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Cagliari, Sardinia, It

Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

• Leading business operations with a specific emphasis on business development, encompassing strategic planning and organizational leadership. • Serving as a Strategic Advisor to the CEO, providing consultation on the formulation and execution of strategic objectives and product expertise. • Led the development of all 12 infrastructure models and business cases for GHC's opportunity base

Greater Cagliari Metropolitan Area

• Real Estate Developer in Sardinia: Refurbished and resold bespoke residential units.• Achieved profitability in second year of operation through tactical business strategies.• Negotiated contracts with service and material providers, reducing costs by 20% and improving delivery times by 30%.

Global

• Global & Remote role: Led Product Life Cycle of Gas Turbine mature fleet• Conceived & submitted successful business case for a $111M program, developing a new gas turbine design and returned 28% of budget with effective cost-out measures at closure of NPI program• Led engineering teams from ideation, design, manufacturing to construction, testing, and operation• Secured the largest services contract for the mature gas turbine fleet, totaling $180M for six units • Achieved sales growth to $0.45B with 8x units in commercial operation, +70k op hrs and +500 starts• Led pilot project with Lean Start-up/Agile Principles, leveraging customer feedback loops to identify opportunities and drive product optimization and rapid iteration cycles• Influenced cross-functional teams of designers, marketers, & sales in the product life cycle• Facilitated presentations in conferences and trade shows, showcasing product developments

Global

• Global & Hybrid role: Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of filtration projects, product implementation, and achieved margin targets (30%) on all projects meeting P&L business plan for '10 & '11. • Leveraged excellent interpersonal skills to foster effective communication with customers and management• Designed and delivered workshops aimed at driving employee development and engagement• Cultivated a talented team through active participation in hiring, coaching, and performance management • Led cross-functional projects that significantly enhanced operational efficiency

Europe, Middle East And Africa

• Region: Europe, Middle East, and Africa – Implemented four Power Plant projects, overseeing site management, craft labor, and piping & electrical contractors• Accountable for operational results with report outs to senior management on safety (no incidents), schedule (3 out of 4 on time), and cost (3 out of 4 under budget)• Negotiated contractor agreements improving on-time deliveries and completions by 50%

Italy & Global

• Region: Italy – Executed nine new unit Power Plant projects, with 30 gas turbines, including +50 field engineers encompassing construction, safety, installation, and commissioning (with zero injuries)• Managed entire Italian portfolio and met all deadlines, quality standards, and exceeded margin expectations above 50% throughout tenure • Global Role: Led the execution of gas turbine maintenance, installation, and controls projects worldwide, achieving a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% reduction in project costs• Directed daily operations for teams of 5 to 25 as Site Manager, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and project timelines, resulting in a 10% reduction in project completion time

Petersburg, Virginia, United States

Camp Lejeune, Okinawa