Saud Alghwainem
Dammam ,Saud Arabia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong commitment to excellence, adept in public speaking and negotiation proficiency. Demonstrates an agile mindset with proven expertise in process improvements and workflow design, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in analytical and critical thinking, leveraging technologies to solve complex problems effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Scientist in Data & Computational Sciences
SABIC, Corporate Reacher and Development
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
01.2023 - Current
- Subject matter expert in process modelling, software integration and technology assessment saving around 900 hrs of consultation.
- Support Plant Efficiency program implementation in multiple SABIC affiliates.
- Applied advanced algorithms to analyse and solve complex process problems.
- Evaluated processes and data to identify optimization routes within processes.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders in identifying and gathering modelling requirements and project's needs.
- Prepared data for further analysis through data wrangling.
- Extracted maximum value from existing data by leveraging new open data sources and available technologies.
- Proposed innovative solutions based on emerging technologies resulting in enhanced competitiveness within industry.
- Developed tailored technology solutions for specific business needs leading to enhanced productivity.
Staff Consultant, Digital Transformation
Sipchem
Khobar, Eastern Province
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed Digital Transformation strategy saving company $10M of consultation fees.
- Analysed system and software requirements to meet Digital Transformation vision.
- Implement emerging technologies.
- Devised tactical plans of work to meet stockholder's vision.
- Recommended upgraded technologies to meet evolving business requirements.
- Drove change management with introduction of new software policies and procedures.
- Used data-driven insights to inform decision-making within the regime of change management.
- Piloted change management programs to enhance adaptability of workforce.
Solution Consultant
Aspen Technology
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
11.2014 - 12.2021
- Played key role in many modelling projects in petrochemicals and spec-chem resulted in multiple success sorties in process modelling and optimization (73 projects).
- Worked with newly invented technology of Hybrid Modelling with multiple models developed in petrochemicals and polymers industries.
- Developed customized models using Aspen AI tool along with other software.
- Participate in end-user facing engagements with average of 3.2 per day.
Process Engineer
Chemanol
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Investigated and troubleshot engineering-related process problems to reduce downtime (focused around cathodic coating to fight against process corrosion project delivery 34 days ahead of schedule)
- Planned, carried out and reported results from process development trials.
- Methanol manufacturing process HAZOP analysis support 320 hrs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
King Faisal University
Al Hofuf2014
Skills
- Public speaking
- Agile mindset
- Process improvements
- Workflow design
- Cross functional collaboration
- Negotiation proficiency
- Visualization Technologies
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Commitment to excellence
Projects
- Emerging Technologies (AI, Hybrid Models and ML): Polymers Recycling Processes HDPE and PP, Soft sensors for properties estimation for Polymers and water systems, Process development and profiling for Biochemicals processes, Recipe optimization for chemicals and Petrochemicals processes.
- Polymers: HDPE Unipol process reaction kinetics development and fitting, LDPE tubular Reactor modelling and fitting, LLDPE reactor and reaction modelling and fitting, HDPE bimodal process modelling and grade transition optimization, PE equilibrium calculation and data fitting.
- Oil and Gas: H2S & Co2 Removal systems modelling using various amines systems, Properties estimation for Naphtha cuts.
- Chemicals and Petrochemicals: C2 Splitter section modelling, Acetic Acid tower modelling, Formaldehyde Absorption tower modelling, Paraformaldehyde Formation case modelling, Phosphoric Acid wet process modelling, Alumina Production by Bayer Process modelling, Butadiene reactor modelling, Co2to chemicals reactor model, Hexane wax properties estimation, BTX columns modelling.
- Agri Nutrients: Modeling of urea process for Stamicarbon and Saipm technologies, develop a crystallisation temperature calculator.
- Digital Transformation: Advance process control (APC), Online calculators (OLC), Online dashboards and models implementation at multiple affiliates and product lines.
Languages
Arabic
Native language
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Japanese
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Modeling projects resulting in more then $100M in optimization.
- 2015,2017,2019,2021,2023,2024 Excellence in Performance award.
- Dean award for research excellence in King Faisal University.
- Rocky of the Year award in Aspen Technology.
- Co-Founder YPC-AIChE in Saudi Arabia.
- Marketing Chair for YPC-AIChE.
- Saudi Consol of Engineer (SCE) trainer.
Affiliations
- Saudi Council of Engineers
- Toastmasters
- Project Management Institute
- American Institute for Chemical Engineers
- American Institute for Biological Engineers
- American Chemical Society
References
References available upon request.
Technical Skills
- Digitalization and Digital Transformation
- Research and Development
- Process Modelling & Hybrid Process Modelling
- Chemical Engineering software packages (Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics and EO, Aspen Custom Modeler, Aspen HYSYS, Pro II)
- Emerging Technologies (AI, Hybrid Modelling, ML and Deep Learning)
- Programming Software (Python, C++ and MATLAB)
- Chemical and biochemical processes optimization
- Polymer Science and Engineering
Timeline
Sr. Scientist in Data & Computational Sciences
SABIC, Corporate Reacher and Development
01.2023 - Current
Staff Consultant, Digital Transformation
Sipchem
12.2021 - 10.2022
Solution Consultant
Aspen Technology
11.2014 - 12.2021
Process Engineer
Chemanol
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
King Faisal University
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