Miqdad Kilpady
About Miqdad Kilpady
Miqdad Kilpady is a Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup with a background in fire safety and chemical engineering.
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Miqdad Kilpady currently holds the position of Graduate Fire Engineer at Arup. He has been with the company since 2019 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Work Experience at L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering
Prior to joining Arup, Miqdad Kilpady worked at L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited as an HSE Engineer. From 2013 to 2017, he gained significant expertise in offshore design engineering. His work involved Wellhead Platforms, Process Platforms, and Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units. This experience in Bangalore spanned four years.
Education and Expertise in Fire Safety Engineering
Miqdad Kilpady has a strong academic background in Fire Safety Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree from Ghent University from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he studied at The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University and The University of Edinburgh, each for approximately one year in 2018 and 2017, respectively. These academic achievements have equipped him with robust skills and knowledge in fire safety engineering.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Miqdad Kilpady completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Dayananda Sagar Institutions. He was enrolled in the program from 2008 to 2012. This foundational education has contributed to his technical and engineering expertise.
High School Diploma in Science
He completed his high school education at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, where he studied Science and earned a High School Diploma from 2006 to 2008.
Professional Projects and Studies
During his career at Arup, Miqdad Kilpady has been involved in a range of built-environment projects, including multi-purpose high-rise buildings, modular construction methods, and sporting arenas. He also conducted an exploratory study on the impact of elevators and elevator zoning philosophy on total evacuation time for his Master's dissertation. Additionally, he has worked on healthcare institution projects at Arup.