Afsal Nangathan

Experience

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  Spark MEP Cont. LLC

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2011

  Project Engineer

  Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with specifications statutory requirements, laws,rules, regulations and other contractual requirements with due regards to safety, operability and maintainability.Manage project from initial stage, plan, execute, monitor & closeout, liaising with customers on regular basis.Responsible for the completion of all documentation including procurement, supply, delivery, test plans & reports.Conducts internal auditing to identify non conformances to issue NCR for corrective actions. Show less

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  Argon Global WLL

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Project Engineer

  Coordinates between the project manager and the other disciplines for technical matters (engineering, design,procurement, logistic, QA/QC/TPI, integration & site work.Responsible for the overall technical leadership of the project, including support for selection of suppliers,integration of the overall system solution, support for technical issues during commissioning & handing over.Leads the in-house engineering design to ensure compliance with the project specification & schedule.Schedule Preparation and resource forecasting for engineering and technical activities relating to the project.Attend project meetings and collects the necessary technical data for the other disciplines,Ensure Company policies are followed to avoid any ambiguity in futureReview of engineering deliverables, ensuring changes based on redlining drawings;Ensure changes / variation are documented in change control process.Respond to fire alarms emergency calls & provided fire suppression, medical assistance & rescue services.Performed planned & preventive maintenance and inspections of life safety equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition.Educated the public on fire safety through school presentations, community events, and other outreach initiatives. Show less

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  BTFS Fire Protection Middle East

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2019

  Projects Manager

  Conducted risk assessments on all buildings in the company’s portfolio to identify potential hazards.Evaluating tenders and providing recommendations.Carrying out effective client/customer liaison for all projects undertaken.Collaborated with architects, consultants, contractors and other engineers to ensure compliance with building codesConflict Management, Risk assessment, analysis and mitigation for effective project management.Developed project costing & fund plan for Project & Product life cycle, forecast, estimates & resources assignment.Resume-Afsal Nangathan.pdfVendor Management & Team ManagementManaging project budgets and keeping costs down.Producing test plans, reports contract documentation and archive it in lesson learned/historical documents.Excelled at guiding and mentoring technical teams. Articulated project goals and scope , translated business needs into technical terms, prepared detailed work break down structure (WBS) and instilled share accountability for achieving project milestones.Created cost benefit analysis and ROI assessments that were used as the basis for decision makingResolved numerous project issues including staff shortage, tactical matter, scope creep and divergent business and user need.Well experienced in Installation & Maintenance of MEP, HVAC & Fire Fighting & Detection Systems.Experienced in Liaising with approving authorities- Municipalities, Electrical & Civil Defense and for license registration,upgrade, design approvals, codes & standards and project specific issues.Engage in Fire Life Safety Design, inspections, testing and commissioning complying all international codes and standards in large scale residential, industrial, commercial, airports, metro rail, school, warehouses, oil & gas projects from conception till completion. Show less

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  WAYS Technical Services L.L.C

  Apr 2019 - now

  Projects/Business Development Manager

  Develop and execute the company's business strategies in order to attain goals.Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans.Plan cost-effective operations and market development activities.Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.Managing projects from conception, pre-production through to completion. Incorporate the contracted scope of work into a final product, meeting all quality criteria established by the contract documents and management, at the lowest reasonable delivered cost.Administrate and responsibility for the Company's performance on the project including the following duties and responsibilities: Contract Management, Profit and Cash Flow Management, Project Startup and Project Closeout, Performance Management, Labor Management and ability to purchase- develop scope of work, research and purchase of material, equipment and services at the best value for the specified product utilizing the corporate approved list of vendors/suppliers and subcontractors. Manages and serves as the Team Leader for all projects.Coordinates the efforts of all Team Members in respect to the requirements of the project and management to achieve all goals established for the project.Overseeing the maintenance of projects after completion. Producing Test Plans and reports. Carrying out effective client liaison for all projects undertaken. Clearly articulate data, concepts and directions, both orally and in writing to all customers in a timely and organized manner. Show less

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  Gamma Fire Fighting LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Deputy General Manager