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VijayMurugan Baskaran

VijayMurugan Baskaran

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced interior fit-out professional with 14 years in the UAE, focused on executing large-scale projects. Proficient in production planning, technical coordination, and procurement, leading to successful project completions. Merges commercial strategy with technical knowledge to navigate projects from inception to delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of operations

Ankara Design Industry
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2022.09 - 2026.02

Detail Turnkey Projects

  • Al Ghurair Mall – Food Court (Dubai): Delivered complete interior fit-out works including joinery, finishes, MEP coordination, and site execution.
  • Meraki Developers – Havel 1: Executed clubhouse, kids play zone & outdoor turnkey solutions from production to installation.
  • Sobha Hartland School (Dubai): Interior works and furniture scope.
  • North London Collegiate School (Dubai): Fit-out and furnishing works.
  • Lootha Villa (Dubai): Custom residential interior project.
  • Luxury Villa Projects (Dubai): Managed high-end residential fit-outs and bespoke joinery works.
  • Worked in collaboration with KOJ Interiors and Kandas Interiors for interior fit-out and joinery projects.
  • Manage project teams, including site supervisors, carpenters, and installation crews, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Coordinate with clients, designers, vendors, and subcontractors for material procurement, fabrication, and installation.
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective project delivery. Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
  • Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labor requirements.
  • Assisted in enhancing project transparency and accountability through diligent evaluation and record-keeping.
  • Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
  • Coordinated installation schedules with vendors, ensured timely delivery of products.
  • Supported communication and transparency between clients and internal departments.
  • Helped maintain project schedules by managing deadlines and adapting workflows as required.
  • Balanced daily operations while implementing scalable best practices.

Interior's Fit-Out Estimator

800 Leather Solutions
Dubai
2021.03 - 2022.09
  • FOMO Café (Dubai): Turnkey interior fit-out project.
  • ANJ Villa (Abu Dhabi): Residential villa fit-out works.
  • Dubai Mall – Shop Renovation: Retail renovation and interior upgrades.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Improved budgeting accuracy with careful preparation of preliminary project budgets.
  • Reduced project costs by preparing detailed material and labour cost estimates.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed contracts and agreements, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Constantly met client funding goals, producing value engineering schedules to maximize cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensured smooth handover to operations team, preparing project schedules and handover packs in ERP.
  • Minimized material costs by negotiating with suppliers to achieve value for money.

Production engineer

Niagra International Wood Industry
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2018.05 - 2021.02
  • Touchwood Projects – General contracting & fit-out works
  • Ajwa Contracting, Ajman (G+14) – FR Doors installation
  • Eastern Contracting – Interior fit-out execution
  • Bond Interiors – Complete interior project delivery
  • RAK Palace – Luxury interior fit-outs & turnkey solutions
  • Maximised productivity with proactive planning.
  • Worked part of fast-paced production line, continually achieving targets.
  • Streamlined assembly process to enhance productivity.
  • Implemented automation tools for increased operational speed.
  • Managed project timelines, delivered on schedule commitments.
  • Achieved production targets through accurate and efficient order fulfilment.
  • Selected furniture and accessories for different interior spaces and desired form or function.
  • Sourced cost-effective materials to keep client projects under budget.
  • Produced and communicated detailed design plans using CAD software.

Operations supervisor

Seoul Furniture Industry
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2013.10 - 2018.05
  • Dubai Bollywood Parks – Interior fit-out works
  • Hilton Hotel – Furniture supplies
  • Emaar Vida Residence, Creek – Residential interior execution
  • Sharjah Book Authorities – Interior fit-out & finishing
  • Lootha Villas – Luxury villa interiors
  • Monitored supply chain and managed all logistics functions for company.
  • Worked closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design specifications were functional and practical.
  • Used Auto Cad and Power point to plan and design bespoke pieces to client briefs.
  • Created CAD drawings and model proposals for customer appraisal ahead of proposed manufacture.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between clients, management and manufacturing staff.
  • Selected accessory materials and attachments to complete designs.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
  • Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
  • Directed and motivated 41 production staff.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Anna university
India
2008.04 - 2011.02

Skills

  • Turnkey project Handling
  • Project management competence
  • CRM handling for project management
  • Purchasing process automation
  • FF&E Budget estimation
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Procurement leadership
  • Supply chain strategy development
  • Vendor assessment
  • Materials requirement planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Subcontractor relations
  • Collaborative teamwork

LANGUAGES

English - Advanced
Advanced
Hindi - Advanced
Advanced
Tamil - Fluent
Fluent
Malayalam - Upper intermediate
Advanced

DECLARATION OF INFORMATION

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Yours sincerely VIJAYMURUGAN BASKARAN

Timeline

Head of operations

Ankara Design Industry
2022.09 - 2026.02

Interior's Fit-Out Estimator

800 Leather Solutions
2021.03 - 2022.09

Production engineer

Niagra International Wood Industry
2018.05 - 2021.02

Operations supervisor

Seoul Furniture Industry
2013.10 - 2018.05

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Anna university
2008.04 - 2011.02
VijayMurugan Baskaran