Projects Manager
Maarej Professional Systems and Services
Total des années d'expérience :15 years, 3 Mois
Recruited to provide project management over large scale and complex technology initiatives. Managed six figure budgets and lead teams consisting of engineers, supervisors, technicians and skilled labors.
Supervised the high quality implementation of communication solutions, security solutions and command and control solutions.
Systems:
CCTV systems, ANPR System, Mobile ANPR system, Under Vehicle surveillance systems, Fixed Command and control centers, Mobile command centers, Tetra Simulation solution, Radio communication solutions, RFID solutions, Risk management and security awareness systems and tracking solutions.
Major Projects:
Emaar, Dubai Aluminum, UAE Ministry of Interior, Jumeirah Group, Dubai Protective Services and UAE Armed Forces.
Additional Responsibilities
• Development and management of company IT infrastructure and assets.
• Plan Integrations of complex security solutions.
• Bidding on large scale tenders.
• Business development
• Deployment of POC’s
• Research new security innovations
Recruited to maximize the efficiency, revenue and productivity of the service department and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction
- Recognized by the chairman for raising profitability thru Implementation of a dealer management system (DMS) & Increased workshop utilization and efficiency
- Built repeat-business and customer’s loyalty by insuring high quality repair
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing service improvement programs
- Strengthened company reputation by providing expert technical explanations and resolving product disputes between customers and suppliers
- Developed new workshop procedures and updated spare parts supplier’s database
- Created standardized labor lines for the workshop system
- Promoted an above average level of experience among technical staff & maintained a standard up-to-date training programs for technicians
- Identified and corrected deficiencies on procedures and processes
- Conducted an in-house training program on new diagnostic equipment and spare parts electronic catalogues
- Fostered teamwork that motivated employees to achieve their highest potential & cultivated an extraordinary level of technician loyalty to the company
- Optimized company key roles & structure, and updated the HR and company policy
- Developed new products and services to meet customer’s demand by promoting programs such as extended warranty, maintenance contracts, service packages & aftermarket products
- Introduced new diagnostic software, repair manuals and spare parts catalogue
- planned and implemented the expansion of the workshop by adding 13 two-post lifters, a paint booth, body shop and denting equipment, welding and fabrication equipment, carbon fiber molding equipment, OEM special tools and pneumatic equipment
- Designed and fabricated in-house vehicle accessories and suspension components
JCS conducts business consultancy services for several types of industries. My role was an automotive & Technology professional whom provide consultancy services to a number of automotive and defense businesses locally and internationally.
Some of the key completed projects are listed in the project section below:
--- Advisor & Vehicle Mobility Specialist ---
for Supacat HMV (Part of Supacat Group Dunkeswell UK)
Company Industry: Defense
I was part of the team that tested and developed the Supacat products for the GCC market with the UAE armed forces.
I was hired by Supacat to use my automotive experience combined with my UAE terrain and environment knowledge to improve product quality and performance to meet requirements of the UAE armed forces
--- Vehicle Mobility Specialist ---
for British AeroSpace (BAE Systems)
Company Industry: Aerospace and Defense
I was part of a team assigned by BAE Land Mine Systems for the testing and development of their products in the UAE summer Trial 2010, 2011 & 2012.
The UAE summer trial is an exercise carried out by the armed forces to test the reliability of new military hardware in the terrain and harsh environmental conditions of the UAE. The job involved hands-on experience with a number of BAE defense products.
--- Advisor & Vehicle Mobility Specialist ---
for DCD Mobility (South Africa)
Company Industry: Defense
Hired to provide support and advice during the testing of DCD mobility products during the armed forces summer trial of 2013.
--- Team Manager ---
for Terradyne Armored Vehicles (Canada)
Company Industry: Defense
Managed the team that provided Terradyne with technical and logistical support during the 2011 UAE armed forced summer trial.
--- Consultant & Project Manager ---
for Emirates Driving Company
Company Industry: Education & Training
Duration: 1 year
Subcontracted by SweRoad (Swedish National Road Consulting) to design an off-road course for the Emirates Driving Company in Abu Dhabi
- Assisted in designed the full curriculum, co-authoring the book, training manuals, and all related materials.
- Trained and prepared the EDC trainers for the off-road course.
- Assist in designing the course outline and procedures.
- Provided a logistics plan for the course.
- Provided specifications for all equipment, required for the course.
- Assisted in designing the off-road arena obstacle course to be built in the EDC premises.
- Procurement and modification all 4x4 vehicles to be used for the course by the trainers and students.
--- Team Leader ---
for ADTA (Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority) Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry: Government
Project/Event: 4 editions of the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge
The Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge was an annual multi-sports international endurance race hosted by the Abu Dhabi Government.
Scope of work included planning and implementation of the race logistics with a team of 25 off-road professionals and providing necessary support in the remote locations of the race.
My early career was mainly focused on the IT industry. During the course of my career I have gathered a vast experience in a number of IT technologies such as VOIP, Windows Server administration, SQL database maintenance, website development, Traffic & recourse management, cyber security, multimedia solutions, data communication and networking, disaster recovery and backup systems.
I have worked with a number reputable organization including:
- National Cash Registry (NCR): Site Engineer
- PIVOT engineering: System Administrator
- Bowling City Group: System Administrator, Sound & Light Technician.
- Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation: IT Technician
