
Sélim Gawad
About
Open for opportunities in Manufacturing
Seven years of international experience in manufacturing, marketing, and business development in the machining and manufacturing industries. Extensive knowledge of new manufacturing technologies and processes. Hands-on experience in machining and electrical applications. Strong language and managerial skills with the ability to solve complex problems with a creative approach.
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Skills
Arduino
C++
Excel
Machining
Shopify
Open for
fulltime
parttime
shadowing
Work Experience
GF Machining Solutions
2019-04 - 2021-05
West Coast Manager - Advanced Manufacturing
Loas Angeles, California, USA
fulltime
▪ Led Advanced Manufacturing portfolio (Metal Additive Manufacturing, Laser Engraving, and Laser Micromachining) ▪ Managed prototype development with clients, including end-to-end project planning, CAD and technical drawing, manufacturing process planning, and test cut machining review ▪ Developed sales forecasting, financial analysis, and exploration strategies for new product offerings and market opportunities. ▪ Worked with Service and Application staff to maintain client satisfaction
GF Machining Solutions
2016-02 - 2019-03
Product Manager Asia - Advanced Manufacturing
Shanghai, China
fulltime
▪ Trained local sales team on the capability of the different Advanced Manufacturing technologies ▪ Brought technical support to local sales team by visiting key accounts and critical clients ▪ Conducted market research and generated sales forecasts for senior management ▪ Coordinated with the different business units to update product information and organize sales and application training ▪ Coordinated and speak at marketing events/exhibitions throughout Asia ▪ Partnered with Communications Team to formulate advertisement and marketing strategies
GF Machining Solutions
2014-06 - 2016-01
Junior Project Manager
Remote
fulltime
▪ Implemented a telemarketing solution with Microsoft Dynamics CRM to target inactive clients in China. (Shanghai, June 2014 – January 2015) ▪ Improved the Statistical Process Control (SPC) on the assembly line and undertook a feasibility study for a full traceability solution. Updated SPC tool to make it more user friendly and promote it within the production quality team. The tool is still used on a daily basis in order to prevent quality issues before being detected at the final control. (Locarno, January 2015 – June 2015) ▪ Performed a market study on post-processes involved by metallic additive manufacturing in Aerospace. Identified a lack in our portfolio, defined market requests and technical specs. New product was released in 2019 and surpassed sales expectations. (Geneva, July 2015 – January 2016)
Academic Experience
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne -
2008.09 - 2011.07
Bachelor of Science, BSc in Microengineering
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne -
2011.09 - 2013.01
Master of Science, MSc in Production Technology