Derasari Nandini

About Derasari Nandini

I am a dedicated Transport Planner with a Master\'s Degree in Urban Transport Systems (Transport Planning) and a deep-rooted passion for creating sustainable urban mobility solutions. Over the years, I have amassed hands-on experience across a diverse range of transport planning projects, solidifying my expertise in the field. Professional Expertise:* Transport Planning: Expertise in strategic transport planning, sustainable transport, and public transport solutions.* Electric Mobility: Proficient in electric mobility strategies and infrastructure development.* Transport Modeling: Skilled in transport modeling techniques for effective decision-making.* Financial & Economic Analysis: Experienced in conducting financial and economic assessments of transport projects.* Feasibility Studies: Proven track record in conducting feasibility studies to inform project viability.* Research (Active Travel ): Completed an independent Detail Research Project (DRP) on \"Active Mobility, Physical Activity, Built Environment, and Health,\" supported by the Government of Gujarat (GoG). Technical Proficiency:* Software: Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS,Junctions -10, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), SketchUp, EMME modeling, IBM SPSS Statistics, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and programming languages R & Python. I am currently engaged in a dynamic range of projects, including:* UK Active Travel: Collaborating on active travel projects, business and economic cases, and development planning initiatives.* UK TAG Guidelines: Experienced in working with UK Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) guidelines.* Development Planning and Transport Modeling: Development of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Parking Demand Studies. Utilizing Junction 9 software for the junction modeling analysis, creating flow diagrams as well * Electric Vehicle Solutions: Leading electric vehicle projects encompassing demand and charging infrastructure analysis, EV infrastructure mapping, and innovative methodologies tailored to diverse client needs. Future Goals: I aspire to contribute to the development and planning of cities with a strong focus on transport planning and infrastructure requirements. My aim is to pioneer sustainable solutions to address urban mobility challenges, ultimately fostering people-centric urban development.

Experience

1. Assistant Engineer

   Arcadis

   Mar 2024 — Present

Education

• CEPT University

  Master's degree, Urban Planning (Urban Transportation System)

  2019 — 2021

• Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedbabd

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering, 8.17

  2015 — 2019