Waqas Sikander, Water Expert

Waqas Sikander

Water Expert

Palladium LLC

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Applied Hydrology
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Water Expert at Palladium LLC
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2022

Detailed review and quality check of the geospatial data related to hydrology, hydrogeology and other components of water, available within the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Geospatial alignment of water data with the Portal of the Ministry. Analysis and review of studies carried out related to the management of water resources by MEWA. Participating in the drafting of International Best Practices (IBP) report, component for water. The results of IBP will be aligned with the Ministry’s capacity in terms of water resources. Analysis of hydrological and hydrogeological data sets (Geospatial i.e., ground water well’s locations, ground water depths, streams data, flowmeters on irrigation channels, water supply network etc.) of different organizations operating within the Saudi Arabia. Consultation with water sector stakeholders operating within the Kingdom during the detailed workshops. Stakeholders’ capacity and scope of work is assessed for the future requirements in terms of geospatial datasets and software for water sector. Close interaction with all Technical Experts for the Development of Geospatial strategy report for MEWA with specific focus on water component.

Senior Engineer at National Development Consultants (NDC) Pvt.Ltd
  • Pakistan
  • April 2015 to December 2022

HEC-HMS • HEC-RAS
• WMS • SWMM
(ii) Ground Water
• MODFLOW
(iii) GIS
• ARC VIEW • ARC GIS
(iv) Hydrographic Survey
• WinRiver II (ADCP output) • HYPACK (Survey Planning)
8. Employment Record

Hydrologist at Excavation Process
  • October 2013 to March 2015

through Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM),
Rockfill Dam and Desanders Construction, Installation of
Radial Gates for Spillways, Concrete Lining of Headrace
Tunnel, Steel Lininig of Headrace Tunnel under the Jhelum
River Crossing, Installation of Penstocks and Rotors in
underground Powerhouse, Transformer Hall and Tailrace
Tunnel Lininig.

Assistant at MM Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
  • Pakistan
  • September 2011 to September 2013

Preparation of Inception Report for Hydrological Studies
* Estimation of Catchment Area for selected sites
* Identification of Drainage Pattern and related characteristics
in the Project area
* Collection and Compilation of Hydrological Records to be
used for Project
* Area Elevation Capacity Curve Analysis
* Estimation of Water Availability at the Dams Site
* Water Demand Management Studies by Reservoir
Operation.
* Ground water recharge estimation
* Flood Frequency Analysis
* Flood Hydrograph Analysis
* PMP Analysis for the Estimation of PMF

Junior Engineer at BARQAAB Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
  • Pakistan
  • September 2010 to August 2011

Use of high regime equipment like ADCP, Sonar equipment for
Bathymetric Survey and discharge measurements along Indus
river, Pakistan
* Used Echo-Sounder with Sub-Bottom Profiler in Tarbela
Reservoir
* Ensures QES (Quality Environment Safety) practices on the
Project

Education

Master's degree, Applied Hydrology
  • at University Of The Punjab
  • November 2013
High school or equivalent, Physics
  • at Sciences (LUMS)
  • March 2013

courses: International Workshop on “Intelligent Water Grids” in Lahore University of Management

High school or equivalent,
  • at Punjab University
  • January 2013

. Applied Hydrology,

Bachelor's degree, Physics
  • at Punjab University
  • December 2011

courses: Accreditations * International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health-NEBOSH IGC UK (

High school or equivalent, Applied Hydrology
  • at Punjab University
  • January 2009

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Specialties & Skills

Reporting
Water Management
Flood Control
Floodplain Management
Modeling
DRAFTING
HYDRAULICS
POWERHOUSE
PROGRESS
QUALITY
BALANCE
DATA PROCESSING
MODELING
Planning & Policy making for water resources
Hydrological Modeling

Languages

English
Expert
Punjabi
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020