Scrum Master, Supply Chain, LSS MBB, PMP

FRANK B. SERAFINI

GLOBAL LEADER IN MATERIALS SCIENCE, OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE, AND ENGINEERING

Dual Citizenship (EU & USA)

Key Competencies

• Materials Science: Innovations in metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, tribology, and advanced fabrication.

• Operational Excellence: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSS MBB), PMP, SAFe/Agile, Scrum Master certified.

• Project Management: Expertise in Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, and standard work.

• Advanced Analysis: Hands-on experience with SEM, EDAX, metallograph, mechanical testing, electrochemical evaluations.

• Supply Chain Mastery: SCOR model expertise—Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, Enable.

• Industry 4.0 Advocate: Implementation of interconnected systems for operational efficiency and decision decentralization.

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Materials Manufacturing Engineering & Economics

• BSc in Economics and Ceramic/Nuclear Engineering, University of Washington, USA CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSS MBB)

• Certified Agile Scrum Master

• Society of Six Sigma Professionals

• Advanced training in Total Reliability, Regulatory Compliance, and Equipment Maintenance PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior executive with 25+ years of success in process management, equipment reliability, and risk mitigation across manufacturing, finance, and multi-billion-dollar projects. Recognized globally as a leader in aging equipment reliability and materials innovation, with expertise in SEM, mechanical testing, and NDE.

• Core Focus Areas: Reducing costs, accelerating schedules, increasing plant efficiency, and minimizing downtime.

• Technical Specializations: Cemented carbides for wear surfaces, advancements in intermetallic phases, high-entropy alloys, and extreme tribological applications.

• Leadership: International coach for facility improvement; developed visual dashboards for safety, quality, speed, and risk monitoring.

EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL QUALITY ADVISOR (NPI, Energy & Utilities)

Shell, EY, Contract, PG&E Kuwait, Dubai, Oman, Egypt, USA (2011–Present)

• Advised national energy companies, reducing non-operating assets by 40% and downtime by 20%.

• Transformed Soviet-era institutions into modern corporations through QA/QC audits and Lean improvements.

• Industry 4.0 leader: implemented interconnected systems to enhance decision-making and operational transparency.

• Designed and implemented supply chain assurance systems (SCOR Model). OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – LEAN BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION United Nations Mission in Sudan Juba & Khartoum (2010–2011)

• Directed national infrastructure projects, mitigating waste in project controls for international workforce management.

• Designed PMO for transition from reconstruction to commerce, including contractor selection and Lean systems. LEAN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LEAD

US Department of Defense Pentagon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait (2006–2010)

• Reduced overhead by 28% through digitization and automation of operations.

• Built predictive models for budgeting and streamlined HR and payment systems, including wounded-warrior pay.

• Accelerated Hellfire Missile adaptation by 70%, reducing repair downtime by 60%. CFO & DIRECTOR – LEAN WMD PROJECTS

US Department of State Baghdad (2005–2006)

• Managed $800 billion US Oil & Gas reconstruction mission, merging multiple systems for operational efficiency.

• Designed finance and manpower planning strategies, improving project outcomes for 144,000 personnel. SVP – HR OUTSOURCING & INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS

Bank of America Charlotte, NYC (2002–2005)

• Led integration of Fleet Bank’s HR and IT operations for 170,000 associates, saving $350 million.

• Built compliance programs, reducing penalties by $150 million annually.

• Designed workforce hiring and motivation systems. MULTI-SITE P&L MANAGER

GE / Black & Veatch Kuwait, Atlanta (1997–2002)

• Managed $3 billion portfolio of 55 production sites, generating $300 million in annual sales.

• Achieved OSHA VPP status for all facilities and saved $130 million through Lean Six Sigma projects. PROJECT MANAGER

Exxon Bahrain, London, Houston (1991–1997)

• Managed 27 energy facilities; improved critical equipment reliability and reduced plant outages.

• Published numerous articles in NACE and collaborated on materials advancements with Shell in Holland. TECHNICAL & RESEARCH EXPERTISE

• Materials & Fabrication: Specifications for metallurgical, ceramic, polymer, and composite characteristics.

• Equipment Standards: Expertise in ASME, ANSI, ASNT, and related codes for pressure vessels, piping, and welding.

• Risk-Based Inspection: HAZOP, PFMEA, and reliability analysis of critical systems for MTBF and MTTR improvements.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• Received OSHA VPP Star for site safety programs.

• Created Industry 4.0 visual dashboards for operational efficiency.

• Published advancements in cemented carbides and high-entropy alloys.

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