SUDHEER V THAMMANA

B -503, Bestech Park View Ananda, Sector 81, Gurgaon ● +91 9958111423 ● [email protected]

Practical, result oriented professional with over 16 years of experience in design management and project execution of diverse
retail formats. Strong demonstrated abilities in all stages from the inception through close-out of projects. Proficient in the
management of internal and external stakeholders of time bound multi-location roll out projects. Skilled in analyzing the feasibility
of the project by conducting appropriate research and aligning the operational requirements.

Hands-on team player with the aptitude to analyze issues, devise continuous process improvements to increase efficiency,
streamline project progression and reduce cumulative expenses with appropriate resources. Skilled creative designer with high
proficiency in computer visualizations and hand sketching. Ability to identify design problems and develop solutions workable
against key operational targets.
Areas of Expertise
 AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Office  Building compliances, local bye-laws
 Retail space design, Commercial buildings design  Building services coordination
 Project management, Planning, MS Projects  Cost Control/ reduction
 Procurement and Contract management  Internal and external stakeholder management

Professional Experience

Cheil India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (Samsung) Jul 2016 – Present

Deputy General Manager – Retail (Pan India)
 Reporting to the Vice President - Retail, responsible for the design and rollout of Samsung exclusive retail store formats.
 Management of internal and external resources to achieve the ramp up of store rollouts/ renovations in a short span of
time.
 Strict adherence to the timelines committed to the client and channel partner for refurbishment of store to achieve
minimal disruption to business

Iconic International LLC., Dubai (Landmark Group) Sep 2015 – May 2016
Project Manager - ICONIC
 Reporting to the Head of Projects, responsible for the design and execution of ICONIC brand stores ranging from 10,000
sft to 15,000 sft across the GCC.
 Responsible for the facelift of existing Iconic stores to improve the look and feel of the retail stores.
 Implemented online tendering for site works and material procurement through ‘DeltaBid’.
 Coordinate with local authorities and mall authorities to build relationships and optimize approval processes.

India Education Services Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (A JV between HT Media Ltd. & Apollo Global Inc. USA) Feb 2014 – Sep 2015
Assistant General Manager (Head) – Properties & Projects
 Reporting to the CEO, responsible for the development of next generation world class learning centers, “Bridge School
of Management” for working professionals.
 Managed entire real-estate and project operations with key focus on design, quality and bottom-line profitability by
ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Accountable for development of accurate budget cost estimates, project
completion timeline and adherence. 2 leaning centers launched in 11 months.

Bharti Walmart India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon Sep 2011 – Jan 2014
Senior Manager – Design & Construction
 Reporting to the VP – Design and Construction, responsible for design and drawings for all the retail formats.
 Managed a team of 12 architects and engineers to conduct feasibility studies for Best Price, Easyday Market and
Easyday stores, pan India.
 Provided workable solutions to Real Estate developers, builders in the design of building for successful inclusion of retail
space of the required format.
 Facilitated the creation of prototype design documents for all formats of retail stores with special emphasis on materials
and cost in-line with the budget constraints.
 Accountable for the timely completion of the entire process of conception of project to approval of design drawings by
government authority.
 Coordinated with the Real Estate, Operations, Merchandising, Legal, Marketing and other departments to incorporate
their requirements in the project design.
 Monitor the construction activity to achieve the required prototype standards

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VF Arvind Brands Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Dec 2010 – Aug 2011
Head (Manager) – Projects
 Reporting to the MD, managed a team of 10 architects and engineers spread at different geographic locations to roll out
projects at multiple locations, pan India.
 Formats handled – Lee, Wrangler, Vans
 Responsible for the timely handover of all kinds of store launches which include Company Owned stores, Shop in Shop
and Franchisee outlets.
 Created and executed strategies to reduce the Capex cost from Rs.2400/sft to Rs.1850/sft which was possible by
centralized procurement and changing the entire material palette without loss in the look and feel of the stores.
 Developed vendors to be able to manufacture store fixtures which otherwise would have to be imported at very high cost

Max Hypermarket India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore (SPAR India) Apr 2007 – Nov 2010
Senior Architect – Projects
 Reporting to the VP – Projects, was one of the 3 members of the department when the 1 st hypermarket was launched.
Subsequently led a large team of 12 members through the launch of 9 hypermarkets.
 Involved in all the activities of hypermarket projects, project feasibility, project design, tendering, execution, handing over
 Was responsible for the procurement of shelving fixtures for the stores. Conducted factory visits at Bangkok and
interacted with several vendors from China, Italy, Europe.
 Invited tenders, negotiated and awarded contracts in consultation with the VP – Projects.
 Designed and monitored the fabrication of customized fixtures at the vendor’s factory for the display of merchandise
 Worked on 10 Spar Hypermarkets. Area of stores ranging from 22,000 sft to 90,000 sft in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi,
Gurgaon, Pune, Coimbatore Mangalore, Chennai

RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore May 2005 – Apr 2007
Architect
 Recruited by the Executive Director, report to the Associate Director, Design.
 Prepared 3d visuals and authored client presentations on a fast track.
 Prepared submission drawings for approvals from various government authorities.
 Developed the concept design, designed elevations, and prepared working drawings taking the project to next phase of
execution.
 Projects and statistics:
 Embassy Mall, Residency road, Bangalore – 2,80,000 sft
 Office building for IBM – Daksh, Manyata IT park, Bangalore – 9,00,000 sft
 Office building for Yahoo, Golf Links Software Park, Bangalore – 6,50,000 sft
 Master plan, Honeywell campus, Cessna Business park, Bangalore – 14 acres
 Master plan, Embassy IT park, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai – 50 acres

M/S S D Sharma & Associates, Chandigarh Jul 2003 – Nov 2003

Trainee Architect
 Recruited by the Chief Architect, report to the Senior Architect.
 Rendered perspective visuals for various projects with design inputs from the senior architect and Chief architect.
 Presented a project concept for Yadvindra Public School, Patiala to the Jury of CM of Punjab State.
 Projects and statistics:
 Office building for DRDO, Patna – 90,000 sft
 Hospital for DRDO, Patna – 60 beds
 Blind girls hostel, Chandigarh

Publications
Published an article in the Journal of Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) - April 2005 titled
“e-topia, a new utopia in the information age”

Education
M. Arch – 2006 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttaranchal
B. Arch (Hons) – 2004 Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT/ REC), Jaipur, Rajasthan

Personal Details
Date of Birth : 09 – 12 – 1981
Place of Birth : Singarayakonda, Prakasam Dist., Andhra Pradesh

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Nationality : Indian