Sakthy Selvakumaran
FounderCEO at BKwai Geospatial analytics for construction
London, England, United Kingdom
About
Sakthy Selvakumaran is the founder and CEO of BKwai and an Engineering Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where her research addresses satellite-based remote sensing of the urban environment, including structural failure prevention and natural hazard response. A Chartered Civil Engineer, she has worked on the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges and civil infrastructure, as well as in international development. She also serves as an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technician and engineer for international disaster response.
CEO at BKwai Geospatial analytics for construction
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Experience
- BKwaiCEO & Foundercurrent2019 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- University of CambridgeIsaac Newton Trust/Newnham College Research Fellow in Engineeringcurrent2019 — presentCambridge, United Kingdom
- University of CambridgePhD Researcher2015 — 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom
- CBS Eng ConsultantsEngineering Directorcurrent2011 — presentJersey, United Kingdom
- National Infrastructure CommissionYoung Professionals Panel2018 — 2020London, United Kingdom
- Laing O'RourkeInnovation Engineer2013 — 2015Dartford, United Kingdom
- Ramboll UKDesign Engineer2011 — 2013Southampton, United Kingdom
- Davis LangdonAssistant Project/Cost Manager (Madrid)2011Madrid Area, Spain
- Engineers Without Borders UKContracted Consultant (Vodafone World of Difference)2011Madrid/London
- Grupo Vivanco & GarcíaPatent Translator2011Madrid Area, Spain
- GiffordEngineer2007 — 2010York, United Kingdom
- PREDES (Centro de Estudios y Prevención de Desastres)Engineer2009Peru
- Practical ActionResearch Student2009Peru
- Mott MacDonaldStudent Engineer2006Sheffield, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Water4Structural Engineering31Construction23Engineering31Bridge13Sustainability Consulting3Sustainability15Innovation Management1Feasibility Studies2Civil Engineering12Road3Structural Analysis4
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Project PlanningConstruction ManagementProject ManagementRemote SensingStructural Health MonitoringTeachingResearchBig DataLanguages English · German · Spanish · Tamil
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- Who is Sakthy Selvakumaran?
- Sakthy Selvakumaran is the founder and CEO of BKwai and an Engineering Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where her research addresses satellite-based remote sensing of the urban environment, including structural failure prevention and natural hazard response. A Chartered Civil Engineer, she has worked on the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges and civil infrastructure, as well as in international development. She also serves as an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technician and engineer for international disaster response.
- Where does Sakthy Selvakumaran work?
- Sakthy Selvakumaran is CEO of BKwai Geospatial analytics for construction.
- What companies did Sakthy Selvakumaran found?
- Sakthy Selvakumaran founded BKwai Geospatial analytics for construction.
- Where did Sakthy Selvakumaran go to school?
- Sakthy Selvakumaran studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Engineering); University of Cambridge (MEng, MA (cantab)).
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