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I design how leaders scale in an AI-accelerated world.

I’m Pravena K, Founder & CEO of Virtual Assistance Asia, where we work with organisations to redesign leadership, delegation, and execution for Human+AI teams.

My focus is not tools.
It’s decision clarity, operating models, and human judgment in environments where AI is already embedded.

I’m recognised internationally for leadership and influence in this space, including being named The Most Dynamic Business Woman Redefining Leadership in 2026 and ranked among the Top LinkedIn Creators in Malaysia for sustained impact in business, leadership, and Human+AI transformation.

What we do at Virtual Assistance Asia:

1. Design Human+AI workforce and delegation systems
2. Enable leaders to scale without cognitive overload
3. Build future-ready teams that think, decide, and execute well

Training, advisory, and content are delivery channels — systems are the outcome.

My work spans founders, executive teams, educators, and institutions across Asia, supporting organisations that want AI adoption without losing accountability, ethics, or humanity.

I also write and speak on leadership, invisible labour, work equity, and modern operating culture — not to chase visibility, but to sharpen how leaders think.

If you’re building:
a team that must scale responsibly
a leadership model that survives AI disruption
or decisions that need more than speed

You’ll find my work relevant.

Let's connect, if you’re leading a team navigating Human+AI transformation and need clarity around scale, delegation, or decision-making, you can reach me via LinkedIn or email: pravenak@virtualassistanceasia.com | pravena2110@gmail.com

Thank you!

PRAVENA K

Northern Offshore Ltd

Project: Energy Emerger (Jack up Rig CJ-46)                                                                                                                             
Client:   Northern Offshore  
Project assigned: Offshore Construction phase of for upgrading and refurbishment to works of 30,000ft Deepwater application Structure/Piping and welding and Outfit activities, Upgrading equipment's and platforms activities.

Project: Energy Embracer(Jack up Rig CJ-46)                                                                                                                             Client:   Northern Offshore                                                                                                                                         Project assigned: Offshore Construction phase of for upgrading and refurbishment to works of 30,000ft Deepwater application Structure/Piping and welding and Outfit activities, Upgrading equipment's. 

Project: Energy Enticer (Jack up Rig CJ-50)
Client:   Northern Offshore  
Project assigned: Offshore Construction phase of for upgrading and refurbishment to works of 30,000ft Deepwater application Structure/Piping and welding and Outfit activities, Upgrading equipment's and platforms. 

Project: Energy Edge (Jack up Rig CJ-50)                                                                                                                                                     Client:   Northern Offshore                                                                                                                                          Project assigned: Offshore Construction phase of for upgrading and refurbishment to works of 30,000ft Deepwater application Structure/Piping and welding and Outfit activities, Upgrading piping systems, equipment's and platforms from Construction.

Structural/Piping/Welding Inspector (Client representative)                 

Harris Pye

Job description: Looking after the all Structural/Piping/Welding and Electrical/Outfit/Project Management activities on Ship Repair Construction phase of for New Scrubber installation on Vessels mv Oriole and mv Kingfisher-Eagle Shipping Intl (USA) LLC. Low sulphur technology (LDSO), Ballast Water systems, Exhaust Gas Scrubbing and heat exchangers open and closed loop systems was utilized to model and fabricate all piping systems, hardware integration, and major/minor steelworks. Along with new exhaust tail pipes, sea chests were installed with the vessel in service along with the associated overboard discharge line. A new decorative funnel extension was designed, fabricated and installed to encapsulate the scrubber tower, and newly constructed Technical Room which houses the AEP Hybrid components. To accommodate the operating fluid systems correctly sited new tanks, together with on-board conversions to existing tanks, fabricated with special coatings applied. Electrical power, distribution and automation systems was installed.

Project Manager

SPECIALISED QUALITY TECHNICAL INSPECTION SERVICES PVT.LTD, INDIA

Job description: Looking after which involved in all structural/piping/welding and mechanical activities as Project Management / Project Execution, and Project Controls, with a proven ability to complete contracts for EPC Construction Projects and Gas Turbine Projects on time and under budget. Set up strategic directions for project team, utilizing project management tools for identifying and effectively meeting customer needs. Lead quality initiatives through financial, manufacturing, engineering and construction. A passionate, confident business leader with strong influencing skills Third party inspection agency involved in inspection of engineering, fabrication, welding, construction, inspection, testing and commissioning in various levels of industries such as Power Plant, Gas Plants and Petrochemical Plants.

NKOM - Nakilat Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd

PROJECT: Offshore projects on Saudi & Iraq Mud system units.
COMPANY:  Drillmec (Italy) 
CLIENT: Saipem
Project Assigned:Construction phase of Mud tank and skirt 6 No’s Units fabrication 
Hull and piping & Mud pumps installation Fit up and welding inspection on new Building project. Working as a QA/QC Engineer.

