-paced construction environments. Skilled in water amusement park and wave pool construction, specializing in pollution control solutions for recreational water facilities. Proficient in designing installations with safety and environmental compliance at the forefront, ensuring client satisfaction in high-profile amusement projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead & Design Engineer
Vapour Engineers
Ahmedabad, India
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Directed and executed design projects for ESP machines, boilers, scrubbers, and filtration systems, ensuring alignment with client specifications
- Coordinated across manufacturing and site supervision teams to guarantee seamless communication, timely delivery, and high-quality project outcomes
- Managed over 50 successful global projects under tight schedules, meeting and exceeding client expectations
Project Manager & Design Engineer
Ionex Amusement Engineering Company
Ahmedabad, India
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Began as an intern and quickly progressed to Project Manager, overseeing project planning, client meetings, and design implementations for wavepool construction sites, water amusement park and water park rides installations
- Engineered and executed high-impact projects such as wave pools, ride towers, and custom water attractions, including the Aqua-funnel and Hurricane rides at multiple locations
- Led 24+ projects from concept through completion, consistently meeting project timelines and quality standards
- Integrated advanced pollution control measures, including custom filtration systems to enhance water quality management, complying with both safety standards and environmental regulations
- Led the design and installation of large-scale wave pools, interactive water attractions, and efficient water recycling systems to optimize resource usage and reduce environmental footprint
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of the Cumberlands
Kentucky, USA12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kalinga University
Raipur, India06.2018
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Gandhinagar, India07.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SolidWorks
- MasterCAD
- CNC programming
- VMC programming
- Microsoft Project
- Business Requirement Documents (BRD)
- Project Requirement Documents (PRD)
- Site assessments
- Impact analyses
- GAP analysis
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Stakeholder communication
- Pollution control equipment
- Project development
- Project scheduling
- Requirements analysis
- Project planning
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder management
Projects
Engineered an innovative dust-collection prototype to capture particles generated by heavy vehicle tires, addressing air quality issues on construction and industrial sites. This project secured second place at a university-level competition in 2018. Ongoing enhancements aim to extend its applications across various construction environments, contributing to cleaner and safer operations. Developed and implemented pollution control measures within water amusement facilities, including advanced filtration systems and air quality solutions, thereby improving operational standards and supporting sustainable amusement construction.
Expertise
Expertise in designing wave pools, water slides, and custom water attractions with a focus on user safety, structural durability, and efficient operation. Knowledgeable in integrating hydraulic and filtration systems to maintain water quality., Skilled in designing and implementing pollution control equipment, including ESP machines, scrubbers, and advanced filtration systems for both water treatment and environmental standards compliance in amusement and industrial settings.
Timeline
Project Lead & Design Engineer
Vapour Engineers
03.2019 - 10.2022
Project Manager & Design Engineer
Ionex Amusement Engineering Company
12.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Project Management
University of the Cumberlands
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Kalinga University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University