Ravi Kesavan

Handled the post opening activities of The Harbour & Green Lakes on the systems and infrastructure. Also handled the handover process of The Harbour to Marriott.

Handling the requirements of Emirates Cap Tarney Hotel Project (Seychelles).

Handled the new requirements or change requests of applications from user departments. After validation of the requirements, co-ordinate with internal team or supplier to get it implemented.

Planned & obtained details and implementation of all IT parts in the project like Structured Cabling, Networking (wired & wireless), PABX with Voice over Wireless LAN, guest services solution, spa & membership management solution, Digital Signage, Server Sizing, getting corporate deals with Major IT companies like HP, IBM, Dell, Microsoft, Micros-Fidelio etc.

Successfully designed the Network & Structured Cabling for the entire hotel (with complete redundancy).

Conceptualised IT standards, policies and procedures for the group and implementing them.

Pivotal in finalizing the software/hardware for the group like upgrading to Micros Fidelio Opera Multi-property, Newmarket Delphi Multi-property, etc.

Instrumental in implementing CRM

Spearheaded operations for setting up the complete IT Infrastructure for Habtoor Grand from Structured Cabling & Networking, Wireless LAN, Telephony, Digital Signage, Hardware (servers, storage area network, PCs, etc) and software.

Merit of obtaining the necessary Hardware (Servers, SAN, Desktops, Printers, POS Hardware, etc.). Habtoor Grand chose to go with HP Blade Servers & DL 380s and HP EVA 3000 series.

Successfully prepared the specifications, planned from number of extensions (according to management decision), type of phones (including wireless IP Phones), trunks, etc. (BOQ), evaluated the proposals and suggested the system.

Managed the upcoming IT projects of Metropolitan Hotels International too.
Functioned as project manager for the standardization & implementation of ERP solutions - Microsoft Navision in all units in Dubai which helped in interfacing from Fidelio Front Office & Fidelio F&B
Distinction of reducing 30% of the recurring charges like annual contracts, etc., by centralizing the purchase and all contracts related to IT
Holds the distinction of implementing & standardizing the Fidelio Front Office software

Functioned as a project head for the Y2K project at Manesar unit and verified the hardware and software used in the organization for year 2000 compliance
(This was known as Sita Holiday Resorts before at Heritage Village - Manesar)