Vivek Kumar Gope is a skilled civil engineer with extensive experience in structural design, currently serving as a Manager at MECON Limited in India since July 2013. Key contributions include the design of various structural systems for coal handling plants, achieving a 25% optimization in designs utilizing high-strength hollow sections. Previously held positions include Design Engineer and Assistant Design Engineer, where notable projects involved the design of an inter-plant pipeline and conveyor galleries for a steel plant. Additional experience includes a management trainee role with project monitoring responsibilities, a presenter role at a national conference on numerical prediction models, and summer research assisting in defining service criteria for urban streets. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and an Intermediate of Science from St. Xavier's College.