Burhan A. Sheikh, Tüv Fs Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Segment: EPC, O&G, Oil Sands, Infrastructure, Life Science and Petro-Chem
• Execute projects as per Spartan Controls PMO and PPMP (Professional Practice Management Plan) processes and guidelines
• Lead and deliver automation projects to customer satisfaction, on time and on budget by leveraging technical expertise by managing and mentoring necessary resources
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers on projects by understanding and responding to technical challenges
• Ensuring project implementation as well as work packages and constraints are accurately integrated into project planning scenarios
• Coordinating with other functional groups, suppliers, and operation teams to ensure project is in accordance with agreed T&C while maximizing value for customer and stakeholders

Saudi Arabia

• Territory Account Responsible for western region of Saudi ArabiaMain Accounts: Saudi Aramco (Oil and Gas), SABIC (Petrochemical), Power and Water (Public and Pvt.)
• Responsible for Projects being executed across the region, maintaining customer satisfaction by resolving project related issues, ensuring positive cash flows and successful closeout.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all concerned stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Primary customer Interface for concerning matters related to technical sales and service.
• Clearly define and communicate issues as perceived by the customer to the higher management with tactical resolution.
• Develop strategies and provide support channels to our regional distributors and customers by conducting road shows and knowledge base seminars promoting industrial solutions.

TX, USA (Engineering Office: Lahore, Pakistan)

• Account Management in ME&CIS Business unit, covering Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
• Focused on Upstream Automation and Control projects in Oil and Gas Industry, including SCADA, PLC’s, DCS, HMI’s, Historian upgrades and new projects, WHCP with and w/o RTU, Fabrication of Control panel, metering skid.
• Successfully achieved sales revenue target with new customers.
• Developed successful channel between solution center, OEM’s and other channel partners.
• Implemented company's marketing communication strategy to ensure brand sustenance & designed strategies to counter competition.
• Projected market analysis with addressable market share of 13 MUSD to the management to increase sales.

TX, USA (Engineering Office: Lahore, Pakistan)

• Led project team, reviewed Project Cycle, costing, Project prerequisites and estimated Plans.
• Focused on Upstream Automation and Control projects in Oil and Gas Industry, including PLC’s, DCS, HMI’s, Historian upgrades and new projects, SCADA, WHCP and WHCP RTU, Fabrication of Control panel, e-buildings and CCR.
• Achieved operational objectives by strategic action plans, implementing quality and customer-service standards, resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends and determined business system improvements by.
• Assisted country manager in development of new customers through techno commercial solutions of the problems faced in ME&CIS business unit.
• Became part of the Business development Engineering group to execute initiatives to enhance business and improve business methodologies and practices

TX, USA (Engineering Office: Lahore, Pakistan)

• Worked as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Support Engineer, Project Engineer and Resource Engineer for different projects
• Focused on Upstream Automation and Control projects in Oil and Gas Industry(Project based CV available on Request)
• Critical review of Project Cycle, Identifying Prerequisites of Projects, Costing review and development of Estimate Plans, Resource Allocation and leading project team through Schedule Development Process were among.
• Participation in the corporate meetings for strategic planning on the future goals and company Objectives
• Initiated improvement methodologies in Business systems, Project Execution Planning and HRD program
• Development and programming in different HMI, PCS, DCS, SIS and Historian related to SOW of the project

Lahore, Pakistan

• Introduced new course of Linear Algebra, involved with other professors in making its course outline and execution methodologies
• Contributed in Continuous improvement program of existing courses
• Developed and implemented lectures and tutorials for undergraduates, administered testing, tracked and analyzed class performance; Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading and writing activities
• Developed excellent rapport with students and allotted time slots for students who needed more help
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
• Conducted invigilation and was part of the examination board for improving examination system

Tengiz, Kazakhstan (Contract Position On Behalf Of INTECH)

• Adherence and compliance to Safety engineering practices such as HAZOP and MOC.
• Support in SIL studies and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) in collaboration with process engineers.
• Maintained effective communication with project team members, facility managers and stake holders, achieved compliance with corporate quality assurance protocols.
• Provided Engineering Interface Support between Project, Operations and Automation Groups.
• Coordinated between EPC’s (Worley Parsons, KMGP, Flour) and INTECH during Detail Design and Execution.
• Documentation handling (Verification & approval) on Object Functionality and FEED.

Mississauga, ON. Canada (Manufacturing: Lotus Knitwear Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan)

• Carried out Strategic projects which enhance capacity building and focusing on process Optimization.
• Control system Automation was introduced in areas to increase effectiveness and performance.
• Monitor, present reports on project progress, problems and solutions to all stakeholders.
• Liaison with top management, implanted strategic plans and improved operational efficiency by 12%.
• Introduced new market in Mexico and increased 25% business share.
• Involved in Financial planning for the growth and expansion of the company.

Mississauga, ON. Canada (Manufacturing: Lotus Knitwear Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan)

• Managing the project risk and project conflicts
• Managing the project schedule and the project budget with a close look over project timeline
• Lead the planning and implementation by identifying critical tasks and resource requirements
• Study different Automation OEM solutions and took part in feasibility study
• Making Feasibilities of growth in the business with respect to new automation technology and investment
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of IT support services

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Part of Student IEEE Forum • Student Member of PEO • Member of the organizational committee of University SOS.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Activities and Societies: Part of the Event Management committee, Part of Environment committee, for Public Health and Food.

High School