Kamran Ismail

Project Management and Engineering

• Managed end-to-end engineering projects, including design, fabrication and coordination with internal teams.
• Implemented new systems and reported progress to senior engineering management and headquarters.
• Provided technical guidance to engineering teams and executive management.
• Supported organizational objectives by developing strategic goals and initiatives.
• Oversaw front-end and back-end development teams, ensuring project alignment with company goals.
• Monitored internal systems for reliability and performance, recommending improvements as needed.
• Designed strategies for future development projects in alignment with company objectives and resources.
• Implemented innovative technologies and coordinated with external stakeholders for new integrations and tools.
• Ensured compliance with security regulations and managed project requirements, goals and timelines.
• Reviewed and updated internal system and equipment policies in collaboration with higher headquarters.

Technical Expertise and Equipment Management

• Planned and directed installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Supervised repairs to ensure timely and high-quality completion.

Planning and Management

• Extensive experience in planning, training, management, security, administration, coordination and hiring.
• Developed and executed plans to meet assigned goals; prepared annual budgets to allocate financial resources for operational equipment.

Procurement and Contract Management

• Developed and implemented policies, standards and procedures for technical work within the organization.

Human Resource Management

• Frequently involved in the hiring process, ensuring the recruitment of qualified personnel.
• Conducted training for individuals in administration, security, technical activities, search and surveillance.
• Trained technical staff in equipment handling and maintenance.

Equipment Management and Maintenance

• Procured mechanical equipment, conducted inspections, and supervised routine maintenance activities.
• Ensured optimal performance of machinery, systems, infrastructure, and equipment with minimal downtime; led maintenance process audits.
• Diagnosed faults, performed planned maintenance, and established various maintenance procedures and protocols.
• Extensive experience conducting comprehensive inspections of entire fleets, including armed and wheeled vehicles, weapons and armament, as well as IT equipment.
• Serviced and replaced old or faulty equipment; managed the removal of outdated machinery and installation of new systems.
• Provided technical support and training on new equipment; responded promptly to customer and maintenance unit call-outs.
• Actively contributed to the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Operational and Financial Planning

• Forecasted and strategically planned for system overhauls and upgrades, considering long-term maintenance costs.
• Collaborated with the maintenance director and executives to set and track maintenance budgets and KPIs.
• Prepared and managed the engineering department’s budget, including presenting financial plans.
• Developed and executed plans to meet assigned goals; prepared annual budgets to allocate financial resources for operational equipment.

Technical Expertise and Equipment Management

• Gained expertise with heavy-duty vehicles, generators, artillery guns, tanks and weapons.
• Planned and directed installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Performed equipment inspections to anticipate and plan repairs; supervised repairs to ensure timely and high-quality completion.
• Established mobile repair units to support equipment in remote locations and during operations.
• Conducted periodic inspections, advised on repair schedules, analyzed data and provided updates to higher Headquarters.
• Analyzed fault trends and planned/procured spare parts for equipment repairs.

Workshop and Machine Shop Operations

• Conducted base overhauls for light and heavy vehicles, engines, generators and weapons.
• Managed spare parts inventory and ensured availability for equipment maintenance.
• Coordinated services across multiple trades, including carpentry, welding, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Enhanced regional workshop capabilities through contracts for test benches and infrastructure improvements.
• Introduced the Annual Maintenance Kit (AMT) concept and procured filters for the entire fleet.
• Operated and managed machines including lathe, milling, honing, boring, crankshaft grinding, surface grinding, and horizontal line boring machines.
• Oversaw CNC engraving machine operations for creating wooden CNC carvings and items.
• Substantial experience in sand casting, having manufactured a variety of parts and souvenirs.
• Extensive experience in plastic injection molding, successfully manufactured a range of different parts.

Procurement and Contract Management

• Managed contracts worth 68.5 Mn USD with Chinese and Ukrainian suppliers for major assemblies and spare parts procurement.
• Oversaw procurement and tendering processes for equipment and spare parts.

Staff and Resource Management

• Supervised engineering and technical staff; managed procurement, testing, and commissioning of specialized components and fixtures for mechanical equipment.
• Trained staff on equipment and test benches operations, maintenance procedures and effectively responded to major equipment breakdowns.
• Supervised and managed 150 skilled workers, overseeing pay, allowances and welfare.
• Administered financial issues related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Managed administrative functions related to living arrangements, rationing, and mess facilities.