As CEO and Founder of Sentient Labs, a company specializing in building innovative Unmanned Marine Robots for marine conservation and sustainable development, my role includes:- Developing and implementing company strategy and vision- Building and leading a team of experts in robotics, marine engineering, and sustainable development- Overseeing R&D of unmanned marine robots and related technology- Designing, developing and testing new technology- Staying up-to-date on… Show more As CEO and Founder of Sentient Labs, a company specializing in building innovative Unmanned Marine Robots for marine conservation and sustainable development, my role includes:- Developing and implementing company strategy and vision- Building and leading a team of experts in robotics, marine engineering, and sustainable development- Overseeing R&D of unmanned marine robots and related technology- Designing, developing and testing new technology- Staying up-to-date on advancements in robotics and marine engineering- Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards- Identifying new opportunities for technology application in different industries- Securing funding and partnerships for company growth- Representing company in meetings and negotiations with clients, partners, and investors- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry groups, and research institutions- Managing day-to-day operations, including financial management, marketing and sales, and R&D- Staying up-to-date on trends and developments in the field of unmanned marine robots and sustainable development- Promoting company and its services at industry events and conferences- Dedicated to using technology to support sustainable development and marine conservation efforts and always looking for opportunities to collaborate and make a positive impact on the environment.As CEO, I am responsible for ensuring that the company’s technology is at the forefront of the industry and meets the needs and expectations of clients and partners. My technical expertise and experience play a key role in guiding the company’s R&D efforts and delivering high-quality, cutting-edge technology to clients. Show less

• Outlined the Engineering Department Procedures with continual improvisation to increase documentation transparency, traceability and process flow efficiency and effectiveness via automation in PDM and ERP.• Managed the engineering deliverables like BOM, RFI, Drawing Packages, ECO, Jigs and Fixtures, Manuals for product, operations and service etc. • Authorized Engineering Requests for major activities like Procurement (supplier qualification via First Article Approval), Production… Show more • Outlined the Engineering Department Procedures with continual improvisation to increase documentation transparency, traceability and process flow efficiency and effectiveness via automation in PDM and ERP.• Managed the engineering deliverables like BOM, RFI, Drawing Packages, ECO, Jigs and Fixtures, Manuals for product, operations and service etc. • Authorized Engineering Requests for major activities like Procurement (supplier qualification via First Article Approval), Production, QC, QA, Deliveries, Customer Feedback, Re-works due to rejections, Servicing, etc.• Created and/or audited projects budgets by conducting periodic meetings with various functional heads including the CFO against the Audit Trails from the ERP system.• Obtained new and changing customer requirements and delegated required actions to the design engineers and other relevant departments.• Concentrated on adequate scope management, baseline evaluations, change orders, resource allocations, funding, appropriate documentation, cost effectiveness and efficiency.• Advised the top management on a regular basis by recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities, process and procedures via ERP across all departments to optimize operational results and improve quality of delivery, in line with customer requirements and company quality standards.• Provided technical lead in developing, reviewing and authorizing proposals in response to Request for Quotations and Tenders for business opportunities with global customers through to order conversion including successful contract negotiations. To name a few clients – JBT Corporation, NIMR, ADASI, TPI, SPS, Swissport, DNATA, Terberg, Spatial Composites, Shaali Motorsport, NAS Racing, Top Tune, etc.• Supported and ensured compliance with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures. Show less

• Proposed, implemented and administered SolidWorks PDM (SolidWorks Product Data Management Module) and EXACT, an Oracle ERP system to integrate all departments. Implementation included modules like Sales, CRM, Synergy, Manufacturing (MRP, Shop Floor, Visual Scheduler, etc.), Purchasing, Warehouse, Services, Projects, Finance, HR, etc.• Managed all incoming special projects in terms of design complexity and need for automotive expertise. My involvement in the design conception stage to the… Show more • Proposed, implemented and administered SolidWorks PDM (SolidWorks Product Data Management Module) and EXACT, an Oracle ERP system to integrate all departments. Implementation included modules like Sales, CRM, Synergy, Manufacturing (MRP, Shop Floor, Visual Scheduler, etc.), Purchasing, Warehouse, Services, Projects, Finance, HR, etc.• Managed all incoming special projects in terms of design complexity and need for automotive expertise. My involvement in the design conception stage to the manufacturing and testing of special projects has played a vital role in the improvisation of the company’s Research and Development.• Lead the department to design and develop high-performance Sand Cars. Successfully completed 4 variants of Sand Cars. with power ranging from 300hp to 1500hp and selling price ranging from AED 100,000 to AED 1 Million.• Proposed and managed the procurement of Hexagon ROMER Absolute Arm 3D laser scanner alongside 3DReshaper, a versatile software dedicated to processing any type of point for Reverse Engineering and Quality Inspections. Also, accomplished several Reverse Engineering job works and internal QC inspections.• Mentored six engineering interns from BITS Pilani Dubai Campus half-yearly for semester-long Practice School-II program.• Prepared Engineering cost estimates for RFQ and tenders. Also served as an integral part of Sales support and customer negotiations and technical scope development.• Designed, developed and manufactured the N360 Racecar by Shaali Motorsports mainly the chassis, suspension system, all the mounts, electrical systems, etc. for Shaali Motorsports, UAE. Show less

• Studied various departments and their procedures that assist the functioning of the company.• Investigated every process involved in the manufacturing of various cars after a detailed orientation by the relevant department heads. This concluded with a Time and Motion Study for the assembly line as a project.