RAKESH SALUNKE

302 Reed Street, Apt 21f *Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

205-292-4667 * rr_salunke@yahoo.co.in

EDUCATION

Aug 2008 to The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

present Master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management.
GPA 3.714/4.0

Sep 2002 to B.V.Bhoomaraddi College of Engg and Tech.(BVBCET), Hubli, KA, India
Jun 2006 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SKILLS

 Worked exclusively on US based projects for upto 3 years

 Assisted with bid estimates, and prepared project schedules
 Interpreted architectural and structural drawings thoroughly, managed
RFIs , prepared advance bill of materials
 Coordinated effectively with US clients to resolve conflicts
 Generated best quality 2D/3D models and designed connections for
steel structures
 Prepared and checked, structural steel fabrication/erection drawings
and RCC rebar drawings for compliance with contract documents,
technical specifications and US industry standards like AISC, AWS,etc.
 Achieved deadlines and handled pressure consistently by smart work
 Exhibited quick growth and was picked ahead of seniors to handle
higher responsibilities

WORK HISTORY

Aug 2008 to Graduate Teaching Assistant

Present The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
 Trained bachelor’s students on AutoCAD Civil 3D -09 design/drafting,
and elementary surveying techniques and equipment usage
Mar 2008 to Detailing engineer
Jun 2008 Creative Engineering Services (Crenser) Bangalore, India
Jul 2006 to Junior Engineer
Nov 2007 Neilsoft .ltd, Hubli, India.

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS

 Primavera for planning and management

 Ezstrobe for simulation to improve productivity of repetitive tasks
 Staad-Pro, Zenscad, SDS/2 and X-Steel for design, detailing, Modeling
 AutoCAD, CIVIL-3D, Rebar CAD for structural steel and rebar detailing
 MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) and WINDOWS
 Rakesh Salunke

MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS

 CHI EPSILON - The National Civil Engineering Honor Society, 2009

 ORDER OF THE ENGINEER, 2009
 Silver Star Award” ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS, 2009

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTICITIES

 As an active member of ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS, built a high

school base ball field, Cuba ,Alabama, August 2008 to present
 Attended national level workshops on “Alternative & Innovative Building
Materials and Technology” (AIBMT) and “Use of FLY ASH in
Construction”, BVBCET, Hubli, India, 2003
 Participated and won prizes in college cultural events like skits and stage
performances, BVBCET, India,(2002-2006)

References available upon request