CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details |
Name: Jigme Tashi Tsering
Nationality: Bhutanese
Place of Birth: Thimphu, Bhutan
Address: Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan
Education |
University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Masters in Environmental Engineering (2009)
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (2008)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
Bachelors in Civil Engineering (1995-1999)
Woodstock School Mussoorie, India
High School Diploma (1990 -1994)
Lincoln School Kathmandu, Nepal
Secondary School (1985-1989)
Saint Joseph College Darjeeling, India
Primary School (1981-1984)
Lungtenzampa School Thimphu, Bhutan
Primary School (1979-1980)
Merits and Awards |
- Recipient of Endeavour Executive Fellowship in 2015
- Recipient of Bronze Medal for Dedicated Service awarded by the Royal Civil Service Commission (2013)
- High Distinction in Master in Environmental Engineering (2009)
- High Distinction in Graduate Certificate in Engineering (2008)
- Recipient of Asian Development Bank Scholarship at University of Melbourne & best ADB scholar (2009)
- Recipient of Government of India Scholarship at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi (1994)
Employment History |
Managing Director, Bhutan Lhayul Tours & Travels October 2016 – till date
Consultant (Engineering, Environmental, Business Development) October 2016 – till date
- Engineering & Environment Consultancy
- Team of Engineers and architects for undertaking project / contacts
- Structural Design of buildings using STAAD.Pro
- Advisor to few of the large engineering firms in Bhutan
- Preparation of Business Plans
- Undertake Prefeasibility Study, Detailed Project Report for Investment Projects
- Advisor for setting up business in Bhutan
Advisor T-Kunzom Pvt. Ltd March 2018 – till date
Advisor to Hiraka Ventures Private Limited December 2016 – till date
Managing Director, Bhutan Enterprise October 2016 – till date
Managing Director, Bhutan Lhayul Tours & Travels October 2016 – till date
Board Director, Snow Mountain Products Pvt. Ltd May 2018 – till date
Druk Holding and Investments
Thimphu, Bhutan
Associate Director March 2014 – September 2016
Senior Analyst March 2011- March 2014
Specific Responsibilities
- Providing technical advice to construction works (eg. Nu. 82 million consultancy work of Amochu Land Reclamation Project implemented by consultants from India estimated at Nu. 10 billion, implementation of Wood Craft project at Khasabdrachu, Druk Air office construction work at Thimphu)
- Provide technical advice to PCAL for undertaking feasibility study for identifying and allocating land for implement Fused Dolomite Project estimated at Nu. 2 billion ngultrum at Pagli with Dalmia Group and Caustic Soda Plant with NCL
- Provided technical advice for setting up the Dungsum Polymer Limited Factory setup at Nganglam (including construction of the factory sheds, procurement of equipment’s, construction of staff quarters etc)
- Technical design of components for uPVC and AAC windows for construction projects in Bhutan
- Technical Committee member to CDCL for review of their technical business plans for diversification of company. Undertook assessment of new product design such as V-shaped drains slabs implemented at Dochula, pre-fab structures, mixer machines etc.
