Shadi Audi

Experience

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  USDA-ARS

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Laboratory Technician

  • Built control station for HEMC upon performing a full calibration to conduct aggregate stability testing• Repaired simulators and assembled a plumbing system for conducting rainfall simulation to perform various scientific research on soil erosion• Assisted a PhD student with his study on subsurface flows impact on gully erosion, prepared soil bed for rainfall, surveyed using theodolite and data collector• Managed a greenhouse project, designed a flooding technique to research the addition of gypsum as a fertilizer in soybeans• Managed TPAC Farm by tilling, mowing, and soil sampling Show less

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  GAF

  May 2012 - Aug 2014

  Worked 3 terms during these two years with GAF.• Recruited Co-Ops for summer of 2014 semester• Designed and implemented an automated split gate on an assembly line in order to reduce waste by 33% and improve operational success• Managed and executed two core capital projects- Reduced inefficiencies that cause sand build ups throughout machines by designing an air knife guard and scrapers which resulted in decreased waste, slow time, and down time- Supervised contractors through execution and completion of projects• Performed job safety analysis audits• Managed daily collection of line operations and quality data for review with management• Revised data reports using Visual Basic editor in Excel to improve communication to management- Added fourth shift to daily reports and weekly production charts for comprehensive view on all production• Utilized UE system’s ultrasound gun to trend dB of bearings to prevent failure Show less

  • Production Supervisor

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Co Op Engineer

    May 2012 - May 2014
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  INVISTA

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Performed minimum thickness calculations utilizing CodeCalc on pressure vessels to help determine remaining life of equipment - Confirmed the vessel design rating and the minimum thickness, by component, follow engineering best practices• Determined bolt torque values for engineered flanges to prevent leaking and warping of the flange - Effectively communicated with site to retain pertinent information in order to meet deadline• Reviewed and revised request for quote packages containing specifications, drawings, and an inspection plan to provide to vendors - Ensured equipment was built to company standards while maintaining low installed costs• Analyzed calculations performed by vendor for information verification• Continuously utilized ASME Section 8 Division 1 standards throughout work Show less

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  Solvay

  Jul 2016 - now

  Driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and increasing sales.

  • NAM Business Development Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Technical Marketing Specialist

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Workstream Project Coordinator

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Interim Logistics Manager

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  • Production Engineer

    May 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Reliability/Project Engineer

    Jul 2016 - May 2018