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AKASH GOPI

Riyadh,KSA

Summary

Project Manager and Technical Coordinator with 9 years of experience in engineering and technical support, specializing in CCTV and AI-camera systems, VMS, and network configuration. Proficient in leading teams, supervising subcontractors, and orchestrating procurement processes. Consistently delivers high-quality projects within deadlines. Certified in CCNA and PCNSE, demonstrating a robust track record of successful projects in KSA.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Manager

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
Riyadh
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects including CCTV installation, VMS, access control and security hardware.
  • Configure and deploy network hardware (routers, switches, access-points), integrate CCTV/AI cameras, access-control systems and other security devices.
  • Plan and schedule installations, coordinate resources, assign tasks to installation teams, and manage subcontractors/vendors.

Project Controller

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
Riyadh
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in planning and controlling multiple security and network infrastructure projects.
  • Supported configuration of network devices, access-points, and CCTV systems; handled technical coordination between field engineers and vendors.
  • Maintained BOQ compliance, hardware inventories, vendor records, procurement status, and project schedules.

Technical Coordinator

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
Riyadh
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated field engineering teams for installations of CCTV, access-control, network infrastructure, and security hardware across multiple sites.
  • Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of network and security systems; ensured quality control and site compliance with safety and design standards.
  • Prepared site survey reports, as-built drawings, and handled post-installation support and troubleshooting.

Field Engineer

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
Riyadh
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Executed on-site installation and configuration of network routers/switches (Cisco, MikroTik), wireless access-points, CCTV systems, access-control devices, and security hardware (barriers/road blockers).
  • Conducted hardware troubleshooting, maintenance, and system testing to ensure reliable operation and network security.
  • Performed site surveys, cabling layout planning, and network device configuration and commissioning.

CMS Support Engineer

South Indian Bank
Kochi
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Monitored live CCTV feeds of multiple bank branches across India from a centralized control room / central monitoring station (CMS), ensuring 24/7 surveillance and security vigilance.
  • Remotely troubleshooted network and CCTV/alarm-system issues; coordinated with on-site technicians to resolve hardware or connectivity problems effectively.
  • Handled, configured, tested and integrated alarm-system software — including Wintex (for burglar-alarm systems) associated with Texecom and Securico — involving PIR sensors, magnetic contacts, panic switches, and hooters with periodic inspections.

Education

B.Sc. - Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Project planning & coordination - planning project phases, scheduling tasks, ensuring timely delivery
  • Adaptability & flexibility — working on varied project sites, adapting to changing requirements or constraints
  • Problem-solving & analytical thinking — able to assess issues (technical, logistical, site constraints) and propose practical solutions
  • Leadership & team management — capable of leading installation teams, coordinating subcontractors and vendors
  • Routing & Switching — configuration and troubleshooting of routers and switches (Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, MikroTik)
  • Wireless & AP deployment — designing, implementing and configuring access-points from different brands for WiFi / network coverage
  • Network infrastructure design & implementation — planning and setting up LAN/WAN, VLANs, uplinks, structured cabling, and inter-site connectivity
  • Troubleshooting & maintenance — diagnosing network or ELV devices connectivity issues, resolving cabling or configuration problems
  • Security / physical-security systems integration — implementation of projects involving access control systems, barriers, road blockers, CCTV/AI-camera systems, VMS, and network-integrated security
  • Firewall & network security basics / policies
  • Project-based deployments — end-to-end setup: hardware procurement, on-site installation, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance
  • Technical coordination

Certification

  • 1. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • 2. PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
  • 3. Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking.

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Affiliations

  • cricket

References

References available upon request.

PROJECTS

  • MRS - Managed Router service on saudi telecom company(STC).
  • Shabic - Wifi acces point design, installationa and operations.
  • VSAT- Providing internet for the rural area MOE schools all over KSA.
  • LEO - Providing internet for the rural area ARAMCO oil Rigs all over KSA.
  • Sawaher - installing CCTV and make connectivity to CMS.

Timeline

Project Manager

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
01.2025 - 12.2025

Project Controller

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
01.2024 - 12.2024

Technical Coordinator

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
01.2019 - 12.2023

Field Engineer

Golden Engineering for Contracting Est.
10.2016 - 12.2019

CMS Support Engineer

South Indian Bank
01.2014 - 09.2016

B.Sc. - Electronics

Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2010 - 01.2013
AKASH GOPI