Ali Zaytoun

• Lead and manage continuous-improvement and facility-sustainment projects, from scope definition through commissioning, with a focus on wind-tunnel R&D operations.
• Design, specify, and optimize test systems, utility interfaces, and test-cell equipment to maximize test efficiency and minimize energy consumption.
• Program and maintain data-acquisition and supervisory-control (automation) sequences; develop and release detailed test procedures and documentation.
• Serve as technical liaison—estimating, scheduling, and overseeing installations—while coordinating with AE firms, construction managers, equipment suppliers, and skilled trades.
• Collaborate with customers, test engineers, safety / environmental teams, and support staff to translate testing needs into accurate designs, drawings, and BoMs; conduct training and safety reviews.
• Direct day-to-day wind-tunnel operations, including vehicle prep, test execution, facility maintenance, and ongoing support of aerodynamic product-development testing.

• Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
• Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
• Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
• Presented technical reports at the end of testing projects to lead engineers and scientists with project outcomes.

• Performed material testing to improve processes in 3D printing lines, production rates, machine efficiencies, yields and costs.
• Developed innovative solutions to 3D printing problems
• Performed complex mechanical alignments, repairs and calibrations to meet quality standards.
• Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.