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Summary

About Me

Technology leader driving digital transformation in manufacturing: ERP design and implementation, production-planning optimization, SCADA/IoT systems, and AI-enabled automation, taken from business case to shop-floor rollout. Currently Assistant Technical Director of a multi-entity manufacturing group; mechanical engineering foundation (BEng, University of Sheffield) with full-stack software delivery.

Personal Details

  • Nationality: Lebanese / Nigerian
  • Email: faresissa22@gmail.com
  • Phone Number: +234 9030020100

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering 2:1 Honors | University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

August 2016 — June 2021

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD & Simulation, Manufacturing Process Design
  • Risk Assessment, Compliance & Standards, Sustainable Engineering & Lifecycle Analysis
  • Control Systems, Robotics

Additional Information

Skills & competences

Enterprise Systems & Transformation:
ERP design & implementation, production planning & scheduling optimization, digital workflow automation, KPI benchmarking, business-case development, executive reporting

Programming & Web:
Python, C++, JavaScript (Next.js, Node.js, React), Django, Flask, SQL, MATLAB

Industrial & Automation:
SCADA, PLC integration, Modbus/RS-485, IoT edge gateways, control systems, instrumentation

Cloud & DevOps:
AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Jira, Supabase, PostgreSQL, MySQL

AI/ML & CAD:
Neural networks, computer vision, workflow automation (n8n); Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Blender, Ansys (FEA/CFD)

Achievements

  • International Merit Scholarship
  • Global Engineering Challenge Award
  • Founded Saving Hope, a charity for underprivileged Nigerian children.

Languages

English

Arabic

Hausa

French

Interests

Reading Mixed Media Art Video Gaming Squash Camping Equestrian Activities

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving Quality Assurance Mindset Analytical & Strategic Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Creativity Interpersonal and Communication Skills Data-Driven Decision Making

Professional Experience

Assistant Technical Director | Gongoni Group (Yanco UK)

December 2025 – Present

  • Leading digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing, focusing on ERP systems integration, industrial automation, and operational optimization.
  • Developing technology strategies aligned with business objectives and industry standards.
  • Managing cross-functional projects spanning systems implementation, automation, and process improvement.

Systems Implementation Engineer | M.C PVC LTD

June 2021 – November 2025

  • Designed and deployed a scalable ERP system (Python/PostgreSQL) with manufacturing, inventory, and accounting modules, which increased operational efficiency by 18% within six months, measured through improvements in JIT accuracy, employee productivity tracking, and production throughput.
  • Maintained and upgraded the enterprise-wide ERP system, implementing closed-loop feedback mechanisms to refine workflows and enhance automation.
  • Reduced client order rejects by 35% in three months by developing a SCADA-based liquid monitoring system for 36 industrial tanks, automating oil dispensing, enabling precise load tracking, and improving supplier-to-client traceability.
  • Implemented an AI object detection and tracking solution (EfficientDet + Deep SORT) achieving 99.6% accuracy in classifying product variants on conveyor lines; reduced manual logging errors and automated inventory updates.
  • Co-designed a vertical farming control platform for leafy greens on a 50 m conveyor belt, integrating feeding automation, climate control, and crop scheduling to optimize yield.
  • Performed an FEA-based redesign of a water bottle, reducing material weight by 16% and improving compression resistance by 7%, lowering production costs without sacrificing durability.
  • Delivered monthly technical reports to the CEO and C-suite, summarizing findings, observations, system statuses, and opportunities for technology-driven improvements.
  • Ensured alignment with industry benchmarks and best practices by tracking performance against sourced KPI data and continuously integrating improvement measures.

Site Coordinator | HDFsons LTD

October 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Created a parts tracking system to log installation dates, failures, and costs, identifying the most reliable suppliers and reducing downtime.
  • Introduced operator–machine rotation with performance tracking, boosting overall efficiency by 12% while keeping bonus costs under 0.5%.
  • Identified bottlenecks in machinery rotations and maintenance scheduling; improved forecasting of equipment requirements for upcoming projects and tailored maintenance plans accordingly, reducing idle time and enhancing project delivery.
  • Analyzed machine lifecycle data to set cost-efficiency thresholds for replacements, reducing long-term maintenance.

Intern / Managerial Assistant | Lela Agro

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Joined as an intern and later supported managerial tasks in payroll and procurement.
  • Assisted in streamlining supplier and inventory practices, contributing to $60k yearly cost savings.