Gabin Watat
Co-Founder at WHU Automotive Club- Claim this Profile
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Deutsch Full professional proficiency
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Englisch Native or bilingual proficiency
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Französisch Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinesisch Elementary proficiency
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Kreolisch und Pidgin, (Englisch) Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance
Corporate Finance InstituteJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance InstituteDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Excel 2013: Charts in Depth
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Excel 2013: Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
LinkedInNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Excel 2013 Essential Training
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Online Marketing Manager
IHK-Bildungshaus der IHK Region Stuttgart
Experience
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WHU Automotive Club
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Rosenberger Group
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Germany
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Jul 2021 - Present
In my current role: - I perform technical meetings with clients and show design concepts - I investigate and overhaul packaging in my division - I follow up on the part during the entire product life cycle. - I participate in cost estimate process of connectors part scope regarding material and manufacturing expenses In my current role: - I perform technical meetings with clients and show design concepts - I investigate and overhaul packaging in my division - I follow up on the part during the entire product life cycle. - I participate in cost estimate process of connectors part scope regarding material and manufacturing expenses
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Fortuna Düsseldorf
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Germany
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Strategy Consultant
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Apr 2022 - May 2022
Strategy Consulting Workshop (WHU MBA - Fortuna Düsseldorf Club) in which my team (from the WHU) and I worked on a real problem with Fortuna Düsseldorf Club. - Collaborated with a team of five to define a growth and penetration strategy for Fortuna Düsseldorf - Conducted a variety of industry, competitor, and benchmarking analyses to identify measures - Estimated costs and impact of the identified measure, and presentation to the key stakeholders Strategy Consulting Workshop (WHU MBA - Fortuna Düsseldorf Club) in which my team (from the WHU) and I worked on a real problem with Fortuna Düsseldorf Club. - Collaborated with a team of five to define a growth and penetration strategy for Fortuna Düsseldorf - Conducted a variety of industry, competitor, and benchmarking analyses to identify measures - Estimated costs and impact of the identified measure, and presentation to the key stakeholders
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EDS Automotive GmbH
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Design Engineer
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2021
BMW AGI am currently working on BMW projects such as the G09 air duct, F60LCI front spoiler and I20 front bumper.• Performance of feasibility studies• Performance of design-surface analysis and design• Creation of offers based on the specification sheet and costs• Design and cost processing of the project• Design of assemblies and plastic components in 3D CAD systems and creation of 2D drawings• Creation of bill of materials• Follow-up of the part till the series release• Direct cooperation with tool manufacturers and other suppliers, mainly in English and French-speaking countries.• Leading a team of two designers.VÖLKER GmbH ( 11.2018 - 04.2019)During my time at Völker GmbH, I worked in the R&D team for the new bed series S966 • Design and cost handling of the project• Direct collaboration with suppliers, the production team, and purchasing manager at Völker GmbH. • Direct reporting to the managing director and investors.• Design of 3D parts and 2D documentation using Solid Edge 2019 and CATIA V5 • Optimization and improvement of the previous bed series.• Implementation of the norm for Medical products DIN EN 60601-2-52• Leading a team of four designers. With my contribution, we developed an up-to-standard hospital bed prototype that the German Technical Monitoring Association for Medical Device later approved.
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Plastic Design Engineer
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
• Creation of technical drawings and 3D parts with the use of CATIA V5.• Feasibility studies on customer-specific changes.• Interface between the project manager and toolmaker.
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Plastic Designer Intern
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
• Creation of technical drawings with the use of CATIA V5.• Feasibility studies on customer-specific changes.• Creation of training material for apprentices.
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Mercedes-Benz AG
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Bachelor Thesis
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
I worked in the department pressing plant planning C and E-Class. Topic: Comparative study on various manufacturing processes of a car longitudinal beam made of high-strength steel sheet with regard to • dimensional accuracy, costs with regard to two-piece number scenarios and reproducibility I worked in the department pressing plant planning C and E-Class. Topic: Comparative study on various manufacturing processes of a car longitudinal beam made of high-strength steel sheet with regard to • dimensional accuracy, costs with regard to two-piece number scenarios and reproducibility
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Bosch
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Working Student
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
I worked in the Injector Platform Development Department (B1 / EIP1). My tasks included: • Creation of CAD drawings and parts lists • Preparation of test benches • Execution of tests and evaluation
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Intern
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
I worked in the Injector Platform Development Department (B1 / EIP1). My tasks included: • Creation of CAD drawings and parts lists • Preparation of test benches • Execution of tests and evaluation
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DEKRA
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Germany
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Working Student
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Accident report investigation and entry in a database. Accident report investigation and entry in a database.
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Real Alloy
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United States
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Working Student
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
At REAL ALLOY (then ALERIS) I was able to work in the pilot plant. We made aluminium alloy melts that were used for the Mercedes engine cases. My job was to make the melts (to determine the percentage of each alloy to be added to the aluminium), and I was also responsible for quality control of the alloy elements after the melt was placed in their respective crucibles. (Density and alloying elements) At REAL ALLOY (then ALERIS) I was able to work in the pilot plant. We made aluminium alloy melts that were used for the Mercedes engine cases. My job was to make the melts (to determine the percentage of each alloy to be added to the aluminium), and I was also responsible for quality control of the alloy elements after the melt was placed in their respective crucibles. (Density and alloying elements)
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Education
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Sasin School of Management
International Management and Sustainability -
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy, Finance and Entrepreneurship -
Columbia Business School
Executive Education, Business Administration and Management -
Harvard Business School Online
Other; CORe Credential of Readiness -
Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering -
CREA Summer Academy
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ICT DRIVEN INNOVATION