About Nicky nguyen 91

NGOC NGUYEN QUANG
International Halls, Lansdowne Terrace, London, WC1N 1AS
Email: [email protected]
Education
2012-2013 |
University College London (UCL), MSc Civil Engineering Modules taken: Structural Dynamics and Mitigation, Advanced Structural Analysis; Seismic Design of Structures; Roads and Underground Infrastructure; Advanced Finite Element Modeling
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2009-2012 |
University of Southampton, BEng Civil Engineering, Upper-second class 2.1 (69%) · Modules: Mechanics, Structures & Materials, Engineering Science, Mathematics, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Numerical Methods, Statistics achieving higher than 80%; with Structural Design & Materials and Structures & Dynamics achieving 97% and 94% · Dissertation: Using Timoshenko beam theory for resonant column testing (67%)
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2007-2009 |
Castle College Nottingham, A-Levels Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) |
Work Experience
2012 (July -September) |
Designer and CAD technician at Vi.N.Vi Co Ltd for Design, Construction and Commerce, Vietnam Duties included: Complete Architectural visualisation and Structural design for a modern residential housing project of more than 500 m2 plan area including garden. Skills developed: · Teamwork and Leadership: coordinate the design team in 3D modeling and offer suggestion to improve the workflow; thus result in the design being approved by the clients a week earlier. · Communication: Negotiate with the clients about different approaches and changes. · Attention to details: carry out all structural analysis and calculations; also assist in producing more than 10 x A3 detailed structural drawings; bring back the profit worth equally 2000 GBP in just one and a half months.
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2011 (June - September |
Trainee Site Supervisor at Hoa Binh Construction and Real Estate Corporation, Vietnam Duties included: Worked with chartered engineers to supervise construction of a 15-storey commercial center project Skills developed: · Leadership: Act as a ‘zone leader’ to guide the labourers in making reinforcements for bearing pad foundations and structural frames. · Communication: Maintain regular communication with other zone leaders; as well as report daily progress to section manager and project leader by oral presentation and written reports. · Organizing and Time management: Assigned tasks to everyone at the start of the day; produced a ‘zone’s working plan’ by Microsoft Project to ensure it keeps up with the overall project’s plan.
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2011 (throughout 2nd year) |
Structural and Sustainability Design Coordinator of the Ferrari car showroom Design Project · Lead a dynamic team of 5 students to produce one of the best 2nd year design projects. · Coordinate the team in designing entire structural framings and geotechnical components · Split the work to complete 4 technical reports and a presentation video within a limited three month timeframe. The video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS1fpW_9FaE.
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2010 |
Summer Student Presenter at the UK Alumni 'organised' by British Council in Vietnam · Share study skills and life experiences in the Public Talk about Engineering held by Sterling Group · Motivate Vietnamese students to pursue an Engineering degree in the UK · Develop excellent public speaking skills and enhance recognition among international students | |
2009 (June to September) |
Translator and Renting Adviser at Vi.N.Vi Co Ltd Duties included: focus on consumer relations with international clients who are interested in renting complete residential housing projects. Skills developed: · Strategic thinking: Contribute ideas in turning a residential house for family use to a Room-for-rent model, to attract national and international renters; it results in obtaining various short term Contracts and a 5-year long Contract from a Japanese Kimono Production Company · Multitasking: be in charge of answering telephone for customer’s requests while producing monthly rent bills and translating rent contracts. | |
2007-2009 |
A-Levels Personal Academic Tutor · Teach Advanced Maths and English for two high school students every summer, who eventually got offers from LSE and UCL in London. · Organize weekly presentation and ‘debate showcase’ for them to improve their English and confidence | |
Activities and Interests
· Since 2009: Piano performer in annual Christmas show of Vietnamese Society at University of Southampton.
· Intermediate level in classical piano
· Sports: Active member of Southampton University’s Badminton society
· Founder and Event-coordinator of Vietnamese Society’s Swimming Group
· Highly enthusiastic in performing magic and be an active member of UCL Magic Society
Membership and Skills
· Fluent in English and Vietnamese (native)
· Membership of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructe)
· Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project
· Obtained 80% in Autocad Professional Certificate Test in 2009
· Familiar with BIM software including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Robot Structural Analysis
· Matlab, Maple, Ansys, Oasys, Google Sketchup and all other subject-related IT packages
Featured articles and news
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Effective specificationand the Future Homes Standard.
Heritage, industry and slavery
Interpretation must tell the story accurately.
PM announces Building safety and fire move to MHCLG
Following recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry report.
Conserving the ruins of a great Elizabethan country house.
BSRIA European air conditioning market update 2024
Highs, lows and discrepancy rates in the annual demand.
50 years celebrating the ECA Apprenticeship Awards
As SMEs say the 10 years of the Apprenticeship Levy has failed them.
Nominations sought for CIOB awards
Celebrating construction excellence in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EPC consultation in context: NCM, SAP, SBEM and HEM
One week to respond to the consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings framework.
CIAT Celebrates 60 years of Architectural Technology
Find out more #CIAT60 social media takeover.
The BPF urges Chancellor for additional BSR resources
To remove barriers and bottlenecks which delay projects.
Flexibility over requirements to boost apprentice numbers
English, maths and minimumun duration requirements reduced for a 10,000 gain.
A long term view on European heating markets
BSRIA HVAC 2032 Study.
Humidity resilience strategies for home design
Frequency of extreme humidity events is increasing.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Skills for life : 10-16 February
Update on the future of Grenfell Tower
Deputy Prime Minister decides for it be carefully taken down to the ground.
Ending decades of frustration, misinformation and distrust.