MANOJ THOMAS

Mobile: +971562324013, E-Mail: findmanojthomas@gmail.com

Address:Butterfly Building; Flat No 904, Massillon, Sharjah.

Project Lead in Software/Product Quality Engineering with experience in building new teams and managing projects across multi-sites

Executive Summary

A management professional with Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics and telecommunications having a rich experience of 13 years in project management, installation, testing and commissioning of Fire and electronic security systems.

Self organized individual with experience in Quality audits,HR,Office administration, Operations and training

Worked with Honeywell Technology Solutions Bangalore for 11 years, as a Project Lead (Quality

Engineering). Prior to this worked at Secutech Automation India PVT LTD.

Proficient in Project execution, installation and commissioning of ELV system like CCTV, Access Control System and Fire alarm System etc

Experience in building Test teams. Managed global teams spread across sites.

Effectively partnered with Teams and BU's across geography by building strong relationship with Leaders and putting solid project management practices. Recognized by partner BU's for the strong collaboration.

Successfully drove System Testing of critical and major Releases.

Ability to connect and communicate effectively.

Skills & Competencies

Product Engineering Quality Engineering (System Test) Test Design & Automation

Building Global Teams Multi-site Collaboration Stakeholder Management

Technical Leadership Talent Hiring & Retention Product & Release Management

Notable Achievements

Built a high performing test team of ten members. Team had zero attrition in last 4 years of my management.

Built strong partnership & collaboration with partner BU’s at all levels of management chain by putting good cross functional engagement practices. Effectively communicated Release quality through clear data points using metrics/charts in BU Engineering review.

Four years of experience as Team Lead. Eight years of Experience in installation, commissioning and black box testing for Access, Fire, CCTV and Intrusion domain.

Certified “SIX SIGMA PLUS GREEN BELT”. Certified Scrum Master.

Project Lead at Honeywell Bangalore March-2005 to August- 2016

Managed a team of ten QA members. Worked with senior management in defining the charter for the QA groups. Interfaced with the Product Management teams and Customer support teams in identifying the solutions to be tested.

Experience in Regression testing, Functionality testing, Usability testing, System Integration testing, and Performance testing.

Built and created a Test Lab for performing various testing on Fire Alarm and electronic security systems.

Trained System Integrators and End users on CCTV, Fire Alarm, Intrusion, health care products. Built a robust test process through use of six sigma tools like FMEA, QFD, TMap etc. Improved team productivity by driving automation and implementing 5S principles Experience in requirement reviews and Manual reviews. Involved in initial requirement Analysis

phase and improved the quality of the product by suggesting product enhancements. Handled smooth operations by preparing daily workloads for staff, coordinating the daily allocation

of work, preparing weekly and monthly achievement reports Built a robust team by mentoring and training new team members on ELV product lines. Monitored

and reported on standards and performance targets. Supported TAC team for field issues, presales activities, and technical requirement analysis of new

bids for global projects. Initiated meetings, handled client enquiries and acted as the face of the business. Arranging and chairing weekly scrum calls, focusing on targets and achievements. Onsite experience (UK, Germany) – Validate GENT fire alarm system and released a quality product

for Heathrow Airport. Expertise in writing and Execution of Test Cases, Defect Tracking and Management. Handle client

enquiries and acted as the face of the business. Supported and coordinated with staffing and HR team for recruitment of new team members. Developed and improved organization work culture through team appraisals, employee engagement

and people management practises Capable of studying the customer requirement, understanding the business logic to acquiring

sufficient domain knowledge required for the project. Piloted Agile/Scrum in a Test only environment. Capable to design and execute of Test Cases. Tested and qualified WIN-PAK Access control Software. Tested and qualified Vigilon Fire Alarm System, Morley Fire Alarm System. Supported multiple field

releases. Qualified configuration tools projects like Gent Commissioning tool, Loop Diagnostic tools, Pearl

Estimator tool etc. Supported multiple releases for the same.

Supported the validation of Adecco Vista Intrusion System.

Project Engineer at Secutech Automation India Pvt Ltd Jun 2003 – March 2005

Worked as a Project Engineer In Secutech Automation India Pvt Limited. CCTV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM: Installed and commissioned different cameras like dome cam, PTZ

cam, Speed dome cam etc. Worked out on D.V.R’s, Multiplexers, and QUAD Processors. ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM: installed and commissioned 4 doors, 8 doors, 10 doors ever focus access

controllers. Also worked out on Biometric Access control system. Installed and commissioned PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, FM 200 GAS

DISCHARGE, INTRUTION SYSTEMS and OFFICE AUTOMATION PRODUCTS. Beta Testing and installation of Security systems (CCTV, ACS, FAS). Active member in project execution team. Plan and Site Study. Drawings approval from Consultant and Client. Preparation of Material Indent and Organizing Materials. Maintaining project log sheet.

Manpower and Materials management. Giving technical training to sales team. Coordinating and cooperating with different departments like Maintenance and store. To understand the customer requirements thoroughly and fulfill them to the maximum extent. Training the customers to use and operate the systems installed. Handing over System and Document to client. Payment follow-up. Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Service and safety checks. Site inspection / Materials requirements. Design verification, validation and process improvements. Technical Support to team members and clients. Preparation of BOQ and keep tracking of materials

Major projects Executed

o TAJ GROUPS OF HOTELS [ Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad ]o P.N. WRITERS CORP. [ Mumbai, Gurgaon ]o ICICI BANK [ Mumbai, Delhi, A.P., Goa, Chennai ] o COMPUTER SCIENCE CORP. [ Hyderabad ]o ORACLE / ACCENTURE [ Hyderabad ]o C.C.I.L. [ Mumbai ]o SAHARA AIRPORT [ Mumbai}o U.T.I. BANKS [ Mumbai}

Academic Qualification

B.E. (ELECTRONICS and TELECOM)

Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from NMU – Year2003.HSC from Mumbai in year 1999SSC from Mumbai in year 1997

Personal Details:

Date of Birth : 1st April 1981.

Marital Status : Married.

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi and Malayalam.

Nationality : Indian.