behrokh haghdan
Tagline:Project management /Program Management /Partnership Management /strategic planning /Innovation /Irrigation and drainage Engineer/precision Ag/CEA Specialist
About
I have over 14 years of experience in project management in the various industries especially agriculture industry. I have managed,developed &Implemented several water management projects & irrigation & drainage projects. I have extensive knowledge of agribusiness and Business Development. I started my own Agribusiness Company in 2018 In OMAN (Haghdan International LLC), a profitable and successful business in the agriculture industry with a significant Market share. Additionally, I have three years of research experience on soil and water quality and optimizing water use efficiency project at Shiraz university (Irrigation and Drainage department ) while working on my thesis. I am well-Rounded expert with a multi-potential to bring value in any sector.
Education
Course
from: 2022, until: 2022Field of study:Business management/financialSchool:Saskatchewan Polytechnic
DescriptionThe content of the Course consists of business management,leadership skills, companies structure ,financial statements,tax implementation
Master's degree
from: 2009, until: 2014Field of study:Irrigation and drainage engineerSchool:Shiraz University
DescriptionSkills: Waste Management · Research · Agricultural Engineering · Agricultural Development
Bachelor's degree
from: 2004, until: 2009Field of study:Science, soil and hydrologySchool:Islamic Azad University
DescriptionSkills: Waste Management
Work Experiences
Programs Officer(Digital Agriculture Specialist program)
from: 2023, until: presentOrganization:Palette SkillsLocation:Canada
Description:• Provide support to the Program Manager in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects.
• Assist with the development of work plans, budgets, and reports.
• Identify & Engagement with industry partners .
•Implement business development strategy regarding program expansion in new regions.
•plan program development strategy in new region as agriculture subject matter expert.
•Attend industry events for partnership development.
•Contribution to the participant success team for matching participants with employer partners.
• Liaise with program staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout program implementation.
• Contribute to the development of new program initiatives, including research and analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor program activities and report on progress and results, identifying and addressing any issues or challenges.
• Support the development of program-related communications materials, including reports, presentations, and marketing materialsProgram Support Specialist ( Digital Agriculture Specialist Program)
from: 2023, until: 2023Organization:Palette SkillsLocation:Saskatchewan, Canada
Description:Skills: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Co-Founder
from: 2018, until: presentOrganization:HAGHDAN INTERNATIONAL LLCLocation:Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman
Description:Developed strategy plan and business plan for starting an Innovative Agriculture Startup.
Developed business plan and executive plan to run a multi-brand company.
Importing, Supplying and distributing drip tape, dripper, drip tubes, Fertilizer tanks, seeds, sprinklers, pvc valves, and fitting (polyethylene )from International companies in the Oman market.
Achieved 60 percent market share goal in 5 years.
Providing agriculture engineering services, and water management plan, to producers across the country.
Lead a team remotely to be on track, on schedule and on budget.
Effective communication with stakeholders.Consultant
from: 2020, until: 2021Organization:Muscat BayLocation:Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman
Description:developed contract preparation and negotiation, coordination with regulatory agencies
developed a strategy plan for expanding to new market that resulted in increasing market share
Developed ecosystem partnerships
Implemented Business development strategyExecutive Director
from: 2014, until: 2020Organization:Kesht abLocation:Iran
Description:•Implemented company strategy plan for increasing revenue and developed market share to 15 %.
•Developed contract preparation and negotiation for contracts with federal and municipal funders.
•Coordinated scope of work with regulatory agencies in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
•led a team of 50 multi-discipline engineers and technicians and ten administrative support staff in the design of agriculture water and irrigation facilities and water source management at the farm level.
• developed and completed projects with features in Agriculture,irrigation, pipeline, water, sewage, dams and drainage channels.
•Performed quality control reviews of design documents prepared by technical staff and administrators.
•Supported freelance contractors (3-4 primary design engineers), in-house managers and project installation leads (4-5 individuals) in regard to design, construction, modifications and objectives.
•Led the team in 200+ irrigation projects in both wheel mover, center pivot and drip tape categories. Projects values ranged from $10K to $1 million.
•Used MS Office suite of tools including MS Project. Also utilized AutoCAD and in-house accounting, administration and irrigation simulation software for project delivery.Irrigation Agronomist project manager
from: 2009, until: 2014Organization:water agency assosiation under ministry of agriculture and water sourceLocation:Shīrāz, Fars, Iran
Description:50+ projects completed with budgets ranging from $10K - $100K.
Wrote technical and budgeting proposals for funding.
Completed engineering design work for irrigation application systems such as a center pivot,
wheel mover and drip tape.
Provided onsite project management for work teams of 10-15 staff doing field measurements,
surveys and installation.
Conducted sampling, lab work and tests in:
o Water: Electrical Conductivity (EC), Chlorine Residual (CL), Colorized Sodium. Sediment Analysis, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Potential Hydrogen (PH), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand COD), and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). Trace elements detection Zinc, Californium (FC) and Total Coliform (TC).
o Soil: Calcium Carbonate (CACO3), Organic Carbon (OC), and Organic Matter (OM), Elements: Iron (FE), Zinc (ZN) and soil structure.
Responsible for hosting onsite funder and government evaluations of the projects through various stages of completion and providing final approvals/checkoffs for design and installation.
Developed and delivered over 100+ knowledge extension events through one-on-one consultations with farmers for increased adoption.Soil and Plant Projects:
Assisted in developing a new cropping system for Canola, wheat, corn, soybeans, and high- value row crops (vegetables, dates, citrus fruits), including seeding rates, variety selection, and fertilizer application rates.
Conducted 50 field trials to determine optimum planting dates based on soil temperatures and moisture levels.
Developed and review maps, drawings, reports, blueprints and other visual aids.
Developed recommendations for tillage practices that minimize erosion while maintaining
maximum soil during spring planting operations.
Completed 100+ one-on-one technical consultations with farmers regarding crop production
issues such as weed control strategies, insect management tactics, fertility programs, etc.,
emphasizing conservation-based farming systems.
Skills
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)