Fares Ziari
Austin,TX
Summary
Result driven professional with success in data analytics, change management, program management, and improving operations and meeting committed savings through solutions focused on data, quality, and efficiency across diverse industries and global regions. Purpose-driven in implementing lean principles to reduce waste and improve operations. Detail-oriented in developing metrics and tracking improvement program outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Improvement Consultant
Danaher
Austin, USA
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessment involving 20+ lab and IT managers, identifying potential saving opportunities for process improvement in collaboration with principals and sales to support $24 million competitive deals and presented to C-suite
- Defined program requirements and built process roadmap, coordinated release schedules, identified risks, managed anticipated resistance, and devised tactics to mitigate risks to drive efficiencies on processes and realize the $1 million identified savings
- Developed and implemented change management strategies based on ADKAR model for process improvement that led to $0.5 million in savings while seeking opportunities to maximize customer and company business goals during automation launches
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics and provided strategic direction to drive success and customer satisfaction by ensuring implementation phase delivered $1 million in guaranteed savings and met defined SLAs.
Senior Analyst
Beckman Coulter Dx
Austin, USA
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Strategically merged DOR, AP, and PO data and reconstructed clients Profit and loss statements, uncovering $2M in operational savings for major IDN in north America, driving impactful cost-saving initiatives
- Designed streamlined data collection processes, defined visualizations and KPIs, integrated into Power BI for consultants, enhancing efficiency and insight across workstreams to identify and realize $18 million committed hard cost savings
- Orchestrated Agile project schedules for a $1M cloud software initiative, collaborating with engineers and subject-matter experts, achieving 95% on-time delivery, enabling live data-driven decisions.
Project Manager, Floodplain Management
Harris County Engineering Department
Houston, USA
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Orchestrated the management of over 400 projects annually, providing strategic guidance on flood risk reduction strategies, insurance pricing, and emergency preparedness initiatives, effectively aligning with overarching business objectives
- Advocated for and successfully negotiated modifications in high-cost flood solutions, culminating in a $5 million project agreement leading to operational continuity but also ensured compliance with stringent FEMA floodplain regulations
- Expedited the execution of the second phase of a $15 million project, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and providing timely recommendations to executive leadership
- Collaborated closely with diverse stakeholders, including department heads, architects, senior engineers, attorneys, and property owners, to harmonize project-specific inputs, constraints, and risks in designs
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by updating staff training materials and implementing an effective 6-week orientation program, resulting in a notable 50% reduction in onboarding time.
Construction Project Engineer
Baran Commercial Complex
Tehran, Iran
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans for cost and quality reporting and provided direction to 3 on-site Maintained proactive relationships with 20+ subcontractors and led a team of quality control engineers, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of multiple construction projects, with a 98% on-time delivery rate and 90% cost variance within budget
- Implemented streamlined processes and automated reporting systems for cost estimation and quality reporting, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual tasks, a 40% increase in reporting efficiency, and enhanced data accuracy
- Led and motivated quality control engineers to optimize project schedules, establishing efficient processes and task assignments based on SWOT analysis
- Leding to a notable 20% increase in project progress, ensuring timely project completion
- Facilitated monthly budget analysis, meticulously creating detailed compliance reports, and delivering insightful presentations to executive stakeholders and senior leadership
- Providing critical insights into project budget status and delivery progress.
Education
MBA - Business Strategy & Marketing
Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business
Houston, TX05-2021
Master of Science - Engineering
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Baha'i Institute For Higher Education
08-2010
Skills
- Smartsheet
- Miro
- SQL
- JIRA
- Power BI
- CRM
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Process Improvement
- Data Visualization
- Financial Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Planning
- SWOT Analysis
- Cost Estimation
- Organizational Development
- Business Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- Value Stream Mapping
- Software Implementation
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Mapping
- Operational Excellence
- Developing Metrics
- Implementing Tracking Systems
- 5S Methodology
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- Google Agile Project Management
- AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
- Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification
Volunteering And Leadership
- GMDP Associate, Danaher General Management Development Program, Participated in the Danaher GMDP, a prestigious rotational program designed to develop future leaders through rotations in various departments, including marketing, operations, and finance, gaining hands-on experience in diverse functional areas.
- Mentor, Reverse Mentoring Program, Served as a mentor, meeting with senior manager to share insights into the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion; bridged gap in understanding to increase awareness and gain greater leadership support.
- Presenter, Scholarship Recipient, As part of the Reaching Out MBAs program for LGBTQ+ community, served as a public speaker; answered questions at a virtual booth in 2021, representing Danaher Corporation - Thriving Together, Helping Realize Life's Potentials event.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Process Improvement Consultant
Danaher
03.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst
Beckman Coulter Dx
05.2021 - 03.2022
Project Manager, Floodplain Management
Harris County Engineering Department
06.2014 - 08.2019
Construction Project Engineer
Baran Commercial Complex
02.2012 - 03.2014
MBA - Business Strategy & Marketing
Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business
Master of Science - Engineering
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Baha'i Institute For Higher Education
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- Google Agile Project Management
- AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
- Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification
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