Ahmed Al-Sayyad
Kuwait City
Summary
Leverages exceptional customer relations experience to win new customers. Skilled at demonstrating products and closing sales with tenacious and driven approach. Talented networker with expertise in cold calling, strategic planning and task prioritization focused on maximizing efficiency and sales success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Project Management Officer
Intelligent Services Co.
03.2021 - Current
- Handling both Sales & Operation departments, oversee business projects and ensure that are completed on time and within budget.
- Handling sales opportunities along with sales and pre-sales team.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and
presentations.
Head of Pre-Sales Team
iLead Networks Co
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the design and pricing of LV and AV systems,
- Find the best match manufacturer to the project's & client's requirements with the best price.
- Study the solution technically to reach the optimum design with the lowest cost.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
AV Design & Site Engineer
Intelligent Services Co.
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Preparing technical & financial offer for AV system, selecting brands and products that suit the design.
- Negotiate with the suppliers in order to provide the best price.
- Review the technical submittal and shop drawings to gain consultant approval.
- Supervise the site engineers for installation and coordinate with other stakeholders.
- Managed audio-visual setup team and use of construction equipment, scaffolding, lifts, hoists and pulleys.
Maintenance Team Leader
Intelligent Services Co.
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervising maintenance team for audio visual, security and integration systems, dealing with variety of technologies and products.
- Digging deep to very technical details to resolve the prevent issues.
- Handled variation orders exceeding the original contract value.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
Video Wall Specialist
Intelligent Services Co.
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Establishment of Video Wall department, responsible for the design and pricing of Video Wall system, also involved in procurement and delivery process.
- Installed many video walls around Middle East & Africa
- Supervised several installation, had the opportunity to build a team of engineers and technicians capable to design and install huge video walls.
- Handled small, medium & large scale projects starting by technical and financial proposals, ending with handing over and maintenance contracts following up.
Site Engineer
Intelligent Services Co.
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Worked in a team to develop integration system, which allow monitor and control for up to 12 sub-systems, running at the same building and some other branches, also was an effective member in the same team proposing a security system that serves the client needs, which fully compatible with the integration system, gained a good technical background as a result of hard working in addition to the ability of troubleshooting, fast learning, and proposing suitable solutions to the client, to ensure that proposals and provided services are satisfying the required needs.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering
Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology
Skills
Meeting Facilitation
Requirements Analysis
Project Evaluation
Channel Management
Order Management
Sales Team Assistance
Workflow Management
Solution Selling
Certification
Axis Communication- Site Design Tool
Personal Information
- Age: 38
- Date of Birth: 12/13/1986
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egypt
- GCC Residence Valid till 2025
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies
I enjoy playing football, strumming on my guitar, listening to diverse genres of music, and taking walks in nature. These hobbies keep me active, creative, and grounded, contributing to my overall well-being and balance in life
Timeline
Axis Communication- Site Design Tool
03-2022
Project Management Officer
Intelligent Services Co.
03.2021 - Current
Access Control Design (Certificate), Gallagher
10-2019
Head of Pre-Sales Team
iLead Networks Co
02.2019 - 03.2021
Advanced Design School (Training), Extron
03-2014
AV Design & Site Engineer
Intelligent Services Co.
01.2014 - 01.2019
Gallagher License (Certificate), Gallagher
02-2013
IPTC/SMATV/CATV TELEVES certification (Certificate), Televes
10-2012
Maintenance Team Leader
Intelligent Services Co.
08.2012 - 12.2013
Advanced Certification for Enterprise, Corporate & Analytic (Certificate), Wonderware
02-2012
Video Wall Advanced level (Training), Planar
11-2011
Video Wall Specialist
Intelligent Services Co.
11.2011 - 12.2013
Certified Professional / Archestra Wonderware (Certificate), Wonderware
02-2011
Advanced Certified / Historian Wonderware (Certificate), Wonderware
02-2011
System Platform & Intouch / Wonderware (Certificate), Wonderware
02-2011
Site Engineer
Intelligent Services Co.
06.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering
Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology