General Manager

• Dec 2020 - Present

Tecon Specialized Engineering Solutions Tecon, part of Albatha Engineering Group, started in U.A.E as a local electrical company in 1975. Since then, its reputation for service, safety and quality has grown leaps and bounds and is currently one of the region’s largest and most respectable solution provider with regards to electrical/engineering equipment. I am responsible for the P&L of two major divisions within TECON namely MEP & Geo Technologies. Under these divisions, we offer a complete spectrum of solutions including Surveying, GPS based scanning, Life Safety Solutions, Electrical Protection & Automation Solutions, Lighting and Building Automation Solutions. I manage a P&L of USD40M+ for the UAE region with a team strength of approximately 100 resources. Show less

Director Of Technical Operations

• Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

Executive Director

• Jun 2015 - Dec 2019

• Managed a USD 30M+ P&L for JBK International Operations covering Middle East (except Qatar), India & Africa • Tasked with growing the international business for JBK Controls. • Responsible for all aspects of Business Operations encompassing the complete business cycle including pre sales, Sales, Business Development, Project Exceution, Service Growth etc • Responsible for developing business strategies that aligns with the Company Goal & Objectives • Managed a team of 80+ resources with 6 direct reports across different geographies. Show less

Regional Project Operations Leader

• Oct 2011 - May 2015

Leading the Projects delivery function for the Middle East Region with P&L responsibility.ensuring world class project delivery to meet customer expectations and within estimated budgets.Responsible for a team of 120+ people spanning over 7 countries including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, KSALead the skills development, information sharing and project management discipline necessary to the deliver Projects in a timely manner at planned gross margins or higher.Overall responsibility for execution of projects across the regionEnsuring delivery of projects on time, within scope with zero or positive deviation.Ownership for Projects financial performance at the Regional level. Monitoring financial performance on a monthly basis. Effectively leading the implementation of productivity enhancing process changes related to project delivery. Responsible for driving costs down to be competitive in the market place. Controlling cost and maximize productivity through the implementation of effective methods and standard processes. Participating in estimate review process prior to jobs or contracts being quoted to ensure labor estimates are correct and that the work is achievable from a technical perspective. Ensure that subcontracts, where applicable, are complete and documented.Manage the performance management process, conducting performance appraisals, and providing coaching, training, career planning, development, salary administration and reward and recognition for Projects Personnel. Ensures the availability of tools, equipment, and materials required while maintaining and controlling inventory levels. Develop change and control strategies that enable Project Leaders, Managers and Engineers to rapidly adhere to core processes & tool utilization.Conduct contract and Proposal reviews for large projects in line with Honeywell guidelinesProvide high risk project life cycle support. Show less

Branch Manager

• Apr 2008 - Sep 2011

Business Leader for Honeywell Building Solutions- Abu Dhabi Branch.Responsible for financial and strategic planning, management and control of direct and overhead costs for the branch.

Sales Leader

• Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

Lead a team of Sales Managers/Account Managers. Leveraged the flourishing real estate environment in UAE & Qatar to grow the businessMentored the sales team, drove disciplined sales processes, focussed on key accounts and managed the growth of the IBMS business for Honeywell.Business volume growth from US$7M to US$20M within two years.Key projects won under my leadership included Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Dubai Mall, Qatar Foundation multiple projects Independently handled the Qatar Business (indirect Chanel, volume of US$6M) Show less

Business Manager

• Jun 1996 - Apr 2005

Initiated & lead the BMS Sales Team within Novar International Middle East and expanded the business from a zero base to US$5M in a span of two years. Created the brand identity for two Building Management System Products in the Middle East market namely TREND & ALERTON. Secured some of the biggest project for Building Management System Products namely Dubai Airport, Mall of Emirates, Ibn Batuta Mall, Sheikh Isa Library, Citibank HQ etc. Mentored a team of Support engineers & provided technical support for all Novar Systems to over 40 distributors in the Middle East region. Managed large projects with multiples systems in Dubai and Saudi Arabia for all major contracts. Implemented office standards and best practices. Conducted offer technical evaluation of tenders. Evaluated special needs and engineered the solutions for the projects. Imparted training & technical support for system integrators and end users for Fire Alarm, BMS and Security products. Handled a team of back office and site support staff. Implemented integrated systems encompassing HVAC controls, Fire Alarm System, Lighting controls and also third party software interfaces. Delivered major Fire Alarm Contracts in the region; Burj Al Arab Hotel , Emirates Towers, Kingdom Centre. Show less

Project Engineer

• Apr 1995 - May 1998

Executed various projects with contractual communications. Involved in engineering submissions, coordinating with consultants, seeking approvals, ordering of material, cash flow management, securing timely payments. Configured & programmed complex schemes. Mentored a team of technicians and covering all the aspects of project. Executed various projects with contractual communications. Involved in engineering submissions, coordinating with consultants, seeking approvals, ordering of material, cash flow management, securing timely payments. Configured & programmed complex schemes. Mentored a team of technicians and covering all the aspects of project.

Senior Project Engineer

• 1994 - 1995