Roop Dave

Change Management Consultant in Disaster Risk Management and Early Warning System

With over 45 years of experience in disaster management, emergency response, and information technology, I have a proven track record of leading and implementing large-scale projects across various sectors. My expertise includes developing and managing early warning systems, disaster risk management, and ICT-based solutions for eGovernance, emergency preparedness and response and Irrigation / water resource management.

Key Highlights:

• Ph.D. in Disaster Management & Emergency from Gujarat University, India.
• Master of Science in Health Science Emergency and Disaster Management from Touro University International, USA.
• Extensive experience working with international organizations such as the World Bank, UN, and various government agencies.
• Led the planning and development of Early Warning Systems and disaster management plans in multiple countries, including India, Antigua and Barbuda, and the Caribbean region.
• Led planning and development of SCADA / IoT based water resource management systems, including canal-based irrigation projects in India and Africa.
• Led ICTE (Information and Communication Technology and Electronics) based resrach projects for addressing challenges in National core sectors in India.
• Published author and speaker on topics related to disaster management and emergency response.

Professional Experience:

• Lead Consultant (EWS) at the Department of Environment, Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
• Adviser (ICT & Early Warning System) at Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, India.
• Short Term Consultant for the World Bank on strengthening early warning and hydro-meteorological systems in Uttarakhand, India.
• Consultant for the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) on multi-hazard early warning systems.
• Lead Consultant for the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) in India.
• Adviser / Sr Consultant – Smart City Water Distributions Project
• Adviser to the Government of India – Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Ministry of Communications

Certifications:

• Cyber Security Awareness Course, World Bank
• Public Procurement (with distinction), World Bank
• Various FEMA certifications in emergency management and incident command systems.

Publications:

• "Disaster Management in India: Challenges and Strategies" (Prowess Publishing, 2018)
• Multiple papers and presentations on disaster management, emergency operations, and public safety.

• Ph.D. in Disaster Management & Emergency from Gujarat University, India.
• Master of Science in Health Science Emergency and Disaster Management from Touro University International, USA.
• M.B.A. from Gujarat University, India
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Commumication), M.B.M. Engineering College, India