2023-Current
Bachelor of Law – Swinburne University of Technology
2007-2008
Master of Business Systems Engineering – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Thesis: Risk Assessment on Infrastructure Projects from Enterprise Models. To forecast and mitigate the risks of each project by studying models of enterprises which are engaged in the project.
2002-2006
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Systems Analysis & Planning - Shiraz University, Iran
Planning is all about having the right mindset, excellent communication skills, attention to details and understanding the requirements of the stakeholders, because everybody can learn how to use a software.
Alan is a project and program planning and controls specialist experienced in various infrastructure industries such as Civil, Marine, Rail and Rail Systems, Water, Transportation, and ICT.
With high level skills in managing large scale integrated schedules, Earned-Value management and claims, Alan also has a very good understanding of financial and commercial side of the projects.
Alan is a competent user of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and ASTA Power Project, and he can also use 4D planning software packages such as Synchro and Autodesk Navisworks.
Due to his passion in working on contracts, claims and disuputes, Alan has started studying bachelor of law and he is on his path to becoming a qualified lawyer.
Skills:
• Proven capability in Project Management in variety of projects.
• Work on large scales Programs of Works and Portfolios of Projects.
• Developed skills in risk management and Quality control.
• Strong knowledge in Earned Value.
• Understand contracts, claims and commercial side of the projects.
• Acquired experience in, Systems Simulation, Systems Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Supply chain management and Logistics.
• Experience in preparing Business Plan.
• Obtained strong knowledge in leadership and change management.
• Training ability, motivating people and shape staff towards achieving personal and business goals.
• Ability to deal with conflict and performance issues in a positive approach through pro-active means.
• Strong knowledge in Re-Engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure and effective decision making.
• Ability to communicate across all levels.
• Developed people management skills and time management.
• Competent user of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access, Visio, Primavera P3 and P6, Asta Power Project and TILOS.
• Familiar with 3D and 4D Modelling software packages including Autodesk Navisworks and Synchro.
• Familiar with “Expert Estimation” software.
June 2014 – Current | ASEA Consulting Pty Ltd (www.aseaconsulting.com)
Founder / Principal – Project Planning and Controls
At ASEA Consulting we are a group of experienced and highly-motivated professionals within project controls, construction management, construction law, project management, engineering and business analysis. Our involvement in diverse sectors has provided our team with invaluable knowledge and experience that is directly passed onto our clients to provide best outcomes. We have an energetic team who is proud to be part of ASEA Consulting full of bright and innovative ways to help your project succeed. We have worked with clients such as, smec, Jacobs, Melbourne Water, Aurecon, Downer Group, Siemens, ... providing them with project support services including project planning and controls, project management and contract management.
April 2021 – Current
March 2020 – April 2021 | Rail Projects Victoria
Melbourne Metro Tunnel (MTP): Planning and Project Controls Advisor to the MTP Integrated Program team.
I was nominated by RPV to work with RSA, HCMT and Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) Team to focus on the interfaces between the three parties.
I was responsible to monitor the interfaces between HCMT and RSA, to make sure the HCMT Sets are at the right configuration, and have passed the required static and dynamic tests with the HCS equipment installed on them, so that they could be put through mainline testing for the different stages of the Metro Tunnel Project. Also, I had to make sure that all the safety requirements are met be the parties and MTM are satisfied that the HCMT Sets can go on the mainline and get tested.
This is to ensure that the required number of HCMT Sets are available to perform mainline testing for the different stages of the Metro Tunnel Project and also required number of HCMT Sets are approved and available to commence operation on the ‘Day 1’ of the Metro Tunnel Opening.
2015 – 2020 | Downer Rail
2014 – 2016 | Thiess
Providing Project Planning and Controls services for different pipeline and treatment plants tenders and projects.
2014 – 2015 | Yarra Trams
Provide Project and Program Planning and Controls service for different departments and projects. Services Include working with different areas of the business in order to understand their projects and program of works and also interdependencies among different projects and programs in order to put together programs of works and at the higher level setup a portfolio of programs. Set up control processes and procedures for schedule, program and cost is also included the provided services.
2014 | Rail Transformation Consortium (RTC)
RTC is made up of John Holland, MTR Corporation and UGL Rail Services for the delivery of the Cranbourne Pakenham Rail Corridor Project (CPRCP). Services provided by ASEA Consulting include, Procurement and Delivery Program Planning and Review and Assessment of the programs that were submitted by the tenderers and provide reports on the submitted programs. Project Streams that ASEA Consulting were involved in them are:
2014 | Inner Link Group
East - West Link Melbourne
Work with smec, Arup and Inner Link Group Consortium in order to prepare the design program that satisfies the constructors’ program requirements.
December 2011 – June 2014 | Downer Infrastructure (Rail)
National Lead Planner
November 2010 – December 2011 | McConnell Dowell
Senior Planner Australia Operation
September 2009 - November 2010 |Thiess Services Pty Ltd
Senior Program Planner
February 2009 - September 2009 | Negri Contractors
Construction Planner (Contract Role)
Projects:
October 2008- January 2009 | John Holland Rail
Construction Planner (Contract Role)
2023-Current
Bachelor of Law – Swinburne University of Technology
2007-2008
Master of Business Systems Engineering – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Thesis: Risk Assessment on Infrastructure Projects from Enterprise Models. To forecast and mitigate the risks of each project by studying models of enterprises which are engaged in the project.
