Nisha Kafle

About

I'm a licensed civil engineer with 5+ years of experience in infrastructure design, site supervision, and project delivery. I graduated as valedictorian of my Executive MBA, bringing an engineer's rigor to business strategy.

My work spans designing residential, commercial, and office buildings, ensuring code compliance, and coordinating stakeholders from design through construction. I've contributed to hydrological analysis, environmental studies, and bid document preparation across a range of civil infrastructure projects.

At Swisscontact Nepal, I spent 2+ years driving impact beyond the drafting table. I developed Yearly Plans of Operations with local government and private sector partners, facilitating strategic plans for technical schools, and co-developing national competency standards with senior engineers and government officials.

I bring both perspectives to everything I do. I understand the engineering and I understand the business. That combination is my strength, and I know how to use it.

Leadership Project Management Stakeholder Coordination Problem Solving Critical Thinking Communication

Showcase

0 GPA
Dean's List Executive MBA Program

Highway Bridge Structural Analysis

Led structural analysis and load rating for a 3-span continuous steel girder highway bridge. Performed finite element modeling, evaluated fatigue-critical details, and delivered rehabilitation recommendations that extended service life by 25 years.

Structural Analysis FEA Modeling Load Rating

0 Valedictorian EMBA Class of 2023

Commercial Building Foundation Design

Designed deep foundation system for a 6-story mixed-use commercial building on challenging soil. Conducted geotechnical coordination, pile capacity analysis, and mat foundation optimization, reducing material costs by 18%.

Foundation Design Geotechnical Cost Optimization

0 Years of Experience Civil Engineering

Stormwater Management System

Engineered a comprehensive stormwater management system for a 40-acre mixed-use development. Designed detention basins, bioswales, and underground storage to meet municipal runoff requirements while preserving developable area.

Hydrology Site Civil Environmental

0 Projects Delivered Across Multiple Sectors

EMBA Capstone — Infrastructure Investment Strategy

Developed a strategic framework for evaluating public-private infrastructure investments. Combined engineering risk assessment with financial modeling to create a decision tool adopted by the capstone advisory panel.

Strategy Financial Modeling P3 Analysis

Leadership

EMBA Valedictorian

Graduated as valedictorian with a 3.88 GPA, Dean's List recipient, recognized for academic excellence and leadership throughout the executive program.

Project Engineer & Site Lead

Managed on-site construction teams and coordinated between design offices, contractors, and municipal agencies on complex infrastructure projects.

Civil Instructor & Mentor

Delivered theoretical and practical training in masonry, plastering, and construction drawing interpretation. Conducted performance evaluations and mentored trainees in building code implementation.

Capstone Team Lead

Led the EMBA capstone team on The Green City Strategic Planning Project for Nepal, coordinating across local government, private sector, and technical stakeholders to develop a sustainable urban infrastructure strategy.

National Standards Development

Coordinated and facilitated the National Competency Standard (NCS) workshop for technical and vocational courses with government officials, and co-developed the Construction Carpentry NC II standard with senior engineers and industry experts.

Technical Officer, Swisscontact Nepal

Developed Yearly Plan of Operations with local government, technical schools, and private sector stakeholders. Facilitated strategic planning for technical schools and implemented monitoring and evaluation plans for quality assurance at province and local levels.