Professional Experience:
October 2016 – June 2024
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd., Japan
Manager, Water Resources and Disaster Risk Reduction Group
- Coordinated and supervised inter-sectoral teams composed of more than 15 national and international experts in Fiji and the Philippines.
- Conducted project risk analysis and prepared contingency plans, managed changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
- Prepared detailed and comprehensive monitoring reports to coordinate resources and managed budget to successfully complete projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive long-, medium- and short-terms Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plans at the local government and community levels to achieve national goals to build a resilient society.
- Researched, analyzed data, prepared documents and facilitated meetings or workshops to inform stakeholders and help decision-making.
June 2007 – September 2016
Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd., Japan
Chief Engineer, Disaster Risk Reduction Division
- Collected, analyzed and set data into hydraulic model to conduct flood simulation, checked and validated computation results, displayed results on hazard and risk maps by using QGIS, and prepared detailed risk assessment reports.
- Developed designs and technical solutions for river infrastructures and conducted cost-benefit analysis to develop realistic project proposals.
- Simulated flood events to analyze gaps during disasters, such as the disruption of roads preventing the heavy machinery traffic and revised the pre-positioning strategy of material and equipment needed for the early rehabilitation of river infrastructures.
- Supported post-disaster surveys and interviews led by the Japanese Government after the Great East Japan Earthquake by gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports.
- Collaborated with clients to produce easy-to-understand pamphlets and newsletters for the public to explain the outline, effects and impacts of flood control projects.
- Researched and handled cost-estimations to develop realistic project proposals.
April 2004 – April 2007
NEWJEC Co., Ltd., Japan
Junior Engineer, River and Dam Division
- Supported senior engineers on developing designs and technical solutions for river infrastructures.
- Performed ad hoc responsibilities to collect and set data in conducting and reviewing hydrological analysis.
- Assisted superiors in monitoring work processes to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.
- Developed critical skills in drawing up and analyzing blueprints and maps.
- Performed ad hoc responsibilities to collect and set data in conducting and reviewing hydrological analysis.