rafatahmed resume 2013

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed

Personal E-mail: [email protected] Mobile IN QAR: +974-339 13713

Objective: as a confident, assertive and hardworking person, eight years of extensive experience in the

design & detailing, management and coordination of construction phase services for the soft

and hard landscape, irrigation systems, water features & fountains, playground equipment installation and contract documents administration from start up to the handover of the projects in Qatar and United Arab Emirates, I am capable to Provide high level administration & skills input to the construction stage to ensure that the team achieve the project time, quality and cost objectives and to the satisfaction of the client. These qualities of mine have always helped to execute my responsibility to the entire satisfaction of my superiors. Being gifted with the strength of technical, communicational and negotiation skills, further reinforced with patience and presence of mind, I can handle any situation with ease.

Academic Degree Earned: 1999-2000 Tawjihee. Almasharah Secondary School 2001-2004 B.Sc., Plant Production, JUST - Jordan University of Science and

Technology, Irbd. Jordan.

SOFTWARE: MicroSoft Office (Professional) Autodisk Autocade (Professional) Autodisk Revit (V.Good) Autodisk Ecotect Analysis (V.Good) Rhinoceros 5 (V.Good) Grasshoper3D (Professional) HAIFAST- Fertigation (Professional) Google SketchUp Pro 8 (Professional)

Driving License: Qatari Driving License – Expire Date; 2018

Certificate and Training Session: Õ SQM Training Sessions representing by Dr Stive Oosthuyse Market Development

Manager EMEA (SQM South Africa) & Mr. Harmen Tjalling Holwerda Product Development Manager (SQM Belgium) - (UAE – Abu Dhabi) through my working periods in ADFERT almost one & Half year which is twofold :

SPN program ( Specialty Plant Nutrition) Q Elements the (Know How) Fertilizers formulation and Fertigation Technique Using the PGR in WS formulation * Horticulture Trials (Demo and Scientific)

* Dr Juan Fco. Palma Mendoza, Market & Development Manager (SQM Chile) - Plant Hormone and PGR Product Experts and Speedfol Program Innovator. Õ AkzoNobel Training Session represented by Mr. Marcel Bugter – product Manager

Micronutrients of AkzoNobel (UAE-Abu Dhabi) at 26th of April 2006 which is twofold: o Direct Marketing of the Chelated TE of AkzoNobel in YARA and SQM brand and

discussed all aspects of this product range on the following topics: General introduction + pH stability of Chelates Soil Application Foliar Application Hydroponic Application

o Global Market of Micronutrients and the competitors (Syngenta, TradeCorp, etc...)

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed


Õ YARA Training session represented by PhD Koen van Ker – colleague at ADFERT/SQM and YARA ASIA MANAGER, YARA products on developing the Brand

that’s shape the industries and benchmarking YARALiva™ (Calcium Nitrate) (UAE –

Abu Dhabi) 17 Sept 2006 Õ Agriculture of Engineer Association, Course of Management and design of Drip

irrigation System by using Computer Software. Õ Agriculture of Engineer Association, Course of Soilless Culture & Fertigation system. Õ Agriculture of Engineer Association, Course of Communication Skills in English. Õ Agriculture of Engineer Association, Course of Marketing skills and how to deal with

customer.

WORKSHOP & SEMINARS:

Õ Tiling Launch by BASF Construction Materials Company at Training Room, Ground Floor Street 41, New Industrial Area 29th – 30th of Jan, 2013, QATRA

Õ The Quranic Garden - Plants, Environment & Climate Change by Qatar Foundation at Qatar Foundation 25th of Nov, 2012, QATAR

Õ The Shape of Doha’s Ecology to Come and the State of Water Management in Qatar by Qatar Green Building Council, Qatar Foundation, at Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel 20th of Feb, 2013, QATAR.

