Kevin Simon
Applications & Sales Engineer at KGO Group Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Management Consulting - CMC
Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)Aug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Technical Sales
University of WaterlooMay, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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KGO Group Ltd.
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Applications & Sales Engineer
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Apr 2020 - Present
KGO Group Ltd. is an experienced developer and distributor of unique, high quality engineered equipment, fabricated systems, and controls for industrial and municipal applications. We offer a complete range of chemical metering, blending, mixing and filtration systems – all backed by the highest levels of technical service and support.Chemical Process, Pump & Systems Specialists.https://www.kgogroup.com/Duties & Responsibilities:o Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application of Pumps, Tanks, Mixers, Filtration, & Chemical Process Systemso Articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.o Provide design and specification development support to consultants, integrators, and distributors.o Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPso Listen, understand, and convey customer requirements.o Perform technical/ product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts.o Assist in the design and development of new products and tools necessary to achieve a successful outcome. o Maintain accurate records of target accounts, opportunities, quotes, projects, contacts, and correspondence in company approved databases o Travel to project sites to preform start-up, integration, and training services.
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Rotech Pumps & Systems
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Applications & Sales Engineer
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
Rotech is an industrial pump manufacturer with more than two decades of expertise in developing fluid handling systems & delivering reliable products in the oil & gas, https://www.rotechpumps.com/• Performs pump sizing & selection for pre-engineered & engineered centrifugal and positive displacement pumps from AMSE B73.1, HI to API Standards.• Preparing formal proposals adhering to the technical specifications from datasheets or analyzing application• Providing Pump performance Curves, General Assembly Drawings, Datasheets to compliment the proposal or purchase• Leading a team of Outside & Inside sales, providing technical training & support, Market penetration & pricing strategies to be competitive in the market. • Researching & analyzing various market segments and liaising with Business Development Team to devise an action plan• Organizing lunch and learn or similar marketing events to introduce products and services to consulting or engineering firms.• Promoting products using social media & SEO which helped in the generation of in-bound sales leads• Ensure products are in-line with Canadian Standards & meet approvals for sale in the local market• Leading the development of the ERP & a marketing tool which helps customers in pump selection, CPQ (Configure, Price & Quote) and Order management.Products:Horizontal End Suction – Single & Multistage Pumps – ANSI & Non-ANSI StandardsVertical Inline – Single & Multistage PumpsSelf-Priming Trash PumpsSubmersible PumpsApplications:Chemical Processing IndustryOil & Gas IndustryBio-Fuel PlantsWater & Waste-water Treatment PlantsHVAC & Commercial Buildings
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Business Development Consultant
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Gosco Valves is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of severe service ball valves. Since 1985, they have been solving problems for the world’s toughest and most extreme applications, all with great success◉Worked with client to validate an innovative business model and marketing strategy to enhance sales.◉Analyzed the need for the proposed business model using customer-centric methodologies to better understand the real problem faced by customers and cater a solution to best fit their needs.◉Proposed a solution based on customer feedback & industry best practices.◉Helped the client to plan and execute the solution in various testable phases easing the transition.Tools & Skills used:◉ Customer Centric Design◉ Opportunity Assessment◉ Competitor Analysis◉ Market Research◉ Sales Funnel Analysis◉ Business Model Innovation◉ Marketing Strategy◉ Project Management
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Operations Lead | Co-Founder
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Co-Founder & Design and Operations lead at Agora Water.◉ A social enterprise that connects underserved communities to clean drinking water◉ Developed an innovative business model, technical & compliance documentation, financial projections, marketing material and Sales strategies.◉ Performed market research and feasibility testing of the business model based on carbon credits, The Gold standard compliance, composed project development document.◉ Maintained Agora Water's official website, social media pages & promotions, survey & interview forms◉ Liaised operations with NGO partners in India for understanding the needs & running a pilot (MVP)◉ Interfaced with external stakeholders, including potential customers, investors, and mentors◉ Gained hands-on experience from design thinking, business model innovation workshops; to securing potential partnerships◉ Won Hult Prize international pitch competition at UWaterloo & participated in regionals at Quito, Ecuador ◉ Secured seed investment offer & 3 pilot sites with Ecuadorian Government.
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Gulf Turbo Repair & Services
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United Arab Emirates
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations & Sales Engineer
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
A marine engineering company specialized in turbochargers, governors, fuel pumps & injectors• Reviewing turbocharger equipment overhaul requirements and prepare a preliminary assessment of the equipment maintenance schedule or reason for repair or failure.• Supervising workshop technicians on dismantling the equipment, preparing inspection reports with respect to manufacturer’s standard operation manual.• Recommending spare parts, prepare costing for labor, material, and service hours with respect to equipment design specification.• Liaising with workshop/engineering teams for estimate approvals & service procedures and sales team for customer approval as per the job sheet.• Preparing final assembly report and technical documentation upon equipment overhaul completion.• Providing technical support to customers, supervise sea trial or startup of equipment, troubleshooting equipment failures.• Monitoring continual improvement of workshop/field operations as the Internal Auditor, complying ISO 9001 & 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards & preparing documents for annual certification renewal.• Preparing training material & conducting programs to educate workshop team on health & safety standards & product knowledge.• Leading reverse engineering & 3D modeling using CAD tools to efficiently recondition equipment parts.• Managing inventory control and optimizing the turnaround of parts in the warehouse.
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Maxpreci Machines Pvt Ltd
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Planning Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Maxpreci Machines, established in 1995, has spearheaded technological change as a manufacturer of versatile and high precision automotive service machines. ◉ Planned production schedules on a day to day basis, preparing the monthly forecast and coordinating with the purchasing department.◉ Initiated the adoption of Inventory management software and prepared files for existing inventory◉ Made decisions on the most appropriate engineering techniques and sequences of activities for production◉ Prepared & circulated updated drawings for production from R&D department◉ Coordinated the delivery of manufactured machines on-time ensuring the Quality Check◉ Necessary modifications discussed with R&D and production to ensure smooth operation◉ Making estimations for timescales and indirect costs associated with production
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Christ University, Bangalore
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
Advanced Materials Lab, worked on Al-SiC MMC
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2012 - May 2012
Process Management
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Education
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2017 - 2018
University of Waterloo
Master's degree, Master's in Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology -
2010 - 2014
Christ University, Bangalore
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering
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