SARATH GUNDALA

QC Comms is an installation and service supplier to companies such as TPG, OPTUS, VOCUS, FIBRECONX, AARNET. As a Project Engineer, I am an integral part of a high-performance team of field technicians & Project Engineers managing Fibre network construction projects with a focus on operational excellence to meet business short & long-term goals and client’s SLA.

Responsibilities:

• Work allocation across contractors and technicians to optimize project efficiency.
• Lead and execute complex projects from inception to completion, maintaining compliance with timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with councils, VicRoads, utility companies, and other government entities to secure necessary construction permits and approvals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reports and analyses to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Source and oversee subcontractors, ensuring the quality and timely completion of services.
• Manage project contracts, including negotiation, contract arrangement, scope of work, approving payments, project closure, and resolving disputes with sub-contractors and clients.
• Represented QC Comms in client meetings, delivering project updates and ensuring effective communication.

Achievements:

• Won QC Comms values & Behaviours people award for September.
• Implemented the SimPro process for reporting, progress monitoring and work supervision, enhancing project efficiency.
• Received the highest satisfaction ratings from TPG for my projects & services in 2022 & 2023.
• Participated in client meetings to enhance project workflow and address client concerns.

Tech2 is an installation and service supplier to companies such as NBN, TPG, Fulton Hogan & Harvey Norman. We also provide solutions for automation and energy savings through a smart home division. As a Senior Project Coordinator, I am an integral part of a high-performance team of field technicians & Project Controllers to manage the TPG/Vodafone Fibre network construction project with a focus on operational excellence to meet business short & long-term goals and client’s SLA.

Responsibilities:

• Work allocation across contractors and technicians to optimize project efficiency..
• Lead and execute complex projects from inception to completion, maintaining compliance with timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with councils, VicRoads, utility companies, and other government entities to secure necessary construction permits and approvals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reports and analyses to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Source and oversee subcontractors, ensuring the quality and timely completion of services.
• Manage project contracts, including negotiation, contract arrangement, scope of work, approving payments, project closure, and resolving disputes with sub-contractors and clients.
• Represented tech2home in client meetings, delivering project updates and ensuring effective communication.

Achievements:

• Contributed to a 130% revenue increase over 2 years for the TPG project.
• Maintained projected revenue during COVID pandemic and state lockdown.
• Applied Power BI dashboard for reporting, progress monitoring and work supervision, enhancing project efficiency.
• Received the highest satisfaction ratings from clients for my projects & services in 2020 & 2021
• Demonstrated success in managing risk and safety performance in compliance with safety legislation, rules, and procedures.

As the Area Manager for the three busiest stores in Victoria, I ensured the financial health of operations while maintaining Domino’s Pizza’s standards to achieve high satisfaction among both management and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and motivate store staff to reach their full potential.
• Achieve targets, drive sales, and reduce costs
  Implement initiatives to control, manage, and continually improve the quality and efficiency of work.
• Ensure team adherence to all Domino’s controls, policies, procedures, and guidelines
  Achievements:
• Increased revenue by 160% from 2015-2017
  Consistently received the highest NPS scores from customers for quality food and services.
• Recognized as the best functional manager by Domino’s national executives