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• Ensure the management and coordination of project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, efficient and timely completion of projects in order to meet / exceed client expectations• Understand project’s contractual scope and additional requirements, be pro-active in promoting consultative value driven solutions to improve customer satisfaction

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.• Coordinate and support awareness campaigns for Yokogawa’s New product lines for Digital Safe work Permit, Energy Optimization along with other Dx Solutions including IIOT, Digital Twin, 3D OTS, Modular Procedural Automation, Big Data Analytics with ML and Yokogawa Cloud.• Support and Coordinate with other Yokogawa affiliates in China, Europe, Korea and Singapore for the Global EPC business for the mega projects in western region of KSA.• Negotiate contract T&Cs with customer in compliance with Yokogawa Legal guidelines.

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 and other Intech’s product portfolios.• 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.• Maintained relationship management with different departments to achieve customer satisfaction.

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 implementing change.• 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 the prime tasks• 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• In-house Training on different systems based on requirement and nature of 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.• Validation of Technical proposals related to the new project requirements and solutions.

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