Curriculum Vitae

M Sohail Ashraf
Geotechnical Engineer (msashraf@live.com)

I Academics
2008-2012 BEng Hons Civil Engineering (Geotechnical major).
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
2016-2019 MSc Civil Engineering (Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering).
University of Technology PETRONAS, Malaysia

III Certifications
2017 International leadership and organizational behavior (Università Bocconi, Italy)
2016 IELTS (7.5/9.0)
2013 Advanced numerical modeling techniques for complex geomechanical projects using
FLAC Itasca codes. Training given by Itasca (USA) at the NESPAK, Pakistan.
2012 Imparted the training (at NESPAK, Pakistan) for modeling complex geo-engineering
projects using PLAXIS

IV Professional Memberships
 Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Registration Number – CIVIL / 33059
 Member Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) UK, (Reg. #:69499821)

V Software skills
 PLAXIS  ROCSCIENCE  GEO 5
 L-Pile  DIGI pro
2  PROFOUND SIT pro
 Auto CAD  MS Office  Prezi

VI Employment
Employer National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK)

Duration Oct 2012 – Mar 2016

Experience  Pile works: Design of piling systems for excavation in urban areas; calculation of
lateral deflection of piling systems to ensure the safety of high rise buildings in the
vicinity of the excavations (using PLAXIS, L-Pile); inspection of piles using Sonic
Integrity Testing (PROFOUND SIT pro).
 Landslide restoration: Stability analysis of the landslide affected slope (PLAXIS);
earth reinforcement using Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE); retaining structures
(GEO 5); measurement of slope movements using surface markers and
inclinometers (using DIGI pro 2).
 Geotechnical design/analysis of dam embankments (PLAXIS, ROCSCIENCE).
 Geotechnical Investigations
 Application of Geotechnical Standards (ASTM, FHWA, LRFD).
 Construction Project Management

VIII Soft skills

 Leadership  Teamwork  Risk management