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Charlotte, Nc, Us

StaWiKon ERP Software from Ottcomputer: Revolutionizing Steel Service Center OperationsOur groundbreaking solution that is set to transform the way steel service centers operate. Designed exclusively for the steel service center industry, StaWiKon ERP software is the market leader in Europe and has now in the United States, captivating businesses with its unmatched capabilities and unrivaled expertise.Unlike generic ERP systems that attempt to cater to various industries, StaWiKon ERP software stands out as the only software specifically written for the steel service center industry. This singular focus has enabled us to craft a solution that caters to the unique needs and challenges faced by steel service centers, setting us apart from any other ERP solution in the market.

Fehr is the preferred partner worldwide for automated storage and material handling solutions. Fehr stands for innovation with 100% process reliability for our bar and sheet stock systems. Fehr is unrivaled with its Swiss precision and the experience of more than 70 years to provide a turnkey solution to our customer in the U.S. market. Fehr’s key success factors are the proximity to our customers and identification with their respective requirements. From a single manually operable storage tower to a fully automated warehouse with seamlessly connected sawing cells, lasers or picking robots, the customer gets exactly the solution he needs.

JAV Consulting is part of the F-1 Consulting Group LLC a global management consultancy and technology services provider who offers the depth of expertise and know-how of a large consultancy or outsourcing company, but with a service that's flexible, customer-friendly and highly-cost-effective. Presently directing a $15MM process-automation project, for a Fortune 500 energy company and leader in the demand-response market, for replacement of a non-scalable, poorly performing IT-legacy system as Program Manager. • Managing and implementation of process- and change-management projects with high complexity and focus on analysis, assessment, improvement of programs, software development and IT infrastracture.• Head of a 19-person team (Application Architect, Systems Architect, SME, 2 Business Analysts, 12 Developers, and 2 Tech Leads) with a scope of work encompassing an event management platform, CRM + a single database, emergency ops center, and a disaster recovery center.• Planning and controlling the project taking into account time, costs and quality.• Presentations before senior management and getting their commitment.

Saarbrücken, Saarland, De

Reported to the CEO and personally selected to direct all aspects of this startup venture in the United States. Managed legal affairs such as type of company, local contracts, visas for employees, and office location. Oversaw all facets of the operation including financial planning, forecasting, business development, sales, marketing, and contract administration.• P&L responsibility for the US subsidiary and the achievement of agreed business targets for long-term and short-term goals based on KPI controlling, reliable planning, effective team management/delegation and an open, partnership based collaboration with the headquarters.• Managed key customers and hired, trained, and developed a high-energy team focused on development of opportunities for industrial applications across multiple markets.• Leveraged the company’s value-added proposition as a turnkey supplier; provided components and testing services, while slashing lead times and eliminating compounded shipping charges associated with multiple vendors.• Quickly developed a blue-ribbon client base among leading oil and gas equipment manufacturers within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with subsequent penetration of heavy equipment manufacturers, including Fortune 100 global corporation.• Managed a remote cross-functional team of up to 25 people.• Personally assisted or brought in company SMEs to work with clients on improved designs and manufacturing methods for both quality improvement and cost reductions. Examples:- Revised a gas meter design, eliminating welded flanges with a single, machined forging.- Revised a subsea wellhead connector to eliminate cracks in the heat affected zone after welding.- Replaced a cast bushing with a forged part for a heavy equipment company, eliminating high failure.• Implemented both short- and long-term plans for aggressive growth going from zero to $18MM in less than three years.• Largest contributor in sales volume for the entire corporation in 2014.

Saarbrücken, Saarland, De

Managing the B2B sales and marketing activities in Asia, Australia, and North America for 50 key and 400 smaller accounts. Defined and executed the regional, long-term company strategy for desired market growth and profitability levels.• Managed major OEM customer accounts across mining (30%), power generation (nuclear, fossil, wind – 30%), petrochemical/oil/gas (20%), and miscellaneous accounts (20%).• Identified key product and process development strategies, while managing the introduction of new products.• Independent execution of the planned sales activities for the sales region Asia, Australia and North America.• Attended trade shows, customer conferences, and professional associations to broaden outreach. • Managed significant multi-million dollar projects, including the primary and secondary cooling systems for the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in China, while simultaneously producing the largest blade carrier for Siemens Turbine for the same plant. All deliveries were ahead of schedule and on budget.• Developed 250 new accounts worth over $10MM, while maintaining high, single-digit level profit returns throughout tenure.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Business Administration & Mechanical Engineering