Dr. Madhab Paul, PhD

Summary:

Dr. Madhab Paul has experience working in engineering consulting companies, contracting companies and government enterprises, as well as, Global Startups. He has 25+years of experience in multiple business sectors in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.

Dr. Paul is well educated in multiple domains — “Engineering, Management & Law” — from famous institutes and universities.

Dr. Paul is the Connector, Analyst, and the Catalyst of New Good Business.

Management, Techno-Commercial, Business Development, Liaison & Contracts:

1. An expert in engineering, project management and building new businesses;
2. Networking and connecting — being the Connector & Catalyst for new projects or business — are among Dr. Paul’s biggest strengths;
3. Dr. Paul grew-up in India and traveled to many countries, across the world in Africa, America, Asia and Europe, for business and pleasure;
4. Dr. Paul has niche expertise in Indian market, and “Thailand, Singapore & Myanmar” markets;
5. He often spoke about Commercial Diplomacy and Trade & Investment at various International Conferences and ‘private investment seminars’; and he also used to organize International Investment Summits and Trade Fairs in Myanmar (Burma);
6. Dr. Paul enjoys analyzing complexities, doing research & developments, and exploring new good businesses;
7. He has ongoing book writing project — the books are on startup, branding, international business, digital governance, and strategy based on practical experience and academic research.

Dr. Madhab Paul is well educated in multiple domains — “Engineering, Management & Law” — from famous institutes and universities.

Dr. Paul grew-up in India, well traveled, worked in many countries and worked for famous engineering consulting companies, international oil companies, and construction contracting companies before starting own business in 2009.

He has 25+years of experience in multiple business sectors in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.

Business Sectors:

FDI & Strategic International Business in Oil & Gas, Energy, Real-estate, Agriculture-food, Pharma and Healthcare.

Detailed Professional Profile

Management, Techno-Commercial, Business Development, Liaison & Contracts:

Dr. Paul has 25+years of experience in multiple sectors, including oil & gas, energy, renewable energy, construction, project insurance, project finance, infrastructure, real-estate, agriculture, pharma & healthcare, training & education, and International Exhibition & Conference industries.

Dr. Madhab Paul worked for Consulting Companies, EPIC-companies, Contractors, Vendors, MNCs, Small Businesses, Investors, R&D Organizations, Government Organizations, International Trade Promotion Agencies (Government & Private), etc.

• As an employee, Dr. Madhab worked for: Cemindia Ltd, India; Engineers India Limited, India; ExxonMobil–WorleyParsons-DeltaAfrik, Nigeria; CUEL Ltd. (Chevron’s JV), Thailand.
• As a Founder & Managing Director of MiTA, Dr. Madhab worked for clients from around the world; major clients from oil & gas sector were: Innovation Norway (Norwegian Embassy, Singapore), JX-NOEX, JAPEX, Punjlloyd, L&T, Kalpataru, NORCE Offshore, etc.

Detailed Work Experience

January 2021-Present

Freelance Consulting — https://innovation.mitaservices.com

Freelance Consulting: Dr. Paul has been doing research, book writing and consulting work:

Dr. Paul has special knowledge and experience of law, finance, economics, accountancy, administration, and international business which significantly affect stock-market, country’s economic development, national currency depreciation, and per-capita prosperity.  He has been studying these topics for many years, and doing research since 2020.

Worldwide, many 1000s eminent persons – including Indian Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Senior Government Officials, Diplomats, Academics, and Lawyers – have been reading Dr. Paul's emails (which he usually send via Substack) on the topics since 2022.  He also has an ongoing book writing project.

• Successfully advised about the complexity of doing business in Myanmar, and the client companies were able to minimize the loss without reputational damages keeping their option to return to Myanmar.
• Advised clients on how to navigate the booming Indian market and profitably expand their businesses in India.
• Advised/strategized how to expand businesses in the “BIMSTEC countries” using Bangkok (Thailand) as a regional base for their companies.

November 2009 — December 2020

Founder, Director & Managing Director at MiTA Services Pte Ltd, Singapore Company Registration Number UEN 2009–216–74D.

• Completed market research & prepared a business plan; registered MiTA Services Pte Ltd in Singapore in November 2009; and got clients from Singapore, Myanmar, Thailand, India, Japan, Australia, UK, EU, USA, etc.
• Developed MiTA Myanmar Team in Yangon, and “MiTA India Virtual Team” for organizing B2B meetings, facilitating FDI & trade, and helping my clients expand their international business profitably.
• As an invited speaker, presented at many Intl. Conferences & Private Business Events held in Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, India, UAE, Germany, Italy, USA, Russia, Japan, etc. https://mitaservices.com

October 2007 — June 2009

Project Engineer, Deputy to Project Manager at CUEL LTD — Chevron’s JV in Thailand

• Successfully managed engineering sub-contractors and consultants; and coordinated procurement, costing, contract administrations, fabrication, installation and commissioning of the oil & gas projects.
• Developed good relations with Client, Engineering Consultants, Vendors and Subcontractors which will continue to help “CUEL Ltd.” in winning new projects and executing those projects successfully.
• Mentored in-house engineering team of CUEL as part of capacity building.

