MARWAN ALZAROONI

OBJECTIVE

A visionary leader, and strategic thinker. Seeking to utilize 15 years of successful leadership in cross-functional terms and drive business growth. I desire to secure a management position where my abilities will be maximized.

Work experience

July 2021 – Till Date

Director-Maintenance & Services
Road & Transport Authority - RTA

Feb 2019 - July 2021 (2years)

Director - Operation & Commercial Department
Dubai Taxi Corporation

March 2017 - Feb 2019 (2years)

Fleet Maintenance Manager
Dubai Taxi Corporation

July 2021 – Till Date

Director-Maintenance & Services
Road & Transport Authority - RTA

Feb 2019 - July 2021 (2years)

Director - Operation & Commercial Department
Dubai Taxi Corporation

March 2017 - Feb 2019 (2years)

Fleet Maintenance Manager
Dubai Taxi Corporation

Contact

Phone

+971 50 55 70 559

email

marwan.alzarooni@hotmail.com

Location

Al Safa - Dubai -UAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

DATE OF BIRTH

24 December 1986

Nationality

UAE

sTATUS

Married

Language

Arabic

Mother Tongue

English

Excellent

Urdu

Speaking

Soft Skills

Advance in MS Office
Top management report writing
AutoCAD-3D Engineering Modeling
Electro-Mechanical Design (Multi SIM,Fluid SIM)
Qualified QHSE Good Communicator, social & people skills
Project management

education

July-2019

Master of Engineering Management
University of Wollongong in Dubai

jan-2012

Bachelor Mechatronics Engineering - GPA 3.19
Dubai Men's College

jan-2010

HD Mechatronics Engineering -GPA 3.54
Dubai Men's College

achievement

Yearly Saving / Optimization: 5 to 15% $ from approved budget
Leading Corporate Emergency & Operations activity during pandemic 2020
Utilizing Taxi Vehicles for Delivery Services during COVID-19 Curfew 2020
Leading various successful Feasibility Studies 360 - 2016– till Date
RTA- Best HSE function award - 2018 (RTA Level)
Innovative Employee Award (NAMOS Award) - 2018 (RTA Level)
Best Maintenance Function 2017,2018 (RTA Level)
Ideas UK-Safety award Winner-2013

Leadership & Management Skills

Leading diverse core functional department (7 sections,11000+drivers,300+employee,6000+fleet)
Managing & controll budget of up to AED 1.75 Billion (PNL)
Team player towards company goals objectives
Inspiring & developing employee (couching,mentoring,succession plan,etc.)
Lern & agile management style / Digital transformation & Innovation
Leading special project committees and task forces on city level

References

        Available on Request 

Hobbies

Fishing, diving, biking, camping, DIY, agriculture, skiing, and shooting

Work
experience

July 2021 – Till Date

Director
Maintenance & Services (Public Bus) Roads & Transport Authority – RTA

• Maintaining & Servicing Fleet (Public Bus) over 1700+ buses with various types of international brands.
• Manage and maintain assets efficiently in line with RTA Assets Management System
(AMS) requirements and continually ensuring asset information quality within AM technical
system.
• Provide, develop, and maintain direction of fleet maintenance & service functions that
includes Fleet maintenance depots, Public Bus maintenance and Inter-City Transport
maintenance management through the Emirates of Dubai.
• Manage to measure the performance of Bus fleet service & maintenance operational
capability, performance of technical inspection and ensure that the fleet service &
maintenance activities done as per the contractual obligation with the contractors.
• Forecast, manage & control budget and special projects including the activities of outside
vendors and contractors; develop project budget and track expenditures for compliance; and
review and approve special requisition.
• Ensure all the environmental aspects in the area of responsibility are identified and actions
are taken prior to ensure compliance to the Health & safety Environment HSE standards.
• Manage to forecast all Technical inspection for Dubai Bus which can help increase
performance and quality.
• Stakeholder management (internal, external) to develop budgets, schedules, and action
plans for the various elements of cross functional project, team and/or committee, etc.
• Establish fleet service & maintenance standards, and supervise on standard evaluation
conducted by other dealers/contracting company.
• Oversee fleet service & maintenance data on bus under operation to keep bus availability
higher as possible.
• Develop and provide a comprehensive strategic plan, objectives and KPI for all activities,
projects implemented and to ensure its implementation effectively and efficiently as per RTA
vision, policy, rules and regulation
• Managing continuous improvement through Lean & Operational Excellence tools and
technique i.e.: LEAN SIX SIGMA, 5S, Visual Management, Time Motion Study, KAIZEN,
Suggestion Scheme, WOT, Error Proofing method (POKA-YOKE), etc.
• Plan, forecast and control the fleet replacement strategies (replenishment) and monitor
the accuracy of executing the disposal plan.
• Review & direct the engineering studies and reports based big data analyses to be
raised to the op managements in both language (English & Arabic)
• Lead the capital excises for acquiring assets (buses) based on additional or replacement
plan of the fleet starting from feasibility studies, initiations, technical specs, – till
commissioning and mobilization based on Asset life cycle methodology.

