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Mansoor Ali

Mansoor Ali

FLS & ELV Design Engineer
Dubai

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced FLS & ELV Design Engineer with 16 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and infrastructure. Proficient in NFPA and AHJ regulations, with specialization in fire alarm and smoke detection systems in the Oil & Gas industry. Supportive Team Lead with 16 years of experience leading teams.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

ABM Dubai
Dubai
6 2023 - 8 2024

Strategic Leadership: Led P&L and commercial strategy for the product group, collaborating closely with ownership to drive growth.

Team and Sales Management: Managed a team of sales professionals and worked with distribution partners to boost growth and profitability through strategic sales execution and market share expansion.

Customer Engagement and Market Insights: Engaged in joint sales initiatives to capture new business while ensuring customer retention, and provided valuable market and product feedback to marketing and product development.

Logistics and Supplier Coordination: Coordinated logistics with export/import managers and suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing for sourced products while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Operational Oversight and HR Management: Analyzed purchase requests to align with market needs, managed staff HR processes ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws, and facilitated effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Financial Management: Oversaw financial transactions, maintaining transparency and control over daily expenses and bank activities.

Team Lead Engineering

Sibca
10.2015 - 06.2023
  • Led design team efforts to ensure adherence to project specifications and requirements by reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQ), project details, and tender documents
  • Managed and coordinated designers, both remote and in-office, to produce detailed drawings and specifications in compliance with local codes and industry standards
  • Fostered strong contractor relationships, addressing containment and routing requirements for seamless systems integration
  • Reviewed and evaluated shop drawings for accuracy and compliance, collaborating with design engineers for timely submissions
  • Coordinated meetings with contractors, clients, consultants, and manufacturers to align project objectives and expectations
  • Conducted site visits to provide expert guidance on effective design implementations

Sr. Design Eng.

NAFFCO Dubai & Qatar
Dubai
09.2009 - 08.2015
  • Designed fire alarm systems, including detection, notification, and control systems, as well as ELV systems
  • Conducted site surveys and risk assessments to establish system requirements
  • Managed design, estimation, budgeting, and submittals aligned with project requirements
  • Coordinated site logistics, including cause & effect matrices and evacuation plans, while resolving field issues
  • Reviewed shop drawings and product submittals to ensure quality
  • Engaged in client, consultant, and contractor meetings to enhance project cooperation
  • Led pre-sales efforts transitioning to a post-sales delivery team
  • Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.
  • Led a team of junior engineers, providing mentorship and guidance in complex design projects.
  • Enhanced product design efficiency by streamlining the design process and implementing advanced CAD software.
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining quality standards.
  • Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
  • Initiated regular progress reports meetings with clients; enhancing communication channels which led to improved customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Utilized cutting-edge simulation tools to analyze designs under various operating conditions, enabling more accurate performance predictions.
  • Mentored interns and entry-level engineers, helping them develop essential skills needed for success in the field of Design Engineering.
  • Presented technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating better decision-making.
  • Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and emerging technologies, applying new techniques for improved results in design projects.
  • Contributed to patent applications for novel inventions resulting from collaborative efforts within the engineering team.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to source cost-effective components that met project requirements without sacrificing quality or performance.
  • Implemented rigorous testing protocols to validate designs, leading to increased reliability and reduced field failures.
  • Standardized documentation procedures across the department; improving overall consistency within project files.
  • Managed budgets and timelines to ensure the effective use of resources while maintaining the highest quality of output.
  • Streamlined communication within the engineering team, leading to more efficient problem-solving and a reduction in project delays.
  • Reduced production costs by optimizing materials usage and refining manufacturing processes.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in mechanical design, offering insights and recommendations for best practices across the organization.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
  • Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
  • Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Presented technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating better decision making.

Designer

AL ARABIA
Dubai
11.2006 - 08.2009
  • Prepared detailed CAD designs and drawings for fire detection and fire protection systems
  • Interpreted project specifications and collaborated with project team
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations
  • Conducted site surveys to gather critical field data
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
  • Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
  • Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Utilized strong typography skills to create visually striking print materials that captured attention and conveyed key messages clearly.
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
  • Boosted brand consistency across all digital platforms with creation of comprehensive style guide.
  • Developed engaging multimedia presentations for stakeholders, facilitating clearer communication of design concepts.
  • Transformed client ideas into compelling visual concepts, ensuring their vision was accurately brought to life.
  • Negotiated with vendors to procure high-quality materials for marketing collaterals, staying within budget constraints.
  • Managed design library, ensuring resources were up-to-date and easily accessible to team.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Established user feedback loop for ongoing product improvement, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Elevated user experience by redesigning navigation flow of company's main product website.
  • Streamlined design process by implementing new collaboration tools, reducing project turnaround time.
  • Spearheaded redesign of company newsletter, increasing subscriber engagement.
  • Optimized web graphics for faster loading times, improving overall site performance.
  • Created detailed wireframes and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively to cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborated with product managers to align design strategies with business goals, significantly increasing market reach.
  • Conducted A/B testing for various design elements, leading to improved conversion rates on key landing pages.
  • Analyzed market trends to advise on design directions that align with user expectations.
  • Enhanced user satisfaction with introduction of user-centered design practices.

Skills

Operational Management

Team Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

CAD Software Proficiency

Project Management

Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge

Designsoftware

  • ReluxPro
  • EASE Address True NAC
  • Notification Appliances Circuit Design Tool
  • VESDA ASPIRE software
  • Voltage drop Battery calculation

Projectreference

  • DEWA, SEWA, FEWA (UAE) & KHARAMA (Qatar)
  • LRT Station Dubai & Q-rail Qatar
  • National Museum of Qatar & Museum Of The Future- Dubai
  • DWC- Jablali, Dubai Int. Airport & NDIA – QATAR
  • General Hospital UAQ, Saudi German Hospital-Dubai
  • City Land Mall - Dubai, Boliverd Mall – Qatar, Deira Mall-Dubai
  • Al Habtoor City, Bluewater Wharf Retail - Dubai
  • Night Market –Dubai
  • Lusail Express Way & Tunnels– Qatar, Marina Blue Water Tunnel-Dubai
  • Shah Gas-Abu Dhabi, DEWA- R&D center – DUBAI, Ras Abu Fonthase Desalination
  • Hamad Port- Qatar
  • ICE Land Water Park –RAK & Al Khoor ZOO- Qatar
  • IBIS Suite Hotel, TIARA Hotel-Dubai & Al Hamra Rak Palace
  • Sustainability, Mobility, Uzbekistan, Luxembourg, Pakistan- Pavilions

Positivetraits

  • Committed
  • Loyal
  • Self-Disciplined
  • Result Oriented
  • Pleasing Personality with Clean Habits
  • Best output in Strenuous/ Adverse situation

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/09/85
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: UAE, Qatar, India
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Available upon request.

Systemexperience

  • Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation
  • Central Battery
  • Central Monitoring
  • CCTV
  • Structure cabling
  • Access control
  • Lighting control
  • Traffic barrier
  • Home automation
  • Water leakage detection
  • Linear heat detection
  • Aspiration
  • Intercom
  • SMATV
  • Disable toilet system
  • Intruder Alarm
  • Hydraulic Bollard
  • Key Management
  • Master Clock

Timeline

Team Lead Engineering

Sibca
10.2015 - 06.2023

Sr. Design Eng.

NAFFCO Dubai & Qatar
09.2009 - 08.2015

Designer

AL ARABIA
11.2006 - 08.2009

Operations Manager

ABM Dubai
6 2023 - 8 2024
Mansoor AliFLS & ELV Design Engineer