Mahesh Nallaperumal Chidambaram
Kuwait
Summary
In brief I would like to summarize having more than 28 years of overall experience in Low Voltage systems comprising of GSM Telecommunication, Security Systems, Audio Visual, Automation Control Systems and Interior fit out.
For the last 23 years specializing in professional turnkey solutions comprising of Low Voltage, Audio Visual and Interior fit out industry covering responsibilities of design consultancy, specify, sales and a champion in project management, project execution, system commissioning, service & maintenance of the same.
Seasoned manager with broad experience in handling major installations with multinational exposure covering Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, East Africa and India.
Trained and certified by AV industry giants like BARCO, BOSE, EIKI, AMX, CUEsystem, EXTRON, EVANS CONSOLE, PRYSM, CLEARONE, PURELINK, SOLTECH, ROOMDIMENSIONS, GESAB, LEGRAND, VADDIO, WOLFVISION, etc.
Areas of Low Voltage AV expertise covers Auditorium, Conference rooms, Medical Simulation rooms, Board rooms, Theaters, Stadiums, Video Conference Solutions, Crisis management room solutions, Control Room Visualization, Home Automation, Building Automation, High end Home Theaters, Public Addressing systems, Digital Signage solutions, Sound Masking & Speech Privacy, IPTV, LED displays for sports and advertising applications, Acoustic Engineering, Telemedicine, rental and staging, etc.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
22
22
Certificate
5
5
Languages
Work History
Manager- Techno Commercial, Interior & Audio Visual Solutions Dept.
Leading company in Kuwait
Kuwait
02.2022 - Current
- Handling the responsibility of developing and spearheading the division’s activities involving designing, specifying, executing and maintaining IP based as well as conventional audiovisual and related Low Voltage solutions along with Interior fit out solutions for the Kuwait and Saudi Arabian market
- Involved with client, consultant and other stakeholders from the Pre-Sale phase of all projects with design and technical support for integration of Interior, high end Low Voltage system covering Audio Visuals, Communication and Automation solutions
- With an aim to set and maintain professional standards in our installations, support maintenance activities, and to keep up with the technology trends, we integrate solution from market leading Interior, AV, LV and Automation brands.
Manager, Interior & Audio Visual Solutions
Advanced Technology Company
Kuwait
10.2012 - 02.2022
- Responsible for managing a newly built team to serve the technological needs of health care industry, government and other corporate entities spread across a wide spectrum of industry verticals
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Core concentration was on turnkey solutions covering Interior fit out, Audio Visual and automation solutions related to Health care solutions, training centers, auditoriums and emergency crisis management facilities
- Designed and created multiple technically advanced solutions covering, conference halls, acoustically engineered high end auditoriums, telemedicine solutions, etc., for hospital projects like New Jahra Hospital, Mubarak Dialysis, Chest Hospital – Sabah region, Kuwait Hospital, etc.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Technical Manager, Audio Visual Solutions
Alalamiah Technology Group
Kuwait
07.2007 - 09.2012
- With the evolving AV & IT merge, I handled the responsibility of implementing IP based audiovisual solutions from the well established IT platform that the company provided in the Kuwaiti market
- Given the opportunity to develop a Technical Division to meet the growing audiovisual demands of the Kuwaiti market I have put together and managed a team of 16 plus dedicated Pro-AV professionals that has led to us being recognized in Kuwait as one of the leading solution providers in the Pro-AV field.
Project Engineer
aDawliah Universal Electronics Co.
Kuwait
01.2003 - 06.2007
- Handled design, sales, and execution of BARCO Intelligent Display solution, BARCO Control Room solution and BARCO Media (LED Display) solutions
- Involved with Software programming of CUE control system (Similar to AMX and Crestron) and OMNIVEX display management solutions.
Design Engineer, Audio Visual Projects Dept.
Morad Yosuf Behbehani Co
Kuwait
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for planning, designing, integration and execution of all Project works undertaken by our department
- Also handled the responsibility of Service Department In-charge overseeing the service and maintenance activities of projectors (EIKI and BARCO) and other related AV equipments
- Responsible for the rental and staging activities of our department.
Project Engineer- Security Systems
KOMAX Advanced Technologies
Kuwait
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of Computer Networking and Security systems
- Have hands on experience in design and installation of CCTV systems, Access Control system (Geoffrey- USA), etc.
Technical Incharge
Anna University, BPL India Limited, India
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Worked in India with the Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Tamil Nadu as Data Compiler and at BPL Mobile as GSM Network Engineer with customer support division. .
