Assad Sulaiman, Assistant Manager Project Planning

Assad Sulaiman

Assistant Manager Project Planning

K-Electric

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronic Engineering
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

Assistant Manager Project Planning at K-Electric
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since August 2014

As part of the Smart Grid AMI-Team I have been involved in a project that shall compel a transformation in Distribution.
Leading the team of AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) my key responsibilities include:
 Technical:
 Requirement definition for the Smart Metering.
 Devising Technical solution regarding network monitoring and strategic meter placement.
 Technically evaluate vendors for Smart Meters and Head-End systems.
 Conducting User Level training Smart Meters Configuration.
 Conducting User Level training for Head End System (Data retention system for smart Meters).
 Understanding and using Oracle Utilities MDM (Meter Data Management) software to implement in conjunction with AMI smart meters.
 Process Design and Re-Engineering:
 Delivering and Facilitating multiple workshops regarding process design between vendors and relevant stakeholders.
 Designing process and solution architecture with respect to multiple softwares and interfaces, to fulfil company business needs.
 Designing and Documenting SOPs for Field and system operations during the course of the Project.
 Developing Inventory Management and Supply chain process for Smart Meter Commissioning.
 Designing and Documentation of To-Be Processes of the AMI Department.
 Project Management:
 Preparing Project Plan (Gantt chart, Resource Allocation, Network Schedule Diagram etc.) for overall AMI Smart Grid Project Plan.
 Preparing, Managing and Executing sub-projects.
 Preparing Risk Management Plan and Risk Register for Smart Grid Project.
 Execution, Monitoring and Controlling of the AMI Smart Grid Project.
 Maintenance of Technical and Project Documentation.
 Technical Evaluation and Documentation:
 Preparing Request for Proposal for Local and International Vendors for Smart Meters, Communication and Head End’s consolidated solution.
 Technical Evaluation of Proposals and establishing common understanding amongst vendors.
 Preparing Technical Contracts (Scope of Work) for Local and International vendors.

GRADUATE TRAINEE ENGINEER at K-Electric
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2013 to August 2014

Trainee Engineer in the Smart Grid Department in Distribution Strategy. Responsible for System Commissioning and Project Planning.

Coordinator at Football Club GIKI
  • Pakistan
  • January 2009 to September 2013

Coordinator, Football Club GIKI 2009-Present
-Won the Proctor and Gamble University Challenge (Champion's League) in 2011

President at Media Club
  • Pakistan
  • February 2013 to February 2013

President, Media Club Feb 2013
-Chief Organizer the 6th All Pakistan Media Festival
-Organizing Team member 4th and 5th All Pakistan Media Festivals
EXTRA CURRICALAR ACTIVITIES

(Intern), Rawalpindi at Attock Oil Refinery
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • June 2012 to July 2012

Attock Oil Refinery (Intern), Rawalpindi Jun-Jul 2012
-Six week internship at Attock Oil Refinery in the Instrumentation department, inspecting and analyzing control systems for HBU
plants.
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO), Multan Jul - Aug 2008
-Volunteer in the NGO working for the welfare of women of Southern Punjab

Team member, AVROVAR at AVROCAR
  • Pakistan
  • February 2011 to February 2011

Team member, AVROVAR Feb 2011
- Won the Design Build and Fly Competition (DBFC VI) in the Electric Powered Aircraft Category
- Amongst the top 100 in the International Design Build and Fly Competition (IDBFC) held in Wichita State

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronic Engineering
  • at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute
  • September 2013

2009 - 2013 B.Sc. Electronic Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute 2.89/4.00

High school or equivalent, Engineering
  • at Beaconhouse School System
  • January 2009

2007 - 2009 Beaconhouse School System, Multan, Pakistan GCE A-Level: 3A's and 1B

High school or equivalent, Engineering
  • at Beaconhouse School System
  • January 2007

2004 - 2007 Beaconhouse School System, Multan, Pakistan GCE O Level: 8A's

Master's degree, Finance
  • at Institute of Business Administration

Semester to start in fall 2015.

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Soft Skills
Team Player
Proactivity
Energetics
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DESIGN BUILD
ENGINEER
INSTRUMENTATION
OIL REFINERY
PROJECT PLANNING
REFINERY
Leadership

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Media Club
  • President
  • February 2013
Executive Member, GIKI Sports Society
  • Member
  • September 2013
GIKI Mathematics Society
  • Member
  • September 2013
AIESEC
  • Team Leader
  • October 2011

Training and Certifications

Administrator Level Training for Meter Configuration and Head End System (Training)
Training Institute:
ISKRAEMECO
Date Attended:
October 2014
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Football
    Won PnG Champions League 2011-2012 Won inter university beach soccer tournament Coordinator Football in University