Oct 2019 – July 2021

Director - Operation & Commercial Department
Dubai Taxi Corporation

• Managing Fleet (Taxi & Limousine) over 5800+ various types of assets which includes a
Bus Fleet of over 440+ (School & Commercial Transport) assets
• Leading & managing 12,000+ Taxi, Limo, Bus Drivers in addition to the 150+ Employees
• Leading 7 sub functions (Section Managers): 1. Taxi Operation, 2. Control Center & Data
Analyses, 3. Limo & E-Hail, 4. Airports Operations, 5. Bus Operation, 6. Sales & Marketing,
7. Customer Happiness.
• Lead development of overall asset operationalization and commercialization strategy
which will lead to achieve the desired financial, operational & customer objectives
• Ensure clear business plan is developed with financial forecast by segments, channels
and business lines
• Managing the Continues Improvement through Lean & Operational Excellence tools and
technique i.e.: LEAN SIX SIGMA, 5S, Visual Management, Time Motion Study, KAIZEN,
Suggestion Scheme, WOT, Error Proofing method (POKA-YOKE), etc.
• Prepare and forecast the annual budget (1.7 Billion + Revenue) for the Department to
secure financial resources necessary to execute action plans to achieve the targets revenue
• Ensure department’s annual manpower plan is fully quipped and facilitate deployment of
highly qualified, competent, motivated, and performance-driven workforce
• Ensure right set of customer segments are defined and identified, including retail
customers, premium customers, and B2B customers or events
• Lead development of tailored value proposition for each segment to achieve the desired
financial, operational and customer objectives
• Ensure new business lines (from feasibility Studies initiations till implementation) and
streams of non-operating revenues.
• Lead design and deployment of key customer initiatives with key objective to enhance
customer experience (Customer Net Promoter Score)
• Ensure customer acquisition and retention strategy are designed and deployed,
including managing customer database, identifying potential customers across segments,
developing attractive customer loyalty programs, and driving initiative to maximize customer
share-of-wallet
• Ensure both traditional / digital marketing strategy are designed and deployed, with key
objectives to drive customer acquisition, measure and enhance marketing ROI, and facilitate
revenue generation
• Ensure implementation of optimal levels of fleet scheduling by leveraging cutting-edge
platforms (technology, people and process) with key objectives to maximize engagement
rates and asset utilization
• Lead end-to-end management of E-Hailing Platform, including daily reports management,
rejection rate monitoring, ETA, and resolving technical issues if any
• Facilitate in enhancing driver satisfaction by assisting in key areas such as engagement
rates, driver career path, and other critical driver related processes
• Manage the team’s performance by setting SMART (specific, measurable, achievable,
realistic, timely) annual performance objectives
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• Ensure all key processes are streamlined, with key enablers in place (e.g. automated or
digitized workflows), seamless technology integration wherever applicable, minimized
hand-offs and paperwork, and minimal process and operational inefficiencies and waste
• Develop innovative leadership initiatives aimed at achieving long-term strategic
objectives and driving higher performance and service levels
• Ensure the alignment with Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) through
management practices, procedures, policies, specifications and standards are defined and
followed per the overall organization’s standards
• Ensure key audit findings are timely reviewed and resolved

