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Irfad Aboobacker

Presales Engineer
Doha
Irfad Aboobacker

Summary

Perceptive Presales Engineer offering seven years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications
5
Languages

Work History

TechnoQ Security Systems
Doha

Design and Estimation Engineer
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare Quotes, Design and Proposals.
  • Attended customer and vendor meetings to answer technical questions and complete required deliverables.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Prepare projects BOQ, cost calculations, specifications, and design drawings.
  • Leveraged estimating tools and quotes from vendors to develop cost estimates and lead times for proposals.
  • Constant follow up with sales and sales team to ensure that sales targets are met.
  • Prepare reports (Annual, Monthly etc.)
  • To lease with consultant with support improve relationship and product specification.
  • Support ELV presales department with continuous improvement activities.
  • Train members of presales department to improve team design activities and efficiency.
  • Train TechnoQ staff members on selected topics.
  • Implement company quality management system.
  • Attended customer and vendor meetings to answer technical questions and complete required deliverables

OrionTEK Innovations LLC
Dubai

Presales Engineer
05.2018 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Attended site surveys for Tenders including U.A.E Government and Private Sector projects to identify client's requirements for ELV Systems (Security, IT and AV) to prepare commercial and technical proposals.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures, administering contractor contracts.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements and performance standards, completing technical studies, preparing cost estimates.
  • Presented technical presentations to clients to explain product features and benefits.
  • Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of products and services to provide best-in-class sales engineering solutions.
  • Helped team implement successful sales strategies for complex engineering projects.
  • Worked with customers and engineering team to determine equipment needs and system requirements.

United Security Technology LLC
Abu Dhabi

Project and Presales Engineer
10.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Helped the customers draw up their requirements and select the correct products and services.
  • Worked closely with members of the sales team to develop sales opportunities with new customers, strategic partners and in new markets.
  • Assisted the client with technical questions or concerns during the sales process and frequently participate in the initial portion of the project specification process.
  • Prepared and delivered detailed product demonstrations and technical presentations to prospect customers and partners for various market segments.
  • Handled projects for CCTV System, Access Control System, Time and Attendance System and other Security systems.
  • Designed, Installed and Commissioned complete CCTV, Access control systems, Biometric Devices & time attendance system.
  • Designed IP based and Analog CCTV Systems.
  • Responsible for follow up of different projects status at sites according to the project plans.
  • Attended company seminars to increase understanding and knowledge of products.
  • Planned and executed various projects.
  • Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.

United Security Technology LLC
Abu Dhabi

Technical Support Engineer
04.2016 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Participated in a project working for Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (ADMCC) for Installing, Configuring, Testing & Commissioning CCTV System for over 150 mosques' in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
  • Installed and Configured Axis cameras, Genetec Video Management System, CISCO Switches and Dell Server/Storage units.
  • Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Communicated with stakeholders to share critical technical information and deliver project updates.

Smartnet Informatics
Kochi

IT Support Engineer
08.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Responsible for supporting the company's clients at all levels as part of a helpdesk team
  • Ensuring all hardware and software is configured and installed correctly
  • Responsible for networking, design, installation and maintenance services
  • Install, Maintain and Configure Server, Systems Network, Equipment and Devices
  • Maintain the company's network infrastructure
  • Configuration and testing of any new hardware and software
  • Assistance with training of staff and compiling procedural documentation
  • Assisting the network manager with support requests
  • Ensure computer hardware is safe & complies with health and safety legislation.

Education

CompTia/KELTRON/IIB - Trichur
Kerala

Diploma from Diploma in IT Infrastructure Management
04.2014 - 03.2015

University Overview

A.W.H College of Science And Technology, Palakkad
Kerala

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
06.2011 - 03.2014

University Overview

D.H.O.H.S.S - Edappal
Kerala

Higher Secondary from Physics, Mathematics, English, Chemistry
06.2009 - 03.2011

University Overview

Physics, Mathematics, English, Chemistry

M.V.M R.H.S.S - Valayamkulam
Kerala

Secondary School Leaving Certificate from General Studies
06.2008 - 04.2009

University Overview

Skills

    ELV System

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Certification

Hanwha Techwin - Video Foundation Course with Networking

Additional Information

Additional Information

Date of Birth : 1st May 1992
Nationality : Indian
Driving License : U.A.E & Indian (Valid)

Marital Status : Married

Football

Football

Football Team member in High School, Higher Secondary and College. 

Timeline

Hanwha Techwin - Video Foundation Course with Networking

04-2023

Leviton - Copper and Optical Fiber Communications Cabling Systems

11-2022
Design and Estimation Engineer
TechnoQ Security Systems
08.2022 - Current

Huawei - Certified ICT Assosiate - Storage

06-2020

Rasilient - Storage Professional certificate

06-2018
Presales Engineer
OrionTEK Innovations LLC
05.2018 - 06.2022

MATRIX - COSEC Solution Assosiate Level

12-2017

Promise - Certified Professional

03-2017
Project and Presales Engineer
United Security Technology LLC
10.2016 - 05.2018
Technical Support Engineer
United Security Technology LLC
04.2016 - 10.2016
IT Support Engineer
Smartnet Informatics
08.2015 - 12.2015

KELTRON - Enterprise Network Administration

03-2015

CompTIA - Professional Diploma in IT infrastructure Management

02-2015
CompTia/KELTRON/IIB - Trichur
Diploma from Diploma in IT Infrastructure Management
04.2014 - 03.2015
A.W.H College of Science And Technology, Palakkad
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
06.2011 - 03.2014
D.H.O.H.S.S - Edappal
Higher Secondary from Physics, Mathematics, English, Chemistry
06.2009 - 03.2011
M.V.M R.H.S.S - Valayamkulam
Secondary School Leaving Certificate from General Studies
06.2008 - 04.2009
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