Shasedhara has over 25 years of experience in project management, infrastructure management, facilities management, and operations and maintenance. He is currently working as the Projects Manager at Riyad Bank in Saudi Arabia, where he is responsible for managing engineering projects such as data centers, office buildings, and smart building systems. Previously, he has worked on infrastructure projects in India and Saudi Arabia, including the design and execution of disaster recovery data centers. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Management from IIM Kolkata and a B.E in Electrical Power Engineering.

1. B.A. Shasedhara Tel: 96614912965; Mobile: 00966504449012, 00966567726659,
00966565280157 and 00919900158347.
Email: shase_dhara@hotmail.com; shasedhara@gmail.com;
Job Objective
Assignments in Infrastructure Management / Project Management / Facilities Management / Operations &
Maintenance with a high growth oriented organisation, preferably in banking or financial services sector.
Professional Profile
Over 2 & 1/2 decades ofrich experience in the areas ofProject Planning & Execution, Infrastructure Management,
Operations & Maintenance, Design Engineering, Vendor Development, Contract Administration, Resource
Management and Liaison Work. A strategic planner with expertise in planning, executing and spearheading
construction / electrification / data & voice communication networking projects involving Design Engineering,
Installation & Commissioning with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies in compliance with quality
standards.Excellentrelationship management,analytical and negotiation skills with deftness in swiftlyramping up
projects in co-ordination with clients, architects & consultants.
Engineering projects for Riyad Bank such as Tier 3, and Tier 2 data centers,office buildings,complete with smart
building solutions such as BMS systems, SCADA systems, UPS and full emergency power systems,
Designation is Projects Manager responsible for concept development, discovery, design engineering projects,
RFQ/RFQ, roll over projects, manage site installations cost control, and manage deliverables testing and
acceptance of systems to meet client business needs conceptualize design and developed Equipment
Monitoring & Control systems project covering 1000ATMs and 40 branches across the country
Designed and executed Disaster recovery data center facilities project for Riyadh Bank
CURRENT JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY
Manage all Technical Service suppliers in a structured and coordinated way to ensure high-value cost effective
service delivery and performance. Build key strategic business relationships with all suppliers. Ensure seamless
flow of relevant information and documentation between all Technical Service, legal, business, and procurement
stakeholders. Ensure The Bank achieves its business objectives through commercial negotiation. Establish and
manage commercial contracts with key suppliers and non-strategic vendors, and assure compliance with all
contractual terms realizing full business benefit for The Bank.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Set strategic direction for sourcing,purchasing,and supplier managementaligned with the Technical Service
strategy.
• Regularlyengage with,and demonstrate value to, executive/senior managementin all supplier related matters
• actively source new suppliers and provide feedback to senior stakeholders
• Develop processes to establish,and then manage Administrative Services Office responsibilities
• Develop and defend business cases
• regularlytravel to assess and assure vendor performance.This includes engaging with senior vendor
stakeholders with key ability to influence decision makers
• Engage with existing suppliers and maintain SLA’s and establish rules ofengagementto assure value to key
business stakeholders
• Develop,Facilitate and execute tender processes with various suppliers
• Work closelywith the peers in groups leveraging their services and systems to manage service deliveryand
ensure monitoring ofTechnical Service.
• Leveraging resources,maintain accurate information ofall vendors.
• Regularlyevaluate supplier and service vendor performance and provide timely reports to augmentvalue
propositions for senior management
• Participate in all audit,risk, and compliance related activities ensuring 100% compliance
• Administer all contracts on behalfof The Bank and its customers,and own contractual relationship
• Cultivate new business relationship with suppliers and remain up to date with supplier marketand continuously
seek to identify improve vendor opportunities
• Apply due diligence and ensure contracts are valid and maintenance agreements are current
• Contribute to achieving customer satisfaction across The Bank for all its customers
• Regularlytrack spending and assure integrityin financial reporting
• Liaise with Legal,Risk,and Administration to finalize on contracts,SOW’s, NDA’s, and other essential contract

