Prateek Shukla
About Prateek Shukla
Prateek Shukla serves as the VDC Manager at DPR Construction in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in virtual design construction, analytics, and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Reconstruct Inc and Austin Commercial.
Work at DPR Construction
Prateek Shukla has been serving as the VDC Manager at DPR Construction since 2022. His role focuses on managing Virtual Design and Construction processes within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He is responsible for implementing data collection standards and creating data visualization tools to track key performance indicators and root causes. His work involves utilizing advanced data analysis tools to enhance project coordination and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Virtual Design and Construction
Before joining DPR Construction, Prateek Shukla worked at Austin Commercial in various roles related to Virtual Design and Construction. He served as VDC Engineer I from 2019 to 2020 and progressed to VDC Manager II from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Austin Commercial provided him with exposure to diverse projects, including healthcare and commercial office developments.
Education and Expertise
Prateek Shukla holds a Master of Science in Construction Engineering from Purdue University, completed in 2016. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology, which he achieved in 2023. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka in 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in data analysis and project management.
Technical Skills and Projects
Prateek Shukla has developed a range of technical skills through his professional and academic experiences. He has created and managed ETL workflows for US mortgage markets and utilized SQL and SAS for data analysis. His Capstone project with Dell Technologies involved data mining and preprocessing using SQL, Python, and Excel. He has also developed a machine learning model-based Earned Value calculator to enhance project tracking.
Career Progression and Roles
Prateek Shukla's career began as a Business Analyst at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management in India. He transitioned to various roles in the construction and engineering sectors, including positions at Autodesk and XCC Engineers and Planners. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management, data analysis, and construction engineering.