- Identification & Analysis of infrastructure and construction projects for technical and financial viability
- Develop project implementation models, guidelines and schedules
- Undertake financial, budget and administrative works
- Provide technical backstopping to projects
Additional Responsibilities
- Board Director of DHI Infra (September 2015 – September 2016)
- Board Director of Penden Cement Authority Limited (2013 – September 2015)
- Board Director of Dungsum Polymer Limited (2011-2013)
National Environment Commission Secretariat
Thimphu, Bhutan
Deputy Executive Engineer December 2006 – March 2011
Specific Responsibilities
- Estimation and preparation of bill of quantities
- Evaluation of tender works & award of works
- Management of construction project contracts
- Supervision and monitoring of construction activities as per technical design
- Mainstream impacts of infrastructure & development activities as per policies and regulations
- Conduct Impact Assessment & compliance of design regulations in project implementation
- Coordinate with implementing agencies for execution of programs & projects
Royal Audit Authority
Thimphu, Bhutan
Assistant Engineer January 2002 – November 2006
Head, Technical & Environmental Audit Division
Specific Responsibilities
- Design, tender and supervise infrastructure activities
- Project Manager for professionalizing & institutionalizing use of non-destructive testing methods in auditing
- Preparation of technical guidelines (civil & environmental) for auditing infrastructure projects
- Carry out financial, budget and administrative works
- Resource official in technical auditing
- Capacity building of Royal Audit Authority to enhance accountability and strengthening technical auditing capacity
Additional Task undertaken
- Technical advisor and committee member for preparation of guidelines for audit of construction works
- Technical resource official for preparation of manual for undertaking non-destructive testing of construction works
- Awarded Certificate by the Auditor General of Bhutan for successfully designing and delivering training on Audit of Construction in 2002 – 2003
- Awarded Certificate by the Auditor General of Bhutan for successfully conducting training on Non-Destructive Testing Tools in 2004
Ministry of Education
Thimphu, Bhutan
Assistant Engineer January 2001 – December 2001
Specific Responsibilities
- Tender Evaluation of Projects
- Estimation and preparation of bill of quantities
- Scrutiny of Architectural and Structural Drawings of school buildings
- Supervision of construction activities
Public Health Engineering Section, Ministry of Health & Education November – December 2000
Health Construction Project (GOI) Ministry of Health & Education May 2000 – October 2000
- Trainee Engineer
- Attached with project site offices (JDWNR Hospital construction)
- Assist Project Mangers with project execution
Additional Training |
Certificate Awarded | Organization | Dates |
STAAD.Pro | Athang Training Academy | October 2017 |
Business Development and Strategic Financial & Investment Analysis | University of Amsterdam, Netherlands | April 2013 |
Green Energy and Carbon Markets | UNEP Riso Centre (URC) & NIRAS, Copenhagen, Denmark | September 2012 |
Strategic Investment Management Program | Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippines | July 2012 |
Directorship Skills – Growth & Development of Board Leadership | IOD, Mudara, Bangkok | March 2012
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Media Relations | Institute of Professional Development | January 2012 |
General Management Program | Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad | July 2011
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Sustainable Consumption Production: Sustainable Venture | NEC, Thimphu | May 2010 |
Rural Environment Management | COWI, Copenhagen, Denmark | May – June 2008 |
Resource Management and Environment Assessment | NEC, Thimphu | May – June 2007 |
Performance Audit | International Centre for Information System of Audit, Delhi | July 2005 |
AutoCAD 2000 | Royal Bhutan Institute of Technology, Phuentsholing | December 2004 |
Non-destructive Testing Equipment in Theory and Practice | Proceq SA, Switzerland | October – November 2003 |
Theory, Use and Operation of Non Destructive Concrete Testing Instrument | Proceq SA & M/s Tshomo Geo-Tech Enterprises, Thimphu | September 2001 |
Publications |
Topic | Institute / Agency |
Sustainable City: Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan | The Green Economic Institute (GEI), Oxford University |
Biofuels – Jatropia (renewable fuel for Bhutan) | UNEP Riso Centre (URC) & NIRAS |
Impact of reforestation with climate change in the Murrumbidgee Catchment, Australia | University of Melbourne |
Study on establishing environmental consultancy services in Bhutan | NORPLAN, Norway |
Solid Waste Management: A case study at IIT Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
Setting up the pet bottle crushing plant in the District of Paro | National Environment Commission |
Computer Skills |
- STAAD Pro (Structural Design) & AutoCAD
- HADGEM1 General Circulation model (Climate Change modeling)
- Rain runoff modeling software (SIMHYD)
- Air Dispersion modeling software (AUSPLUME)
- Water Evaluation and Planning software (WEAP)
- Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver CS3
- Dreamweaver & Word press website design
Declaration |
I hereby certify that all the above details are correct.
Jigme Tashi Tsering
June 1, 2018