Sarmy Saad

Sarmy Saad

Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MBA Student at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business (2025) | Product Management and Digital Transformation | Senior Program Manager | Ex-Salesforce

  • Education

    • American University of Beirut

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Lebanese Red Cross, TEDx AUB, AUB Outdoors Safety Team (Group Leader).

    • University of Buenos Aires

      2015 - 2016
      Level 4 Spanish 90/100

      Activities and Societies: Frequent presentations and debates coupled with homework and online study

    • UC Berkeley College of Engineering

      2013 - 2013
      Mechanical Engineering

      Summer semester as a study abroad program.Courses included: - Engineering Economics- Statistics- Chemistry Laboratory

    • Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA (STEM)

      Full-time MBA student with a focus on Technology and Digital Transformation. Key accomplishments: • Served as VP of External Affairs, Tech Club, growing the leadership team and connecting students with tech professionals• Partnered with a faculty member to evaluate market opportunities and develop a go-to-market strategy for their prototype SaaS talent acquisition platform, identifying a $75M serviceable market and outlining key customer segments• Earned a full… Show more Full-time MBA student with a focus on Technology and Digital Transformation. Key accomplishments: • Served as VP of External Affairs, Tech Club, growing the leadership team and connecting students with tech professionals• Partnered with a faculty member to evaluate market opportunities and develop a go-to-market strategy for their prototype SaaS talent acquisition platform, identifying a $75M serviceable market and outlining key customer segments• Earned a full Graduate Research Assistantship for research in Product and Operations Management Show less

  • Experience

    • Volvo Group

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Engineering Intern

      During my internship at Volvo Group, I focused on studying and enhancing critical systems for construction vehicles, including the brake system, diesel engine, and electronics. This hands-on experience allowed me to contribute to innovative solutions and gain recognition for my performance.Key accomplishments:• Studied and enhanced the brake system, diesel engine, and electronics of Volvo construction vehicles• Achieved top 5% performance and received a professional recommendation by Volvo’s Director• Evaluated and designed a safety stock kit of hydraulic hoses for large excavators. Show less

    • Yerbatera Hoja Verde

      Sept 2015 - May 2018
      Co-founder (Side Venture)

      Throughout my tenure at Yerbatera Hoja Verde, I led business development and operational strategies, working with a global team of 10 to align objectives and achieve a unified company vision. I focused on navigating regulatory challenges, expanding into international markets, and driving sustainable practices to enhance efficiency and growth.Key accomplishments:• Partnered with friends to launch a Yerba Mate beverage business, aligning operations and building a unified company vision • Generated $30K in revenue by exporting Yerba Mate to Syria, capturing 2% of the Syrian market despite regulatory hurdles• Introduced a sustainable irrigation system that reduced water waste by 30% and operational costs by 5% Show less

    • Avature

      Jul 2016 - Jan 2021

      As an Implementation Consultant at Avature, I led enterprise-level projects and delivered tailored SaaS solutions for top-tier clients. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I translated complex business requirements into actionable implementations and ensured client success through best practices.Key accomplishments:• Secured a $1.5M deal with a top-tier consulting firm by prototyping a tailored solution and leading its end-to-end implementation• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with Product and Engineering teams to successfully deliver 20+ implementations • Configured scalable data models and workflows to optimize client-specific solutions, reducing average implementation timelines by 30% Show less

      • Implementation/Solution Consultant

        Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
      • Implementation Associate

        Jul 2016 - Feb 2018
    • Salesforce

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Customer Success Manager

      At Salesforce, I focused on driving post-implementation customer value and adoption across diverse industries in LATAM. Collaborating closely with Sales and Product teams, I worked on redefining value propositions and implementing digital transformation initiatives for enterprise customers.Key accomplishments:• Managed a portfolio of 30+ enterprise clients, contributing to a 90% customer retention rate and sustaining $10M in ARR• Strengthened client relationships through regular proactive engagement, maintaining an average client satisfaction score of 95% • Monitored performance metrics to identify issues and implement fixes, resulting in a 25% performance improvement for 8 clients Show less

    • Amazon

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Senior Program Manager Intern

      During my internship with Amazon, I worked as a Senior Program Manager on the Insights and Innovations team, focusing on expanding Amazon's presence in the $5B direct sales market in Mexico. Based in the Mexico City office, I was responsible for strategic initiatives that drove market growth, revenue, and scalability.Key accomplishments: • Developed a strategic roadmap to expand into a $5B untapped direct sales market, leveraging industry insights and analysis• Proposed an acquisition strategy, supported by financial and operational models, to accelerate market penetration, forecasting 1.7M new Amazon users, with $100M in revenue in Year 3 and scaling to $500M by Year 5• Designed pricing and selection models to align market opportunities with Amazon’s value proposition and annual revenue targets Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Becoming a Product Manager: A Complete Guide

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (SCAA)

      Salesforce
      Jun 2022
    • Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA)

      Salesforce
      Mar 2021
    • Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant

      Salesforce
      Mar 2022
    • Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification

      Salesforce
      Jul 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarmy Saad
      Dean's Honor Award for the Spring 2014/2015 semester - Jun 2015 Showed excellent academic standing with a 3.75/4 semester GPA
    • Awarded to Sarmy Saad
      Dean's Honor Award for the Fall 2013/2014 semester - Jan 2014 Showed excellent academic standing with a 3.63/4 semester GPA
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro-Bono Volunteer

      Issued by Salesforce on Jan 2021
      SalesforceAssociated with Sarmy Saad
    • Racial Equality Speaker

      Issued by Salesforce on Jun 2021
      SalesforceAssociated with Sarmy Saad
    • Arabic Spanish Translator

      Issued by Buenos Aires Herald on Jan 2016
      Buenos Aires HeraldAssociated with Sarmy Saad
    • TEDx AUB Speaker Subcommittee

      Issued by American University of Beirut on Jan 2013
      American University of BeirutAssociated with Sarmy Saad
    • Youth Team Member

      Issued by Lebanese Red Cross on Sept 2013
      Lebanese Red CrossAssociated with Sarmy Saad
    • Member

      Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Jan 2012
      ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Associated with Sarmy Saad
    • Safety Leader

      Issued by AUB Outdoors on Jan 2015
      AUB OutdoorsAssociated with Sarmy Saad