PRADEEPTHI DATLA
935 W Burt Drive,
Lincoln, NE 68521
Phone: (402) 617-7867


SUMMARY
Three years of experience in the areas of structural design and analysis of Reinforced Cement Concrete structures.
Project planning, coordination and management
Strong technical knowledge, self motivated and excellent communication skills.


EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Construction Management,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Expected date of graduation: December 2008

Bachelors in Civil Engineering,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, India
Date of graduation: June 2001

SKILLS
Languages: C, SQL
Applications: Primavera, ArcGIS Desktop, Ms Office
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, Linux

WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Construction Management Department,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aug07 - Dec08
Assisting Prof. Jensen in conducting and grading Construction Materials Laboratory class.
Assist undergraduate students in performing several tests on soils and concrete in Construction Materials laboratory.

Asst. Structural engineer,
S.N.Associates, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India Apr02 - Mar05
Analysis and design of Reinforced Cement Concrete structures.
Detailed structural drawings.
Estimating cost and building materials for medium and large scale construction projects.
Supervising construction projects which include residential as well as commercial construction.
PROJECTS
Masters Project A proposal for LEED Standard in Electric Load-Shedding techniques

Identifying different Load shedding methods for reducing peak electric energy demand in buildings.
Possibility of awarding LEED credits to different Load-shedding methods under Energy and Atmosphere criteria.

Academic Projects/Experience
Developed a Strategic Business Plan for Springer Custom Woodworking, Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska.
Primavera based Planning & Scheduling for International Quilt Study Center Project, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Prepared the Request for Qualifications and responded for Request for Proposals in Design-Build system.
Prepared a feasibility report for Miller Landscapes Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska to expand the business by increasing its services to construction.

Structural Design
Structural design for a number of residential and commercial buildings in and around Kakinada and Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Structural design for Lions club, Prathipadu, A.P, India.
Design of Strap foundations for a trust building, Jillelamudi, A.P, India.
Addition of a four storied new block for Kotaiah sweets, Kakinada, A.P, India.
Structural design and detailing for a five storied apartment complex in Kakinada, A.P, India.

Estimation
Estimated the cost of construction for a number of medium and large scale construction projects in Kakinada, India.
Estimated the quantity of building materials required for a number of projects based on the building plans in Kakinada, India.


HONORS & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS
Awarded Graduate Assistantship with the Department of Construction Management (Aug07 to Dec08)
Recipient of the Cal Solem Fellowship Award for Graduate Study in Construction Management Program in 2007.

REFERENCES: Available on request