Ananthakumar Rajan

Experienced Geologist with over 3+ years in geospatial analysis and geotechnical investigations. Proficient in site characterization, soil and rock testing, and subsurface data interpretation to support infrastructure and construction projects. Adept at applying geological principles and analytical techniques to deliver accurate, data-driven solutions for complex engineering challenges.

MANGALAM CONSULTANCY SERVICES (2025-06 – 2026-05)

• GTI PROJECTS
• Madhya Pradesh metro Rail corporation limited (Bhopal)
• National institute of ocean technology (ennore)
• Handled on-site SPT, UDS, and diamond core drilling during geotechnical investigations, identifying soil and rock conditions.
• Prepared geological field reports summarizing test results and site data for assessing geotechnical conditions.
• Performed packer tests to determine in-situ hydraulic conductivity and assess groundwater movement.
• Collaborated with clients and managed overall site operations to ensure smooth project execution.

VRR ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY (2023-08 – 2025-05)

• GTI PROJECTS
• Medigadda Barrage (Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, L&T, Telangana)
• Micro Lift Irrigation Project (Narmada Valley Development Authority, L&T, MP)
• Chennai Metro Rail Limited Projects.
• Amazon Data centre project ( Hyderabad, Telengana)
• Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR)
• Nuclear Power plant ( koodankulam, Tamilnadu)
• Planned and coordinated geotechnical investigation projects, ensuring timely execution and data accuracy.
• Identified and classified various minerals and rock types through field and laboratory analyses.
• Determined SPT, TCR, SCR, RMR, and RQD values to evaluate subsurface soil and rock conditions.
• Assessed rock strength and analyzed fracture patterns, joint orientations, and discontinuities.
• Prepared borehole logs and test reports describing stratigraphy, lithology, and subsurface characteristics.
• Conducted permeability tests to evaluate borehole fracture flow characteristics.

VMAPS Tech India Pvt Ltd (2022-08 – 2023-06)

• Geospatial Data Processing and 3D Modeling Using LiDAR, Photogrammetry, and AutoCAD
• Generation of Bare Earth Models and 2D Building Plans Using LiDAR and Photogrammetric Techniques
• Creation of Accurate Terrain and Building Models from LiDAR and Photogrammetric Data
• Utilize ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Develop and maintain geospatial maps, layers, and geodatabases.
• Perform georeferencing, digitizing, and map production tasks.
• Manage and convert between different spatial data formats (Shapefiles,KML, etc.)
• Create high-quality thematic maps, 2D/3D visualizations, and interactive dashboards.
• Analyze subsurface structures, stratigraphy, and geological formations.

MSc in Applied Geology – Periyar University (2020 – 2022)

BSc in Geology – AVS College of arts and science (2017 – 2022)