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Samih

Samih Abi Karam

Summary

MBA, Electrical and Computer Engineer, and Data Specialist with international professional experience in competitive, fast moving technology and multi-cultural team management. High-level association between business and engineering strategies with augmented knowledge in data analytics and problem solving.

Multilingual with a passion for digital transformation, data-driven decision making, and business growth acceleration.

Professional experiences

International project manager

Astrophysics INC , Los angeles - Permanent contract

From September 2017 to September 2020

• Forecasted areas for project improvement by applying unique business
strategies resulting in a 30% reduction in costs through a 10% accelerated
process time.
• Planned with business development teams diverse sale approaches and
evaluated tender prerequisites to meet the business qualifications on
multiple ($USD 50 million+) projects in Southeast Asia and Middle East.
• Orchestrated internal and external stakeholder relations facilitating product
logistics on a day-to-day basis fostering an improved client experience.
• Managed the US Air Force (USAF) contract ensuring compliance to stringent
conditions

Field service engineer

Astrophysics INC , Los angeles - Permanent contract

From September 2017 to December 2018

• Engaged with different clients such as UN, US Navy, several airports,
embassies, and government agents to monitor product performance across
Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
• Resolved diverse clients’ concerns by installing and troubleshooting different
hardware and software updates to validate smooth and efficient operation.
• Conducted on-site operator and technical training classes in different
languages to individuals of diverse educational backgrounds.

Additionals trainings

Electrical and Computer Engineer

American University of Beirut

2012 à 2016

Key subjects : Digital Systems Design -Data Structures and Algorithms -Computer Architecture and Program

MBA-Strategy and Management

ESSEC Business School

2020 à 2021

Key subjects : Statistical Analysis - Digital-Disruption - Management Consulting

Associations

Student Representative Committee

http://www.aub.edu.lb

Predisent

Red Cross Lebanon

Volunteer

Degree

ESSEC – Global MBA – Strategy & Management – 2021 – Cergy

Languages

Arabe - Native language

Anglais - Native language

Français - Fluent

Skills

Tableau
Power BI
Project Management
C++
Excel
Data Science
Strategy consulting
Business Strategy
Problem Solving
Salesforce
python
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Customer Success
Digital Transformation

Hobbies

  • Travelled to more than 50+ different countries - 41 for work related matters.