ASHOK KUMAR. B,
Mobile: +91 9884860494 ~ E – Mail: ashok85in2003@gmail.com ~
Skype Id: ashok85in2003
PRE-SALES - DESIGN ENGINEER
Positioning Engineer as a Design Consultant for Excellence
Meticulous Engineer professional with over 8+ years of hands – on experience as AV Engineer seeking further challenges in related
position where a diverse background and proven technical expertise will be utilized and advanced.
Skills
Home Theater
Auto CAD proficient
Commercial & Residential Projects
Project Planning & Management
Product Strategies
CCTV Design & Installation
D - Tools Software
Network Protocols
Microsoft Office & Visio
Digital Signage
Basic Programming
Crestron System Design
DSP configuration
AV installation experience
EASE Calculation
Lighting control
Home Automation
Philips Dynalite Certified
Disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with client needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mannai Trading Corporation | Doha, Qatar |
2019 – Till date
Leading system integrator with 1500+ employees
Consultant
Design AV systems for both commercial & residential projects. Responsible for design, pre-sales, estimation, technical
discussions, execution, negotiation engineering and commissioning of ELV systems
 Projects: Manage audiovisual projects from planning stages to completion. Designing and documenting audiovisual
systems, producing drawings and specifications. Reviewing shop drawings and RFI against established design criteria,
reporting on and resolving conflicts. Develop tender cost summaries including equipment, materials and labor calculations
for final approval.
 Product Strategy: Provide recommendations to management regarding solutions to potential project risks and issues.
Review and generate Prepare specification documents to submit to vendors for quotations of cost/price of materials and
equipment and evaluate same against tender specifications to include in final tender documentation.
 Collaboration: Experience with Wireless Presentation Technologies (AirMedia, Mersive, Wolfvision Clickshare).
Extensive knowledge of matrix switches, audio and video signal flow, mixers, amplifiers, microphones, cameras, etc.
Knowledge of IPTV solutions. Knowledge of Unified Communication solutions (Cisco WebEx, Zoom, Skype for Business).
 Customer Relation: Ability to partner with customers as well as internal and external vendors to provide solutions based
on business needs and requirements. Possess excellent customer relation skills and serve as a design consultant for
customers. Provide technical liaison with other groups such as the Sales Team.
Key Projects Handled:
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PHCC Board Room (Wireless Smart AV System)
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Internal Security Force (PA+ESS+ Parade Ground System + AV Meeting Room Solution – CPC-09 & 08B)
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Qatar Freezone Authority - QFZA (Meeting Room Solutions)
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Ferrari Showroom (AV System)
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Qatar Chemical (QCHEM) – Board and Meeting Rooms.
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TECHNO Q | Doha, Qatar |
2014 – 2019
Leading system integrator with 360+ employees
Pre-sales - Design Engineer
Design AV systems for both commercial & residential projects. Responsible for design, pre-sales, estimation, technical
Discussions, execution, negotiation engineering and commissioning of ELV systems
o Preparing Design, proposals and Quotes for the Tender requirements.
o Plan and follow up projects.
o Prepare submittals, MAS and system binders.
o Performing site survey the project requirement.
o Train internal staff and Client members.
o Supporting Project team during the Installing the AV equipment’s.
o Support Sales in preliminary design proposal.
o Coordinating with Manufacturers regarding the products, price details and discounts.
o Work Experience in Visio and AutoCAD.
o Coordinating with project engineers for routine work targets and execution.
Key Projects Handled:
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New Doha Port - Meeting rooms & video wall
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CCQ Auditorium
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FIFA Stadium Projects
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Kidzania Qatar
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Zulal Spa & Resorts
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Qatar University - Sports Complex net worth
41+ million Qatar rials
ES’HAILESAT – THE QATAR SATELLITE
COMPANY (Bosch PAVA System)
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Residential projects - net worth $3.5 Million.
