Wassim Merhi

Tech-savvy and results-driven professional with experience in ICT, ELV, Airport Operation, Passenger Processing, Baggage Handling System, Passenger Boarding Bridge, Security Screening, and Systems Integration.

Demonstrated expertise in delivering project on time and providing support in establishing network infrastructure. Exceptional leadership and management skills with proven capability to manage project from inception to completion.

Aptitude to generate innovative ideas that improve and increase productivity of an organization.

Committed to provide expertise in project development sales utilizing experience, knowledge, and skills.

• Contract Management under FIDIC, 2017, Dubai-UAE
• PMP Project Management Professional (PMP), 2012 Online, Dubai-UAE
• Overview course for 10080 EDX/EDX2is, 2015 Smiths Detection, Dubai-UAE
• VMware optimize & scale training, 2015 IBM, Dubai-UAE
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2004 New Horizon, Dubai-UAE
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) 2002 Canadian Lebanese Group, Tripoli-Lebanon
• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) 2002 Canadian Lebanese Group, Tripoli-Lebanon
• Microsoft Certified Data Base Administrator (MCDBA) 2002 Canadian Lebanese Group, Tripoli-Lebanon
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 2001 Canadian Lebanese Group, Tripoli-Lebanon

• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Project Planning / Execution
• Close-out Deliverables
• Change Management Control
• Asset Tracking / Register
• Project Management Plan
• Budget Control & Procurement
• ORAT
• Project Administration
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Organizational Development
• Risk Assessment
• Enterprise Integration System
• Aviation Security (AvSec)
• Business case Development
• Airport Operational System (AOS)
• Security Screening Equipment (SSE)
• Baggage Handling System (BHS)
• Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB)
• Special Airport System & ICT
• Passenger Information System ( PIS)
• Infrastructure ( Passive / Active)
• Data Centre

• Senior Project Manager, ICAD 02/2022, Present

· Seconded to Trojan Holding as MSI manager for the completion of Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Building, managing the completed scope of the SAS/ICT/Security and Master System Integration.

· Execute & Manage all Aviation site projects within Riyadh Territory

· Manages customer High Performance Computing project delivery end to end.

· Manage projects from inception to completion

· Create project plan and execute it based on agreed contract terms.

· Work closely with Sales Representatives and Customers to identify and close new business deals or expand existing business opportunities.

· Build long-standing and successful relationships with key clients by assessing their needs

· Generate leads and cold calling prospective customers

· Develop opportunities in target markets and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts

· Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors

· Following up with new leads and referrals generated from the sales team

· Supports early qualification and opportunity assessment for large and complex opportunities.

· Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients and manages client relationship up to the executive level.

· Mentors and encourages skill development of project team members.

· Plan and Develop the Project Idea.

· Create and Lead project team

· Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines.

· Solve Issues That Arise.

· Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction.

· Evaluate Project Performance.

· Coordinate and put in place the methodology for the Airport Systems Operation and readiness

• Resident Engineer / Team Leader, ADP-i 01/2005, 02/2022 ( 17 years )

Suggest and discuss improvements for the company by participating in top management meetings.

Achieve client and stakeholder expectations by fulfilling their requirements.

Ensure to complete the project on time and within budgetary constraints through active supervision.

Deliver support to members by assisting in the concept & preliminary design phases study preparation.

Determine specific project goals, deliverables, features, functions, tasks, deadlines, and costs by preparing project system scope.

Visit the site regularly to conduct site inspection and track progress. Monitor the performance of Master System Integration & virtualization platform of the Special Airport Systems (BHS, PLB, CCTV, SACS, PAS, FIDS, VOIP, CNE, WDN, SCN, IPTV, VW, VP & DAS), Airport Operating Systems (IIB, AODB, RMS & MIS), Airport Information System (CUPPS, CUTE, DCS, LDCS, SBD, E-Gates, self kiosque, Staff gate & BRS), Building Management and ELV Systems (BMS, AHU, PCA, PMU, UPS, ECBS & LCMS).

Key Contributions:

• Assessed the quality of Baggage Handling information system to deliver excellent services to passengers.
• Directed project from inception to completion, delivering effective solutions related to managing contractor, design, scope of work, program of work, budget, and schedule.
• Ensured compliance with TSA & ECAC standards while steering the installation and supervision of Security Screening System for the Airport. (Handbag, OOG, SOOG, Pallets, WTMD, & Hold baggage screening Std2 /Std3 EDX)
• Assist, participate in the methodology related to the Operational Readiness & Airport Transfer activities (ORAT)
• Leading the Master ELV/SAS & ICT systems integration which categorized into 4 phases:

-Design Phase: Design Review / study existing setup

-Integration Phase: evaluation of interfaces /

-Migration Phase: Sequencing Integration-Process / GAP analysis (New & Existing)

-Testing Phase: FAT, Pre-commissioning, SAT, IAT & Group test

Responsible Key Role of the Operational Readiness & Airport Transfer (ORAT)

• Be part of the methodical preparation

• Support in the ORAT program process to support the successful introduction of New Airport infrastructure

• Applying the methodology from baggage systems and passenger terminals to entire airports to make it fully operational

• Implement close collaboration between the dedicated team and airport end-users

• Establishing a government framework

• Coordinate with airlines on their requirements in order to define the operational concept

• Readiness of the integration between systems

• Develop SOPs & IOPs

• Properly phase construction works to maintain operational resilience

• Take part in the scripted operational trials.

