Masters Student

Yousef Osama Abu-Askar

: Yousef Abu Askar : ***.***********@*******.***

: +966-**-***-**** Saudi Arabia, Eastern Region, Dhahran 31261 PROFESSION BRIEF

Critical-thinking and fast-learning Industrial & Systems Engineer with solid knowledge in process improvement, business development, supply chain management, and data analytics. Capable of managing several projects and meeting critical due dates. Proven ability to design and improve systems that increase productivity and efficiency of organizations’ activities using acquired engineering and managerial tools related to industrial and systems engineering field. EXPERIENCE

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Dhahran Sep 2016 – Sep 2018 Department: Systems Engineering Department

Job Title: Part-Time Engineering Research Assistant

Conducting research projects in supply chain management, and business/engineering data analytics.

Assisting ABET committee in the department for improving programs to match ABET standards.

Training students in using simulation software to solve real-life scenarios (excellent training rating). The Dow Chemical Company, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Jun 2015 – Aug 2015 Department: Production & Engineering Department (Summer Training) Job Title: Production and Process Engineer Intern

Developed a new process design of booster system to solve carbon dioxide flow problem.

Conducted a direct time study, improving the efficiency of manual production line by 15%.

Constructed a multiple activity chart of manual production line, enhancing labor productivity by 10%. EDUCATION

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Dhahran Sep 2016 – Current Masters of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering GPA: 3.722 (out of 4.00)

Relevant Coursework:

Deterministic & Probabilistic Modeling Data Mining & Analysis Techniques Modeling & Simulation

Advanced Production & Inventory Control Advanced Supply Chain Modeling Organizational Theory & Design King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Dhahran Jan 2012 – Aug 2016 Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering GPA: 3.56 (out of 4.00) – Second Honors

Relevant Coursework

PROJECTS

Optimization-Based Clustering of Social Network Datasets Dec 2016 – Mar 2017 Developing and testing data analytics models for clustering social networks applied in various fields with specific criteria Multi-Objective Optimization for Green Supply Chain System in Petrochemicals Industries Dec 2016 – Mar 2017 Building a green supply chain model applied in petrochemicals to reduce significant amount of costs with multiple objectives. Simulation Analysis of Room Air Conditioners Manufacturing Processes at Al-Zamil Company Feb 2016 – Aug 2016 Led a team and cut excess manpower costs around 125,000 Saudi Riyals per month, while maintaining production levels Lean Six Sigma Project: KFUPM Vehicle Maintenance Workshop Feb 2016 – May 2016 Worked with a six-sigma team to find solutions of reducing repair time of vans and buses with severe mechanical failures.

Operations Research & Statistics Production & Inventory Control Lean Six Sigma Principles

Facility Layout & Location Supply Chain Systems Modeling Stochastic Systems Simulation

Engineering Economic Analysis Database Systems Design Decision Making TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) – International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) Oct 2017

SAP ERP Production Planning & Manufacturing Application Associate Jul 2017

Industrial Safety (10 Hour Course) Mar 2016

Principles of Marketing (10 Hour Course) Feb 2016

Six Sigma Green Belt – Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE) May 2015

Principles of Project Management (10 Hour Course) Jan 2015

International Cambridge IT Skills Nov 2011

ACTIVITIES

Toastmasters International – Public Speaking and Leadership Oct 2017 - Current

Supervising public relations functions with other Toastmasters clubs.

Assisting in organizing Division M Contest for ARAMCO Toastmasters clubs.

Led the “Champions League” Event at KFUPM as Ceremony Master.

Assisted in organizing Area 42 & 54 Public Speaking Contest for ARAMCO Toastmasters clubs.

Participated in Area 48 Contest for KFUPM clubs in Table-Topics Contest.

Participated in KFUPM Club Level Contest in Table-Topics Contest. Active Member of Systems Engineering Club, KFUPM Feb 2015 – May 2016

Database Development for Administration Tasks

Academic Consulting Event

Seminars and Competitions Participation

Participant in KFUPM Voluntary Day Feb 2012 – Feb 2016

Traffic and Car Safety Awareness, Khobar

Forestation in Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Garden, Khobar

Thank You ‘Shukran’ Program at Half Moon Beach, Dhahran SKILLS

1) Soft Skills

Leadership Teamwork Time Management

Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Skills 2) Computer Skills

Microsoft Office AutoCAD Rockwell ARENA Simulation

GAMS Programming AMPL Programming MATLAB Programming

R Programming (Data Analysis) Minitab (Data Analysis) 3) Languages

Arabic (Native Language) English (Fluent) Japanese (Basic)

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