Pradeep Kumar
About Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar is a Team Lead - BIM at TAAL Tech in Bengaluru, India, with over 10 years of experience in HVAC design, plumbing design, and construction engineering.
Professional Experience at TAAL Tech
Pradeep Kumar currently works at TAAL Tech in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, as a Team Lead - BIM. In this role, he leads a team of 20 engineers, overseeing BIM projects. His responsibilities include conducting clash-detection and conflict resolution during BIM coordination meetings, deploying project templates, and ensuring team adherence to standards. He plays a critical role in workflow setup, collaborating with other disciplines on design changes, and tackling model challenges. Additionally, Kumar assists in the preparation of technical and commercial bid proposals.
Previous Roles in Construction and Engineering
Before joining TAAL Tech, Pradeep Kumar amassed significant industry experience through various roles. At Saudi Oger Ltd., he worked as a Quantity Surveyor for two years in Saudi Arabia. He also served briefly as a Project Engineer at Takasago Constructors and Engineers (Beijing) Co., Ltd, and gained critical skills at Acropetal Technologies Limited as an HVAC Engineer. His career began at ESCUBE AEROTECH PVT LTD, where he worked as a Design Engineer-HVAC. These roles provided him with a rich background in HVAC design, quantity take-offs, and project management.
Educational Background and Technical Expertise
Pradeep Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completed from 2007 to 2010. Over his career, he has developed expertise in using various industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Carrier HAP, and Navisworks. His deep knowledge extends to Psychometry charts, ASHRAE, and SMACNA codes and standards. Kumar is experienced in facility management, document control, and works effectively in diverse construction environments including commercial, educational, industrial, and healthcare-related projects.
Experience in US-Based Projects
Pradeep Kumar has over five years of experience working on projects in the USA, which include workplace solutions, high-performance buildings, and mission-critical facilities. His work involves building 3D models, 2D shop drawings, as-built, and submittal drawings. He collaborates with clients during the pre-construction phase, ensuring precise and effective project deliverables. His role as an on-site BIM Engineer in these projects has been crucial in adhering to U.S. building standards and client expectations.
Specialized Knowledge and Skillset
Pradeep Kumar specializes in HVAC design, plumbing design, and construction engineering. With over 10 years of experience, he possesses superior knowledge in Psychometry charts and is familiar with ASHRAE and SMACNA codes and standards. His technical skillset includes proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Carrier HAP, and Navisworks. Kumar also has substantial experience in conducting quantity take-offs, facility management, and document control, making him a versatile and knowledgeable professional in the construction and engineering sectors.