Shaikh Talha
January 20, 2025 2025-01-20 7:27Shaikh Talha
Mr. Talha Shaikh
Ph.D. Programme in Structural Engineering, Specialising in Project Management
Ph.D. Admission Year: 2021
Guide: Dr. K.K. Sangle
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Biography
Mr. Talha Shaikh is a PhD scholar in Project Management at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, where they commenced their research in January 2021. Their doctoral work focuses on project schedule optimization by integrating Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tools to enhance project efficiency. Mr. Talha Shaikh holds an MBA from DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, an MTech from VJTI, Mumbai, and a BE degree from the University of Mumbai. With a diverse professional background, they have worked as a Techno functional Consultant at Wipro for 1 year, a Project Planning Manager at Eagle Infra India Limited for 3 years, and a Planning Engineer at Larsen & Toubro Limited for 1 year. Their academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing project management practices through innovative and analytical approaches
Academic Information (Degrees/Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Pursuing) in Project Management (pursuing), Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
- Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Artificial Machine Learninng Management, DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Masters of Technology (M.Tech) in Project Management, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
- Bachelors of Engineering (B.E) in Civil Engineering, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Area of Research
Project Schedule Optimization with a focus on integrating Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tools to enhance decision-making processes in project management. The research emphasizes improving efficiency by prioritizing activities based on criteria such as direct and indirect costs, using analytical methods and case studies for validation.
Research Interests
- Project Schedule Optimization
- Integration of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tools in project management
- Network Crashing and Project Scheduling Techniques
- Analytical methods for decision-making in large-scale projects
- Cost optimization in project planning and execution
Professional Experience
- Techno functional Consultant, Wipro (Duration: 1 Year)
- Provided technical and functional solutions to optimize business processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement technology-driven project strategies. - Project Planning Manager, Eagle Infra India Limited (Duration: 3 years)
- Managed project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Ensured on-time project delivery while optimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive project reports and dashboards for stakeholders. - Planning Engineer, Larsen & Toubro Limited (Duration: 1 year)
- Prepared project schedules and monitored progress to ensure adherence to timelines.
- Conducted resource planning and risk assessment for critical project activities.
- Coordinated with project teams to resolve scheduling and execution challenges.
Publications
- Shaikh TM. Selection of transportation facility for Bhiwandi Kalyan at Durgadi Fort, India. Transportation Technology and System. 2020:161-188. Published by Research and Publications Department, National Institute of Construction Management and Research
