With 9+ years of experience in physical security system design and installation, expertise spans video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems. Certified Physical Security Professional leading a team of design and CAD engineers dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients worldwide through the Global Design Center.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Global Design Center Manager
Northland Controls
02.2022 - Current
To oversee all design production and manage the team of Designers in the day-to-day operation Global Design Center
Communicate and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project scope and requirements are captured correctly
Ensure QA/QC is performed on all design documents & Ensure timely delivery of packages
Provide technical knowledge and expertise to the design department
Assist with job walks and client meetings as necessary
Work with Northland cross functional teams and lead the development and the adoption of global standards
Meet with interested parties including project managers and owners' representatives to develop security plans in an iterative process
Maintain and manage the design log, client portfolios and client share point sites with relevant design information
Manage quality of design packages which include plans, BOM's, single line diagrams, elevations, and device details ensuring they are delivered to both client security standards and Northland Controls design standards
Provide clear, concise written and verbal communications in a timely manner at all stages of a project to all stakeholders
Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Managed and expedited complex projects worth up to $4 million in revenue.
Design Engineer
Northland Controls
09.2020 - 02.2022
Create accurate design packages for access control, video surveillance, burglar alarm systems that include plans, BOM's, single line diagrams, elevations, and device details
Provide peer support to CAD Engineers in delivering security design packages to the regional design engineer providing QA/QC of complex projects
Maintain client security standards and Northland drawing standards in all delivered work
Regularly update Regional Design Engineers on any issues on design request requirements and client standards
Self-checking for Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the produced design content and presentation before submission for final approval
Self-manage work load of assigned drawing requests to meet design log and project deadlines
Provide clear, concise communications in a timely manner at all stages of a design request to the assigned regional design engineer and shift lead engineer
Maintain the design log, client portfolios and client share point sites with up to date design information
Product knowledge including Lenel S2, C-Cure, Mercury Hardware, HID Products, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, AXIS Products, Assa Abloy, Allegion and Schlage Electronic Locking Hardware, Altronix and Life Safety Power Supplies
Design Engineer (CAD)
Johnson Controls India
06.2018 - 09.2020
Pre sales & Post sales Design Engineering of Access Control, Video Surveillance, Burglar Alarm, Fire Alarm Systems for Corporate offices, Hotels, Retails, Public transport stations, Petrochemical plants etc
Interfaces with engineering project teams to coordinate design development, from concept design support to final design
Review Technical specification of the projects to understand the project requirements
Preparation of Security/Fire designs layouts and estimating BOM as per OEM Standards for all kinds of Security systems & ELV as mentioned above
Ensure submission of projects with very little customer escalations
Active contribution in continuous improvement of efficiency and innovation initiatives
Collaborating with team members client & other stakeholders for ensuring efficient and accurate drafting with adherence to modeling and drafting standards
Interact with global teams on assigned tasks
QA/QC of CAD work performed by CAD staff
Assistant Design Engineer
Sripeksha Consultancy Services
11.2016 - 06.2018
Design & Preparation of Fire safety and Security system drawings of buildings
Creating Schematic diagrams with cable sizing, breaker selection
Short circuit calculation in upstream and downstream levels of distribution system
Cable tray, raceway sizing and preparation of routing layouts in AutoCAD
Preparation of MEPF systems coordination layouts and detailed Section layouts
Assisting in BOQ preparation costing and tendering
Attending design review meetings with client architect and other services
Checking and approving SHOP drawings, as built drawings, Panel GA drawings
Quality checking at site, Panel inspection and report and snag list preparation