Team

Chandra Shekar

Co - Founder of TurnBIM Engineering Services

Chandra Shekar is the Co – Founder of TurnBIM Engineering Services, which provides BIM Services to domestic and international projects and customers. He has over twenty years of expertise in Building Information Modelling BIM, Integrated Project delivery IPD process, Construction automation workflow implementation in AEC and EPC industries. He has previously worked in international locations and has an understanding of various standards of practices globally.

The idea of being an entrepreneur came to his mind during the Pandemic of COVID. It took a lot of courage and determination to leave behind a stable job of almost thirteen years in Trimble Tekla to become a start-up entrepreneur. 

His academic background includes Master of Technology in Structural Engineering, Bachelors and Diploma in Civil Engineering. He is a member of prominent technical institutions which include Indian Institution of Engineers, Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Indian Association of Structural Engineers, he is also certified Professional Engineer from IEI.

He has been a Panel member for the preparation of Precast Handbook by Indian Concrete Institute ICI and has drafted a chapter on “IT in Precast Construction” which is used by the engineering fraternity in India.

He has presented Technical papers related to Information Technology in Construction, Building Information Modelling BIM in various national and international discussion forums.

He has also presented his Structural Engineering Master’s Thesis paper during the “7th International Congress Concrete: Construction’s Sustainable option” in Dundee, Scotland.  

Vijaykumar Sabannavar

Co - Founder of TurnBIM Engineering Services

Vijaykumar Sabannavar is the Co – Founder of TurnBIM Engineering Services. He has a structural Steel, Rebar and Precast detailing domain experience of over fifteen years in using Tekla Structures and its implementation in various companies and projects namely Process plant buildings, Power Plant & Utilities, Bulk Material Handling, Boilers, High Rise Buildings, Pre Engineered Buildings, Offshore and Onshore Structures, Towers, Plate work and Ducting, Bridges as well as Miscellaneous Structures.

His area of expertise is automation in structural detailing workflow and workshop details used by Structural Steel, Rebar and Precast fabricators.  His attention to detail on projects deliverables is an asset to company.  

He has worked with Trimble Tekla in Training, Support and Technical roles for almost nine years.

His academic background includes Bachelors and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering,  his interest includes optimization and automation in fabrication. He has lot of real world knowledge about fabrication which gives the customer exceptional benefits

Mishtii Hindlekar

Marketing Head of TurnBIM Engineering Services and BIM Resources

Mishtii Hindlekar is the Marketing Head of TurnBIM Engineering Services and BIM Resources. She has over twenty years of experience in Digital Marketing and has worked in various multinational firms. Her area of expertise include Strategic Planning, Marketing Operations, Product Launches, Promoting media Planning, Brand Management and Client Relationship Management.

She has worked with Trimble Tekla in Marketing and Public relation activities for almost eleven years.

She is at the helm of all managing activities and a stalwart supporter of the company

Arun Dutt

International Business Consultant with TurnBIM Engineering services

Arun Dutt is the International Business Consultant with TurnBIM Engineering services. He has over twenty eight years of professional experience in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering. He has served reputed organizations such as Parsons Corporation Saudi Arabia, John Brown Engineering and Potential Consultants. His academic background includes Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

His area of expertise is in Techno commercial roles where he has been involved in various phases of EPC and A/E contracts in International projects. His domain experience is in Oil and Gas, Offshore, Marine and Industrial structures.

His collaborative style of leadership is an attribute to the company