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Ricardo H M Qumsieh

Ricardo H M Qumsieh

Dubai

Summary

A highly motivated and organized individual with extensive experience in Leadership, Operations, Project Management, and Engineering, specializing in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control , ELV ICT systems. Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects, successfully delivering projects worth over 100 million across diverse sectors including Life & Safety, ELV, ICT , BMS, Oil & Gas , Facilities Management , Industrial Automation , Telecommunication . Developed and executed business strategies that increased revenue, while driving efficiency improvements and cost reductions in engineering operations. Adept at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing high workloads, and delivering projects within strict deadlines and budgets. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams of up to 400 people and optimizing workflows to meet tight schedules. Demonstrated expertise in driving sales and marketing initiatives, leading to an increase in market share in competitive markets. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, combined with innovative problem-solving capabilities that resulted in reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with a proven track record of successfully executing engineering and business development projects in the Facilities Management and related sectors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Of Engineering

Naffco Fzco
04.2018 - 09.2024
  • Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing engineering strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product development, quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing and driving engineering excellence
  • ELV ICT System : (Fire, Oil & GAS , PAVA,CBS, Vesda , etc )
  • Telecommunication: Hytera, Motorola (DMR, ASTRO, TETRA, LTE )
  • Strategy and Development
  • Monitors engineering activities to ensure adherence to establishes policies, operating procedures and standards
  • Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business
  • Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
  • Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market
  • Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and act to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
  • Contribute to overall business strategy y and annual budget process
  • Take ownership of the engineering policy, guidelines and any associated documents
  • Initiate and develop creative and innovative engineering processes
  • General and Task Management
  • People Management.

Operations Manager

Naffco Electromechanical L.L.C
04.2011 - 04.2018
  • Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
  • This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third- party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan
  • Defining the project’s objectives and overseeing quality control throughout its life cycle
  • ELV & BMS Systems
  • Project Management
  • Managing the Projects Operations of ELV and BMS systems
  • Work with the clients to define ELV & BMS projects
  • Develop business cases for client gateway approval and to secure funding
  • Deliver projects, including:
  • Scheduling activities
  • Managing budgets
  • Controlling quality of deliverables
  • Facilitating meetings
  • Identifying and tracking benefits realized
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Managing specialist consultants and subcontractors
  • Working with and managing deliverables from the client’s other contractors
  • Being the client’s point of contact
  • Progress reporting and meetings
  • Communication & Relationships

Head of Department

Naffco Electromechanical L.L.C
04.2007 - 04.2011
  • Product Development, Pricing and Design of ELV products for variety of Towers Buildings, commercial/Residential Complexes Industrial Plants
  • Hospitals, Schools and Military establishments
  • Leadership and Department Management
  • Strategic Planning Budget Management: Policy Development: Staff Management
  • Products Development
  • Business development
  • External Relations, Collaboration and Partnerships, Outreach and Engagement
  • Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance: Innovation & Creativity
  • Following up and contacting MEP Contractors, Consultants, and Clients to increase the Sale by providing them with knowledge about the products
  • Supervision of all running projects to ensure proper service for the customers

Projects Engineer

Consolidated Engineering Systems Co
03.2006 - 03.2007
  • Of designing, engineering, supply, installation, Commissioning of ELV systems)
  • Responsible for designing ELV system for variety of Towers Buildings, commercial/Residential
  • Complexes Industrial Plants, Hospitals, Schools and Military establishments
  • Preparing and supervising all shop Drawings according to Manufacturer specifications
  • Preparing all required specifications, installation details & Engineering Works
  • Supervision of all conduits works; wiring & installations works
  • Testing & commissioning of all Low Current systems
  • Responsible of all material deliveries to ensure proper material availability for jobsites
  • Coordination with all other MEP & Electrical Works to ensure proper systems functionality
  • Following up and contacting MEP Contractors, Consultants, and Clients to increase the Sale by providing them with knowledge about the products
  • Ensure Projects handing over.

