BSc Music Technology with Electronics
Professional Experience
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Oasis Enterprises L.L.C (Al Shirawi Group), Dubai, UAE Feb 2013 to March 2019
Technical Operations Manager – Projects Dept
• Working alongside the Senior PM for all Operations for Oasis installation and implementation at Dubai Parks & Recreation (Bollywood, Motion Gate and Lego Land), hiring and guiding a team of 50+ staff members in the technical dept. including, technicians, installation & service, AutoCAD, project coordinators, rack build and logistics in ensuring compliance to project delivery schedules.
• Successfully installed and managed a large scale full turnkey auditorium installed with full capabilities of a London theatre, including ETC Prodigy Hoist system, Wenger acoustic shells, and Orchestra pit installation along with full AV/Lighting & Broadcast package at the American International School Riyadh auditorium and tv studio.
• Significantly enhanced operational efficiency by implementing procedures from presales to project completion.
• Instrumental in setting up presales, rack building department, deploying supervisors for service & CAD department and creating document controller and project coordinator positions.
• Maintain regular interaction between sales & technical teams including client/contractor & sub-contractor based on business as well as operational requirements
• Manage technical aspects related to after sales, rack build and material as well as QA/QC on the released product based on contractual parameters
• Catering to major clients currently Like Dubai Parks and Recreation, Burj Khalifa, Green Planet
• Spearhead team efforts in activities related to equipment selection for presales, managing tenders and conducting after sales processes across various phases of the project
• Function as operations manager involved in optimizing resource utilization and streamlining processes for seamless implementation of project phases
• Develop rapport with existing clients & prospects for effectively closing identified business deals
• Interact with clients for collating & evaluating requirements to align with project deliverables. Enhance client satisfaction by effectively resolving issues and rendering superior quality service
• Guide team members in resolving critical technical issues with potential business & revenue impact by implementing effective remedial measures
• Evaluate team performance & render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team members based on identified training needs
Almoe Audio Visual Systems LLC, Dubai - UAE Feb 2010 – Feb 2013
Project & Service Manager
Key Profile:
• Managed service, retrofit & upgrade projects involving designing, building, quoting, installing, commissioning and servicing for the Audio-Visual Integration Department
• Maintained regular interaction with clients during the warranty period, offered service contracts cover and identified future business opportunities
• Evaluated repair requests pertaining to replacement/refurbishments/new integration of devices and/or systems to ensure compliance to maintenance service contractual obligations
• Led a team of technicians & systems programmer in enhancing client satisfaction by effectively resolving issues and rendering superior quality service
• Optimized resource utilization and streamlined processes for enhancing operational efficiency and departmental profitability
• Prepared & presented various status reports for the senior management and other stakeholders to enable effective decision making
• Catered to major clients like Meydan Hotel and Racecourse, New York University – Downtown Campus Abu Dhabi, Schlumberger LLC HQ & DWTC, Sennheiser ME, Dubai Autodrome, Global Village HQ & St Mary Catholic Church Dubai.
Omnix Media Networks LLC, Dubai - UAE Nov 2005 – Dec 2009
Project & Service Manager
Enterprise Impact:
• Successfully turned around after sales & service department from a non-profit center into a profit center within 3 years
• Significantly enhanced revenue generation through small installations for clients within the installed projects
Key Profile:
• Managed day to day operations of the Service & Small Projects Department for both Audio-Visual and Security Systems
• Coordinated activities related to warranty period & service contracts cover for a major client base aimed at consistently maintaining positive customer satisfaction index
• Managed finance, invoice reports, logistics and other administrative works through P.A./Service Coordinator. Led a team of 14 members in catering to various project warranties and service contracts
• Assisted the senior management in identifying & developing new business opportunities as well as implementing various client retention schemes
• Organized training & commissioning sessions for installations as well as designing small installations for additional or variation work in After sales & Service Contract Clients projects
• Updated business status to the senior management and other stakeholders using detailed reports and presentations to enable effective decision making