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• Be innovative and results orientated,with a focus on service and customer centricity
• Provide industryinsights and analysis to senior managementon a regular basis
• Be overall responsible Technical Service and in so doing,justify increases in staffand resources to grow team
and capability.
Education
 PG Certificate in Management & Business Administration from IIM, Kolkata in 2005.
 PG Certificate in Computer Programming from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1984.
 B.E (Electrical Power) from Mysore University in 1978.
Areas of Expertise
Project Planning & Execution
 End to end project management from planning to site mapping to monitoring on-site activities and final
execution of office infrastructure (electrification) projects.
 Preparing project schedules / plans, engineering designs / drawings and technical specifications towards the
successful execution of erection & commissioning projects.
 Monitoring projects with respect to Cost, Resource Deployment, Time over-runs and Quality Compliance;
conducting project review meetings for evaluating project progress & taking adequate corrective actions.
Operations & Maintenance
 Managing overall activities pertaining to installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance of a wide
range of electrical systems, process control & instrumentation / hydraulic equipments.
 Supervising the functions of troubleshooting & predictive / preventive / shutdown maintenance for identifying
areas of obstruction/ breakdowns and reducing machinery downtime to minimum.
 Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards
during all the stages of project.
Techno-Commercial Affairs
 Sourcing the vendors & conducting techno-commercial negotiations to finalise deals / contracts for project
execution; preparing specification sheet for bought out equipments.
 Preparing technical specifications & scope and deliverables, estimates and BOQ based on requirements
generated during detailed engineering of the project.
 Liaising with clients,contractors,sub-contractors,governmentdepartment,regulatoryauthorities and external
agencies for determining technical specifications and obtaining statutory approvals / clearances.
Career Highlights
Riyad Bank, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jul’96 till date
As Senior Electrical Engineer (Consultant Representative)
 Successfully managed projects involving setting up of:
- Branch Offices - ATM Centres - Data Centres
 Responsible for the following activities:
- Formulation of Business Continuity Solutions and Disaster Recovery Plans.
- Preparation of Electrical & Communication (Voice & Data) Network designs / drawings.
- Design of Power Distribution System with Automatic Transfer Systems and Diesel Generators.
- Development of Single Line Diagrams, Sizing of Cables and Installation of Equipments.
- Design & development of UPS Power Systems as per Tier 3 & Tier 4 Standards.
- Design and developmentofequipmentmonitoring & control system projectto applied implemented across
Kingdom in all Riyad Bank branches, ATMs and buildings
- Vendor Analysis & Development.
- Contract Administration / Liaison Work
Al Jaweini Consulting Engineers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sep’95 to Jun’96
As Electrical Engineer
 Project Handled: Design of Multi Level Office Buildings
- Preparation of project design, drawings, BOQ and specifications.
- Review of shop drawings, material submittals, etc.
- Preparation of project progress reports and financial documents to the clients.

3. Al Sharq Office Co., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Apr’92 to Sep’95
As Electrical Engineer
 Involved in setting up the Data Centre, Call Centre besides the construction of Office Buildings and Bank
Branches; handled the retrofitting and improvement of existing power and air conditioning systems.
 Deputed at Ministry of Finance and National Economy Head Office Building in Riyadh. (1992 to 1993)
Micro Pack Ltd., Bangalore Sep’88 to Dec’91
As Senior Engineer
 Successfully managed the design and setting up of the manufacturing plant entailing:
- Setting up of the plant and machinery used in PCB manufacturing process including Power Supply
Generator Sets, Air Conditioning Systems and Water Treatment Plant.
- Operations & maintenance of the plant machinery.
 As Cost Centre Head (Image Transfer & Electrochemical Division), played a vital role in achieving ISO 9000
Certification for the company.
Entrepreneurial Assignment
As Electrical Contractor Jun’85’ to Sep’88
 Successfully executed commercial and industrial building electrical works for various clients in India.
- Electrification Projectinvolving installation and commissioning of MV Power Supply, Generator Sets, ACs,
Effluent Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant for a factory manufacturing electronic equipments.
- Electrification Projects for small-scale industrial units in industrial estates.
Previous Assignments
Mar’81 to Apr’85 Hegde & Golay Ltd., Bangalore Assistant Engineer
Dec’79 to Dec’80 Harihar Polyfibers, Harihar Trainee Engineer
Personal Details
Contact Address : 2335,20th
Cross,Banasankari 2nd
Stage, KR Road,Bangalore – 560070.
: Riyad Bank Administrative Services Dept Ibn Suleiman Commercial
Center 2nd
floor suite 208 Riyadh
PassportNumber : H8397751 (Valid up to 11 January 2020)
Date of Birth : 28th January 1957