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

Director – Fleet Operations & Maintenance Department
Dubai Taxi Corporation

• Leading day-to-day Operation & Maintenance of 5500 + fleet size with 15+ various vehicle
type
• Plan and forecast the yearly fleet expansion requirement based on economic trends, and
higher management busines directions
• Prepare and forecast the annual budget for the Department to secure financial resources
necessary to execute action plans to achieve the targets revenue
• Lead 5# Sections within the Department and direct their efforts to achieve the Corporation
targets related to the revenues of Fleet Operation, VIP Limousine Operation, Ports
Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and Fleet Services
• Review & Analyze the technical & business feasibility studies and financial analysis
for the potential commercial opportunities.
• Manage the innovation process within the Department using modern and smart
techniques to achieve a leading position locally and globally
• Lead and initiate department plans, tactical and operational objectives to the Section
Managers.
• Oversee the Technical activities by monitor and control the implementation of Operation &
Maintenance plans effectively.
• Monitor and control the QHSE activities by reviewing and following up on the corporation
culture development in terms of quality, environment, occupational health and safety
standards
• Lead projects and development initiatives by monitoring the adherence to the plans,
projects progress and targets achievement levels
• Prepare and submit high level periodical reports and deliver high level presentations
according to the guidance of the CEO and presenting to the board of directors
• Manage the team’s performance through setting annual objectives, and evaluating their
performance, also create continuous learning and development environment by
encouraging and motivating the team to develop their skills and capabilities
• Lead and manage various committees within internal or external boundary of DTC & RTA

March 2017 – Feb 2019

Fleet Maintenance & Services Manager
Dubai Taxi Corporation

• Manage day to day maintenance, accident, planning activity for the 5800+ asset fleet size
with 15+ difference types of vehicles.
• Execute maintenance & accident unite strategies and action plan.
• Prepare, arrange, and direct the maintenance operations which ensure the most effective
return on assets.
• Major involvement in initiating technical feasibility studies for various objectives: future
strategic plane, expansions purposes, Hire or Rent, outsourcing, etc.
• Implemented cost effective management and Maintenance planning system through controlled
and selective outsourcing jobs, controlling on planned jobs performance, Controlling on
overtime, effective use of spares etc. Monitoring product standards and implementing qualitycontrol programs
• Developed succession plan for recruited Emirates nationals as well as a extensive training
plan to ensure that they are taking an active role in the organization
• Manage the external resources (Supply Chain) among different departments i.e.: Contract &
Procurement, HR, Finance, etc.
• Plan, forecast and control the fleet replacement strategies (replenishment) of the total fleet
and monitor the accuracy of executing the disposal plan
• Monitor and Control activities between In-house and Outsourced accident repair jobs with
respect to the in-house capacity and alliance with insurance policy
• Monitor and control the QHSE KPI’s by implementing international safety standards: TRA for All
SOP’s, 5mintues Toolbox Talk, Hazard & Near Miss & Safety Violation Notifications system,
Daily & Weekly Walk downs, General & Specific safety awareness, mock drills, etc.
• Prepare and generate technical studies and reports to the op managements in both language
(English & Arabic)
• Implementing continuous improvement on maintenance floor and approaching low cost
management strategy by applying LEAN tools such as 5S, Visual Factory, Autonomous
Maintenance through TPM, KAIZEN, Suggestion Scheme, WOT, Error Proofing method (POKAYOKE), A3 thinking.
• Initiate & Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) through Work Observation Techniques
(WOT)
• Overseeing the Maintenance process and framing (Short-term, long-term, minor and major)
schedule to remodel the maintenance style
• Continuously innovate to ensure that the maintenance activity is cost-effective, example:
Migrant from ordinary maintenance method (PM & CM) to predictive, proactive and RBM
maintenance style.
• Formulate, update, and communicate the operation & maintenance schedules among all
stake holders.
• Preparation of annual budgets (CAPEX, OPEX, Manpower) and established monitoring
system to maintain unit cost as agreed in Strategy objectives.
• Develop technical specification standard and requirement for equipment acquirement based
on the strategic and procurement plan
• Continuous Improvement and Audit the maintenance management system (SAP, Oracle JDE)

