Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu
Er. Sudhir Kumar Sahu (born 9 October 1965) is an Indian civil engineer, author, and thought leader known for his contributions to water resource projects in Odisha, India, as well as his literary work on mythology and stock market strategies.
Early life and education
Sahu was born to Sj. Sarat Kumar Sahu and Smt. Jagyanseni Sahu in Palasagora, Odisha. His early education was completed in various schools across Odisha, including Colony L.P. School, Adarsha School, M.R. High School (Sonepur), J.D. High School (Boudh), and the Government High School in Bijepur.
He earned his I.Sc. and first-year B.Sc. from Panchayat College, Bargarh. He completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1988 from the College of Engineering & Technology, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, and later obtained an M.Tech in Structural Engineering in 2014 through distance education from Karnataka State Open University.
Professional career
Sahu has over 30 years of experience in water resource projects, including the development and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure such as the Hirakud Dam, one of the world's longest earthen dams. His career timeline includes roles such as:
- Stipendiary Engineer at Odisha State Housing Board (1994)
- Sub-Divisional Officer in various irrigation projects (1995–2005)
- Assistant Research Officer at Lower Indra Quality Control Division (2005–2008)
- Assistant and Deputy Executive Engineer at Lower Indra Canal Division (2008–2020)
- Executive Engineer at Main Dam Division, Burla (2021)
- Assistant to Chief Engineer (2021–2022)
- Superintending Engineer at Main Dam Division, Burla (2022–2024)
- Additional Chief Engineer at Hirakud Dam Circle (2024–present)
Professional affiliations
Sahu is a Fellow of the Indian Water Resources Society and the Indian Association of Hydrologists, and a Life Member of the Institution of Engineers (India), Indian Road Congress, Indian Building Congress, and Indian Concrete Institute. He is also a member of the International Association for Small Hydro.
Author and thought leader
He has authored 22 books covering mythology, global events, and stock market strategies, which have been published internationally. Notable works include:
- The Portfolio of Mythological Events
- The Kernel of Stock Market Investing
- Iron Condor & Reverse Iron Condor
- The Dissection of Bollinger Bands
- Expounding MACD
His publications have contributed to public understanding of technical analysis, options trading, and market psychology.
Awards and recognition
Sahu has received numerous awards including:
- TRI Literary Award (2025)
- International Excellence Award by Exceller Books
- Asia’s Best Writer in Stock Market (2026)
- Rashtriya Gaurav Samman (Ambedkar International Centre)
- Kalinga Gaurav Samman (Utkal Bikash Educational Trust)
- International Icon Award (2025)
- Honorary Doctorate from the Legendary Peace Award Council
He is listed in the World Book of Records, UN, USA, and London Book of Records.
Media presence
His contributions have been featured in various platforms such as India Today, Business Standard, Icons of India, and in news channels including Republic News India, Hindustan Metro, and ABP Live English.
Family
His spouse is Smt. Sasmita Sahoo, a homemaker with a PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. They have two children: Samanwita Sahu, an IT professional, and Samapika Sahu, a student at Delhi University.
References
External links
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