Kevin Chin
Senior Consultant / Business Line Manager: The Hodson Report / Olefins Database at Advisian- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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Alteryx Designer Core Certification
AlteryxJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Engineering - Chemical, EIT
NCEES
Experience
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Advisian
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant / Business Line Manager: The Hodson Report / Olefins Database
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Sep 2019 - Present
•Improved P/L for subscription business by optimizing expenditures and increasing revenue with business development •Increased client retention on an annual basis •Authored the Hodson Report, a monthly report that analyzes US steam cracker feedslates, olefins production, and cash cost economics for ethylene producers on a unit-by-unit basis •Repackaged the Olefins Database from an outdated in-house software into a web-based platform that offers data visualization, analytics, and automated refreshing •Procured and implemented Tableau across multiple groups within the company •Wrote VBA programs to automate and streamline workflows to optimize data storage and reduce publication times For more information about my two business lines or subscribing, please check the following links to our website. Hodson Report: https://www.advisian.com/en/what-we-do/services/market-services/subscriptions/the-hodson-report Olefins Database: https://www.advisian.com/en/what-we-do/services/market-services/subscriptions/olefins-database
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IHS Markit
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Analyst
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
• Built price and production cash cost forecasting models for multiple downstream petrochemical commodities to launch a new subscription service • Drove commercial efforts to expand client base by presenting on global market dynamics, fundamental economic drivers, and market intelligence for petrochemical commodities at strategic conferences with international audiences • Provided short-term, 2-year, month-over-month forecasts focused on supporting pricing and hedging decisions by clients like traders, distributors, producers, and consumers • Advised on strategic capital investment decisions for business managers and C-suite executives with long-term, 10-year, annual market outlooks on pricing, global supply and demand balances, and evolving trade flows • Developed and nurtured international business relationships with key industry contacts and potential subscription clients • Managed and consulted on the market intelligence around acrylic monomers (butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate), oxo-C4 alcohols (n-butanol, iso-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol), methyl methacrylate, superabsorbent polymers, and plasticizers (DINP, DOP, DOTP)
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Chu Cancer Treatment Inc.
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Houston, Texas Area
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Founder/Director of Operations
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
Chu Cancer Treatment (CCT) is a company that offers world-class cancer treatment options to patients looking for more personalized care. CCT also specializes in helping interested patients in China relocate to the USA for treatment. Our doctors are bilingual, speaking both Chinese and English, and our medical consultants have extensive experience in facilitating the transition from China to the USA. • Achieved capital goals established by the business plan by raising a startup capital of $200k through equity financing • Developed a 5-year forecast of the treatment center and managed expenses to balance budget expectations and ROI • Managed an international team of medical consultants and sales associates in Singapore and 4 locations in China • Facilitated new client USA visa applications, travel arrangements, local transportation, and living situation • Recruited key members of the board and the corporate team to drive strategic goals set by the business plan
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Pinnacle
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United States
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Engineering Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Asset Integrity Analyst (Project Engineering Consultant)
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Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
• Identified bottlenecks using Value Stream Mapping and innovated business process improvements (i.e. automated large-scale data extraction/analysis, restructured work flow process, etc.) that had up to 450% ROI based on cost savings • Consulted and implemented client specific programs and strategies for ExxonMobil to properly manage the compliance of 5000+ piping circuits to avoid regulatory fines • Ensured 100% completion on deliverables by performing gap analysis on client data • Trained and managed a team of 6 technicians and engineers, while providing feedback to improve performance
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Amec Foster Wheeler
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
• Designed new patent coke drum water overflow technology to comply with stricter EPA emissions regulations and avoid $5MM+ fines • Authored Design Basis for projects to Afton Chemical Plant, Total, Valero, ConocoPhillips, and more • Drafted and built PRO/II and HYSYS simulations to form the basis of new and revamp process design projects • Analyzed empirical data from site to determine trends and operating conditions to determine root cause of issues • Evaluated profitability of bids for Ethane Cracking licenses to determine the best ROI for client • Developed projects for LNG, GTL, olefins, refinery, specialty chemicals, and ethane cracking • Calculated sizing for all equipment relevant to the scope of work on greenfield and brownfield projects
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Amec Foster Wheeler
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
• Reported and measured project performance to focus efforts and increase efficiency • Expedited scheduled items with priority to the critical path to meet deadlines on Dow Ethane Cracking project • Evaluated HAZOP/LOPA Action Item Resolutions and issued Closure Forms for Enterprise PDH project • Reported and measured project performance to focus efforts and increase efficiency • Expedited scheduled items with priority to the critical path to meet deadlines on Dow Ethane Cracking project • Evaluated HAZOP/LOPA Action Item Resolutions and issued Closure Forms for Enterprise PDH project
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Ascend Performance Materials
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Engineer Co-op
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
• Proposed a project to debottleneck a crude acrylonitrile transfer line based on hydraulic analysis of the flow scheme. Increased unit capacity by 487%, exceeding target maximums • Created and trained the team to use a consistent, real-time monitoring system for acrylonitrile production unit incorporating digital transmitters sending data to Aspen Process Explorer • Proposed a project to debottleneck a crude acrylonitrile transfer line based on hydraulic analysis of the flow scheme. Increased unit capacity by 487%, exceeding target maximums • Created and trained the team to use a consistent, real-time monitoring system for acrylonitrile production unit incorporating digital transmitters sending data to Aspen Process Explorer
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Technip
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Audited and revised Process Data Sheets, Heat and Material Balances, and PFDs • Selected nozzle sizes and reviewed hydraulics • Shadowed and supported the calculations of Lead Process Engineers • Audited and revised Process Data Sheets, Heat and Material Balances, and PFDs • Selected nozzle sizes and reviewed hydraulics • Shadowed and supported the calculations of Lead Process Engineers
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SES Research
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Houston, Texas Area
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Summer Intern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
At SES Research, I did a lot of hands-on work building and assembling a fullerene reactor. This work includes using a forklift, machining and threading different materials, and installing a water cooling system in the reactor. Furthermore, I generated the 3d schematics for the reactor and wrote the technical manual for operation. At SES Research, I did a lot of hands-on work building and assembling a fullerene reactor. This work includes using a forklift, machining and threading different materials, and installing a water cooling system in the reactor. Furthermore, I generated the 3d schematics for the reactor and wrote the technical manual for operation.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2010 - 2014
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
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