Oct 2014 – Feb 2017

Maintenance – Snr. Superintendent / Acting Manager
Emirates Global Aluminum - EGA

• Plant Maintenance management of Carbon Plant and port areas equipment’s
• Execute production, maintenance strategies and action plans to ensure that facility
supports company’s strategic initiative.
• Prepare, arrange, and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure
the most effective return on assets.
• Implementing continuous improvement on maintenance floor and approaching low cost
management strategy by applying LEAN SIX SIGMA tools such as 5S, Visual Factory,
Autonomous Maintenance through TPM, KAIZEN, Suggestion Scheme, WOT, Error
Proofing method (POKA-YOKE), A3 thinking.
• Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) through Work Observation Techniques
(WOT) and continuous follow up to close out recommendation
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing cost through effective
utilization of manpower, equipment facilities, materials and capital.
• Overseeing the production process, engineering drawing up a production and
maintenance (Short-term, long-term, minor and major) schedule.
• Continuously innovate to ensure that the production is cost-effective.
• Daily initiate the production/maintenance summary reports and monitoring production
output to adjust the resources towards minimizing cost.
• Prepare, update, and communicate the production & maintenance schedules.
• Preparation of annual budgets as well as establishing a monitoring system to maintain unit
cost as agreed in Strategy objectives.
• Implemented cost effective management and Maintenance planning system through
the employment of contract labors, controlling system on outsourced jobs, controlling on
planned jobs performance, Controlling on overtime, effective use of spares etc.
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control program to achieve
ISO9001 certifications for the products.
• Developed succession plan for recruited Emirates nationals as well as a extensive training
plan to ensure that they are taking an active role in the organization
• Taking an active role among different departments which include Supply chain, HR,
Project team, different managers etc. for the services/support as and when necessary for
the plant production.
• Developed detailed specification of maintenance major requirements for example,
maintenance shop layout, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Operating principles and
management strategy for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument & Automation fields.
• Being responsible for the selection of new machine/equipment and maintenance of
equipment

Sept 2010 – Oct 2014

Maintenance – Workshop - Snr. Engineer
Emirates Aluminum (Emal)

• Managing day-to-day shop floor workshop activities: material specification, tools,
machines, engineering drawing, modification, improvement, and solving technical issues,
• Crane equipment’s overhauling (hook, titling mechanism, PTM Crane, Hydraulic System)
• Crane inspection (load test, beam, rope, certification, third party)
• Managing Non-Destructive Test (NDT) activities and Lifting Gear Inspection.
• Planning the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly jobs.
• Welding & fabrication tasks (MIG, TIG, ARC, Special welding)
• Machine shop tasks (Lathe, Boring, Milling, Drilling, Slotting, etc.)
• Equipment Repair tasks (pneumatic & hydraulic, gears, pumps, compressors, etc.)
• Implementing and streamline lean manufacturing tools and technique 5S, Visual
Management, Kaizen, SDCA, PDCA, etc.
• Mechanical Equipment designing and re-engineering (AutoCAD, Fluid SIM)
• Attending planed & un-planed shutdowns and breakdown activity in the smelter
• Unit Budget planning, initiation & controlling (CAPEX, OPEX, Manpower)

