Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
KEY PROJECTS
Languages
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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Abuzar Akhtar

Lahore,Pakistan

Summary

Civil engineer and operational manager with over 8 years of experience in industrial operations, specializing in steel manufacturing and infrastructure design. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects from feasibility to commissioning, resulting in improved production efficiency and reduced operational costs. Expertise in project planning, remote coordination, and cross-functional team management. Proven leadership skills in employee engagement, customer relationship management, and conflict resolution. Seeking remote roles in engineering, data analyst, project management or operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director-Planning,Design & Implementation

Akhtar Steel Re-Rolling Mills New Unit
Lahore, Pakistan
2021.07 - Current
  • Led development of steel manufacturing unit from conception to commissioning, ensuring adherence to project milestones.
  • Conducted feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and site selection.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and vendors to streamline project timelines.
  • Improved operational efficiency by 20% through process optimisation and automation
  • Implemented alternative energy solutions (coal gasifier) to reduce their costs.

Manager Operations & Process Flow

Akhtar Steel Re-Rolling Mills
Lahore, Pakistan
2019.05 - 2020.06
  • Increased production efficiency through automation and process improvements.
  • Reduced 10% material costs by introducing alternative manufacturing solutions.
  • Managed procurement, vendor negotiations and daily operations.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by automating conveyor system and reduced labour dependency.

Planning &Design Engineer

Power Aim Engineering Services Pvt.Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
2018.08 - 2020.03
  • Contributed to design and planning of highways and infrastructure projects
  • Conducted 20 surveys, geotechnical analysis and structural assessments daily.
  • Assisted in preparation of feasibility reports and cost estimates .

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Fast National University
Pakistan
2014.12 - 2017.06

A-Levels -

Beaconhouse school
Pakistan
2012.09 - 2014.05

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel and reporting
  • Remote Team Coordination and Virtual collaboration
  • Technical documentation and Reporting
  • Project management and scheduling
  • AutoCAD,ETABS,SAFE
  • Industrial Operations and Process Optimisation
  • Feasibility and Cost reduction strategies
  • Data analysis and Microsoft Excel
  • Procurement & Vendor Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medal - Civil Engineering
  • Academic Merit Awards (A-levels & O-Levels)

KEY PROJECTS

SBP BSC Multan-Structural Assessment

  • Led forensic structural investigation and developed remedial design solutions

Motorway Interchange Projects(NHA)

  • Managed feasibility studies and design for multiple interchange projects.

FESCO Network Optimisation Study

  • Identified system losses and proposed efficiency improvement solutions

Languages

ENGLISH
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Pakistan Engineering Council.
  • Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Pakistan Steel Mill Association

Timeline

Director-Planning,Design & Implementation

Akhtar Steel Re-Rolling Mills New Unit
2021.07 - Current

Manager Operations & Process Flow

Akhtar Steel Re-Rolling Mills
2019.05 - 2020.06

Planning &Design Engineer

Power Aim Engineering Services Pvt.Ltd.
2018.08 - 2020.03

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Fast National University
2014.12 - 2017.06

A-Levels -

Beaconhouse school
2012.09 - 2014.05
Abuzar Akhtar