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Overview
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Certification
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Subhas Chandra Sow

Subhas Chandra Sow

Johannesburg

Summary

Visionary urban and infrastructure strategist with over 15 years of international experience in programme management, master planning, and delivery advisory across transport, municipal, and urban development sectors. Proven track record in leading large-scale, multidisciplinary urban solutions and programmes in Africa and Asia—from concept through implementation. PMP certified and a development planner with sound expertise in infrastructure financing and development models, PMO establishment, digital programme delivery, and stakeholder-driven project governance. Demonstrated success in expanding business operations and increasing market presence. Passionate about driving innovation in infrastructure delivery and shaping resilient, future-ready cities and regions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Urban and Regional Planner / Portfolio and Project Manager

Asika Consulting
01.2021 - Current
  • Directed the urban and infrastructure planning division, managed all departmental functions, and accomplished the targeted financial and operational outcomes.
  • Oversaw the project portfolio, distributed budget and resources, and tracked project quality, progress, and financial outcomes.
  • Developed and executed strategic frameworks for programme governance, enhancing decision-making processes and ensuring stakeholder responsibility.
  • Directed and worked alongside diverse teams across various functions to successfully execute projects in urban and infrastructure development sectors and attain targeted outcomes. Provided expert advice and support to project teams. Championed resilient and low-carbon infrastructure and urban development solutions.
  • Deployed GIS and digital planning tools for real-time decision support and data-driven delivery assurance.
  • Appointed project team members and consultants, evaluated team performance, and guided and motivated them to enhance their skills and productivity.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients, industry collaborators, advisors, and community stakeholders.

Senior Manager

Data World
08.2012 - 12.2020
  • Played a vital role in establishing and running the consulting division, overseeing all operational aspects.
  • Monitored and managed project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, communication, stakeholders, and risks.
  • Delivered tailored implementation roadmaps with built-in monitoring systems and capacity-building frameworks for client agencies.
  • Authored white papers, unsolicited business proposals, and responses to RFPs, as well as technical and financial proposals. Assisted in winning projects across four nations.

05.2004 - 08.2012
  • Co-led feasibility studies and development frameworks for industrial corridors, road, rail and regional transit networks, and SEZs.
  • Participated in national-level urban infrastructure missions and developing city-wide service delivery initiatives.

Education

MBA -

GIBS, University of Pretoria, Johannesburg
12.2021

Master of City Planning -

IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur
05.2010

Bachelor of Architecture -

NIT Bhopal, Bhopal
05.2008

Skills

  • Programme & Project Management
  • PMO Setup in Multi-Stakeholder Environments
  • Urban and Infrastructure Development Strategy
  • Team Leadership, Mentoring, & Operations Oversight
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
  • Budgeting, Scheduling, and Resource Planning
  • Business Development & Proposal Leadership
  • Smart, Resilient Urban Development
  • Digital Programme Management

Certification

  • Project Finance Modeling for Infrastructure Projects
  • Financing for Development
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

Publications

Macroeconomic Factors Affecting Successful Leveraging of Private Finance for Infrastructure Development

Affiliations

  • PMP

Timeline

Principal Urban and Regional Planner / Portfolio and Project Manager - Asika Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Senior Manager - Data World
08.2012 - 12.2020
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05.2004 - 08.2012
GIBS, University of Pretoria - MBA,
IIT Kharagpur - Master of City Planning,
NIT Bhopal - Bachelor of Architecture,

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