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineer
The Indian Engineering College, Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tamil Nadu-India
06-1995
Skills
- Manufacturer trained Audio Visual and Control system programming expert
- AV and LV system design, implementation and Commissioning expertise
- Innovative with excellent communication skills
- Take initiatives and responsibilities
- Capable of adjusting to new environments and understanding new technologies easily
- Good leadership qualities
- Have good computer operating skills (MS Windows, C, AUTOCAD, MS OFFICE, Visio, etc)
- Good in maintaining diplomatic relationships with Manufacturers, Suppliers, Clients, Consultants, Architects, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, etc
- A confident team player, with good interpersonal communication skills possessing the ability to solve problems as and when required
Accomplishments
- Designed and executed the first Integrated Control Room for Ministry of Interior at their 777 Head Quarter, Kuwait.
- Introduced the first revolutionary LPD (Laser Phosphor Display) technology in Kuwait
- Managed the installation of first outdoor LED screen for advertisement solution in Kuwait.
- Designed and executed the first ever Integrated Smart Classroom solution for Kuwait University, Kuwait.
- Installed the first FULL HD Auditorium projector in Kuwait for Kuwait Foundation of Advancement of Science, Kuwait.
- Designing and implementing various Crisis management room AV solutions.
- From 2013, a regular (annual) visitor of renowned AV-IT Technology tradeshows like Infocomm, USA and Integrated Systems Europe to update my knowledge and strengthen supplier/manufacturer relations.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Avid Chess player
- Passion to travel
- Learn new technologies
Certification
Factory trained and certified by reputed Audio Visual manufacturers like:
- BARCO, Belgium - 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006 - Control room Display solutions
- BOSE, USA - 2004 - Commerical Audio System Design
- EIKI, Japan - 2002 - EIKI LCD Projector servicing
- AMX, USA - 2005 - Control system programming Level 1 and 2
- CUEsystem, Czech Republic - 2004, 2008, 2018, 2020 - Control system programming Expert Level
- EXTRON, USA - 2014 - XTP System design Engineer
- EVANS CONSOLE, Canada - 2009 - Certified Installer
- PRYSM, USA - 2012 - LPD technology integration
- CLEARONE, USA - 2016, 2017 - Pro Audio Design & Pro Video Technical specialist
- PURELINK, Germany - 2019 - AV Essentials for switching solutions
- LEGRAND, USA - 2018 - 4K Video Specialist
- VADDIO, USA -2019, 2020 - AV Bridge Matrixmix
- WOLFVISION, Austria - 2020 - Cynap Collaboration specialist
- Bureau Veritas - 2013 - QMS – ISO 9001:2008 Standards
Timeline
Manager- Techno Commercial, Interior & Audio Visual Solutions Dept.
Leading company in Kuwait
02.2022 - Current
Manager, Interior & Audio Visual Solutions
Advanced Technology Company
10.2012 - 02.2022
Technical Manager, Audio Visual Solutions
Alalamiah Technology Group
07.2007 - 09.2012
Project Engineer
aDawliah Universal Electronics Co.
01.2003 - 06.2007
Design Engineer, Audio Visual Projects Dept.
Morad Yosuf Behbehani Co
01.2001 - 01.2003
Project Engineer- Security Systems
KOMAX Advanced Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2001
Technical Incharge
Anna University, BPL India Limited, India
08.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineer
The Indian Engineering College, Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tamil Nadu-India
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z7067711
- Date of Birth: 04/23/1974
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: Valid Kuwait Driving License
- Marital Status: Married
References
References available upon request.
Milestone Projects
- New Jahra Hospital – Auditorium Acoustical Interior Engineering and implementation
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – Minister’s Boardroom
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – Enterprise Crisis Management Room.
- Mubarak Dialysis Hospital, Kuwait - Audio Visual, Digital Signage & Public Address solution
- Adan Hospital – Simulation Hall and Lecture Hall AV system
- Japanese Self Defense Force, AV systems and PA solution at Djibouti, East Africa.
- Fully automated divisible ballroom AV system for Intercontinental Hotel, Doha, Qatar.
- Control room console from EVANS CONSOLE at Delhi International Airport – Terminal3.
- Digital PA system for Mowasat Hospital, Kuwait.
- Transformed the outdated Analogue AV solution design to latest state-of-the-art Digital AV system design for College of Engineering Petroleum & College of Science, Kuwait University projects.
- Project Consultant for Kuwait Institute of Science & Technology, Kuwait
- BARCO display Wall solutions for major clients like KOC, Wataniya Telecom, Al Watan TV, KNPC Refineries, MOI, KTV, Symphony Hotel, Tijaria Towers, etc.
- Smart Classroom Technology (design and implementation) for Kuwait University.
- Video Conferencing system for US Military base in Camp Arifjan.
- Conference room for The Council Of Ministers at Seif Palace, Kuwait.
- Kuwait Oil Sector Complex AV system.
- Public Institute For Social Security building- AV system
- Sheikh Jaber International stadium, Farwaniya – Broadcast system
- MOI -777 Head Quarters – First Crisis Management room Integrated AV solution.
- And more…….
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