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Mohammad Saad Durrani

Summary

A highly motivated professional with a strong foundation in civil engineering and hands-on experience in managing complex projects. As the founder and director of a successful game development company, I honed my skills in project management, team leadership, problem-solving, and client relations. Now eager to return to my roots in civil engineering, I am seeking an opportunity to leverage my technical background and leadership experience in a civil engineering role

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Waypoint Games Ltd
11.2021 - Current



  • Led the development of multiple game titles, managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.


  • Built and managed a team of designers, developers, and artists, fostering a collaborative work environment.


  • Solved complex design and technical challenges under tight deadlines


  • Developed and managed technical documentation like GDDs, ASO files and Ads files for all projects


  • Regular Strategy Sessions with the team to foster teamwork and gather opinions of the team


  • Helping to Co-Ordinate between different teams when any issue would arise

Quality Assurance Engineer

Consulting Associates: Engineering Consultants
01.2019 - 07.2019


Construction of Mini/Micro Hydropower Plants in the Shangla District of KPk Province of pakistan to provide affordable and sustainable electricity to low income villages in the area. Project of government of KPk


Quality Assurance & Control


  • Ensured all construction activities met Client defined standards. Developed and implemented quality control plans and procedures.
  • Field Inspection of sites. Making sure all projects stayed up to schedule with minimal delays


Inspection & Testing


  • Conducted daily inspections of construction activities, including concrete pouring, rebar installation


Coordination


  • Worked closely with project managers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve quality issues. Organized and led weekly quality meetings to discuss progress and address concerns.


Problem-Solving


  • Identified and rectified issues with concrete mix design that led to cracking, implementing a revised mix that eliminated the problem. Addressed discrepancies in rebar placement that could have compromised structural integrity.

Regulatory Compliance:


  • Ensured all work adhered to national and local building codes, as well as environmental regulations. Conducted audits to verify compliance with regulatory standards.

Trainee Engineer

Creative Engineering Consultants
01.2017 - 06.2017


Development and Up-gradation of Infrastructure, Hayatabad Economic zone.

  • Reviewed contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications on construction projects.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • supervision of bridge construction. Making sure SOPs of civil engineering practices were followed
  • Overseeing construction of storm water drain. Making sure proper Incline level were followed to ensure smooth flow of water


Education

M.Engg - Civil Engineering

Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
08.2018

Skills

  • Site Supervision
  • Quality Control
  • Marketing expertise
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Administration

Timeline

Startup Founder

Waypoint Games Ltd
11.2021 - Current

Quality Assurance Engineer

Consulting Associates: Engineering Consultants
01.2019 - 07.2019

Trainee Engineer

Creative Engineering Consultants
01.2017 - 06.2017

M.Engg - Civil Engineering

Carleton University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology Peshawar
Mohammad Saad Durrani