Chandran Tv

A seasoned Operations and Facility Management professional with over 30 years of experience in leading Automation Companies , and infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams, optimizing operational performance, and implementing integrated systems for Industrial Automation, building management, Oil & Gas projects, and energy efficiency. A strategic leader dedicated to ensuring reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Professional Experience

Manager | Technomak Automation & Digital Solutions | Dec 2024 - Present

· Provide end-to-end operational support for projects involving critical building systems, including BMS, HVAC Controls, ELV, and Energy Saving projects.

· Oversee pre-sales, proposals, and estimation teams to ensure operational feasibility and alignment with client facility requirements.

Projects and Operations Head | Al Baker Holdings, Doha, Qatar | Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

· Led a team of 110 staff, including engineers and project managers, to deliver integrated facility systems for five-star hotel complexes totaling 2000 rooms.

· Headed the design, supply, and project management of core facility operations systems, including:

· Building Management Systems (BMS)

· ELV Systems (ICT, Telecom, Physical Security-PSIM)

· Hotel Technology Systems

· SCADA for utility monitoring

· Successfully delivered projects worth 90 Million QAR with a 25% net profit, demonstrating strong operational and financial control.

Director Middle East Operations / Managing Director | Beckhoff Automation FZE, UAE | Jul 2007 - Mar 2018

· Built and managed the regional business unit from scratch, overseeing all operations including training, inventory control, budgeting, and finance.

· Developed a extensive network of distributors and system integrators, ensuring robust supply chain and vendor management.

Previous Engineering & Management Roles | Various Companies | 1988 - 2007

· Held progressive roles with responsibilities for the installation, testing, commissioning, and day-to-day maintenance of critical infrastructure, including container terminal equipment, desalination plants, and airport cargo centers.

· Gained foundational experience in maintenance planning, team supervision, and ensuring the operational readiness of complex facilities.

· MBA | Swiss Business School, UAE | 2016 - 2017

· B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering | University of Calicut, India | 1983 - 1987

· PMP (Project Management Professional) | PMI, USA | Valid until 2027