Personal Development Plan (2024-2025)

Objective

To continuously enhance my skills in project management, artificial intelligence, digital twinning, and structural health monitoring, with a focus on achieving certifications and practical knowledge to support both academic and professional growth.

Current Development Areas

• Project Management: Working towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to further develop leadership, organisational, and project delivery skills, specifically in managing research projects in civil engineering.
• AI and Digital Twins: Gaining expertise in AI applications, particularly in the context of digital twins and structural health monitoring, by pursuing certifications such as Certified AI Practitioner and engaging in practical AI courses (e.g., Generative AI Fundamentals, Machine Learning Specialisations).
• Programming and Data Analysis: Expanding programming skills with a focus on Python, MATLAB, and JavaScript, as well as advanced courses on data-driven decision making and data analysis in the context of civil engineering.
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems: Deepening knowledge in IoT technologies by completing courses on embedded systems and interfacing with IoT hardware for real-time data collection and analysis in infrastructure monitoring.

Certifications in Progress or Planned

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Specialisations in Progress or Planned

• Google AI Essentials
• Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path (Google)
• Google Project Professionals
• Digital Twins for Senior Leaders
• Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Specialisation
• TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques Specialisation

Professional Development Goals

• To lead innovative research projects integrating AI and IoT for enhanced infrastructure management.
• To publish high-impact research papers on advanced digital twinning techniques and their practical applications in civil engineering.
• To continually expand my skill set by staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and project management.