Barham AbuDaqqa, Project Manager/Engineer

Barham AbuDaqqa

Project Manager/Engineer

Emirates Office Systems and Supplies

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Information System
Experience
16 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 1 Months

Project Manager/Engineer at Emirates Office Systems and Supplies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2010

EOOS, a superior technology solutions provider established in 1989 providing solutions and services in the areas of IT and Telecom Infrastructure integration.

Key Projects to Credit :
• DEWA Project, First green building for Dewa, more than 3300 data points, QMS, CCTV, Access Control, PAS
• Dubai Airport C3 Expansion Project, SCN/FTTO, 48V, RAD, IVT, MCS, MTV, and PAS System
• ADEC Schools /Tamdeed Projects, Data, WAP, and CCTV System Design and Implementation
• AFOC Project, Design and Implementation for 955 IP Cameras
• Musanda/ Injazat Data Center, Patching and labeling
• Takreer New Refinery, Ghayathi Rwais, GS Project, SCS
• Zayed University Project, SCS, AC, PAS System
• Khalifa University MGMT Office Project, SCS using Cat6a
• Cebron University Project, WAP System, Design and installation of Wireless Access Point

Key Responsibilities :
• Spearheading IT projects by coordinating laterally between diverse technical teams and vertically across management hierarchy to seamlessly implement - project rollouts, management systems and process enhancements.
• Conceptualizing turnkey IT solutions as per requirements, analyzing associated technical complexities and specifications, thereby managing the execution of the projects within the scheduled deadline.
• Managing a team of installation engineers, sub contractors, QA/QC-HSE, project control, commissioning engineers, procurement, logistic and document control operations of project management, thus conducting all aspects of training and performance review periodically to maintain a motivated team.
• Successfully managed the project for installation of 955 (PELCO) IP cameras from inception to completion, whilst ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Continued at Continued
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2010

• Monitoring and keeping a track of LOP’s, WO’s, SOW and contract rules, thereby drafting reports format inclusive of DTR, DMTMR, DPR and MPR in line with organizational standards.
• Preparing monthly invoice/payment application request and submitting the same to the client for approval. Steering IR and commissioning team and conducting inspection by close coordination with client/consultant for sanctioning of installations.
• Forecasting, tracking and managing functional budget/resources to ensure adequacy to meet project commitments and adherence to forecasts, time, cost and quality constraints. Compiling/analyzing data to highlight major variances against targets.
• Fostering clear channels of communication between contractors and subcontractors to ensure proper implementation of the project requirements and make sure all the activities are conducted in line with organizational policies.
• Instrumental in conducting various trainings comprising of safety training, scaffolding training and technical training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.
• Analyzing client requirements sub contractors, managing material requests and controls of installations, accordingly maintaining accurate documentation pertaining to project plans, schedules, briefings, reports, correspondence, technical instructions, technical procedures and other related materials.
• Providing daily progress report to the senior manager and attending site meetings with the client/Thales, DCA, sub contractors and site engineer to improve work performance.

Project Engineer at Excellence Communication Technology Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2008 to February 2010

Key Responsibilities :
• Created project implementation plans, project schedules and assigned tasks to team members for on-time delivery of project deliverables.
• Provided updates/ adjustments to project plan as necessary to ensure successful completion of the project within the specified budgetary guidelines and quality standards.
• Analyzed business requirements, identified technical solutions, scheduled changes and approved implementation of changes to produce functional specifications for the project.
• Reconciled and ensured accuracy of material quantity, expenditures and vendor payments on a regular basis. Allocating work to the site engineers, foremen, subcontractors in accordance to specialized technical requirements and ensuring that all the operational requirements are adhered to.
• Maintained close relations with clients, assured client priorities are followed, implemented process modifications and soliciting referrals through superior client management.
• Maintained a comprehensive list of all cognizable risks, acceptance test documents in line with project management guidelines.
• Regularly kept the upper management abreast of status of assigned projects and recommending change requests for the steering committee, focusing on the overall project schedule, budget and resolution of project issues.
• Kept abreast of latest technological advancements and utilized the potential of the same to respond to the distinctive needs of the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Information System
  • at October 6 University
  • February 2008

Specialties & Skills

Project Planning
Technical Management
Budget Forecast
Project Management
IT Solutions
Analytical Ability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Time Management
IT Related Skills: MS Office and Internet Usage
Coordinating Departments, Utilities Management, Conceptualizing Projects, Performance Review
Leadership, Team Building, Motivation, Communication, Ability to work under pressure
Cost/ Time Estimation, Project Profitability, Scheduling, Proposal Estimation, Customer Service
Risk Assessment, Technical Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Report Generation
IT Project Management, IT Infrastructure Development, Project Planning and Scheduling
Coordination and Development, Recruitment and Training, Materials Management, Revenue Generation

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

ND3341: SYSTIMAX (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010
Valid Until:
October 2010
Cat6, Cat7 and F.O Cabling System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
December 2011
AMP ACT:1-396008-1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
Valid Until:
January 2011
PMP Training Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2011
Valid Until:
May 2011
Fluke Networks (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
December 2011