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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Nathalia Bastos

posted 4 days ago
Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Nathalia Bastos An Interview with Nathalia Bastos Brought to you by the AACE Women in Project Controls Committee About Nathalia Bastos From her beginnings in Rio de Janeiro to her leadership of complex industrial projects, Nathalia Bastos has built a career defined by resilience, adaptability, and a passion for project controls. With a degree in environmental engineering, international study in France, and postgraduate training in industrial administration, occupational safety, and megaprojects, Nathalia has developed deep technical expertise across the chemical, agribusiness, and nutrition industries. ...
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New Member Profile: AbdulAziz Syed

posted 18 days ago
Meet AbdulAziz Syed Where are you from, and where did you go to school? I grew up in Saudi Arabia. I completed my engineering education and began my career in the construction industry. My academic training built a strong technical foundation that I’ve applied to complex MEP systems in mega projects across multiple sectors. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? I love traveling and exploring new places. Experiencing different cultures and the built environments keeps me curious and often gives me a fresh perspective on how projects shape communities. Where do you work? I am based in Saudi Arabia and work ...
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New Member Profile: Meet Rasheed Ajirotutu

posted 24 days ago
Meet Rasheed Ajirotutu Where are you from, and where did you go to school? I am originally from Nigeria. In 2004, I received my BSC in estate management from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and a Master of Science (management) in 2023 from Minot State University, North Dakota . What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? I love driving and playing soccer. Where do you work? I currently work at Vanderlande Industries. What do you love most about your job or current school studies? I love to quantify forensic delay analysis for dispute resolution. Do you have a project story to share? While serving as ...
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New Member Profile: Ugur Adam Ozsuer

posted 29 days ago
Meet Ugur Adam Ozsuer Where are you from, and where did you go to school? I am originally from Türkiye and now based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I completed my bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting and finance, followed by a master of science in accounting and auditing. Since moving to Canada, I have continued developing my professional qualifications and practical experience, particularly in project accounting, financial reporting, and revenue recognition under IFRS and GAAP frameworks. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? I have a passion for languages. Without taking formal ...
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Rising Professional Spotlight: Ashutosh Ade

posted 03-09-2026
Rising Professional Spotlight – Ashutosh Ade , CCP PSP Work History and Professional Evolution My professional journey is defined by a successful transition across three distinct pillars of the built environment, allowing me to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to every project: Architecture and Design Foundations : I began my career as a licensed architect in India, where I founded and managed a consulting firm specializing in design-build execution. This background provides me with a deep technical and design foundation that informs me of my current work in project oversight. This journey demonstrates my unique ability to bridge the gap ...
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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Amie Forte McLaughlin

posted 02-26-2026
Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Amie Forte McLaughlin An Interview with Amie Forte McLaughlin, Enterprise Project Management Scheduler at Consumers Energy Brought to you by the AACE Women in Project Controls Committee About Amie Forte McLaughlin From summers spent helping her father’s catering business or interning at General Motors, to leading project schedules at major organizations, Amie Forte McLaughlin has built her career on persistence, adaptability, and a love of numbers. She holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in materials logistics management and supply chain management from Michigan State University. ...
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New Member Profile: Richard Long

posted 02-16-2026
Meet Richard Long Richard J. Long , PE, P.Eng., is the founder of Long International, a Colorado-based construction claims and project management consulting firm supporting owners, engineering and construction firms, and contractors on complex projects worldwide. With a career spanning more than five decades, Richard is known for his work in dispute resolution and expert support, along with deep experience in project management, cost and schedule control, and claims prevention across energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Where are you from, and where do you attend school? I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA but moved to Colorado in ...
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New Member Profile: Aabha Parikh

posted 01-29-2026
Meet Aabha Parikh Where are you from, and where do you attend school? I grew up in India and now call Boston home. Moving from India to the United States was a big transition, but it has shaped both my personal and professional life in meaningful ways. I completed my master’s degree in construction management at Northeastern University in Boston. Northeastern University’s emphasis on real-world, industry-connected learning was a perfect bridge from the classroom into the consulting work I do today. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? A fun fact about me is that I’m a black belt in Karate and currently a green belt ...
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New Member Profile: Pratham Rao

