Statement of Purpose

Introduction:
I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and
Technology that provides good faculties & facilities in Engineering. Bachelors degree in
Engineering is a Four year course, affiliated to Punjab Technical University & AICTE (All
India Council for Technical Education). I wish to pursue my higher studies in Construction
Management from Ara Institute of technology.
Professional and Educational Background:
I would like to introduce myself as an active, diligent, optimistic and self-made person. As a
kid I was very imaginative and innovative in nature, I was very keen to draw a collection of
car and building designs and amazingly nowadays I can see the modern vehicle appearances
are very similar to those drawings. With each passing years, I realized that my career would
be around the field that dealt with development and design of product. My interest for
creating new dimensions and spreading my knowledge of creativity led me to select
Mechanical Engineering as my field of higher studies.
As a mandatory part of University curriculum during 3rd semester I did a 1 month Project
work in Calcutta Port Trust associated with the implementation of Just in Time Process in
the Iron Ore Tippling and Stacking section. The main idea behind Just in Time methodology
is to create a program with an objective to minimise the waiting period of raw material
during processing and as well as reduce the inventory cost. To achieve the objective it was
identified that proper workability of material handling equipment like forklift, conveyors,
and stacker reclaimers were very crucial. So we emphasized primarily on preparing a
scheduled preventive maintenance program with dedicated enforcement without any
hindrance on the operation. The program showed small traces of improvement in the
operation cost though in the long run it may result in a good achievement. Our initiative
were widely appreciated by various divisions of the organization and by our mentor Mr. Ajit
Kaul (Sr. Engineer G&C Division).
During my six months of professional training in the seventh semester of my studies, I got
the chance to work with one of the leading automobile spare parts manufacturing company
GNA DURAPARTS located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab and acquired a great deal of technical
knowledge in the field of Computer Aided Designing and manufacturing. I received an
intensive practical training in the research and development Department. The exposure to
CAD technology aided me in the preparation of final year Project on Composite Construction
and Sustainability.

I joined JYOTI STRUCTURES LTD. in March 2009 designated as Executive Engineer.

Working with one of the well-known multinational company gave me the first insight into
transmission line engineering and construction field. In the preliminary stage I was trained
in the field of survey, foundation, erection, stringing, Cash Flow management, Project
Planning and Project Coordination. I got the opportunity to learn how to gainfully meet the
challenges posed by the changing client requirements and adaptive planning that was
required to satisfy the client by meeting their specification. After the completion of my
training, I was given the position of Executive Engineer in the Indias first interstate
+ 500KV Mundra Mahendergarh HVDC Transmission Line Project awarded by Adani

Power Ltd. While working in the auspicious project my exhibition of managerial skills in the
site and maintaining cordial relations with clients resulted in a great accomplishment and
the project was completed and handed over before the time period specified in the contract.
I joined Hardayal Engineering works (P) Ltd in 2010 as a Technical Associate CAD with the
responsibility to assist the Design Engineer on designing and drafting of Paper Machines.
The company deals with manufacturing and installation of complete sets of Head Box,
Perforated Rolls, Dryers, Slices, Vacuum systems, Press, Calender Rolls, Fourdrinier
Assembly, Centrifugal Pumps, Hydrapulper and Chest involving in the various sectors of
paper industry in India, Thailand, Iran and Sri lanka . I was working on the CAD platform
( Solidworks and Autocad) for the time span of one year.
During the end month of year 2011 I got an overseas job offer. I have attended the interview
in September 2011 and finally after all the negotiations they offered me a position. I joined
HG POWER TRANSMISSION SDN BHD, MALAYSIA as a Site Engineer in June 2012. The
company is doing business for almost 26 years in Malaysia. HG Power is the turnkey
contractor in Malaysia and have high contributions in Electrical high voltage transmission
line and substation projects. HG Power did projects not limited to Malaysia but have a strong
presence in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. I was given assignments time to
time with direct instructions from Senior General Manager (Projects). The first project I got
assigned was a LIVE LINE Stringing PROJECT where the major job was to replace the Old
Earthwire with a new Optical Ground wire. My role as a site engineer was giving instructions
to the contractors and their workers. It was a great challenge for me because while working
at site I need to learn the local language. While working in a remote place I learned the safety
features, the local communication skills and living with limited resources. This lifestyle made
me to think strong and fight with hard circumstances. After finishing the project I received a
call from Managing Director and he congratulated me and upgraded my position as a Project
Engineer. New project (Chembong-Rantau 132KV DC) was assigned to me and I headed to a
new place. This time I got a chance to exhibit my previous experience and enhancing my
knowledge about the different practices employed while working in the hilly terrains like
prop foundation and the settings. The project was big and our team was small initially. We

