Omar El Kayyali, CEM®

Experience

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  Power Trading and Contracting

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Engineering Intern

  Worked as an office and field intern focusing on valve and pump systems used in the oil extraction industry. Assisted the company software engineer in developing two inventory programs for the company and United States Military (client) using Microsoft Excel and MySQL. Worked for two weeks with the company accountant in order to gain experience in auditing, budgeting and breaking even.

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2012

  Private Tutor

  Provide tuition and exam preparation for students aged 15-17 in the Sciences and Mathematics.Teach Guitar and Piano to children ages 5-13 and music theory to students aged 15-17.

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  GEA Group

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Engineering Intern

  Worked with industrial level air cooling systems.Supervised the installation and maintenance of a screw compressor powered air cooling system for a fruits warehouse.Maintained and helped troubleshoot the software running the main control console of the cooling system. Submitted weekly research reports to the project manager related to the field of HVAC incorporating knowledge obtained from field work and internet research. Performed environmental and safety checks throughout the work site to ensure that standards were met and had to communicate with construction workers on a regular basis; advising them to adhere to standards. Show less

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  McGill University

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Research Assistant

  Worked under the supervision of Professor David Juncker, PhD, on the design of a Micro Fluid Actuated Cell Sorter for the use of his Biomedical Research Laboratory. Developed my presentation skills through presenting my ideas on a weekly basis. Developed my trouble shooting, analysis and design skills by working on an open ended project with no defined parameters.

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  Canadian Corporate Soccer League

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Licensed Referee

  Worked as centre referee and linesman for co-ed recreational corporate soccer league.

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  Maspeco Group

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Mechanical Engineer

  Technical and Sales Departments: Reading and analysing technical drawings and specifications. Compare specifications of material requirements with market products. Quantity take-offs for different field projects. Estimating manpower requirements based on labour production rates per hour for field projects Estimating equipment requirements based on equipment production rates for field projects. Procurement Department: Conduct market surveys for materials providers. Obtain lists of manufacturers and suppliers and their contact information. Obtain quotations with prices and specifications. Make comparison tables between specifications and prices of different products to analyse the best offers. Conduct market studies for trends in the increase and decrease of prices in raw materials over a period of 2 to 4 years in order to decide on the best time to obtain raw materials and to predict the market trends. Field Work: Study design and CAD drawings for different projects. Study the plans of execution for different projects. Monitor field workers and register their daily progress. Compare rate of production in different projects against the planned schedule and prepare daily or weekly or monthly reports based on the project managers’ requirements. Insure the implementation of the safety and quality control expectations of the company in different field projects. Attend safety seminars. Show less

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  McGill University

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Intramural Soccer Coordinator

  Responsible for scheduling 105 teams in 5 leagues while adapting to time and day restrictions.Rescheduling and Rearranging games on an ongoing basis with the agreement of all the teams involved.Coaching beginner referees and teaching them the rules of the game.

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  Laurentide Controls

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Applications Engineer

  • Developing specific technical expertise and providing this expertise to help customers solve complex control problems.• Interpreting specifications from customers in the process industries, including Refining, Mining & Metals, Chemical, Petro- Chemical, Pulp & Paper and Power.• Interacting directly with plant engineers and technical staff to analyze process service conditions and perform calculations to determine optimal solutions.• Supporting the sales team on area of expertise (technical questions, troubleshooting and training).• Preparing proposals to meet customer needs and adhering to applicable codes and industry best practices.• Negotiating contracts in conjunction with the Account Managers• Responding to customer requests and providing best in class service to build and maintain long term relationships. Show less

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  Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Bahar

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2017

  Product Support Marketing Engineer

  Achievements & Skills learnt: Achievement of award from CAT for regional excellence in exceeding my personal, annual targets as set by the company. This was mainly due to my ability to negotiate several large service contracts with key clients through earning their trust and providing them with constant technical support. Exceeded KPIs and annual targets in both parts sales and after sales service support to a wide range of clients. This involved constant office and site visits across the country on a daily basis, as well as conducting market research to determine all clients’ upcoming projects and potential competition for parts and service repairs. Built a solid trust network with my client list. This was due to my ability to see to their needs as well as help them in preventing future problems and improving their operations. I personally valued honesty and clarity with all clients at all times and this managed to earn much more of their business. Solid technical and hands on knowledge of CAT engines, from 6 to 12 cylinders, due to monitoring customer operations and performing supervision over emergency service calls to key customers. Diverse market experience due to managing a customer list ranging from top oil and gas companies to regional construction contractors. This required balancing a technical understanding of the client’s requirements with an ability to explain the details to people of varied technical and educational backgrounds. Time management and multi-tasking between office responsibilities and different client site requirements; especially how to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities. This included learning how to comfortably communicate the most technical information in both English and Arabic. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  Private Tutor