Õ Doha Architecture Forum TALK (DAF talk) sponsored by Msheireb Property. Providing a regular forum for sharing knowledge and for debate amongst design professional and academics in Doha, and I regularly attend the talks.

o Architecture And its Future by Ben Van Berkel, UNStudio at Msheireb Enrichment center 23rd of Sep, 2012, QATAR.

o Architecture and Film by Jacques Herzog & Shirin Neshat at Museum of Islamic Art MIA 21st of Nov, 2012, QATAR.

o Regeneration and Renewal: Rebuilding World Cities by Jon Mcaslan, John Mcaslan+Partner at Msheireb Enrichment center 26th of Nov, 2012, QATAR

o Projects & Architecture by Jason Moriyama, Moriyama & Teshima Architects at Msheireb Enrichment center 9th of Dec, 2012, QATAR

o From Tradition to Innovation: Learning from the Islamic Urban Fabric by Dr. Attilio Petruccioli, Professor & Msherieb Chair in Architecture, Qatar University at Msheireb Enrichment center 16th of Dec, 2012, QATAR

o A Live Dialogue moderated by Dr. Everetts Dennis with Antoine Predock at Carnegie Mellon University 20th of Jan, 2013, QATAR

Õ TASMEEM DOHA- HYBRID MAKING (TASMEEM) it’s the biggest Design conference

of the MENA/GCC region. And I attend the conference for the Tow days. o TASMEEM DOHA CONFERENCE 2013 at HBKU Student Center 20th of Jan,

2013, QATAR

o Main Speaker is AMO Chirman, The Architect Rem Koolhaas, 30th of JAN, 2013, QATAR.

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed


WORK EXPERIENCE:

Õ TK Engineering Consultants ( TK) as Landscape Project & Design Manager from May 2012 – Present

o Overseeing the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration

schemes, pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes, and maintaining the

character of sites of natural beauty. o establishing general landscape requirements with clients o conducting preliminary studies of the site (including contours, soil, ecology,

buildings, roads); o assessing a site's potential to meet the client's specifications o carrying out environmental impact assessments; o seeking and taking into account the views of local residents, potential users, and

parties with a vested interest in the project o accurately preparing and presenting detailed plans and construction drawings,

including applications construction details and specifications for the project using computer-aided design (CAD) packages or similar design software

o presenting proposals to clients, dealing with enquiries and negotiating any amendments to final design

o contacting and coordinating manufacturers and suppliers o putting work out to tender, selecting a contractor and manager (mainly for larger

projects), and leading cross-functional teams o liaising with other professionals on the project o monitoring and checking work on-site (on large projects, landscape managers

may do this type of supervisory work) o authorizing payment once work has been satisfactorily completed; o attending public inquiries to give evidence if necessary

Õ Al Khayyat Contracting and Trading (KCT) as Landscape Project Engineer based on

MOU With VENUS International Construction from September/2011 till May/ 2012. o Role – Tasks: Provide high level administration & skills input to the construction

stage to ensure that the team achieve the project time, quality and cost objectives and to the satisfaction of the client. Responsibilities include:

Manage and supervise the works for the soft and hard landscape, irrigation systems and nurseries for plants propagation. The hard landscape includes civil works such as paving & tiling, water features, park furniture, park lighting & playground equipment installation.

Provide design for landscape and irrigation systems with detailing, bill of quantities and costing.

Review & evaluate project documents for approval such as shop drawings, material & technical submittals, works progress inspection & quality control and handover documentations

Knowledgeable of Autodesk Package, Sketchup and MS Project programs.

Established relationships and expectations with the multi discipline construction team that will deliver the project.

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed


Õ Worked at VENUS INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION as Landscape Project Manager from 10/2009 till May/2012

o Role – Tasks: Provide high level administration & skills input to the construction stage to ensure that the team achieve the project time, quality and cost objectives and to the satisfaction of the client. Responsibilities include:

Manage and supervise the works for the soft and hard landscape, irrigation systems and nurseries for plants propagation. The hard landscape includes civil works such as paving & tiling, water features, park furniture, park lighting & playground equipment installation.

Provide design for landscape and irrigation systems with detailing, bill of quantities and costing.