looked after civil and electrical works simultaneously involving Earthworks & Structures,
since then I have completed three projects (275KV Vale Plant to Ayer Tawar LILO and 132KV
Point A to Raub). My primary job scope was Project Management, Material Reconciliation,
Project Delivery, Cash Flow analysis, Site Quality Plan & Site Execution. Dealing with our
clients and management, following up the project requirements and safety features have
contributed to enhance my managerial skills. I attended the project meetings every week.
Though I was not having any project management certifications that time but I learned by
myself and experienced while working in a live project cycle. I completed ISO 9001:2008
Quality Management and work safety certifications from Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy
Commissioning Authority Malaysia). After I finished the projects I was incorporated in the
Quality Management team and involved in the implementation of quality standards and
control processes of whole organization starting from manufacturing to the site execution
under the direct guidance from Quality Management Representative Mr. Raj Mohd. . Under
his supervision I was able to bring down the annual rejection and discrepancy rate of tower
materials to 0.2% of total production, However with the gradual changes in the design and
details of products time by time I was facing trouble to handle and Manage Data and also
due to unorganized communication system many of the important informations were lost to
competitors.
After working for almost 5 years and having explored international market especially after
being introduced to the vast field of Design, quality and Structural Engineering and
construction. I feel that I should upgrade my skills on computer aided design and continue
the career as profession related to my passion. So after giving a lot of thought I have realized
that due to my overall experience and interest in the Engineering Design field I believe
acquiring a formal Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Design would be the best
step ahead for me both professionally and personally. Considering the kind of competitive
market we are in today I feel that it is really important for us to keep ourselves updated and
to improve our skills and knowledge at each and every level. As I was going through various
Education providers and their programs I came to know about Ara Institute of technology,
New Zealand. I was highly impressed with their course module which cover the vast number
of topics and well suited for my actual requirements. I did realize that the program would
help me in developing my skills at managerial level and would give me immense amount of
knowledge by specialized Interactive learning environment and collaboration among the best
faculties and students. I think their teachings would help me immensely.

According to me in the present age of globalization, it is very much important to have a

broad international outlook. New Zealand boasts of an excellent cultural atmosphere and
highly developed commercial sector. New Zealand as a country has made huge developments
in scientific and technological fields. For these reasons I hope to acquire Higher Education in

Mechanical and Structural Design from New Zealand and learn from professors and gain
from their knowledge and experience. In such a setting I will be constantly exposed to ideas
and skills which will help me develop into much better engineering professional. Studying at
Ara Institute of technology, New Zealand will not only help me in acquiring further
engineering knowledge but it will also give me a good international experience as well. I
would learn a lot about the international work culture and it would help me to grow more as
a professional. I believe that a good relationship between the student and his department is
of utmost importance for a successful program. I am certain that application to Ara Institute
of technology is the best possible step to accomplish it and I would regard my admission not
only as a great honour but also a great responsibility and an obligation to work hard.

My Extra-Curricular Activities:
All through my school and college life I have played an active role in extra-curricular
activities. I enjoyed taking part in debates, extempore, dances etc. I always was at the
forefront in participating different events in school as well as the colleges. Writing is one of
my hobbies and I take pleasure in reading and keeping myself a best of latest technical
developments in construction industry .I also have a keen interest in photography. I had
presented papers in ISTE conventions (Indian Society of Technical Education) and also
attended various seminars organized by prominent Industries. I love playing football, cricket
and chess.
I thank you for considering my application & assure you that if given an opportunity; I shall
bring credit to your institution.