Pratik Desai

About Pratik Desai

Pratik Desai is a dynamic and competent E&I Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and executing electrical and telecommunication systems for EPCC projects. Currently working as Senior Telecom Engineer at Kent. I was working with Larsen and Toubro Limited since July 2019 as Assistant Manager for the SWGFD Algeria Project, which is related to the oil and gas sector. My responsibilities include executing and implementing MEP Electrical Low Voltages systems in Modular buildings, providing all necessary engineering inputs to designers & engineers, interacting with clients/PMC representatives to expedite approval of drawings & documents, and coordinating with vendors and sub-contractors to resolve technical issues during the course of the project. Additionally, I was responsible for reviewing and approving sub-contractor/supplier documents, implementing various tests, and participating in client meetings. I have experience in the procurement of electrical and telecommunication items and supervising the erection of electrical & telecommunication equipment. I have also worked on various systems such as Lenel make Access Control System, Armtel make PAGA System, Alcatel make Telephone System, Vaisala make Weather Monitoring System, and Honeywell make Fire and Gas System. Prior to this, I also worked with Skyquad Electronics and Appliances Pvt. Ltd. as Project Lead & Business Development Assistant and Krinovate Systems and Communication as a Customer Relation Manager. I possess excellent communication skills and am proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and SAP.

Experience

1. Senior Telecom Engineer

   Kent

   Apr 2023 — Present · IN

   Provide engineering support to EPC Projects / proposals & Construction Project proposals by performing preliminary designs, material take off (MTO), Engineering Man-hour Estimates and the required technical documents. Experience in Design of IT/Telecommunication systems like Data Networks (LAN/WAN/WLAN), Telephone/PABX System, Radio System (TETRA / UHF / VHF), Microwave Transmission System, VSAT, Telecommunication Supervisory System (TSS), Entertainment System, Outside Plant (OSP) Cabling System, Structured Cabling System (SCS), Video Conferencing Systems and Meteorological systems. Experience in Design of Security Systems like CCTV System, Access Control System (ACS) & Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS). Development of detailed engineering for Telecom systems conforming to international codes and standards. Preparing Telecom Engineering deliverables for EPC Projects & proposals like Basis of design (BOD), block diagrams, schematic diagrams, specifications, Datasheets, Calculations, Material Take Offs, Equipment list, Cable Route drawings, Equipment Layout Drawings, Installation Drawings, Telecom Integration philosophy, cable schedule, tie-in philosophy etc. Responsibilities as Telecom Specialist of the global bid engineering team of SNC Lavalin for multi-discipline EPC and Telecommunications system integrator packages for onshore and offshore projects include:Understanding the Client requirements, preparation of proposal man-hour estimates, deliverable list, manpower planning and generating ITT Queries, Performing basic engineering of telecom systems, preparation of RFQs and MTO, Interfacing with Vendors and technical bid evaluations to obtain solutions compliant with Client specifications, Preparation of technical proposal complete with a basis of design, qualifications, block diagrams, engineering man-hour estimates and supporting Documentation for bid submissions.

Education

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2018

• North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2011 — 2014