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Karthik Anandakumar

Karthik Anandakumar

Abu Dhabi

Summary

  • Experienced Senior Telecom Engineer with 15 years in Telecommunication Systems engineering, including 8 years in the Oil & Gas sector, primarily on ADNOC projects. Skilled in system design, networking, and Telecom, Safety, and Security Systems for both onshore and offshore projects.
  • Worked with End User such as ADNOC (UAE), OQ Ammonia Plant (Oman), KOC (Kuwait), BPGIC (UAE), SABIC (KSA), Dolphin Energy Ltd. (UAE), ADAC (UAE), AD Ports & ADT (UAE), NATPET (KSA).
  • Experience in Oil & Gas and Commercial Projects.
  • Defines project responsibilities by identifying key phases and components, assigning personnel to specific tasks, and evaluating bids from Contractors and Vendors.
  • Project Handling, Execution & System Analysis and providing field support & design solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Telecom Engineer

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions AB
Abu Dhabi
03.2024 - Current
  • Engineering Design, FEED, and detail Engineering experience. Deliverable list for Telecommunication systems.
  • Supervises and reviews the Telecoms activities, including philosophies, specifications, schedules, drawings, and diagrams, datasheets, and technical requisitions for Telecom Systems.
  • Preparation of Telecommunication Engineering deliverables, including Design Basis, Specifications for various Telecommunication Systems, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, Layouts, MR, and As Built.
  • Progress monitoring, coordination with client, and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Reviewed bid documents, including techno-commercial vendor offers, to estimate equipment, material, and resources.
  • LAN & WAN, ACS, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, and IP telephone.
  • Verification of source data, concept drawings, and concepts as required.
  • Prepare, review, and finalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant departments/disciplines, submission date as per Client/Contract requirements.
  • Involving and resolving technical queries with clients in coordination with interdisciplinary leads and managers.
  • Provide engineering input to engineering drawings, including Device Location Plans, Cable Routing Layouts, Instrument/Device Installation Details, Interconnection Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Circuit & Connection Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, and MDF/IDF Schematics, FO Core Allocation Diagrams, Device and Equipment Schedules, etc.
  • Verifying engineering calculations, as well as checking all drawings, in accordance with industry codes and standards; assisting with the development of less senior technical professionals.
  • Understanding customer needs and applying technical solutions to meet goals.
  • Review Telecommunication System Vendors offers, prepare Vendor technical clarifications, and produce Technical Bid Evaluation reports.
  • Coordinating the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to projects.
  • Participating in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews, and other workshops as required.
  • Participating in audits and incident investigations as required.

Project Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: (Group of Tyco Fire & Security, UAE LLC)
  • Lead and manage a complete team of Junior Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians on site.
  • Working in close coordination with vendors, other subcontractors, and with the client's different departments.
  • Assuring the installation and commissioning delivery has been performed as per the client standards and the best practices.
  • Analyzing the client's technical design, technical requirements, and shop drawing, and correcting where necessary.
  • Shouldering accountability to perform a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the End-User.
  • Security System Product Registration.
  • Participate in project meetings and discussions with clients as and when required.
  • Working with Sales to prepare variation offers for the additional work and preparing claims.
  • Preparation of invoice backup based on the progress of Engineering, Procurement, Corrective Maintenance, and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • Preparation of Monthly Reports, Dashboards, and Minutes of Meeting.
  • Ensure permit requirements and certificates are in place before starting any commissioning activity.
  • Review hardware and engineering requirements for specific projects in accordance with standard engineering procedures.
  • Working with third-party suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-plan and budget performance.
  • Streaming video, time-lapse cameras, and photography documentation for corporate clients.
  • Performing security systems training to customers on site.
  • Tracking different project statuses at different sites according to the project plans.
  • (Group of Tyco Fire & Security, UAE LLC)

MAJOR PROJECTS INVOLVED:

