FARAZ AHMED

Experience

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  Special Technical Services L.L.C., Oman

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2019

  Instrument Maintenance Supervisor | Operation & Maintenance

  Project 3: Amal Steam Plant Construction and Operations• Supervised and led a team of instrument technicians and maintenance personnel. Provided training and guidance to staff on maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.• Coordinated with other departments and teams to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out with minimal disruption to operations. Develop and implement maintenance schedules and plans for instrumentation systems.Project 2: Alarm Rationalization and Implementation of Alarm Management Culture at Amal Steam Project• Analysed Alarm data and prioritized them based on SHELL Design and Engineering practices to identify and rectify issues. Prioritize alarms, design comprehensive alarm lists, and implement effective alarm response procedures for simplicity and consistency.• Ensured that the alarm system supports the operator in all operating scenarios by alarm shelving, state-based alarm, and alarm flood suppression techniques. Prioritized alarms, designed alarm lists, managed the alarm process, documenting and rationalizing by complying with the alarm philosophy and the principles of alarm management.Project 1: Commissioning and Integration of RTUs with WiMAX Technology•This project involved integrating Modicon M100 RTUs with WiMAX communication technology for PDO’s remote oil and gas operations at Marmul Locations. The goal was to establish a cost-effective, high-reliability communication solution for monitoring critical assets such as pumps and valves in remote oil fields.• Integrated WiMAX to support long-range communication between RTUs and central SCADA systems, optimizing the monitoring and control of operations from remote locations.• Commissioned RTUs for multiple types of pumps (PCP, Water Injection, Beam, ESP), ensuring that each system was integrated with SCADA for real-time operational data and automated control. Show less

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  Sarveshwari Engineers

  Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Sr. Instrumentation Engineer | R&D

  · Led product development projects from concept to production, managed budgets, timelines, and client expectations, and delivered compelling product presentations and demonstrations.· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define strategy, roadmap, and project specifications.· Managed vendor relationships, coordinated material sources, and provided technical support.· Developed and implemented testing protocols to validate product performance, analyzed results to improve design, and ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Show less

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  Flipkart

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Sr. Operation Executive | Sales

  • Result-oriented back-end sales executive supporting sales operations and utilizing advanced data analytics to drive business insights. Adept at managing offer creation, pricing, and merchandising with internal tools, and proficient in data visualization and analysis techniques.• Utilized advanced data analysis techniques, including Pivot Tables and charts, to extract actionable insights from sales data and support strategic decision-making.• Managed offer creation, pricing, and merchandising using internal tools such as Grumbles, Plutus, and Marvels, effectively crafting and presenting tailored solutions to clients.• Leveraged dashboards (Omniture, FDP) to ensure data availability and support decision-making, enhancing the preparation and delivery of informed sales presentations. Show less

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  Total IT Global

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  Assistant Manager | Presales | IT Breakfix & Field services

  • Led pre-sales operations for IT infrastructure and field services, driving business growth through data-driven insights and tailored solutions. • Optimized sales strategies, pricing, and service delivery through advanced analytics, improving efficiency and profitability. • Automated reporting tasks using Advanced Excel to enhance decision-making. • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver superior client solutions and guide enterprise business development. Show less