posted 12-08-2025
Meet Pratham Rao Where are you from, and where do you attend school? I am originally from India and am currently pursuing my master’s degree in building construction and facilities management at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. I focus on project controls, cost management, and emerging technologies in construction. Being in Atlanta has given me exposure to a diverse professional community and a range of real-world projects connected to the built environment. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? A fun fact about me is that I am very passionate about cooking, especially Indian food, and ...
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New Member Profile: Jong-Kwon Lim

posted 11-05-2025
Meet Jong-Kwon Lim Where are you from, and where did you go to school? I was born on Geoje Island in the southern part of South Korea and spent my childhood in Busan, the famous port city. I moved to Seoul during middle school and have lived there ever since. I graduated from Hanyang University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, renowned for its engineering expertise in Korea. Subsequently, I earned a master’s degree in structural reliability and a Ph.D. in reliability-based LCC optimization from the same university. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? Many people don’t know this, but I am actually very ...
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New Member Profile: Meet Emmanuella Donkor

posted 10-20-2025
Meet Emmanuella Donkor Where are you from, and where did you go to school? I’m originally from Kumasi, Ghana. I live in Calgary, Alberta, where I’m pursuing a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary, specializing in project management. I am currently serving as the student director for the AACE Chinook-Calgary Section. What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? Few people know that I love to travel and explore new places. It allows me to relax, learn about different cultures, and stay inspired outside of academics. Where do you work or what are you studying in school? I’m currently ...
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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Marina Bimbati & Andressa Maluf Figueira

posted 09-30-2025
Blueprint for Success: The Power of Mentorship in Project Controls An Interview with Marina Bimbati and Andressa Maluf Figueira Brought to you by the AACE Women in Project Controls Committee Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Marina Bimbati and Andressa Maluf Figueira Marina Bimbati Andressa Maluf Figueira Andressa: Marina, please introduce yourself and tell us about your background. Marina: Certainly! I am a civil engineer by training, with academic credentials from both Brazil and Portugal, where I completed an integrated masters program. Currently, I work as a cost engineer for a large company in São Paulo, developing ...
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Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Khushboo Tibrewala

posted 07-28-2025
Women in Project Controls Spotlight: Khushboo Tibrewala What inspired you to pursue a career in the built environment? Growing up in Aurangabad, India, I was fascinated by buildings – their forms, structures, and stories. I’d travel with my family to cities like Delhi and Mumbai, captivated by the British-era architecture and the contrast with modern designs. I also loved to draw, which led me to do my undergrad in architecture in Pune. During internships and early project visits, I was drawn more to the construction process than the design phase. That curiosity led me to Texas A&M, where I earned a master’s in construction management and a business ...
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Rising Professional Spotlight: Vishwambhara Kumbharathi

posted 05-27-2025
Rising Professional Spotlight: Vishwambhara Kumbharathi, CEP PSP Member of the AACE New Jersey Section in Region 2 Vishwambhara Kumbharathi, CEP PSP – Rising Professional Spotlight Vishwa Kumbharathi, CEP PSP, is an accomplished project controls manager with over a decade of experience in cost estimating, project controls, and strategic cost management. Currently serving in the PDPS Estimating Department at Amtrak Capital Delivery, he plays a pivotal role in managing budgets and ensuring the financial success of large-scale public infrastructure projects. Prior to this, he was the lead estimator at JCMS, where he spent seven years delivering cost-efficient ...
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Rising Professional Spotlight – Bob Dieterle, Jr.

posted 03-12-2025
Bob Dieterle, Jr. is an Associate Director with Delta Consulting Group , based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Delta Consulting Group is an international consulting firm headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia, comprised of multi-disciplined professionals in engineering, accounting, construction, program assessment, and litigation support. Bob has 10 years of experience in construction-related damages dispute resolution consulting for construction claims and negotiations. He focuses on evaluating financial damages and cost impacts claimed by contractors on construction projects. His project assignments cover various building projects, including new construction ...
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