Reji Mathews

Experience

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  Pacific Controls

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2004

  Project Engineer

  Key Contributions:• Piloted Building Management System and Home Automation System projects – assumed full responsibility for designing, quoting, implementing, commissioning, and post-commissioning operations using various software and technical platforms.• Contributed significantly in engineering a proprietary Home Automation Solution (Pacific Controls) as an integral part of a technical team.• Key Projects include 21st Century Tower, TECOM Buildings among many others.• Technical systems used:- Lonmaker software from Echelon - CCTV & LAN Cameras - Lighting Control Systems- JACE (JAVA Application Control Engine) - Home Automation System - PremiseSys (Home Control Software)- PLCs : Twido and Zelio - CARE (Honeywell) - RTU: T-BOX (Technotrade) عرض أقل

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  Smart Systems Co. WLL.

  Sept 2004 - Feb 2006

  Project Engineer

  Key Contributions:• Examined sites to better identify requirements and drew-out plans for modifying or replacing House Automation Systems which include lighting control systems, HVAC control systems, multi-room audio systems, control of electromechanical devices, CCTV systems, access control systems, etc.• Developed custom specific House Automation solution by communicating with clients and translating requirements into highly specified briefs while assessing them for technical, business and budget feasibility.• Personally monitored conduiting and cabling operations to facilitate the final installation of equipment; assisted and troubleshot problems arising thereof to ensure operational performance meets specified standards.• Functioned as technical lead for all pre-commissioning and commissioning operations; mediated with other engineers and project participants as well as end-users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.• Expert at administering 2-Series Controllers from Crestron International. Anchored operations of serial integration of third-party Systems/ Devices with the Home Automation System. عرض أقل

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  Al Mulla Group

  Mar 2006 - May 2008

  Application Engineer

  Key Projects to Credit:• Avenues Shopping Mall Complex • 7 Hospitals of the Ministry of Public Health• Royale Hayat Hospital • Kuwait Reinsurance Company (HQ Building)• Al- Mulla (HQ Building) • Construction Training Insititute• Radisson SAS Hotel • Salhiya Complex• BMS Upgrade at Gulf Investment Co. (HQ Building) • BMS Upgrade at Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & IndustryTechnical Proficiency: Expert at administering:- Communication Protocols such as LONTalk, BacNet, and ModBus - Niagra AX platform from Tridium Inc.- Lonmaker Software from Echelon - IA Enterprise Server Software Suite (TAC Invensys)- WorkPlace Tech tool programming kit (TAC Invensys) - Intelligent Building Systems (TAC Invensys)Key Contributions:• Developed Building Automation Systems designs/ plans after detailed site surveys and presented the same to clients and other project participants for seamless implementation, commissioning, and close-out operations. • Provided support to Project Consultant by acquiring approvals on technical submittals and As-Built Drawings plans; addressed any technical/ operational problems including quality deviations instantly to minimize delays or unexpected cost increase.• Outlined labor, material and sub-contracting requirements detailing all technical and quality requirements. Opted for vendors/ suppliers/ contractors providing the most competitive prices with no compromise in quality.• Ensured effective work-control metrics are in place for all project operations; programmed both front-end and back-end controllers to assure the attainment of designed control strategies.• Worked in close coordination with different project disciplines. Applied functional expertise to resolve project issues and routinely generated a range of technical reports to aid seniors in project planning and management. عرض أقل