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Weil Cornell University
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Qatar Gas – CEO Board Room
TechnoQ – Lusail Office (Lighting Control
System – Philips Dynalite)
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QATAR SHELL SERVICE
(Meeting and Training Rooms)
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Wajbah Palace (Crestron Home Automation +
IPTV + BGM)
COMPANY
CAIRN INDIA PVT. LTD. | Rajasthan, India |
2012 – 2014
$3000M Oil & gas exploration and production company with 4000+ employees
AV Specialist (Telepresence Engineer)
Efficiently design and manage AV solutions.
 Designing AV solutions for Conference Room requirements. Designing the Network /power point in the room.
 Installing Polycom HDX 8000 Setup with Eagle Eye Camera III, Eagle Eye Director. Installing Beyer dynamic microphones
and JBL Speakers. Installing Smart Board Interactive board, Content Lift Monitors.
 With support of Authorized System Integrator, performing basic level configuration for AMX NI 2100, AMX NI 3300 Controller
with Apple iPad. Configuring BSS audio mixer, DSP Processor, Kramer switcher, look at Me Button. Configuring Camera
Layout, Crestron Controller, and codecs. Preparing Standard operating Procedure. Preparing the Conference Room as per
Polycom specifications.
 Involved with polycom engineer for installation of Polycom OTX 300 solutions (1st installation in India). Coordinating with
Security Team for installing Access card System. Coordinating with Polycom team for RMA replacement.
 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Telepresence Setup. Providing On-site support for Polycom support team. Training the
Site Engineer and Users for AV Operation.
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 Configuring, Troubleshooting the IP phone & conference phone related issues. Basic troubleshooting on bandwidth & QoS
related issues. Hands on experience in crimping the cable and cable routing.
 Undergone Safety Training as per Oil industry standards and Authorized to perform project tasks.
 Key Projects Handled:
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Operation Base – Telepresence Room
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Central Control Building
Bhagyam – Conference Room
RGT Conference Room
Chemical Lab – Meeting room & Signage Solution
Maintenance Building – Conference room.
Project Office – Mini conference room
Project Office – Main conference room
SERVION GLOBAL SOLUTIONS | Chennai, TN, India |
$100M provider of customer interaction management solutions with 400+ employees
Network Consultation Engineer
2011 – 2012
Responsible for Ticket Tracking of Incidents and resolving the issue with SLA.
 Perform day-to-day operation, troubleshooting at Cisco UCCE Environment
 Act as a technical training resource.
 Coordinating with Cisco TAC system to resolve the issues in the client site.
 Handled efficiently banking customers and others in 24x7 Environment.
PRASAD EFX | Chennai, TN, India |
2010 – 2011
Leader in digital post production with 1000+ employees
Rigging Artist
Stereoscopic Division: - Responsible for rigging characters, for animation. Undergone Blender Software Training. And 3d Equalizer
Software Training. Training the production team on Blender and new technologies.
VERVE STUDIO | Chennai, TN, India |
2010 – 2010
Animation studio
Rigging Artist/Animator/Dynamics Artist
Doha Harbor Construction: - Rigging of Vehicles Excavator, including dynamics simulation for sand flowing into truck from
excavator. IREHAB Exercise: This involved rigging a human Character to perform some exercise. E-learning: This involved rigging
cartoon animal Characters and human character.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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Certified Technology Specialist (Certification Number - 1338335), 2016, AVIXA.
DM Certified Designer, 2016, Crestron Technical Institute.
Certified Installer, 2016, Philips Dynalite.
SX - 2000 System, 2016, TOA Electronics.
AV Associate, 2013, Extron.
CCNA Certification,2011, Cisco
Rigging & Animation Internship,2010, Ken Kreative Animation Studio
Animation and Rigging specialization,2009, CCX Academy
B.E (Computer Science), 2008, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Anna University.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 29 April 1985 | Languages Proficiency: Tamil, Hindi, & English | Nationality: Indian | Current Location: Chennai,India.
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Ashok Kumar. B
E - Mail:ashok85in2003@gmail.com
Mobile: (+91)9884860494