Michael (Cd) Yong
Fulshear,USA
Summary
Dynamic Project, Sourcing, and Business Development Manager with Xafiro Consulting, specializing in strategic sourcing and international logistics management. Achieved $22.5M in EPC sales growth through innovative supplier diversification and process optimization. Proven cross-functional leader adept at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance in complex environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project, Sourcing, and Business Development Manager for Procurement Group (PGI) / Operatec (Diving)
Xafiro Consulting
Houston
06.2020 - Current
- Conducted business development trips to Angola and Namibia, enhancing customer relations and exploring new opportunities.
- Oversaw logistics for international shipments, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Optimized project control operations by analyzing schedules and recommending improvements.
- Developed timelines for risk management by mapping Angola customs clearance processes.
- Streamlined sourcing by optimizing databases and diversifying suppliers.
- Identified critical paths in project schedules to improve overall progress.
- Spearheaded strategic sourcing campaigns, achieving $22.5M in EPC sales growth from initial $990K in MRO sales by 2022.
- Revamped approved manufacturers list into a searchable format, uncovering 157 potential suppliers across 47 valve subcategories.
Planning & Strategy Manager
JSL International
Houston, USA
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Revamped human resources and logistics systems by introducing efficient workflow processes and templates.
- Engineered project plan for drilling rig entry into Mexico, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Designed standard operating procedures and performance metrics for freight import and export, streamlining operations.
- Mobilized rig crew personnel from Southeast Asia to Grenada on short notice for successful deployment.
- Temporarily served as Country Manager in Suriname, resolving human resources and logistics challenges.
- Developed a comprehensive customs flow process guide for Mexico, detailing tasks and timelines.
- Supervised clearance of the drillship for temporary import/export in Mexico by establishing a customs flow guide.
- Created project plan for foreign-flag drilling rig entry into Mexico, managing risks and compliance.
Project Support Manager
Seadrill
Houston, USA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Identified and selected viable locations for stacking Deepwater rigs.
- Achieved seamless integration and startup operations, ensuring compliance with rig entry requirements.
- Coordinated resources for unloading offshore assets from heavy-lift vessels.
- Facilitated transfer of vessel ownership and flag change prior to contractual destination arrival.
- Directed project infrastructure setup, allocating resources for deepwater rig upgrades.
- Managed hiring of support vessels for jack-up rig offloading from HLV, maintaining safety standards.
- Supervised offshore asset offloading processes to ensure security protocols were followed.
Area Administration Manager
Seadrill
Houston, USA
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Pioneered operational presence in international locations, ensuring efficient launch of activities.
- Directed logistics for transit port calls, optimizing global operations to minimize downtime and reduce costs.
- Conducted strategic analysis of rig inventory, implementing data-driven stocking strategy for spare parts.
- Facilitated the successful launch of deepwater rig operations for PEMEX in Mexico.
- Resolved fuel supply challenge, achieving daily cost savings of $535,000.
- Engineered project support infrastructure for $20M deepwater rig upgrade in remote setting.
- Secured approval for $62M budget to prepare deepwater rig for U.S. Gulf of Mexico operations.
- Created inaugural Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for supply chain management and regulatory compliance in Indonesia.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
University of Liverpool
UKDiploma in Ship Superintendency - Ship Management
Lloyd's Maritime Academy with North Kent College
UKDiploma in Surveying of Offshore Floating Units - Operational, Management and Technical requirements for Surveying
Lloyd's Maritime Academy with North Kent College
UKCoursework for MBA - Global Corporate Strategy and International Business Environment
University of Sunderland
UKExecutive Diploma - Project Management
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
MalaysiaExecutive Certificate - Project Management
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
MalaysiaDiploma Level 5 of 5 - Management Studies
Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC)
UKSkills
- Supply chain optimization
- International logistics management
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Project management tools
- Project planning and coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Supplier relationship management
- Budget administration and cost control
- Cross-functional leadership
- Process improvement
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, #278720, 09/30/27
- Certified Strategy Professional (CSP), KPI Mega Library, #CLPSRRYBSSD-ZZQKTLQQK-XTHWXTTSPT
- Major Engineering Projects Specialization, University of Leeds, #KKTF82DQ24U3
- Engineering Project Management Specialization, Rice University, #U52XKYDD9QLB
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified, SCRUMstudy, #98562
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 6SIGMAstudy, #70793
- Project Leadership, Management, and Communications, The George Washington University School of Business, 2.80 CEU
- Contract Management Principles and Practices, The George Washington University School of Business, 2.25 CEU
- Managing Projects Across Borders, The University of Texas at Dallas
- Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM), SSGI, #85596419
- Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, #3TQLAB4RFUKB
- Supply Chain Analytics Specialization, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, #86GXRHFG35SD
- Supply Chain Management Specialization, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, #5K3PDE9ZY85D
- Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain Specialization, University of California, #CJ27HBX3263Q
- Management for Global Competitive Advantage Specialization, Macquarie University, #PD8XECNG9EAC
- Well Operations Crew Resource Management (WOCRM), IWCF, #WOCR_539121052020
- Level 1 Well Control Awareness, IWCF, #IL1P_6178016052020
- Member (MIMarEST), Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology, UK, #8069136, 09/30/25
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), 03/31/30
Affiliations
- Brown red belt in Kra Maga
Timeline
Project, Sourcing, and Business Development Manager for Procurement Group (PGI) / Operatec (Diving)
Xafiro Consulting
06.2020 - Current
Planning & Strategy Manager
JSL International
01.2017 - 04.2020
Project Support Manager
Seadrill
01.2012 - 12.2016
Area Administration Manager
Seadrill
10.2007 - 01.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
University of Liverpool
Diploma in Ship Superintendency - Ship Management
Lloyd's Maritime Academy with North Kent College
Diploma in Surveying of Offshore Floating Units - Operational, Management and Technical requirements for Surveying
Lloyd's Maritime Academy with North Kent College
Coursework for MBA - Global Corporate Strategy and International Business Environment
University of Sunderland
Executive Diploma - Project Management
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Executive Certificate - Project Management
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Diploma Level 5 of 5 - Management Studies
Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC)
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