Ziad (Zee) Melhem

Lead efforts resulting in company's down selection for $240M+

• Managed $50M+ of annual sales • Lead sales, marketing, strategy, proposal process and bid preparation • Managed a structured analysis of target markets and clients in the CRM system • Presented to all levels of customer management on benefit of the company and products • Generated leads and prospect customers by attending tradeshows • Performed market research on competitive landscape and industry trends

• Lead efforts to grow the business with a Fortune 100 Aerospace Company • Identified prospects and lead them to sales team • Simulated complex fluid dynamics and structural mechanics problems • Taught classes and developed ANSYS training courses

• Conducted stress analysis on different parts of the oxygen generator system (FEA) • Improved flow distribution in vessels (CFD) • Planned and directed the detailed design, analysis, integration and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal and heat transfer components • Applied improvements and cost reductions to existing products • Designed and generated installation and manufacturing drawings • Conducted and Documented V&V testing of new products • Traveled to conduct on site product assessment • Managed products budgets/schedule

• Designed turbomachinery • Conducted performance analysis using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) • Analyzed structural strength of designed parts using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Prepared technical proposals • Assisted in fan testing • Occasionally conducted noise and thermal analysis

• Coordinated activities with Suppliers and Boeing SQ Field Reps • Evaluated engineering requirements to assign non-conformances charges • Contributed to the completion of organizational projects and goals

3 courses out of 9 completed

(ABET accredited) Dean’s Honors list for six semesters, graduated with distinction