March 2007 — July 2007

Technical Lead at DELTA AFRIK / WorleyParsons / ExxonMobil — MIPS Integrated Project

• Managed and successfully completed geophysical & geotechnical survey works through Contractors for MIPS Project of ExxonMobil in Lagos-Nigeria, with the Estimated Total Project Value of US$80 Million.
• As a Technical Lead, I supervised the Engineering Team, completed pipeline integrity analysis & FEED and prepared a technical bidding document (ITB) for the replacement of 28 km, 24” EDOP Pipeline.
• Trained in-house Tech & Project Team Members of Delta Afrik as a part of capacity building of the local Nigerian engineers and managers; many of whom later became Technical Leads & Project Managers.

Engineers India Ltd, a Government of India owned company

May 2006 — February 2007

Deputy Manager — Marketing & Business Development at Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

• Under the guidance of the Executive Director Marketing (EIL), Dr Paul prepared strategies for business expansions in new projects and Engineers India Ltd (EIL) Brand.
• Reviewed and finalized Tender Documents for Offshore Oil & Gas Projects and Ports Projects; the company (EIL) won those tenders, and signed contracts for project execution.
• Reported directly to Executive Director Marketing (EIL).

June 2005 — May 2006: One Year Study Leave from Engineers India Ltd for completing my Masters in Management at Asian Institute of Management.

April 2006 — May 2006

Management Consultant (Intern) at Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, China

• Visited local Chinese companies in Shanghai and interviewed Production and Logistics Departments’ managers to learn more about how to improve the supply chain of Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell company.
• Visited the Suzhou factory of Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, and collected first-hand information about the production and supply chain management prevalent at that time at the factory in Suzhou.
• Prepared a report on “How to improve the supply chain of the company — Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell”; it was part of my Master in Management program at Asian Institute of Management, Philippines.

July 2005 — February 2006

Management Consultant (Intern) at Project Management Office, Government of the Philippines

• Prepared the “Privatization Strategy” for Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC).
• Completed (1) Construction Industry Analysis in the Philippines, (2) Competition & Industry Trend Analysis, and (3) Internal Company Analysis of PNCC.
• For the project — “Privatization Strategy for PNCC”, Dr. Paul also completed the Financial Analysis & Valuation of PNCC. It was part of his Master in Management program at Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

June 2003 — June 2005

Deputy Manager (Projects) at Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

• Completed Detailed Feasibility Report for Underground Crude Oil Storages Projects in India; completed “Detailed Engineering” of Mundra-Delhi 1000 KM pipeline project as Deputy Manager (Projects), EIL.
• Reviewed and finalized many Techno-Commercial documents of EIL, and as a reward got the opportunity to study Part-time PG Diploma in Law {Alternate Dispute Resolution} from NALSAR University of Law.
• Received PhD Degree from Delhi University for my “on-the-job part time” R&D which Dr. Paul did while working at Engineers India Ltd in collaboration with Delhi College of Engineering under Delhi University.

June 1999 — June 2003

Senior Geo-technical Engineer (Specialist) & Project Engineer at Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

• As a Project Engineer, reviewed and finalized “Engineering for FEED” along with the Project Engineering Team for many projects, including: Ports, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Offshore Oil & Gas Platform projects.
• As a Senior Geo-technical Engineering Specialist, completed special R&D projects, guided & supervised Geo-technical Engineers working in the Team.
• Dr. Paul also co-authored and published several research papers, as well as presented the research papers at professional conferences.

March 1996 — June 1999

Geo-technical Engineer (Specialist) at Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

• Prepared technical & commercial specifications for “Geo-technical Investigation” at sites and laboratory; and supervised field geotechnical investigations and laboratory tests at Contractors’ Lab.
• Prepared geo-technical engineering reports and engineering design for foundations; and visited construction sites for “Trouble Shooting” at project sites during construction and post-construction.
• Coordinated with Engineering & Project Management Teams, Contractors and Clients for successful completion of the projects within schedule, quality and cost without any incident or accident at sites.

July 1994 — February 1996

Teaching & Research Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (During M.Tech)

• Assisted Professor to teach B.Tech students Geotechnical Engineering by preparing notes, reports on special topics, taking tutorial classes, and evaluating examination papers of the B.Tech students.
• Prepared state-of-the-art report on “Ground Improvements by Vertical Drains” in 1995.
• Helped one B.Tech student with special needs (because he missed many regular classes) to understand and excel in his Geotechnical Engineering subject.

