Vedansh Pandey
Waterloo,ON
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Intern
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in a pilot project for the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) to integrate hydraulic structures, such as culverts, into large-scale provincial flood maps and models.
- Utilized ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python (ArcPy) to identify culvert locations and perform terrain modifications, enhancing flood hazard modeling accuracy.
- Conducted simulations using HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS to test terrain modifications and analyze their impact on flood dynamics.
- Authored a comprehensive paper documenting methodologies, results, and recommendations for future flood hazard mapping initiatives
Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted research on the microbial reduction of lead levels, contributing to advancements in environmental engineering.
- Utilized MATLAB for data analysis and modeling, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of research outcomes.
- Operated a photospectrometer to measure lead concentrations, ensuring precise and reliable data collection.
- Assisted in experimental design and data interpretation, supporting the development of robust research methodologies.
Engineering Intern
AECOM
New Delhi
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive hydraulic modeling of the river and drainage systems at the site using HEC-RAS and HECHMS
- This data was used to conduct flood risk assessment of the site and presented to the clients
- Executed drainage analysis of the site with precision using Civil 3D to enhance site functionality
- Assisted in the rainfall data study of the site along with the calculations of the IDF Gumbel Curves and return periods for the site
- Worked on automating the process of IDF calculations by creating a code for the following on MATLAB, resulting in the company saving manpower and time
- Reviewed and summarized Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and client's Basis of Design (BOD) documents, to debrief higher managerial members.
Co-op Student
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Ottawa
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked on CNSC's integrated management system
- Successfully created the organisation's database of documents on excel, displaying good technical skills
- Performed extensive data analysis on the database and created reports using tools such as Power BI
- Designed the work instruction- 'Data Analysis using Power BI', to be used by members throughout the organizations
- Successfully lead the webpage project, where along with my team I designed a new page for my division on the organisations' website displaying great project-management skills
- Received formal training on SharePoint and Power BI.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - Environmental Engineering Honours
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04-2027
Skills
- HEC-RAS, HMS, Arc/QGIS, Data-Analytics, Python, MATLAB, MS Power BI, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, EPA-Net, MS 365
Publications
- Authored the wildlife coffee table book- "Whistling Mornings, Croaking Nights" published by the Outlook publishers.
- Presented scientific paper on "The Amphibian Diversity of Honey Valley" at LAKE 2018- Conference on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Riverine Ecosystems, organized by the Indian Institute of Sciences.
- Undergrad Research Assistantship on Drinking Water Research.
- Contributed raw data to the research and publication of "Mapping the Malabar Tree Toad."
Timeline
Engineering Intern
Natural Resources Canada
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
01.2024 - 04.2024
Engineering Intern
AECOM
09.2023 - 12.2023
Co-op Student
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelors of Applied Science - Environmental Engineering Honours
University of Waterloo
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