Cyrus Gandhi, Project Manager

Cyrus Gandhi

Project Manager

Open Technologies FZ-LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
33 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :33 years, 1 Months

Project Manager at Open Technologies FZ-LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah
  • My current job since August 2018

Completed a Technology Transfer Project (Auto-Catalyst Recycling for Recovery Of Precious Metals) to Implement the Design & Commissioning the complete Manufacturing Facility (1200 sqm) including Selection / Purchase & Installation of various sophisticated Main & Auxiliary Equipment, Co-ordinate with Local Authorities for Compliance, develop Local & International Suppliers for Consumables & Support. Recruited Qualified & Train personnel to give Optimum Output. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice & Procedures on Safe Working Conditions.

Project Consultant at Saahtain Asia Sdn Bhd
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • November 2016 to July 2018

• Retort & Filling & Ancillary Equipment Design / Purchase & Operation
• Execute inputs on Project viability / feasibility for investor.
• Design the key requirements & understand the vision of the investor.
• Plan Capex & Budgetary allocations for various equipments.
• Evaluate Site conditions & Kitchen premises of vendor.
• Market study for sound suppliers for various equipments & finalize the same.
• Assist in logistics / shipping / documentation / release of timely payments.
• Machines arrived in Mid-April & Project was online by Mid-May.
• Finalized Team selection of various competent human resource staff for operations.
• Appointed MEP Contractor for complete installation of Equipments.
• Commissioned the Equipments with the Supplier Teams from France / Korea.
• Imparted Training to staff for daily Operations & Handling of Food as per HACCP guidelines.
• Daily Production now in progress with good quality output.
• Successfully supplied Food Sachets to Relief Organizations like Red Crescent / World Food Health Program.

Project Consultant at Alaska Cleaning Center
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2015 to October 2016

• Design the key requirements for a complete Industrial Detergent Blending Plant.
• Discuss / Understand the vision of the investors for manufacturing activity.
• Plan Capex & Budgetary allocations for various equipments.
• Design of Production Facilities in current warehouse.
• Evaluate local Fabrication Contractor & finalize scope of work.
• Approve Structural drawing of Platform in the warehouse with footing pedestals.
• Design & finalize specifications of Laboratory / Office in the warehouse.
• Give all inputs for MEP requirements for smooth production operations.
• Evaluate Vendors for Various Process Equipment.
• Design of S. S. Blenders / Mixers / Storage & Mobile Tanks with supplier.
• Selection of correct capacity Diaphragm pumps with complete assembly.
• Selection of correct capacity Air Compressor / Drier / Receiver Tank.
• Selection of Laboratory Equipments.
• Selection of 4-Head S. S. Automatic Filling Machine.
• Selection of Inkjet Printer for Batch / Detail Coding.
• Inspection Of Vessels after completion of fabrication with snags.
• Finalized Team selection of various competent human resource staff for operations.
• Oversee & Commission the Equipments upon installation.
• Imparted Training to staff for daily Operations & Handling of Chemicals as per GMP guidelines.
• Awaiting Approval From Local Authorties to commence Daily Production with good quality output.

Chief Technical Officer at Saahtain Foods FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2013 to October 2015

• Retort & Filling & Ancillary Equipment Design / Purchase & Operation
• Execute inputs on Project viability / feasibility for investor.
• Design the key requirements & understand the vision of the investor.
• Plan Capex & Budgetary allocations for various equipments.
• Evaluate Site conditions & Kitchen premises of vendor.
• Market study for sound suppliers for various equipments & finalize the same.
• Assist in logistics / shipping / documentation / release of timely payments.
• Machines arrived in Mid-April & Project was online by Mid-May.
• Finalized Team selection of various competent human resource staff for operations.
• Appointed MEP Contractor for complete installation of Equipments.
• Commissioned the Equipments with the Supplier Teams from France / Korea.
• Imparted Training to staff for daily Operations & Handling of Food as per HACCP guidelines.
• Daily Production now in progress with good quality output.
• Successfully supplied Food Sachets to Relief Organizations like Red Crescent / World Food Health Program.

Technical Manager at Consultant
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2012 to September 2013

Advising Investors on Business Development & Local Compliance

Consultant at Winchem Industries L. L. C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Umm Al Quwain
  • February 2012 to September 2012

Consultancy for Startup Setup Of Facility to Manufacture of Industrial Detergents & Disinfectants.
(A Time Bound Project)
- with Local Approvals
- Machinery Purchase
- Layout, Installation & Commissioing
- Laboratory Setup
- Product Trials
- Sales Support
- Standard Operating Procedures & Related Documentation

Project Manager at Innovative Building Solutions L. L. C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to October 2011

Construction Of Plant & Premises
Installation Of Various Plant Machineries
Commissioning & Testing the same
Setting up Maintenance Section
Putting Preventive Procedures in place
Compliance to Safety & ISO Procedures

Operations Manager at Meridian Technologies L. L. C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2005 to May 2008

Construction Of Plant & Premises
Finalization of Design for Approval
Permits from Local Authorities (DM / DCD)
Oversee Team of Consultants & Contractors
Purchase of Machinery

Technical Executive (Production & Quality Control) at Falcon Chemicals L. L. C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 1997 to October 2005

Construction Of Plant & Premises
Installation Of Various Plant Machineries
Commissioning & Testing the same
Set up, Certifified the Organisation & Compliance to Safety & ISO Procedures
Daily Production Activities for Various Plants
Incharge of Blending Facility
Worked in Purchase Department for over a year.
Assist various departments like Sales / IT / Accounts

Senior Quality Assurance Chemist at Glaxo Smithkline
  • India - Mumbai
  • February 1991 to January 1997

Implementing Total QA Compliance in All Departments
Adhering to GMP

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at Masters Of Business Administration
  • July 1995
Bachelor's degree, Technical & Analytical Chemistry
  • at Board Of Technical Examinations
  • May 1990

Passed All 4 Semesters in Class I

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
  • at Bachelor Of Science
  • July 1988

Specialization in Chemistry Subsidaries were Botany & Zoology

Specialties & Skills

Construction Knowledge
Daily Operations
Chemical Safety
Plant Commissioning
Engineering Support
MS Office
Autocad

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Gujarati
Expert

Training and Certifications

HACCP Compliance (Training)
Training Institute:
DNV - Dubai, UAE
Date Attended:
November 2015
Food Safety (DM Approved) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Valid Until:
October 2020
Internal QMS Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2004
Valid Until:
October 2020