June 1993 — July 1994

Graduate Engineer (Trainee) at CEMINDIA COMPANY LTD — renamed as: ITD CEMENTATION INDIA LTD

• Completed field engineering, and supervised construction of “jetty & sea-ports” super-structure and sub-structures (piling & diaphragm-walls) for Paradeep Multipurpose Port projects in India.
• Completed field engineering, and supervised construction of “jetty & sea-ports” super-structure and sub-structures (piling & diaphragm-walls) for Haldia Port Extension projects in India.
• Studied contractual documents, ensured techno-commercial compliance during construction, and managed good relations within the company’s Teams, as well as, with the Clients and Subcontractors.

Education:

Dr. Madhab Paul is also well educated in multiple domains from world famous institutes and universities.

Engineering & Technology

• 1993: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (July 1989 — May 1993, Bengal Engineering College, Calcutta University),
• 1996: M.Tech in Civil — Geotechnical Engineering (July 1994 — March 1996, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur), and
• 2005: PhD in Civil Engineering (Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi University:
  November 1998 — April 2005, Focus: Civil Engineering — Geotechnical Engineering — Wave Induced Liquefaction — Engineering Analysis and Design of Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms and Pipelines, [it was my part-time on-the-job R&D while I worked for Engineers India Ltd., New Delhi, India])

Management: General Management

• 2006: Masters in Management (June 2005-May 2006, the one year full-time masters degree course from Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines; and
• 2014: Short Course on Building Business in Emerging Market (The BBEM course held during April 13–17, 2014 at Harvard Business School, Boston, USA)

Law, Tech & Business

• 2003: PG Diploma in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR — Law; from NALSAR University, part-time study center in New Delhi), and
• 2013: Short Course in International Oil & Gas Law (The Core Course on International Oil & Gas Law was organized at St. Regis Hotel in Singapore during March 11–15, 2013. The course was organized by AIPN, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators {now AIEN} & the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, now FNREL: fnrel.org)

Focus Areas: USA, EU, MENA, BIMSTEC & ASEAN

Business Sectors:

FDI & Strategic International Business in Oil & Gas, Energy, Real-estate, Agriculture-food, Pharma and Healthcare. Dr. Madhab Paul has working experience in multidisciplinary fields.

Dr. Paul’s Strategic Business Skills:

• Marketing & Business Development
• Strategic PR and Communication
• Negotiation, Deal Making and Liaison
• Project & Procurement Management
• Engineering, Construction, Fabrication and Offshore Installation
• Tendering, Review & Finalize Contract Documents and Contract Management

Dr. Paul’s Skills in Commercial Management & Business Development:

• Liaison; Sourcing Projects & Companies to Invest (FDI / JV);
• Tendering, Proposal writing, new business development, clients & stake-holders management;
• Business intelligence (BI) & risk management;
• Preparation of customized due diligence reports and market entry/exit strategies;
• Product & Services Marketing; negotiation and deal making
• Charter Hire or Sell Ships & Vessels; Deals in project insurance & real estate;
• Project-program Management, team building, and leading multiple project teams simultaneously;
• Growing organization, recruitment, HR management, and training;
• Budgeting, project & corporate accounting, and Annual Report preparation;
• Organizing EXPO & Conference to promote Tech, Trade & Investment; and
• Press-release writing & distribution, communications, and relationship management.

How to contact Dr. Paul? Easy, please connect with him via email: madhabpaul@substack.com

Dr. Paul on Tech, Trade & FDI

Dr. Madhab Paul spoke on the topics of Tech, Trade & FDI at events organized in many cities around the world.

As an invited speaker, Dr. Madhab Paul spoke at International Investment Conferences and private business seminars held in many countries, including: India, USA, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and UAE.

Dr. Madhab Paul, the Connector & Catalyst:

Dr. Madhab Paul was trained to become a Specialist — a specialist engineer with PhD degree — that trained him rigorously to think things through and think differently from various possible scenarios to ensure stability in the face of uncertain environments.

And also design Plan-B for any evacuation in the future, foreseeing possible extreme environment conditions. He has always been a little different, though getting along with the most people. And, that’s the Key to exploring new ideas, as well as to imagine, experiment, and learn better ways of doing things.

Management, Techno-Commercial, Business Development, Liaison & Contracts:

Dr. Paul welcomes job as a Techno-Commercial Consultant, Advisor, General Manager, Director, Country Director, Managing Director, Professor of Practice, and Keynote Speaker.

How to contact Dr. Paul? Easy, please connect with him via email: madhabpaul@substack.com

 

Dr. Madhab’s books are on the topics of global startups, branding worldwide, international business, strategy, geopolitics and economic diplomacy. He loves writing his well-researched ideas on critical topics lucidly, being complete and concise, so that everybody can understand quickly and easily. About two dozen books written by Dr. Madhab Paul are available on Apple Books , Barnes & Noble, B&N , Rakuten, Japan | KOBO Worldwide | fnac, France, EU