Project:	RIG V351 SOMNATH (Jack up Rig)
Company:	BHARATHI SHIPYARD MUMBAI
Client:	AMERICAN  BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)
Project Assigned:	Construction phase of Hull and piping and legs Installation for Extension of FWD, PORT &STBD Legs Fit up and welding inspection of new rig Building project. Working as a QA/QC Project Engineer.  

Project:  	RIG ALKHOR (JACK UP RIG)   
Company:  GULF DRILLING INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD
Client:   	AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)    
Project Assigned:Construction phase of Hull and piping repairs and modification of 
Accommodations BHD. Rig leg splash zoon MPI and spud can UWILD inspection on under NKOM maintenance project.Working as a QA/QC Project Engineer.  

Project:	ENCAPSULATION OF BERTHING DOLPHIN (RAS LAFFAN-QATAR).
Company:	QATAR GAS
Client:	BUREAU VERITAS 
Project Assigned:	The Construction phase fabrication of steel Hull and piping 9 no’
Encapsulation unit dolphin LNG Berth-4 on Ras laffan – Qatar. 
Working as a QA/QC Project Engineer.

Project:	 FORWARD MOUNTED BASE PROJECT (FMB) (Ongoing project)
Company: TECHNIP/ QATER PERTOLEUM
Client:	BUREAU VERITAS
Project Assigned:	Offshore Construction phase fabrication of structure 
LQ JACKET(FMBN-1) with associated piles, 
UTILITY JACKET(FMBN-2) with associated piles, 
MOORING PILES-2no’s.and CONNECTING BRIDGE(FMBNBR)
Working as a QA/QC Project Engineer.

Project: JETTY RECEPTION FACILITY
Client:   AL HAYAT
Project assigned: Construction phase Tank fabrication of steel Tank and shell/piping/welding and installation of oily water separation on jetty reception facility.
Working as a QA/QC Project Engineer.

QA&QC Project Engineer-Offshore/Onshore (HULL/PIPING/MECHANICAL)

M/S. RAREFIELD ENGINEERS PVT. LTD, DUBAI/CHENNAI

HULL/ STRUCTURAL ship repair, new built and conversion with all kind of vessel and rig, trigger is on fabrication and welding inspection working as steel Department.

QA/QC Engineer

Dry Dock world

	Repair vessels (All kind of vessel V.L.CC  and ULCC, LNG, Crude cargo, Car carrier, Rigs, trigger, Cargo Vessel, Containers)

	(Structural/Hull) ship repair, new built and conversion with all kind of vessel and rig, trigger is on fabrication and welding inspection working as steel Department.

Sr.Foreman (Plater)

A.E. ACME ENGINEERING CHENNAI

Fabrication Supervisor

VINAYAGA ENGINEERING WORKS CHENNAI

20 plus years’ experience in Structural/Piping/Welding/ Painting/Inspection / Project management activities in Major Oil/Gas Offshore projects/Major Shipbuilding Industry and Engineering sectors. 
•Offshore Sebsea Pipeline, Offshore Jacket & Piles, Top side modules and living quarter’s structures works with Project management activities. 
•New Building Rig jack-ups/ Semi-submersible projects, and Refurbishment works with Project management activities.
•All kind of New Ship Building works and Ship conversion of FSO and FPSO/FSRU/FLNG on Primary/Secondary Structure, Turret fabrication &Construction, Top side modules and Refurbishment works with Project management activities.
•All kind of vessels Scrubber fabrication/installation works with Project management activities. 
•NDT [RT, UT, MT, and PT] hands on experience. Radiography film interpretation, cross checking & witnessing of weld joint by NDE.
•	Having wide knowledge on the P&ID, Isometric and Structural Drawing, International codes & standards like ASME,ASTM, API, BS, AWS, ISO as well as interaction with classification societies like ABS, DNV,LR, NORSOK. 
•Preparation and maintaining of quality records like Inspection test plan, quality control procedures and method of settlements, quality certificates, test packs and documents.
•Familiar with manual, automatic & semi-automatic welding processes for SMAW, TIG, SAW,FCAW, GMAW & MIG/MAG welding process in respect to preparing / review WPS, PQR, Repair works. 
•Painting Inspection of the blasting coating and WFT/DFT, ensure the application according to the standard (ISO, NACE, SSPC...etc).
•Checking the condition of the W.B.T and the condition of the antifouling system, water jetting and coating the failures found and reporting all coating/environmental conditions.
•Checking the environmental conditions, testing for the surface profile, cleanliness, water soluble chemical salt, dry film thickness and adhesion.

MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATION:
1) American Welding society Senior Certificate of welding inspector (SCWI) 
2) NACE Coating Inspector Level-2
3)CSWIP-3.2.2 TWI UK Senior Welding Inspector 
4) American Society for Non-Destructive Testing SNT.TC. 1A Level Two (II) UT, RT, MPT, PT, VT. 
5)PCN - Radio-graphic Film Interpreter Level 2 (Welds) - Certificate No.102360.
6)Diploma in Auto Cad. 
	Fire prevention and fire fighting.
	Personal survival techniques. 
	Elementary first aid.
	Personal safety & social responsibilities.

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