<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I am pleased to submit my application for the position of Professor of Practice at your esteemed university. With over 24 years of leadership experience in the Engineering, Procurement &amp; Construction (EPC) sector&mdash;spanning Business Development, Proposal Management, Project Management, Risk Governance, and Commercial Strategy&mdash;I bring a practitioner&rsquo;s depth that can meaningfully strengthen industry-academia integration within your institution.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Over the course of my career, I have led end-to-end project lifecycles for complex infrastructure and industrial projects&mdash;from early market engagement and competitive bid strategy to contract negotiation, risk assessment, execution oversight, and commercial closure. I have been responsible for building multi-year order pipelines, improving bid-win ratios, structuring risk-mitigated commercial propositions, and delivering sustainable revenue growth. This exposure provides students not only with theoretical understanding but with insight into real-world decision-making under uncertainty, contractual complexity, and financial accountability.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As Professor of Practice, my focus would be to translate industry realities into structured academic value by:</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Embedding real EPC case studies into Proposal Management, Project management and Contract Management domains.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bridging classroom learning with live industry interactions, site exposure, and internship pathways</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Teaching risk-based decision frameworks and commercial evaluation methodologies</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Exposing students to contract management, claims prevention, and stakeholder negotiation dynamics</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Supporting curriculum development aligned with current global infrastructure and industrial trends</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I strongly believe that today&rsquo;s graduates must understand all aspects of cost structures, commercial risk allocation, tender strategy, and execution discipline. My experience enables me to contextualize these competencies in a practical, structured, and industry-relevant manner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Beyond classroom teaching, I am committed to mentoring students in career readiness, leadership development, and ethical project governance&mdash;areas that are critical in large-scale infrastructure environments. I would also welcome the opportunity to contribute to executive education, industry collaboration initiatives, and institutional outreach programs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As a proud alumnus of the University, I consider it both a privilege and a moral responsibility to contribute to the institution&rsquo;s ongoing legacy of excellence. I am eager to give back by integrating current industry practices into the academic framework and equipping students with the practical insight and confidence required to succeed in complex project and business environments. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how my experience aligns with your academic vision.</p>
<p>Attached ny CV</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Kaustav Dey</p>