Review & evaluate project documents for approval such as shop drawings, material & technical submittals, works progress inspection & quality control and handover documentations

Knowledgeable of Autodesk Package, Sketchup and MS Project programs.

Established relationships and expectations with the multi discipline construction team that will deliver the project.

Prepare and follow-up technical queries with the Client/Consultants. Coordinate the approval of drawings and responsible for the distribution of

drawings released for construction to concerned site personnel. Ensure in coordination with Site Engineers that execution of works is to

the required quality and safety and resolves all technical problems for all trades

o Main Projects

H.H SHEIKH SAEED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN PALACE

Landscaping Area ( 130,000.00 sqm )

Administer and manage the Construction of Soft & Hard Landscape and Irrigation Systems, Water Features, Playground Equipment works for the VIP Golf Villa Contracts owned by H.H Sheikh Saeed Bin Zayed, AL Bateen Area 2 year works.

Support Staff in the evaluation of Technical and Commercial Review for the above mentioned contracts1

Ensure that all works are implemented as per the project contract specifications, quality plan,

health & safety regulations, program schedules and approved shop drawings

Conduct periodic inspection with weekly & monthly technical report from the start of the work to handover stage with snag listing and close-out documentation

Attend project coordination and technical review meeting with the Client and other Trades Contractors on site

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed


Le Chatean Doha – The Golf Palace-

MOU AL KHYYAT ( KCT/UCC) & VENIUS INTEL

Landscaping Area ( 75,000.00 sqm )

Administer and manage the Construction of Soft & Hard Landscape and Irrigation Systems, Water Features, Playground Equipment works for the VIP Golf Villa Contracts owned by PEO Office, Lusail City beside Doha Golf Course 1 year works with a total of worth of more than QR 98 Million

Support Staff in the evaluation of Technical and Commercial Review for the above mentioned contracts



AL KA’ABEIAH PALACE MAJLIS

MOU AL KHYYAT ( KCT/UCC) & VENIUS INTEL

Landscaping Area ( 16,000.00 sqm)

Administer and manage the Construction of Soft & Hard Landscape and Irrigation Systems, Water Features, Playground Equipment works for the VIP Golf Villa Contracts owned by PEO Office, AL Ka’abeiah Palace, 2 Months works with a total of worth of more than QR 8 Million

Support Staff in the evaluation of Technical and Commercial Review for the above mentioned contracts



Õ Worked at Total Agriculture Solution L.L.C (TAS) the sister company of ADFERT/SQM as a Technical Engineer, The core business of TAS are a landscaping services (hard/softscape), Irrigation System and ornamental plant production. From 11/2007 –09/2009

o Technical & Execution Ensure Company Management System, Quality and Safety system

requirements are implemented and maintained to each contract. Assist the Project Manager in the management of Subcontractor works

and point out any technical deviation. Liaise with Consultants/Client on technical, contractual and commercial

matters. Review and approve material requisitions for Projects. Pricing and other contractual requirements for Landscaping Project Review contract documents and advise the Project Manager on technical

matters affecting construction and time costs.

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Examine and evaluate contract price proposal and financial reports to determine reasonable

Assist in preparing Method Statements and Procedures related to construction both structural and architectural and give technical features for the aspects of work.

Follow up Subcontractor's Performance Bonds and Tender Bonds Prepare and follow-up technical queries with the Client/Consultants. Coordinate the approval of drawings and responsible for the distribution of

drawings released for construction to concerned site personnel. Ensure in coordination with Site Engineers that execution of works is to

the required quality and safety and resolves all technical problems for all trades

o Main Project SHEIKH RASHID BIN SAEED AL MAKTOUM STREET FROM IP40 –

49, UAE

MOU with GHANTOOT TPT & GEN. CONTRACT No.655 o Administer and manage the Construction of Street Soft &

Hard Landscape and Irrigation Systems, Water Features, works for the Sheikh Rashed Bin Saeed Al Mktoum ( Airport Road) owned by Abu Dhabi Municipality for 2 year works.

