Syed Ali

• Spearheaded critical projects across India and the Middle East, enhancing MEP design processes and driving innovative design methodologies
• Managed MEP teams, conducted peer reviews, and ensured projects met technical standards and client satisfaction
• Led business development initiatives, collaborated across business lines, and maintained strong client relationships.
• Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Led teams of up to 40 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
• Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

• Directed engineering design and construction projects, focusing on MEP systems
• Managed multidisciplinary teams and coordinated with multiple stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants
• Led MEP QA and sustainability initiatives, ensuring projects achieved targeted certifications and standards.
• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems or future projects.
• Led successful efforts to obtain necessary certifications, demonstrating compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization across multiple departments.
• Increased customer satisfaction, addressing technical issues swiftly and effectively.

• Led design and technical teams for various MEP projects, managing project timelines, cost estimation, and resource allocation
• Collaborated with international clients and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Served as an escalation point for internal teams when addressing complex issues or conflicts during projects'' implementation phases.
• Maintained strict adherence to quality standards, ensuring the delivery of exceptional results to clients.

• As the Head of Mechanical Design Department for all kinds of HVAC systems at ZAGZOOG Co., I managed a team of design professionals and ensured the delivery of high-quality HVAC designs. I utilized my excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and all related HVAC programs, including load calculation programs, product selection, pipe sizing, duct and air terminal selection programs, to oversee the design process.

• In addition, I oversaw the testing, balancing, and commissioning of all types of HVAC equipment, including DX, Chillers, Package, Concealed, Split systems, Ventilation, and Humidification, Controls, and Building management systems. I supervised and approved designs, obtained customer approvals when necessary, set standards and policies for the design department, and coordinated with sales, installation, and finance departments. I attended meetings with customers, architects, or representatives when required and furnished guidelines to other departments for the successful progression of work. I also ensured that installations were checked against designs and site requirements were met.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering an atmosphere conducive to academic success and personal growth.
• Enhanced student understanding of mechanical engineering principles by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, contributing valuable insights for curriculum development and improvement initiatives.
• Delivered engaging lectures that emphasized the practical applications of theoretical knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering.