Usman Azeem
Manager Projects
Karachi
Summary
Dynamic Technical Project/Program, Manager with 8 years of experience leading all phases of diverse BMS/ELV, Network, Data Centre, Software development & IoT projects. Leverages strong business, financial and technical acumen to drive continuous process improvements, increase competitive advantage and bolster bottom-line revenue growth. Detailed and organized with proven strength in aligning business goals with technology solutions. Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall expert with track records of producing high-quality deliverables within timeline and budgetary constraints. Self-motivated and results oriented, capable of inspiring multi-cultural teams in the design and delivery of projects in high energy, time limited environments. Successfully lead the Projects with value ranging from $0.5 million to $4 million.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
7
7
High Budget Projects Completed
Work History
Manager Technical
GCS Pvt Ltd
Karachi
05.2022 - Current
- Managed public sector Program for Pakistan Ministry of Defense and Minorities for deployment of surveillance system on provincial scale for worship places of minorities in Pakistan
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Developed dashboard to keep track of program benefits realization
- Developed and implemented technical strategies and roadmaps that align with the company's overall goals and objectives
- Managed and mentored a team of technical professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Act as a liaison between the technical team and other departments such as sales, marketing, and finance
- Managed the budget and resources for the technical team, including identifying cost-saving measures and ensuring that projects are completed within budget
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest technological trends and developments, and ensuring that the technical team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to stay ahead of the competition
- Act as a technical expert and provide guidance to the team on complex technical issues, as well as providing technical oversight on projects and initiatives
- Collaborated with other departments and stakeholders to identify and solve technical problems and improve processes and procedures
- Ensured that the technical team is meeting or exceeding quality standards and customer expectations
- Identified and implementing process improvements that can increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders, including senior management and external partners, to ensure that they are informed of the technical team's progress and plans.
Engineering Manager
Resco Pvt Ltd
Karachi
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Lead the design coordination, deployment and testing & commissioning of DOAS (Destination oriented allocation system) joint venture between Honeywell Temaline and Mitsubishi Japan
- Managed the coordination between Honeywell Italy, UAE, India and Mitsubishi Japan for the successful implementation and deployment of DOAS package for Honeywell EBI
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects
- Managed team of software developers for the successfully development and deployment of Visitor management systems (VMS) software integrated with Honeywell EBI at Dolmen Sky towers
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands on
- Projects
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements
- Fostered climate of collaboration between internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and client
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands
- Verified project documentation to meet client requirements and vision
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace
Project Engineer
Johnson Controls International
Dubai
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion
- Efficiently forecasted labor & other resources in order to keep the project cost within budget
- Assisted project manager to execute timely material procurement as per requirement for project progress
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs and schedule
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects
- Managed 3 different sub-contractors with 50+ work force
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
Lead Design Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd
Karachi
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Developed design for BMS, CCTV, ACS, MNS, FAS systems for different projects
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Project Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd
Karachi
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
Systems Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd, GCS Pvt
Karachi
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed cost estimates for planned projects to aid in costing and budget planning efforts
- Developed SOPs and change controls pertaining to setup, maintenance and operation of equipment, facility and utilities
- Compiled and presented reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
- Gathered data, incorporating into drawings, schematics and maps
- Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams
- Ordered and tracked delivery of materials and supplies from vendors
- Accomplishments
- In the early days of my tenure at, Ltd, I was assigned as a Project Manager for public sector project Sindh Minorities with the value of 470 million PKR
- Collaborated with team of Honeywell Italy, Dubai, India and Mitsubishi Japan in the deployment of
- DOAS at Dolmen Sky Tower Project
- Introduced Dashboards, project tracking, inventory logs and procurement as a Engineering Manager
- Successfully lead commissioning and handing over of Projects ranging from $0.4 to $5 million
- Deployed one-of-a-kind DOAS project in Dolmen Sky Towers in collaboration with Honeywell and
- Mitsubishi Japan
- Commissioned and handed over BMS/ELV system Pakistan's First ever Platinum LEED pharmaceutical
- Facility.
Education
Master of Science - Embedded Intelligent Systems
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom 09.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Agile Project Management/Scrumundefined
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Accomplishments
In the early days of my tenure at GCS Pvt Ltd, I was assigned as a Project Manager for public sector project Sindh Minorities with the value of 470 million PKR.
Collaborated with team of Honeywell Italy, Dubai, India and Mitsubishi Japan in the deployment of DOAS at Dolmen Sky Tower Project
Introduced Dashboards, project tracking, inventory logs and procurement as a Engineering Manager.
Successfully lead commissioning and handing over of Projects ranging from $0.4 to $5 million.
Deployed one-of-a-kind DOAS project in Dolmen Sky Towers in collaboration with Honeywell and Mitsubishi Japan.
Commissioned and handed over BMS/ELV system Pakistan's First ever Platinum LEED pharmaceutical Facility.
Work Availability
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Quote
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Timeline
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
03-2023
Agile Hybrid Project Pro - PMI
07-2022
Data Centre Design - Udemy
07-2022
Manager Technical
GCS Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
CSM Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
02-2022
Key Technologies for Business - IBM
12-2021
PMP Project Management Professional - PMI
07-2021
UL Certified Training - Honeywell
06-2021
Engineering Manager
Resco Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2022
AI & ML Certification - IBA Sukkur
09-2019
Project Engineer
Johnson Controls International
07.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Design Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 06.2017
Project Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2016
Systems Engineer
Resco Pvt Ltd, GCS Pvt
01.2015 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Embedded Intelligent Systems
University of Hertfordshire
09.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
01.2006 - 12.2009
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