• Spearhead the R&D teams to design and develop innovative products and solutions such as, the newly developed Ball valve, flex check valve, Plug valve.• Lead multifunctional team to enhance the design and reduce the cost of our flagship product line of Butterfly valves.• Participated in setting business plan for the following three years.• Participated and implemented Company Strategic Objectives.• Conducted SWOT analysis for the organization to set company strategy. • Added to the company portfolio several large diameter machining equipment to enhance company output.• Increased the company production levels 70 percent, reduced the scrap rate 50%, and improved safety 80%• Ongoing effort for the implementation of lean manufacturing and six sigma systems to impact organization culture and productivity.

Sierra Engineering and Manufacturing Company (A sister Company of GCF)Chief Operations Officer (COO), 2018 until present:• Implemented lean manufacturing and six sigma concept and methodology impacting the organization culture and productivity.• Conducted SWOT analysis for the organization to set company strategy. • Accomplished business plan for the following three years.• Participated and implemented Company Strategic Objectives.• Set smart KPI for the entire organization.• Developed and Implemented a productivity incentive plan for the organization to tie productivity with compensation.• Spearhead the R&D teams to design and develop innovative products and solutions such as, the newly developed Ball valve, flex check valve, Plug valve, Non slam nozzle valve, and check valve hydraulic damper.• Added to the company portfolio several CNC and large diameter machining equipment to enhance company output.• Doubled the company production levels, reduced the scrap rate 50%, and improved safety 80%

Greater Cairo Foundries (GCF)VP Operations, 2015 until present:Leading one of the largest valves, fittings, and pipe manufacturing organization in the Middle East. Responsible for five Foundries, Three manufacturing facilities, Engineering department, Production Planning, Supply chain, HR, IT, International Marketing, and Quality Assurance operations. I have successfully implemented Lean Production systems throughout the organization, resulting in significant improvement in productivity, efficiency, and quality of our systems and products. I have also introduced Six Sigma, which has direct impact on quality. I have directed several product improvement projects. In addition, I have implemented a powerful productivity incentive program resulting in productivity, efficiency, and moral improvements. I have conducted SWOT analysis to my organization which resulted in strategically re-position our direction, and initiating several capital projects to control our bottle nick effect, and improve our output. I was able to impact the company work culture to create an environment of continues improvement.

Led operational oversight and strategic steering across all facets of business development, sales, account/partnership management, marketing campaign development/deployment, and revenue generation for company and all subsidiaries (Henry Pratt, Hydro Gate, Milliken Valve, US Pipe VH, Hersey Meters, Hydro Guard, and EchoLogics) within Middle East and Africa. Established and maintained ongoing, profitable relationships with regional stocking distributors and manufacturing representatives to drive revenue growth through acquisition and further penetration of key accounts, as well as facilitate expansion into additional markets.Negotiated mutually beneficial contractual agreements with distribution partners. Conducted comprehensive training programs to educate new distributors on products and associated technology. Interfaced with decision makers within accounts to determine business objectives, analyze target customer base, and develop go-to-market strategies designed to increase profitability and market positioning in line with core requirements. Participated in industry events/trade shows to increase regional visibility. Spearheaded development and execution of several new product launches in international market.• Conceptualized and launched innovative marketing campaign within Middle East and Africa, resulting in significant regional sales growth from $3,000,000 in 2010 to $20,000,000 in 2014.• Orchestrated implementation of numerous quality, responsiveness, and strength initiatives throughout product supply chains. • Championed aggressive growth of Henry Pratt UL/FM fire protection product sales by 300% within two years. • Coordinated and facilitated comprehensive technical seminars/training initiatives for various consulting firms and key customers throughout region, including Ecom, CH2M Hill, Halcrow, Dar Elhandasa, Black and Veatch, Bechtel, and Aramco.

Led all areas of engineering, business development, and sales. Conceptualized, created, and managed new product implementations within international marketplace. Identified as well as established and increased organizational presence in key markets for Henry Pratt and subsidiaries. Negotiated contracts for manufacturing representation and distributorship agreements within Middle East region. Instituted enterprise-wide marketing plan, leading to structuring of Mueller’s International Department.• Penetrated water-work markets throughout Middle East, establishing prominent market positions for Henry Pratt and U.S. Pipe product lines.• Drove penetration efforts within UL/FM fire protection markets, increasing sales by 400% in four years.• Participated in writing AWWA and MSS industry standards.• Assumed international business development and sales for Henry Pratt Company from 2006 to 2010.• Developed full line of Cone Valves and full line of energy dissipating sleeve valves. • Designed and developed the largest diameter Butterfly valve for the industry (size 162”) for core of engineers.

Managed and directed product engineering/R&D department operations, including personnel, product design/development, and manufacturing processes. Coordinated and participated in mission-critical technology development initiatives. Reconfigured design elements for market-leading fire hydrant, resulting in improved product performance and significant cost savings while maintaining optimal functionality/interchangeability of parts. Led complex redesign of Butterfly Valve line, achieving cost savings of 30% and a 25% reduction in operating torque.

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all Product/Application Engineering operations, as well as major design initiatives for high-profile clients including Denver International Airport. Integrated the CAD system into engineering operations to increase accuracy. Spearheaded the development of a full line of Butterfly Valves (4-12 inch) and the complex redesign of an existing line (14-48 inch). Engineered a full suite of Resilient Seat Gate Valves (40-400 millimeter) in line with DIN standards.Instrumental in the establishment of the company’s positioning in the overseas market, leading to the development of the McWane International Company entity. Coordinated the initial design and modification of automated Butterfly, Plug and Gate Valves (electric/hydraulic) in line with client specifications.