Oct 2008 – Sept 2010

Operation Supervisor
Emirates Central Cooling System Corporation - Empower

• Manage & Control District Cooling Plant (DIFC, JBR, Busines Bay) operations are as per
set KPI’s & SOPs.
• Day to day hands on activity ensuring that all equipment’s (chillers, Pumps, Cooling
Towers, Heat exchanger, control panels, etc.) are operating within defined parameters
• Manage complex external operations activities within the facility (maintenance, projects,
contractor, etc.) to ensure plant safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Issue Permit to Work; prepare equipment for maintenance or repair work and after work is
completed to review maintenance work and test equipment and prepare it for operation.
• Manage 24/7 shift logs, i.e.: plant conditions, instructions, work to be carried out, and check
the logbooks kept by the Senior Operators & Operators.
• Monitors and controls all activities within my assigned area of responsibility are conforming
to “HSE standards & guidelines” standard.
• Maintain sufficient & healthy supply chain of the operational resources
• Conduct risk assessments for any nondaily or new activity.

Oct 2005 – Sept 2008

Admin Coordinator (HR, Procurements, Accounting)
Dubai Financial Market

• Manage & Control District Cooling Plant (DIFC, JBR, Busines Bay) operations are as per
set KPI’s & SOPs.
• Day to day hands on activity ensuring that all equipment’s (chillers, Pumps, Cooling
Towers, Heat exchanger, control panels, etc.) are operating within defined parameters
• Manage complex external operations activities within the facility (maintenance, projects,
contractor, etc.) to ensure plant safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Issue Permit to Work; prepare equipment for maintenance or repair work and after work is
completed to review maintenance work and test equipment and prepare it for operation.
• Manage 24/7 shift logs, i.e.: plant conditions, instructions, work to be carried out, and check
the logbooks kept by the Senior Operators & Operators.
• Monitors and controls all activities within my assigned area of responsibility are conforming
to “HSE standards & guidelines” standard.
• Maintain sufficient & healthy supply chain of the operational resources
• Conduct risk assessments for any nondaily or new activity.

TRAINING

Management Training

Leading in Crisis 

Business Analysis Foundation 

Body Language for Leaders 

Leading Effectively 

Aligning Sales & Marketing 

FIDIC Contracts Claims International Federation of Consulting Engineers

Fundamentals of asset management (PAS55, ISO55000, Institute of Asset Management, IAM)

Finance for non-Finance Professional & Budgeting

Advance Maintenance Leadership in RCM

Aug  2020

Aug  2020 

Jul   2020

May  2020

May  2020

Nov   2016

Oct    2016

Sep    2016

Oct    2014

Specialized Training

Marketing Communications 

Learn Six Sigma Define and Measure Tools  

Social Media Marketing Foundations

Inspection of Lifting Equipment’s Accessories (Lloyds British)

Welding Technology: Welding, Fabrication & Inspection (AWS, ASME, API)

Level II NDT Certified (PT&MT)

Basic & Advanced Hydraulic (FESTO)

Basic & Advanced Pneumatics (FESTO

Over Head Crane Inspection – TUV – Certified

Gear Box Selection, Trouble Shooting, Analyses, Inspection & Repair

Detailed Engineering Drawings, Codes & Standards

Jul  2020

May 2020 

Apr   2020

Oct  2010

May  2011

Jun   2011

Sep   2012

Jul   2012

Dec   2012

Sep   2013

Jun   2014

Industrial Safety Standard & Procedures Training

 

Hot Work Operator 

Lifting Equipment Inspection 

Confined Space (Entrant & Attendant)

Lifting Tackle Training 

Hot Work Permit 1A

Molten Metal Explosion Course 

Basic Heat Stress 

Fire Warden and Extinguisher Training 

Sep 2010

Oct 2010

Oct 2010

Dec 2010

Dec 2010

Apr 2011

Apr 2011

May 2011

Industrial Skills Training

 

Problem Solving Basic – A3 & RCA

Time Management 

Visual Management

Professional Business Writing Level 1

Quality Planning & prevention action  

TPM + Autonomous Maintenance  

ISO 29990 Awareness Course 

Apr 2011

Sep 2011

Sep 2011

Oct 2011

Jul 2012

Mar 2013

Jun 2014