Our Consultants

B Dayananda Shetty

Cost Estimation expert, has been Principal Technical Expert in Shell.

Credentials

  • BE (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering) from University of Mysore

  • MBA (Masters Degree In Business Administration) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai

  • DSM (Post Graduate Diploma In Systems Management) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai.

Professional Experience and highlights:

  • Royal Dutch Shell (2007 –2020) – Functional Head Cost Estimating – Bangalore Technology centre and PDO Oman

  • Principal Technical Expert (PTE) for Global Cost Estimating discipline for Shell. Shell certified TA2 (Technical Authority) for Cost Estimating discipline.

  • Led several Cost Estimating Assurance reviews for different capital projects (Capex range from few millions to US $50 Billion).

  • Establishment of cost Estimating team for Shell in Bangalore to support global delivery model.

  • Coordinated user requirements for Development of Cost Estimating Tool (CCET) for Shell.

  • ADNOC (1993 –2007) – Senior cost and planning engineer – Abu Dhabi Refinery

  • Managed Refinery Turnarounds involving Planning, contracting and execution ( 4 turnarounds each approx. 1 MM mhrs. with peak manpower of 1000).

  • Implementation of corporate-wide Balanced score Card (BSC) system to measure performance across various operating units vis-à-vis Company’s strategic objectives.

  • Preparation of Annual Operating budget and five year business plan for the company.

  • Procurement and Contract management for the Refinery.

  • BPCL (1984 –1993) – Dy Manager – Mumbai Refinery

  • Preparation of Capital Expenditure Budget proposals (total capital outlay, Identify / Assess phase, approx. USD 1.0 Bln), including Cost Estimation and Evaluation/Analysis of Capex proposals using DCF & IRR methods.

  • Worked in major shut-downs of the Refinery in various capacities such as ‘Planning Coordinator’, ‘Materials Coordinator’.

  • Construction supervision of various projects and modification jobs in the Refinery.

  • Cost Estimation for various types of contracts.

  • Commercial evaluation and awarding of contracts and preparation of various contract documents.

Anilkumar S. Nair

Project Control expert, has been Project Services Manager in Shell.

Credentials

  • BE (Mechanical Engineering) from NIT, Srinagar

  • DSM (Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

Professional Experience and Highlights

  • 1985 to 1995: Deputy Manager; Bharat Petroleum Refinery, Mumbai, India

  • 1995 to 2019: Project Services Manager; Shell group – Oman, Russia, UK, Netherlands, Brunei, Kazakhstan

  • Solid foundation from initial experience in the Bharat Petroleum Mumbai Refinery Project cell. All around experiences in the Refinery – Project Construction, Project Control, Major & Brownfield Projects, Head of Maintenance - Machine Shop and Plant, Inspection.

  • First Cost/Planning Engineer in the new Gas Division at Petroleum Development Oman. Set up system and supported the LNG Upstream Project (US$ 1 Bln) from start of Front-End Design to Commissioning and Initial Operation phases. Project was completed on-time with good budget savings.

  • First Head of Project Services in PDO-Gas Division, section was set up for continuing Gas Development Projects Portfolio

  • Contract Holder

  • EPC contractors pre-qualification and Tender Evaluation.

  • Worked with many international EPC contractors.

  • SAP Implementation Manager & then Asset SAP Manager for PDO Gas Assets

  • Offshore Project Services Manager in the Sakhalin Phase 2 project (US$ 20 Bln) in far-east Russia

  • Supported Project & Finance Audits

  • Head of Project Services in the Shell Engineering Office at Aberdeen, UK

  • Provided on-site consultancy to Corrib project (Ireland) for major schedule/cost/risk update

  • Part of Project Assurance Teams

  • Provided on-site consultancy to the Connect Project in German Refinery – set up Project Control System, developed Procedures and trained the team

  • Project Manager for global standard Cost Management Toolkit project based in the Netherlands

  • Worked on Talent Management

  • Certified Assessor for new staff recruitment

  • Shell Project Academy certified Project Services Manager

  • Established staff development program at Brunei Shell Petroleum

  • Supported ISO certification

  • Developed Project Services system manual and procedures at NCOC, Kazakhstan

Project Development & Execution expert, has been Project Delivery Manager in Shell.

Credentials

  • BE (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University

Professional Experience and Highlights

  • 1985 to 2001: Senior Project Manager, Bharat Petroleum Refinery

  • 2001 to 2005: Project & Engineering Manager, Oman Refinery Company

  • 2005 to 2006: Senior Project Manager, Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd.

  • 2006 to 2007: Project & Engineering Manager, Oman Refinery Company

  • 2008 to 2023: Project Delivery Manager, Shell

  • Managed Project Development and Execution through full project lifecycle

  • HSSE Management

  • Commercial Strategies & Management

  • Claims Mitigation

  • Project Assurance & Execution Reviews

  • Interface Management with government, statutory bodies, joint venture partners

  • Led diverse teams in fast-paced environments

  • Solid hands-on and leadership experiences in project development and execution

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