o Support Staff in the evaluation of Technical and Commercial Review for the above mentioned contracts1

o Ensure that all works are implemented as per the project contract specifications, quality plan,

o health & safety regulations, program schedules and approved shop drawings

o Conduct periodic inspection with weekly & monthly technical report from the start of the work to handover stage with snag listing and close-out documentation

o Attend project coordination and technical review meeting with the Client and other Trades Contractors on site

Al Salami Park Design & Consultancy, Al Ain Municipality, UAE

MOU TAS with Dongeuy Landscape .L.L.C o Provide Designs, management & supervision of projects

construction phases and maintenance contracts of landscape & irrigation systems owned by Alain Municipality.

o Review and evaluate the landscape tenders for management approval.

o Review and evaluate contractor’s billing for management approval.

o Attend weekly meetings with the company Management on the progress of the landscape projects.

o Attend coordination meetings with the Contractors on site.

Agronomist Engineer

Rafat Ahmed


Õ Worked at ADFERT/SQM as Technical Supports and Trial Supervisor. Integration of the Adfert business with the Mother company SQM Worldwide Business Formula and alliance partners (YARA, Akzo Nobel)’ businesses in all countries where Adfert is also selling (in particular ME, N-Africa, and the Far East). Form 2/9/2005 – 2/10/2007

o Trial Supervisor of ADFERT/SQM in UAE, Oman and Algeria for SQM and ADFERT trails on the following Brands

Development the formulation of ADFERT and working to innovate the Q Element and open new Business Gates throughout the Markets.

Arrangements with local sales Engineers in UAE, Oman and Algeria

SQM products o Ultrasol™ WSF - NPK powered with Q Elements o Speedfol™ Liq – NPK and TE

ADFERT product o TURO® ( WSF-NPK+TE) o SULOTASTE® ( WSF-NPK+TE)

Prepare all Experimental Files

Trial Protocols & Experimental Design

Fertigation & Pesticide programs

Costing & Final Reports o Technical Supports

Contributing in building Portfolio strategy and branding. Give agronomic explanation for technical Question comes from

customers. Make Technical data with Recommendation of Uses for ADFERT/SQM

products. Fertilizer Programs based on ADFERT Products as requested by sales

Engineers. Prepare most of ADFERT Flyers, Certificate of Analysis for all type of

ADFERT fertilizers products. Web site Developments with fulfills agronomic technical information based

on Portfolio Strategy. Works on Translation and prepare the final View of YARA and SQM

Technical DATA following:

YARA, SQM Nutrition presentation and Reviewing

SQM (SPN) Crop kits Potato , Tomato plus Grapes

Speedfol presentation, Booklet and Leaflets

Flyers YARA, SQM and Akzo Nobel labels

Prepare the Arabic ver. Of Akzo Nobel (Chelating TE products) <Medicinal and Packing Label >

Õ Worked at AlQAWAFEL experimental station As supervisor of experimental station

From 20/3 - 23/8/2005 : o Soilless culture ( Tuf gravel culture) in Multispan Greenhouses o Fertigation and irrigation system and Design. o Worked under ISO program.

Agronomist Engineer

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Õ Worked at Jordan University of Science and Technology Laboratory assistance with Prof. Khalid M. Hameed the member of Department of Plant Production, JUST, Irbid, Jordan (17/8/2001 - 21/8/2003).

o Worked as laboratory assistance in plant Physiology lab. o Worked in plant pathology on Fungus Diseases and Parasitic Plants

(Heterotrophic plants) on Orbanchi .spp (Broomrape), Isolation of nematodes and diagnosis of plant infection, plant pathology Diagnosis.

o Worked on wastewater treated and the effect on plant yield and biodiversity of Soil Microflora in crop irrigation and effects

o Graduation project:

Effect of irrigation with wastewater Treated on plant yield and biodiversity of soil Microflora.

Rafat Khashan and Khalid M. Hameed, Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 3030, Irbid, 221110. Email: [email protected]

Õ Works in Sepal International Nurseries as Supervisor of Ornamental production (2/9 -

13/11/2003).