Experience

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  Abushamma Co.

  • Sudan
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • VP, Power and Renewables

    • Nov 2020 - Present

    With a history that spans over six decades, Abushamma's name has been associated with investment excellence, earning its strong reputation as a top-tier investment bank, asset manager and commercial agent - raising the bar and achieving remarkable success across the real sectors of the economy along with public and private equities. Our extensive multi-sector expertise, influential industry relationships, and superior execution drive results for our clients. I currently work with clients on:• Project Development (solar, wind, marine)• Deal Structuring, IP Licensing and Project Origination • Program & Project Management• Land Development and Site Acquisition• Regulations, Permits and Stakeholder Management• EPC and O&M Service Delivery• New Business Development, Market Entry & Go-To-Market Strategies• Commercial Agency & Distribution Development

  • Associate, Power and Renewables

    • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Associate, Real Estate and Facilities

    • Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

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  University of Strathclyde

  • Greater Glasgow Area

  • Master Degree Student

    • 2017 - 2018
    • Greater Glasgow Area

    MSc in Sustainable Engineering with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems & the Environment

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  DAL Group

  • Sudan

  • Management Trainee Program

    • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Sudan

    DAL Group is a privately held $2bn conglomerate. Awarded as one of 14 out of 3,700+ applicants nationwide to join a rigorous strategy and operations focused, fast track management trainee program. • Reduced material cost 10% through leveraging on bilateral trade agreements, developed pricing models & hedging commodity price risk under challenging FOREX environments; • Delivered e2e commissioning project & strategy execution for a state-of-the-art Kia Motors car assembly line; • Co-led an entire agrifood value stream mapping and process improvement project that cut lost time by 20%; and, • Chaired winning C-level, key stakeholder and supplier negotiations, leading to favorable contract terms, effective conflict resolution and approvals of company-wide strategic initiatives & budgets.Industry exposure: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Dairy, Automotive Assembly, Heavy Equipment, Commodities

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  Bash Pharma Company Limited

  • Sudan

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Sudan

    Sudan’s first pharmaceutical company to pioneer veterinary medicine. • Received practical training in preventive maintenance, automation, lean manufacturing, production planning, hygiene compliance assurance, warehouse & inventory optimization and lean manufacturing. • Assisted in optimizing Inventory & improved stock visibility, by designing & integrating supply chain processes, from creation of sales plan to detailed scheduling at production line, including short-term distribution to regional depots.Industry exposure: Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Livestock

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  Fuchs Lubricants Co.

  • Khartoum, Sudan

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    • Feb 2015 - May 2015
    • Khartoum, Sudan

    The world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer. • Received practical training in plant inspection & commissioning, root cause analysis & manufacturing troubleshooting, lean manufacturing best practice, warehouse & inventory optimization, manufacturing & production Planning, process mapping. • Assisted with direct store delivery & warehouse fulfillment.Industry exposure: Manufacturing, Automotive & Lubricants

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  Afritec Ingredients

  • Sudan

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Sudan

    The leading acacia gum (gum arabic) processor with over 60% global market share and strategic partner of Nexira. • Received practical training in preventive maintenance, root cause analysis & manufacturing troubleshooting, warehouse & inventory optimization. • Worked in pre-season replenishment planning and hygiene compliance assurance.Industry exposure: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Commodities

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  Olympic Oilseed Crushing and Refining Factory

  • Sudan

  • Project Engineering and Operations Intern

    • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Sudan

    A premier 40,000+ liters/day oilseeds crushing and crude vegetable oil refining plant. • Worked alongside the engineering team in commissioning the plant as a greenfield project. • Assisted in developing a flexible supply chain meeting customers’ needs, better leveraging Go-to-Market capabilities, streamlining back office operation, and optimizing direct store delivery & warehouse fulfillment.Industry exposure: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Commodities