  Providing private tutoring to second and third year students at the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University in Engineering and Mathematics courses

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  Alternative energy projects . co

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Special Projects Engineer

  Achievements & Skills learnt: Successfully conducted energy audits, design work, and competitive market pricing studies to win the following contracts (between July 2019 and September 2020):• 2 x 1.2 MW rooftop PV projects (installed over various rooftops),• A 100 kW Hybrid PV-diesel project for a military base – solar penetration rate is 25%.• 2 x 3000 Liter solar thermal water heating systems (including direct involvement in the design of the building water risers). Providing full project lead (energy audit, design, pricing, logistics, installation, testing & commissioning) on: • roof & ground mounted PV (3+ MW total active installation), • solar thermal water heating for commercial and residential, • hybrid PV-diesel microgrid for an island military base, • solar powered reverse osmosis. Project Management skills – daily improvement of my time management, energy auditing, project identification, project financial forecasting, project workflow forecasting, project logistics and implementation, project installation supervision, customer technical presentations, job delegation. Using HOMER Pro to size appropriate hybrid systems and PVSyst to size PV only applications. Certified PV Professional with RENAC (Renewables Academy).Responsibilities: Turnkey solution provider for clients' green/sustainable energy requirements. Generating business for the company through conducting energy audits.  Adding to AEPC's marketing portfolio through preparation of final project reports and marketing brochures and fliers. Conducting customer office and site visits, introducing the company and the provided solutions, and conducting free of charge energy audits. Attending networking events and meeting clients outside of work hours to build personal relationships and continue to grow our market penetration. Show less

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  Madrasati Initiative

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  Project Supervisor

  Achievements & Skills learnt: Prepared detailed strategic, logistical, and implementation plan for EU funded project targeting 100 schools. Developed Project Management, Time Management, and Delegation skills by taking full management responsibility of EU funded project. Developed modern professional training skills, particularly active learning and dynamic training sessions, when conducting training for teachers. Developed Proposal Writing skills and submitted successful project proposals to different donors. Improved professional report writing skills when submitting project concept notes and donor reports.Responsibilities: Follow up and ensure successful implementation of the projects within the department. Develop project plans that includes: project activities, media, procurement, and communication plans.  Track budget expenditure on a monthly basis and ensure activities are aligned with budget projections. Communicate with the Ministry of Education and the concerned departments and directorates and prepare the necessary official correspondences. Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation specialist to develop project related tools based on the donor's requirements. Liaise with team members to collect weekly and monthly reports to prepare final reports for management and the supporting institutions. Assist in organizing events/ceremonies as per the projects' planned activities. Show less

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  EIGHT HUNDRED SAT

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of Department - Physics

  Achievements & Skills learnt: 1. Successfully lead growth in the physics department, increasing the number of students registered by more than 100%.2. Further Developed Project Management, Time Management, and Delegation skills by taking full management responsibility of internal operations within the physics and maths departments. 3. Successfully established business operations for the center in Windsor, Canada and Manchester, UK. This includes setting up day to day operations, strategic management, and sustainability plans to ensure continued growth. 4. Developed a thorough knowledge in British and American education systems. Subjects taught were: AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Precalculus, AS/A Level Mathematics, AS/A Level Physics, IB Mathematics, IB Physics, SAT Maths, EST Mathematics, EST Physics, O-Level Mathematics, O-Level Physics. 5. Developed lesson planning and syllabus development skills by having to balance over 100 lessons per month between course-based and private lessons. 6. Further developed teaching skills by providing over 500 lessons, both 1-to-1 private lessons and classes with over 20 students, in multiple subjects across multiple academic levels. Responsibilities: 1. Provide private classes to students in mathematics and physics for the following exam boards: IB, O-Level, AS/A Level, EST, ACT, SAT, and AP. 2. Develop subject material through building online study guides for the provided subjects.3. Lead the physics department through training new teachers and increasing the number of registered students.4. Communicate with the various departments to coordinate efforts and ensure a smooth academic experience for all registered students. Show less