Carl Zalloum

Managing Tier 1 Accounts

• Drove new business development by identifying and securing design wins at startup companies • Built strong relationships with distributors, reps, and key engineering contacts • Utilized market intelligence and competitor analysis to craft compelling sales propositions • Collaborated with global engineering on new connector development initiatives

• Identified root causes of recurring engine component issues and improved reliability • Revised and updated CMMs to align with actual repair capabilities and regulatory requirements • Created and revised maintenance procedures to meet FAA/EASA compliance standards • Partnered with engineering, quality, and operations to streamline repairs and cut turnaround time • Led lean initiatives that reduced costs and improved shop floor efficiency

• Supported GridStar Battery development through hands-on component design and fabrication • Enhanced manufacturing efficiency by implementing process improvements • Identified cost-saving opportunities through materials analysis and supplier negotiations • Designed and fabricated battery components, ensuring precise manufacturing • Presented weekly design updates to multidisciplinary teams, aligning technical goals • Created site layout drawings to facilitate communication of project specifications with customers

• Led packaging design updates for key vehicle programs, including Model Y and 3 • Designed reusable shipping racks, reducing packaging costs by $1.5M annually • Created custom aluminum racks to address part damage, improving quality metrics • Coordinated with global suppliers to ensure timely delivery and inventory optimization • Collaborated with supply chain counterparts to identify cost-reduction opportunities • Reduced costs by $200K annually by reengineering metal shipment racks

• Took aircraft systems theoretical courses based on the ATA chapters • Assisted in the manufacturing of various fasteners for airplanes using CNC machines • Created carbon-fiber reinforcements for the aircraft body fairing using the resin infusion method • Inspected aircraft wheels using an eddy-current test to uncover the presence of cracks • Performed preventative maintenance and qualification test guides on full flight simulators according to the EASA requirements

• Operated industrial packaging machines and modified machine tasks • Attended staff and business meetings with suppliers and customers • Learned the chain of production from design to final product

• Performed maintenance work on cars • Sales in the car showroom • Learned selling techniques and how to handle walk-in customers