Projects Manager

Bethlehem Advanced Technologies Co. Ltd
02.2000 - 03.2006
  • Responsible for designing, installation of ELV ICT Systems system for variety of Towers Buildings, commercial/Residential Complexes Industrial Plants, Hospitals, Schools and Military establishments, such as:
  • Fire alarm & Voice Evacuation Systems (Edwards Systems Technologies, Notifire, Telefire, Simplex
  • Aritech)
  • CCTV (BOSCH Security Systems, GE Security, ELBEX CCTV Systems)
  • Public Address Systems (Bosch Security)
  • Security & Access Control Systems (GE Security, Visonic Systems)
  • Video Intercom Systems & Nurse Call Systems, (Aiphone)
  • Intrusion Alarm Systems (Bosch Security, GE Security, Visonic)
  • CONGRESS AND CONFERENCE SYSTEMS (Bosch Security Systems)
  • Clock systems, Theater Dimming Systems
  • Preparing all BOQ, quotations & paper work
  • Preparing all shop Drawings according to Manufacturer specifications
  • Programming all Low Current systems
  • Preparing all required specifications, installation details & Engineering Works
  • Supervision of all conduits works; wiring & installations works
  • Testing & commissioning of all Low Current systems.

Programming Engineer

Paltel – Palestine
10.1998 - 02.2000
  • Nortel Network PABX programming and maintenance, Fiber Optic connections and Microwave installations
  • Programmed and maintained Nortel Network PABX systems
  • Executed fiber optic connections with precision
  • Installed microwave systems for reliable communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree of Electronics & Communication Eng

University of Technology
Iraq
06-1998

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Communication and Teamwork kills
  • Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professional and Ethical Skills
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Coaching and Development
  • Negotiation skills
  • Facility Management
  • Project Management Achievements
  • Leadership foundation
  • Human Leadership, Communication skills

Languages

  • Arabic –Native, Fluent in English, Good in German
  • Certification

    · Project Management Professional-PMP®

    · Certified Fire Protection Specialist CFPS®

    · Certified Facility Management CFM®

    Accomplishments

    Project Managment Achievements:

    Project Delivery, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement,

    Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Client Satisfaction.

    Business Development, Sales & Marketing Achievements

    Revenue Growth, Client Acquisition, Market Expansion, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Sales Performance, Customer Retention, Cost Reduction, Sales Strategy, Brand Awareness, Campaign Performance, Product Launch Content Marketing, Product Development.

    Head Of Engineering Achievements

    Team Leadership & Development, successfully leading projects from conception to completion, implementing innovative engineering solutions, improving team productivity, reducing costs, and achieving business outcomes through effective engineering strategies.

    Training Courses

    · Fire Alarm System: Edwards, Fike, Esser , TRIGA, Shield .Siemens , Farenhyt )

    · Central Battery: Cooper, Tecknoware, EATON Shield , RBTECHNIK

    · Public Address,: Ateis, Shield, Bosch, Honeywell, LDA, TOA

    · Motorola Solutions – Telecommunication ASTRO25

    · CCTV: Bosch, Pelco, Hikvision

    · Performance Management

    · Leadership foundation

    · Human Leadership, Communication skills

    Timeline

    Head Of Engineering

    Naffco Fzco
    04.2018 - 09.2024

    Operations Manager

    Naffco Electromechanical L.L.C
    04.2011 - 04.2018

    Head of Department

    Naffco Electromechanical L.L.C
    04.2007 - 04.2011

    Projects Engineer

    Consolidated Engineering Systems Co
    03.2006 - 03.2007

    Projects Manager

    Bethlehem Advanced Technologies Co. Ltd
    02.2000 - 03.2006

    Programming Engineer

    Paltel – Palestine
    10.1998 - 02.2000

    · Project Management Professional-PMP®

    · Certified Fire Protection Specialist CFPS®

    · Certified Facility Management CFM®

    Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree of Electronics & Communication Eng

    University of Technology
    Ricardo H M Qumsieh