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  Johnson Controls

  Jun 2008 - now

  * Managing the overall execution and performance of installations delivery and major Project teams. Ensuring branch goals and objectives are met, which include EBIT, cash flow, backlog growth, SGA, productivity improvements, succession planning.* Establishing goals and development plans for direct reports. Evaluating employee performance and perform salary management. Driving asset management including TWC control, billings, accounts receivables and payables.* Driving accurate forecasting and actualization of projects revenue and executed margin against forecast/outlook.* Following up with customer satisfaction issues and driving resolution.* Assisting Executive Manager in preparation of annual strategic and financial operating plans.* Developing and building contractor, customer, consultant and subcontractor relationships in the business community.* Assisting Executive Management, and coaching Sales and Project Managers in the review and interpretation of contract terms and conditions.* Coaching and developing Project Managers on all areas of performance. Including but not limited to project risk management, conflict resolution and establishment of project recovery plans.* Promoting margin expansion through securing of change orders.* Participating in key Customer accounts and large, high priority opportunity pursuits.* Driving compliance with the Organisational Health and Safety initiatives for employees and subcontractors.* Leading and Managing the Controls, Fire & Security P&L.* Key person in Organization hierarchy delegated as Person of Authority and Project Director to manage closeout obligations for Hamad International Airport Project CP43, CP69 and CP75. عرض أقل Key Contributions:• Spearheading a portfolio of projects, shaping project plans and roll out strategies, establishing teams, leading technical and financial aspects during the operational stages up till final hand-over with focus on time and costs prescribed.• Directing and controlling day-to-day project operations – organizing and allocating resources, defining objectives, scheduling activities, assigning targets/ responsibilities and supervising operations to ensure compliance with baseline project goals. • Organizing site facilities, monitoring site labor including work of any contractor/ subcontractor/ third-party to maintain integrity and uniformity of operations while effectively meeting assigned deadlines and budgets.• Commanding all procurement activities – outlining resource requirements, negotiating tactically with suppliers/ vendors/ contractors and demanding economies to scale with no compromise on quality.• Presiding all meetings (team/ clients) and presenting action plans, follow-ups, the status of projects, abnormal occurrences, variance analysis along with a build in deployable contingency plans. Ensuring effective project control metrics by devising cost-effective solutions for bottlenecks. عرض أقل Key Projects to Credit:• Heart of Doha Ph-02 Package Manager for ELV Systems (BMS, Smart Metering, Lighting Control Systems, Central Battery Systems, Smart Home Systems, ICT)• Heart of Doha Ph-01A Building Management Systems, Information Technology Network, and 3rd Party Systems Integration.• Porto Arabia Parcel 04 and 05 Towers Project in the Pearl Qatar, BMS Systems in the Extended Retails section of Parcels 06 to 13 of Porto Arabia in the Pearl Qatar.• City Center Mall Reconstruction BMS • City Center Mall CCTV SystemKey Contributions:• Presented leadership and control for all engineering works related to Building Automation Systems, Open Platform CCTV Systems, Converged Network Systems (ICT), Access Control Systems, Lighting Controls Systems, and Smart Home Systems.• Interpreted IFC drawings/ specifications as well as architectural blueprints and administered project planning and execution operations to assure consonance, uniformity, and integrity of operations.• Handled end-to-end project deliverables while closely monitored project progress and ensured all project objectives concerning schedule, cost, revenue, and expected profit margins are effectively met.• Managed the procurement as well as sub-contracting requirements; explored for suppliers/ vendors offering best in class quality at favorable prices and negotiated terms that are in the best interest of the project.• Led client communications for change orders in addition to vetting the technical submittals for clients in terms of systems design, integration, implementation, commissioning and close-out of Integrated Building Management Systems.• Interlinked vital project elements and supervised project schedules/ activities. Regularly communicated project goals along with authorities/ responsibilities to a variety of project participants for seamless execution of operations. عرض أقل Key Projects to Credit:• Played a critical role in implementing BMS systems in Porto Arabia Parcel 04 & 05 Towers Project as well as in the Extended Retails section of Parcels 06 to 13 of Porto Arabia in the Pearl Qatar island.Technical Proficiency:• Moderated LONTalk, BacNet, and ModBus for seamless integration of 3rd party systems such as Fire Alarm System, Power Monitoring Systems, Light Control Systems, Home Automation Systems, and Central Battery Systems.• Expert at administering software such as:• Metasys Systems - Johnson Controls Inc • Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) • System Configuration Tool (SCT) Key Contributions:• Chalked out plans/ drawings for Building Automation Systems along with detailed technical tabulations and presented the same to clients for any modification request and subsequent approvals.• Collaborated efforts with cross-functional teams – presented organization, coordination, and technical direction to all project implementation commissioning, including close-out operations for on-time and within budget completion.• Administered resource procurement as per project plans/ schedules with strict conformance to prescribed quality/ quantity and budget; coordinated logistics to maintain optimum levels of inventory at the site. • Attended technical meetings and mediated with Project consultants for approvals on Technical Submittals and As-Built drawings while aimed at satisfying the highest common interest.• Tracked project progress for conformance to quality, design, timelines, and costs; devised effective solutions for any technical slippages/ bottlenecks. Led hand-over operations are validating all project goals are effectively met. عرض أقل

  • Branch Manager - HVAC, C&S Fire Service

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Service Sales & Operations Manager

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Operations Manager

    Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Systems Project Manager (Major Projects)

    Jul 2016 - May 2019

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Systems Project Engineer

    Jun 2008 - Jun 2012