CV IT Manager / CAD Support Manager WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Dubai UAE, and India

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Last Updated: Saturday, June 5, 2010

I am writing to express my interest in joining your team as an IT Manager / CAD Support Manager.

Review of credentials would confirm my successful association with various Engineering Organizations in India and Dubai for the past 26+ Years and offering performance driven experience in managing the entire gamut of functions involved in CAD Management, IT Architecture / Infrastructure Management, Server Management, Network Design & Administration, Office Data Systems Management, Backup Systems, Disaster Recovery, Service & Support, Information Security, and Techno-commercial Operations, et all.

Microsoft Certified and ITIL Certified Professional with strong technical background, I have imbibed sound experience in maintaining Networking & Network Infrastructures in Windows Environment, Telephone Systems, and Access Control Systems as well as managing Design Offices supporting CAD Environments

Looking at the roles and the responsibilities of this position that includes grasp of Networking Operations & CAD Management, I believe my present skills and professional experience in the industry enable me to make full use of my technical, analytical and managerial skills, to fulfill the demands of this position. I have well-developed written and oral communication skills along with a good exposure to working in diverse cultures which are essential for success in this role.

IT Manager; Reporting to the Managing Director, Oct 2008 – Jul 2009
PRP-Architects International LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 Instrumental in setting up a new practice and IT infrastructure to accommodate 40 users in a Windows client – server environment.
 Successfully administered and maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers, Exchange 2007 for Emails; pivotal in document & drawings management.
 Successfully set-up the Office CAD Standards and writing CAD procedures for efficient drafting.


Managing Director, Dec 2007 – Sept 2008
CADCAN Software & Infrastructure Solutions Pvt Ltd. Chennai, India.

 Played an active role in setup the business of the firm as an Authorised AutoCAD and Revit Training Center of Autodesk Inc. along with CAD drafting services and IT Consultancy.


IT and CAD Support Manager; Reporting to Design Manager / Resident Director, Jan 1998 – Sept 2007
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas, Dubai, UAE

 Involved in CAD & Network management, Infrastructure, Server Administration for more than 20 Servers and 700 Clients in Win2k3 Domain.
 Led and managed a team of 7 IT members in Dubai Office and provided support to the Regional Offices in the Middle East.
 Accountable for supervising the techno-commercial aspects of the division including preparation of IT budgets, implementation of new technology, procurement of IT equipments, and strategic development along with the Senior Management.
 Administered and maintained Microsoft Windows 2003 Servers, Documents & Drawings.
 Extensively supported the CAD Software & Developing Systems for efficient CAD Drafting as well as Help-desk Support System.
 Responsible for overall management of the Servers and data across the entire Network, maintenance of integrity of electronic documents & drawings, data back with Veritas Backup Exec, etc.
 Ensured seamless coordination with the Head Office in UK as the primary contact.


CAD Manager, Jan 1997 – Jan 1998
Leo A. Daly Associates, Dubai, UAE

 Accountable for administering & maintaining Novell Netware Servers, Backup System, Telephone System, Structured Cabling & Software, Network, Hardware & Software support in Novel Netware 4.1.
 Successfully trained and provided support to all CAD Personnel
 Archived data with Arcserve onto DAT tapes & onto CDs, developed programs for efficient CAD Drafting and provided support to all the CAD Software


CAD & IT Support Coordinator (CBRD Project), Jun 1994 – Dec 1996
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas, Dubai, UAE

 Ensured consistent Hardware, Software & Network Support on Site office for Jumeriah International, Burj Al Arab & Wild Wadi complex
 Involved in setting up of the Site Office Network and managed the selection, purchasing & support of the Novell Netware Network 3.12.
 Provided support to all CAD Software, developed programs & procedures for the drawing office and implemented & maintained email system on Pegasus/Mercury

Bachelors of Arts 1985
Distance Study, Osmania University, India

Diploma in Computer Applications & Systems Analysis 1987
Chennai, India

Professional Certifications
 ITIL, 2005, London, UK
 MCSE Training on Windows 2000, 2001, Dubai, UAE
 MCSE Training on NT, 1999, Dubai, UAE
 Unix & C Programming, 1992, Chennai, India
 AutoCad 2D, 3D & AutoLisp, 1988, Chennai, India
 Certificate Course in Drafting, 1982, Coimbatore
 AMIE Examinations, 1983, Chennai, India

Technical Proficiency

Operating Systems : MS-DOS, Windows, UNIX, Novell Netware 3.1, 3.2 & 4.1, Windows NT, 2000, & Windows 2003 Server
Software : MS-Office, Visio, Project, Publisher, Microsoft Exchange 2007, ISA, AutoCAD REVIT, AutoCAD all Versions from 2.6, AutoLisp Programming & Scripts, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Archiving S/W – Veritas Backup Exec & Arcserve

Experience as a mechanical draftsman in HVAC design consultancy for 5 years.
Experienced as a Trainer and support in CAD (AutoCAD) for 5 years.