  • Substations (1 to 5) Project, Kuwait - Kuwait Oil Corporation (KOC) - ACS, CCTV, VOIP, PIDS, BDS systems.
  • TL5 Project, Kuwait - Kuwait Oil Corporation (KOC) - ACS, CCTV, AC UPS, DC Rectifier, and Transmission Systems, and LAN/Telecom.
  • 11KV Elevation Substation – B4, B5, MG2, Kuwait – Kuwait Oil Corporation (KOC) – ACS, CCTV, VOIP, PIDS, BDS, and LAN/Telecom.
  • Mark Technology Project, Kuwait - Kuwait Oil Corporation (KOC) - CCTV System
  • SHBC 11 Pattern Project, Kuwait - Kuwait Oil Corporation (KOC) - ACS, CCTV, BIDS - successfully completed FAT.
  • Abu Dhabi Ports – Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Access Control System.
  • Raytheon Middle East – Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of CCTV and Access Control System.
  • Abu Dhabi Terminals, Khalifa Port, UAE – Maintenance of Access Control Systems.
  • Tourist Development Investment Council - Louvre, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance of EarthCam system.
  • Dubai World Central – Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Archiving of EarthCam system.
  • Abu Dhabi Airports Company – Archiving Service for the Time Lapse Movie & Maintenance of EarthCam system.
  • Monitoring Avigilon CCTV server remotely through VPN account.
  • Al Bahr Tower - Since my joining until now, I have been handling CCTV, ACS, and Gate Management System maintenance with the resident onsite team, coordinating with end users and contractors.
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Council – Ongoing Access Control System upgrade with a new physical server, the latest version, and data migration with the support of OEM.
  • Al Hilal Bank successfully completed ACS split and roll back with new database as per client requirement, along with multiple controllers' firmware version updates in a single batch.
  • Dolphin Energy Limited, EPRS, UAE (2018-2019) – Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Telecom System package, including CCTV, Access Control System, Gate Management System, LAN/Telephone Data outlets, and Audio & Video Systems.
  • NATPET, KSA (2019) – Design, Supply, and Commissioning of PAGA System
  • Salalah Methanol Company, Oman (2019-2021) - Design, Supply, and Commissioning of CCTV, LAN, and PAGA System
  • AD Ports, Cruise Terminal, UAE (2020) – Design, Supply, and Commissioning of CEM Access Control System.
  • SNOC, UAE (2020) – Design, Supply, and Commissioning of CCTV Video Management System
  • BPGIC, Fujairah - Design, Supply, and Commissioning of CEM Access Control System and Gate Management System.
  • SABIC, Saudi (2020-2021) – Design, Supply, and Commissioning of IT and IP System
  • Dolphin Energy Limited, Taweelah, UAE (2018-2020) – Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Telecom System package, including CCTV, Access Control System, Gate Management System, LAN/Telephone Data outlets, Videowall Matrix, and Existing DVR to NVR replacement on their sub-stations.

Equipment Engineer

Larsen & Toubro - Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&T-IDPL)
Chennai
12.2011 - 11.2014
  • Operate as part of a team of engineers in carrying out pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities and providing the necessary technical information for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up within the budgeted man-hour and project schedules.
  • Identify requirements and scope of work, review specifications, drawings, and other documents of the project, and establish applicability to the scope of work.
  • Ensure correct implementation, testing, and commissioning of Toll, HTMS, and Radio Fiber Optics work.
  • Suggest ways to improve system implementation and commissioning to achieve tolling.
  • Performing configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of network devices, including parameter version upgrade when needed.
  • Schedule FAT and SAT tests on the new equipment.
  • Maintenance of CCTV, PA system, and wireless message services on a periodic basis.
  • Establish a backup and recovery data procedure.
  • MAJOR PROJECTS INVOLVED:
  • Chennai Tada Tollway Limited (CTTL), Chennai - Project Technical detail: This project has six lanes, each with a 43.40 km length road, and a Toll Plaza.
  • Each toll plaza has 18 toll systems.
  • It has 42 ECBs, 2 VMS, 2 ATCC.
  • Rajkot-Vadinor Tollway Limited (RVTL), Gujarat
  • - Project Technical detail: This project has a 128,500 km length road and has three toll plazas, each having 12 lanes per toll plaza.
  • It has 60 ECBs, 6 VMS, 2 MET, 6 ATCC.

Technical Engineer

Tanu Safety & Health Research Institute Pvt. Limited
Chennai
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • Specialize in research and development, engineering solutions, and technical analysis driven by the values of excellence and innovation.
  • Executing the prototype development of automobile and health-related safety products.

Education

MBA - System Management

University of Madras
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and communication Engineering

Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2007

Skills

  • Project Delivery Process Establishment
  • Project Schedule Designing
  • Team Mobilization
  • Security Systems Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • Training Preparation
  • Project Handover

Certification

  • Trained by American Dynamics for the CCTV security systems
  • Trained by CEM for the Access Control Systems, L1 Certified Engineer
  • Trained & certified by Avigilon Systems for the Avigilon control center installation course
  • Network configuration & system Interface with the security system products

Drivinglicense

LMV, 2026, LMV

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: W1402218
  • Father's Name: S. Ananda Kumar
  • Date of Birth: 06/24/86
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Visa Status: UAE Resident Visa since 2015

Timeline

Senior Telecom Engineer

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions AB
03.2024 - Current

Project Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2024

Equipment Engineer

Larsen & Toubro - Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&T-IDPL)
12.2011 - 11.2014

Technical Engineer

Tanu Safety & Health Research Institute Pvt. Limited
11.2009 - 03.2011

MBA - System Management

University of Madras

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and communication Engineering

Anna University
Karthik Anandakumar