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Our Team

Ramesh Palikila
B.Tech (Civil), FIS, FAIQS, FRICS
Founder | CEO | Chief Mentor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor
  • Fellow Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) – UK
  • Fellow of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS) – AU
  • Fellow of Institution of Surveyors (FIS) – India
  • Founder “QS competency driven – Matrix Mentoring workshops” for APC interviews
  • RICS Trained Assessor and Counselor for APC professional interviews in UAE

Ramesh has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry across the UAE, Malaysia, and India. He has worked on a wide range of large-scale developments, including marine projects, power plants, townships, industrial and residential projects, hospitals, airports, and major civil infrastructure works. Throughout his career, he has held senior management positions with contractors, consultants, and semi-government client organizations within the construction industry. His expertise includes procurement strategies, contract management, cost management, contract administration, and the implementation of industry best practices.

A Chartered Quantity Surveyor since 2008, Ramesh is a Fellow of leading professional bodies, having attained Fellowship with AIQS in 2013, RICS in 2014, and IOS in 2015. His contribution to the profession has earned him several prestigious international recognitions, including the RICS Outstanding Mentor Award (2009), IIQS Outstanding Member Award (2010), RICS Best Counselor Award (2011) in Dubai, and the AIQS QS Advocacy Award (2013) in Sydney, Australia.

Driven by his passion for professional development and knowledge sharing, Ramesh has mentored Quantity Surveying and Project Management professionals from the construction industry across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, India, and the wider Middle East. He also founded Matrix – Professional Mentoring Platform, an initiative focused on sharing Quantity Surveying competency knowledge and supporting the professional development of QS and construction professionals.

In 2014, Ramesh founded AIMS in the UAE with a vision to guide and mentor Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Contract, and Project Management professionals from the construction industry. Through AIMS, he continues to share his extensive industry knowledge and experience, helping professionals strengthen their competencies, develop practical skills, pursue professional chartership, and confidently advance their careers. Under his leadership, AIMS has supported more than 5,000 professionals through APC training, coaching, and mentoring, contributing to their professional development and chartership journey.


Rekha Swathi P
MA
Managing Director

Rekha is the Managing Director and she is primarily responsible for managing the international operations of AIMS including its business development across Middle East, regions and in India. She plays a key role in strategic development of AIMS and its global operations.

Rekha has rich experience in the teaching and mentoring profession for more than 10 years and served more than one year as Membership Development Manager for a global QS professional institution in Middle East. She has creative development skills, strategic ideas, and effective event management skills to conduct professional development seminars. She supported many career aspirants in QS and Construction profession in various workshops.

Rekha has completed her Master of Arts (MA) from Andhra University, India. She has successfully completed a professional training course in the areas of HR and Business Management program (US based) from one of the professional institutions in Dubai. Rekha strongly believes commitment and perfection leads to success in any business. She has managed AIMS global events in international level in various GCC countries and India. She is a strong team leader and sets clear targets with high standards. She has impressive track record of delivering high quality results under challenging difficult circumstances.

Rekha is passionate professional about learning and implementing new technologies in her work and one of the visionary board member to serve the professionals as per the Vision of AIMS.


Farzana Bai
MA English, APTIS CEFR C2
Corporate Trainer and English Language Specialist

Farzana Bai is a dedicated corporate trainer at Akhil International Management Solutions (AIMS), Dubai, specialising in professional communication and English language skills. She has supported 2000+ professionals through services including proofreading, resume review, the Writing Skills Program (WSP), Speaking Skills Program (SSP), Business Communication Skills Program (BCSP), and customised communication and soft skills training.

Farzana is recognised for her ability to simplify complex ideas and help professionals communicate with confidence in both written and spoken contexts. She has been instrumental in guiding construction industry candidates through their RICS APC preparations, blending technical accuracy with strong communication strategies.

With a BA and MA in English Literature from Kerala University, India, and certifications including CEFR C2 proficiency and UGC NET qualification, she combines academic expertise with practical training methods. Her sessions are engaging, relevant, and result-oriented, making her a trusted trainer for professionals across industries.