2002-2006
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Systems Analysis & Planning - Shiraz University, Iran
Planning is all about having the right mindset, excellent communication skills, attention to details and understanding the requirements of the stakeholders, because everybody can learn how to use a software.
Alan is a project and program planning and controls specialist experienced in various infrastructure industries such as Civil, Marine, Rail and Rail Systems, Water, Transportation, and ICT.
With high level skills in managing large scale integrated schedules, Earned-Value management and claims, Alan also has a very good understanding of financial and commercial side of the projects.
Alan is a competent user of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and ASTA Power Project, and he can also use 4D planning software packages such as Synchro and Autodesk Navisworks.
Due to his passion in working on contracts, claims and disuputes, Alan has started studying bachelor of law and he is on his path to becoming a qualified lawyer.
Skills:
• Proven capability in Project Management in variety of projects.
• Work on large scales Programs of Works and Portfolios of Projects.
• Developed skills in risk management and Quality control.
• Strong knowledge in Earned Value.
• Understand contracts, claims and commercial side of the projects.
• Acquired experience in, Systems Simulation, Systems Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Supply chain management and Logistics.
• Experience in preparing Business Plan.
• Obtained strong knowledge in leadership and change management.
• Training ability, motivating people and shape staff towards achieving personal and business goals.
• Ability to deal with conflict and performance issues in a positive approach through pro-active means.
• Strong knowledge in Re-Engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure and effective decision making.
• Ability to communicate across all levels.
• Developed people management skills and time management.
• Competent user of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access, Visio, Primavera P3 and P6, Asta Power Project and TILOS.
• Familiar with 3D and 4D Modelling software packages including Autodesk Navisworks and Synchro.
• Familiar with “Expert Estimation” software.
June 2014 – Current | ASEA Consulting Pty Ltd (www.aseaconsulting.com)
Founder / Principal – Project Planning and Controls
At ASEA Consulting we are a group of experienced and highly-motivated professionals within project controls, construction management, construction law, project management, engineering and business analysis. Our involvement in diverse sectors has provided our team with invaluable knowledge and experience that is directly passed onto our clients to provide best outcomes. We have an energetic team who is proud to be part of ASEA Consulting full of bright and innovative ways to help your project succeed. We have worked with clients such as, smec, Jacobs, Melbourne Water, Aurecon, Downer Group, Siemens, ... providing them with project support services including project planning and controls, project management and contract management.
April 2021 – Current
March 2020 – April 2021 | Rail Projects Victoria
Melbourne Metro Tunnel (MTP): Planning and Project Controls Advisor to the MTP Integrated Program team.
I was nominated by RPV to work with RSA, HCMT and Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) Team to focus on the interfaces between the three parties.
I was responsible to monitor the interfaces between HCMT and RSA, to make sure the HCMT Sets are at the right configuration, and have passed the required static and dynamic tests with the HCS equipment installed on them, so that they could be put through mainline testing for the different stages of the Metro Tunnel Project. Also, I had to make sure that all the safety requirements are met be the parties and MTM are satisfied that the HCMT Sets can go on the mainline and get tested.
This is to ensure that the required number of HCMT Sets are available to perform mainline testing for the different stages of the Metro Tunnel Project and also required number of HCMT Sets are approved and available to commence operation on the ‘Day 1’ of the Metro Tunnel Opening.
2015 – 2020 | Downer Rail
2014 – 2016 | Thiess
Providing Project Planning and Controls services for different pipeline and treatment plants tenders and projects.
2014 – 2015 | Yarra Trams
Provide Project and Program Planning and Controls service for different departments and projects. Services Include working with different areas of the business in order to understand their projects and program of works and also interdependencies among different projects and programs in order to put together programs of works and at the higher level setup a portfolio of programs. Set up control processes and procedures for schedule, program and cost is also included the provided services.
2014 | Rail Transformation Consortium (RTC)
RTC is made up of John Holland, MTR Corporation and UGL Rail Services for the delivery of the Cranbourne Pakenham Rail Corridor Project (CPRCP). Services provided by ASEA Consulting include, Procurement and Delivery Program Planning and Review and Assessment of the programs that were submitted by the tenderers and provide reports on the submitted programs. Project Streams that ASEA Consulting were involved in them are:
2014 | Inner Link Group
East - West Link Melbourne
Work with smec, Arup and Inner Link Group Consortium in order to prepare the design program that satisfies the constructors’ program requirements.
December 2011 – June 2014 | Downer Infrastructure (Rail)
National Lead Planner
November 2010 – December 2011 | McConnell Dowell
Senior Planner Australia Operation
September 2009 - November 2010 |Thiess Services Pty Ltd
Senior Program Planner
February 2009 - September 2009 | Negri Contractors
Construction Planner (Contract Role)
Projects:
October 2008- January 2009 | John Holland Rail
Construction Planner (Contract Role)