Helen Shi

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Water Network Planning Engineer at Melbourne Water

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Helen is a Water Network Planning Engineer at Melbourne Water with a Ph. D. from the University of Adelaide. She specializes in network modelling, performance analysis, and asset management for water infrastructure, focusing on innovative, real-world engineering solutions.

She co-invented and patented a method for assessing pipeline conditions using pressure waves, showcasing her expertise in advanced leak detection and analysis technologies.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Pipeline Assessment
Her PhD research, publications, and a patent all focus on innovative methods like transient testing and fibre optics for assessing pipeline conditions.
Smart Water Technology
She is interested in using smart water technologies to facilitate adaptive planning and more effective, preventative asset management.
Hydraulic Network Modeling
A core responsibility in her career has been leading the development of water and sewer network hydraulic models and master plans.

Media Appearances

Helen has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Water Network Planning Engineer at Melbourne Water
10-2021 - 8-2024
Project Engineer - Asset at East Gippsland Water
11-2019 - 12-2020
Advisor (Hydraulics & Data Analysis) at Inside Infrastructure
2-2018 - 11-2019
Hydraulic Engineer & Data Analyst at Detection Services Pty Ltd

Education

2014 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Adelaide

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Exp : 6 Location : Geelong, Victoria, Australia Job Level : Middle Designation : Water Network Planning Engineer at Melbourne Water
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Insights For Selling To Helen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helen is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helen

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helen move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Helen take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Helen

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