Dima Likhachev, PHD, MBA

Experience

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  IREN Co Ltd

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  Software Engineering Intern

  IREN Co Ltd is a boutique of industry-leading industrial automation experts, headquartered in Siberia.Programmed Siemens logic controllers (PLC) and HMI's for domestic industrial clients. Analyzed performance of industrial process equipment and identified its inefficiencies in comparison with the industry standards. Left the position due to the end of the internship.▸ Enabled 27% increase in clients’ energy efficiency in a district cascading pumping stations; assessed its environmental impact, advised client on energy optimization.▸ Achieved $30K annual savings per operating unit optimizing industrial control systems for the industrial pumps, boilers, and public swimming pool facilities through ERP practices. Show less

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  Сибирский федеральный университет

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2008

  Mechanical Engineer

  Conducted R&D on new auxiliary equipment for 1200MW steam heat power station that integrated milling and burning equipment. Left the position due to the relocation to China for work for PhD degree.▸ Achieved $92K annual savings in steam boilers operation by innovative processing and firing of the coal fuel aero mixtures in Nazarovo, Russia.▸ Developed software for steam expansion, thermal regeneration and heat supplying processes for thermal balance scheme of condensing steam turbine.▸ Design, plant integration and PLM of 10 kW industrial refrigerator with ammonia compressor.▸ Procured shipments for maintenance and renovation of laboratory equipment.▸ Equipped a laboratory for seminars in Fluid Mechanics for undergraduates.▸ Gave lectures on Hydro- and Gas-dynamics, and Mathematical Modelling fundamentals for undergraduates in batches of over 150 students. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Aug 2009 - May 2014

  Consulting under Harbin Institute of Technology

  Provided domestic industry analysis and localization support for international clients. Facilitated connections among suppliers, manufacturers, buyers and sellers. Translated, edited, and proofread scientific, engineering and business documentation. Interpreted negotiations, presentation, consultations and seminars. ▸ Provided industrial automation consulting in an international team for the leading chicken factory, doubled throughput of its animal-handing and washing facilities.▸ Negotiated $1 million technical project for the gas rigs retrofitting, assigned as expert on mobile gas rig equipment.▸ Supported sales director from a leading brewing company, consulted on local dairy food standards for $11.5 million market development project.▸ Consulted on industrial process optimization for domestic furniture factory, halved the lead time of plywood production line, and launched the laminated plywood cutting workshop. Show less

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  Zhejiang University

  May 2014 - Aug 2016

  Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  Conducted experimental research (DOE) on applied hydrodynamics and structural mechanics of industrial equipment (CAD/CAE/meshing). Operated state-of-the-art research facilities, managing R&D work of 5 engineers, and developed technology innovations for suppression of cavitation in pumps. Managed $650K funds for R&D cooperation among Zhejiang University, Harbin Institute of Technology, and Siberian Federal University, and delivered complex research reports to Ministry of Science and Technology of PRC.▸ Transferred vortex generation technology for innovative hydrofoil design.▸ Planned and organized activities for the research projects of 2 graduates and 3 postgraduates.▸ Supervised subordinates' publications of 5 research papers in high-impact journals.▸ Co-authored and published 2 scientific books in Russian and Chinese on hydrodynamics and thermal technology subjects. Show less

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  中欧国际工商学院

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  MBA Student Ambassador

  ▸ Published marketing materials and conducted promotion events for prospective students.▸ Active member of Consulting and International Clubs. ▸ Sourced, attracted and introduced several prospect candidates to CEIBS MBA program through peer references, marketing events and personal networks.

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  Dassault Systèmes

  Mar 2019 - now

  ▸ Pushed R&D for important topics like simulation results in city apps and thermal solution development for marine industry.▸ Initiated and implemented first ModSim service for NIO Electric Drive Systems and PowerFLOW indoor air quality service for Akila, and outdoor air thermal simulation for Daikin in AP South.▸ Collaborated with global team to transfer advanced solutions to China Fluids team and supported China Fluids dashboard management.▸ Utilized expertise as Fluid Dynamics Engineer and PowerFLOW expert to create and deploy fluids simulation solutions on 3DEXPERIENCE for 5 customer design workflows.▸ Tested and evaluated new releases of 3DEXPERIENCE products for Fluids solutions.▸ Promoted SIMULIA brand through field and digital marketing, social media interaction, conference presentations, and go-to-market materials for sales.▸ Deployed SIMULIA Fluids industry process solutions, including heat transfer, aerodynamics, acoustics, and fluid-structure interaction for 6 clients worldwide and in APAC region. Show less ▸ Delivered outcome-based engagement guidelines for data center industry, using model-based simulation to verify system and facilities▸ Deployed the 3DEXPERIENCE into Government Departments, giving access to a collaborative and innovative environment not only for Qingdao City Public Services, but also for the key contributors to city construction and infrastructure projects, such as Design Institutes, Urban Developers.▸ Facilitated strategic innovation among 3DEXPERIENCE products to have integrated solutions for Construction, Cities & Territories (CC&T) and Transportation & Mobility (T&M) clients.▸ Defined the Best Practices for physics simulation for Smart City and T&M industries.▸ Coordinated T&M clients account planning among Industry, Sales, and R&D teams. Show less

  • Worldwide, SIMULIA Fluids Industry Process Consultant, Fluids APAC

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Industry Process Consultant

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Solution Consultant

    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020