• Follow the new airport checklist tool which is part of the IATA Airport Development

• Ensure a smooth relocation of Airlines

• Minimize or eliminate operational disruptions during Airlines relocation

• Refer to the IATA Airport Development Reference Manual 11th edition – section3.11 that will provide Airlines and other stakeholders with further Guidance on ORAT.

Responsible Key Role of Enterprise System Integration & Airport Operational System:

Co-ordination:

• Gathering / due diligence of all Interface requirements from stakeholders

• Study and evaluation of every interface for Integration

• Assisting and guidance to the Employer to improve operational Excellency.

• Conduct workshops for Interface & Integration procedures

Design review:

• Review Sub-System Designs

• Evaluate the interface specifications and compatibilities

• Submit the comments and Sign-off

Study & report:

• Gather existing systems Architecture, Specification, Functional Process, Life Cycle, Version Controls & Performance parameters.

• Analysis and Submission of report with recommendations for terminal integration

Integration & Migration:

• Evaluation of SAS sub-systems interfaces

• Preparation of Business Use Case (End to End)

• Preparation of Interface Control Documents (Point to Point)

• Test Scenarios for Interfaces and Integrations

Testing:

• Design of Test Lab

• Preparation of Test Plans

Tests Scenarios and sequencing for all the Sub-systems

• Resident Engineer / Team Leader, ADP-i, United Arab of Emirates, UAE, 01/2014, 09/2019
• Senior Engineer, ADP-i, United Arab of Emirates, UAE, 01/2007, 01/2014
• BHS Control & command Eng., ADP-i, United Arab of Emirates, UAE, 01/2005, 01/2007
• IT Eng. & Administrator, Thermo LLC, United Arab of Emirates, UAE, 12/2003, 12/2004
• Programmer, Developers, LEBANON, LEBANON, 12/2002, 12/2003

• IT Engineer /Administrator , Thermo LLC 12/2003, 12/2004 ( 1 years )

-Developed and maintained complete network at site offices, as well as troubleshot general PC problems, printer, network connectivity, and backup issues.

-Protected and updated sites from anti-virus through coordination with end users. Assisted in the purchase and maintenance of IT assets through in-depth analysis and appropriate recommendation.

-Actively monitored the performance of all PC peripherals.

Oversaw maintenance of the Nortel Telephone System. Formulated end of year budgets in collaboration with Division Heads.

Key Contributions:

- Leveraged expertise in delivering end user support to approximately 200 users.

- Succeeded in establishing IT setup and infrastructure for 25 sites offices and 3 head offices.

• Programmer / Network Administrator , Developers 12/2002, 12/2003 ( 1 years )

- Level 1 to 3 Support

- Utilized The Visual Basic 6 and SQL as Data Base for creating interface, modules, and writing codes. Monitored network performance and conducted test for weaknesses. Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning. Developed small Account software using FoxPro v.7 as interface and Data Base at the Same Time.

• CUPPS
• CUSS
• BRS
• RMS
• FIDS
• AODB
• SMART GATE
• E-GATE
• STAFF GATE
• PAS
• SACS
• CCTV/FR/VA
• DAS
• LAN / WAN
• WDN
• MATV
• SCN/CNE
• DATA CENTER
• CYBERSECURITY
• MSI
• DCIM
• F5 Load Balancer
• Imvision
• Videowall
• SMIS
• SAN
• BHS
• PBB
• VDGS / GOS
• CPMS
• AGL
• BMS
• LCS
• FAS
• 400Hz
• PCA
• AHU
• PSIM
• PAX & GOODS Screening
• Hold BAGGAGE SCREENING
• VEHICLE SCREENING
• EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTOR
• BODY SCANNER
• AUTOMATED TRAY SYSTEM
• HANDHELD METAL DETECTOR
• ARCHWAYS
• PIS ( Destination & Infotainment BUS Displays)

• Work closely with Stakeholders and Customers to identify and close new business deals or expand existing business opportunities.
• Build long-standing and successful relationships with key clients by assessing their needs.
• Generate leads and cold calling prospective customers.
• Develop opportunities in target markets and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts.
• Execute & Manage all Aviation projects within the MENA.
• Manages customer High Performance Computing project delivery end to end.
• Follow projects progress and delivery.
• Create project plan and execute it based on agreed contract terms.
• Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors
• Following up with new leads and referrals
• Supports early qualification and opportunity assessment for large and complex opportunities.
• Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients and manages client relationship up to the executive level.
• Mentors and encourages skill development of project team members.

• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Single Dad
• Date of Birth: 07/18/1981
• Nationality: Lebanese

• Neom International and Domestic Airport, KSA
• Department of Transportation, UAE
• King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, KSA
• King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), Riyadh, KSA
• AL Ahsa International Airport, Al Ahsa, KSA
• NOIDA International Airport, India
• Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal,UAE, Abu Dhabi
• Bahrain international Airport-Modernization Program, AL Manama, Bahrain
• Al Maktoum International Airport – (PTB Expansion), UAE, Jebel Ali
• Dubai international Airport – Terminal 1 refurbishment, UAE, Dubai
• Dubai International Airport – C4, UAE, Dubai
• Dubai International Airport – Terminal 2 expansion, UAE, Dubai
• Al Maktoum International Airport – (PTB, CTB, Employee gate & ATCT),UAE, Jebel Ali
• Dubai International Airport Phase 2 – T3-C2 &CP, UAE, Dubai
• Dubai International Airport phase 2 – C3, UAE, Dubai
• Al Murooj Rotana Complex, Dubai-UAE, Dubai
• Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai-UAE, Dubai
• Green Community Complex, Dubai-UAE, Dubai