MAHMOUD SHKEIR

Beirut, Lebanon Nationality: Lebanese +961******** adenm0@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-shkeir ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

American University of Beirut B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Applied Energy) 09/16 - 06/20 Cumulative GPA: 85.3 % (3.65/4) With Distinction, Dean’s Honor List for four semesters

Kassir High School Lebanese Baccalaureate-General Sciences (Graduated with High Distinction) 09/03 - 06/16 PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant and Publisher (AUB & KAUST) – Beirut; Lebanon; Thuwal; Saudi Arabia 09/19-Present Mechanical Engineering Researcher & Publisher

• Conducted 3D computational modelling to solve the advection–reaction-diffusion equations for turbulent combustion

• Participated, along with 2 colleagues, in implementing a solver program to a combustion model, as a part of a publication sponsored by KAUST

(Pro-bono) Junior Consultant for Moodfit & 180 DC – Beirut, Lebanon 09/18-04/19 Junior Consultant Intern

• Developed a market analysis for a Lebanese start-up company that connects clients with interior designers

• Designed a prioritization framework to assess and identify market entry opportunities among 23 countries

• Identified direct competitors by defining value proposition against competitions Termoelektrana Nikola Tesla Power Plant – Belgrade, Serbia 06/19-08/19 Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Operated at the turbine and boiler departments to identify production and maintenance requirements

• Supported the controls team to develop a master plan to control the power plant at the boiler system American University of Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon 02/18-02/20 Tutor

• Tutored around 120 students in electric circuit and engineering economy courses

• Proved in delivering direct understanding of the subject when 5 students got full marks and 80% of students tutored attained marks above 85% Finance Researcher 10/19-12/19

• Launched, along with a partner, a research project about finance and management as a part of the Energy Laws Course

• Applied accelerated research in presenting Oil and Gas Financing and a case study targeting Camisa Project in Peru EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

American Society of Mechanical Engineering in Lebanon (AUB) – Beirut, Lebanon 01/18-05/20 Cabinet- Executive Officer and Public Relations

• Managed workshops in Python & SolidWorks, and launched planned Trivia Nights to 200+ students for two consecutive years

• Led a field trip to BeitMisk for 20+ students and engaged their interest in business related to real estate Euro-trip Organizer ASME, Europe – France, Belgium Germany, and Netherlands 01/19 Organizer & Executive

• Led a team of 25 AUB participants on a field trip to Mercedes Benz, Germany

• Negotiated a 25% discount deal with a travel agency, increasing students’ participation in the Euro-trip to 70 students and generating revenue over $100,000

International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) – Beirut, Lebanon 09/18-05/20 Associate and Communicator: Communicated with firms in various industries to provide internship opportunities to international students ASME Regional Board of Middle East and Africa – Middle East & Africa 09/18-01/20 Representative of ASME Lebanon in the regional board of MENA: Communicated with regional universities to establish ASME sections and organized 2018 & 2019 gatherings attended by 8 Lebanese universities MMKN Association - Beirut, Lebanon 09/16-06/19

Academic Volunteer: Taught Math & Physics tutorials for grade 9 students across Lebanese public schools increasing their success rate over 90% AUB Outdoors Construction team - Beirut, Lebanon 02/19-05/19 Event Organizer: Led the construction team to build the entrance tunnel for AUB outdoors that finally succeeded after failing for three years Robotics Competitions at universities: AUB, LU, UOB, and Rafik Hariri-, Lebanon 10/15-03/17 Coach/Mentor: Coached over five teams in Robotics Championships over four consecutive competitions AWARDS

Best Teacher Volunteer Rank (1/250) – MMKN Association (2018) Lebanese Champion –Robotics Competition –AUB (2016) SUMMARY SKILLS

Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Planning Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, C++, MATLAB, LABVIEW, Creo, EES Language Skills: Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic

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