Yogesh Kumar
Bengaluru
Summary
A diligent, meticulous, and competent individual with 20 years of pioneering experience in Operations Management, Asset Management, Facility Management (FM), and Maintenance in the Hospitality sector. Seeking to pursue a career in the upper echelons of an esteemed organization, that calls for extremely high levels of leadership qualities and organizing abilities, with the goal of spearheading operations & maintenance to enhance the company's profitability, productivity, and reputation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - Engineering Services
JLL
09.2022 - Current
- Directed technical operations across multiple sites (~5M sq. ft.), ensuring operational excellence and compliance with corporate standards.
- Led transition of 5 new sites (3.2M sq. ft.), improving efficiency, productivity, and cost control.
- Drove change management initiatives by implementing innovative technologies to enhance asset utilization and reduce downtime.
- Developed and executed safety strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing operational risks.
- Championed sustainability initiatives, reducing carbon footprint and supporting environmental targets.
- Integrated ESG practices into facility management to strengthen governance and ethical operations.
- Led and mentored cross-functional teams, improving collaboration and overall performance.
- Leveraged data analytics and KPIs to optimize equipment performance and support strategic decisions.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, vendors, and regulators to ensure seamless operations and compliance.
- Optimized asset lifecycle processes (procurement, maintenance, disposal) to maximize value and reduce costs.
Chief Engineer
Indian hotels company limited
06.2011 - 09.2022
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles including Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, and Engineering Lead, managing operations across flagship hospitality properties.
- Directed end-to-end engineering and facility operations, ensuring high asset uptime, reliability, and superior guest experience.
- Delivered large-scale projects including hotel openings, expansions, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, consistently meeting budget and timeline targets.
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, significantly improving equipment performance and reducing downtime.
- Led energy optimization and sustainability initiatives, contributing to cost savings and improved environmental performance.
- Strengthened safety, compliance, and risk management frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
- Managed vendor partnerships, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and operations.
- Mentored and developed engineering teams, enhancing technical capability, productivity, and succession readiness
Education
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics -
ITI - Electrical
SiraSkills
- Property Management
- Hospitality Management
- Facility Management
- Mobilization of New properties
- Maintenance
- Hotel/Property openings
- Heritage Properties Management
- Revenue Analysis
- P&L Management
- Asset Management
- Transition and Change Management
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- End to end Onsite Service Delivery Management
- Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Sustainability Management
- Tools & Facility Management Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Languages
- Hindi
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
Certification
- Certified FMP (Facility management professional)
- Electrical Supervisory License from the Karnataka Electricity Board
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Social networking
- Sports & fitness
- Travelling & sight
Projects
- Mobilization and HOTO of New Google office spaces, 5 sites of 32 lakh SFT
- Deep retrofit project, Modification of Chiller plant Constant primary & secondary variable to Variable primary. Approx savings is 9 lakh KWH per Annum.
- Installation and replacement of New modular UPS to conventional UPS, 3 months
- Installation and replacement of preaction system to NOVEC 1230, 4 months
- Installation of Solar panels for the Hot water generation, 3 months
- Installation and commissioning of primary and secondary chilled water systems, 3 months
- Renovation of 12 restrooms with complete MEP system, 5 months
- Mock up for Renovation of Rooms at Taj West End, as per approved Design, 3 months
- Opening of Taj Bangalore, coordinating with the projects team of LNT and BIAL to get the hotel facilities in order with respect to standards and quality, One year
- Hard refurbishments to convert two large meeting rooms and convert it into Lab space, Five and a half months
- Expansion of Taj Bangalore by the addition of 220 rooms, a coffee shop and a high energy bar - part of the design and innovation team of BIAL projects, 18 months
Attributes
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Unwavering Professionalism
- Innate Problem-solver
- Impeccable Analytical skills
Timeline
Director - Engineering Services
JLL
09.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
Indian hotels company limited
06.2011 - 09.2022
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics -
ITI - Electrical