Олександр

Oleksandr Khromenko
• Stara Zagora, Bulgaria+359 88 [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)
• Citizen of Ukraine
• Resident of Bulgaria
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Senior Level Mechanical & Structural Engineer
Extensive experience leading mechanical engineering project for high-growth organizations.
Multifaceted and goal-oriented mechanical engineer with a collaborative mind-set and a motivating personality. Possesses a mechanical aptitude, sound leadership skills, well-developed analytical skills and thorough understanding of structural engineering, automated transfer lines design and processing hard-to-machine non-metals. Broad knowledge and success in the incorporation of innovative, optimized and standardized design concepts while considering constructability and economics. Effective cross-cultural communicator and presenter with the ability to build rapport with customers, vendors and team members. Multilingual, fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and semi-fluent in English (B1 – B2) and Bulgarian.
Highlights of Expertise
Mechanical Engineering Concepts
Project & Operations Management
Inter-Personal Skills
• Mechanical & Structural Eng.Designs
• Occupational Safety & Compliance
• Product Research & Development
• Structure Fabrication & Installation
• Strategic Planning &Operations
• Project & Process Improvements
• Lecturing & Academic Advisement
• Risk & Quality Management
• Relationship Management
• Engineering Support Services
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving Skills

Benchmarks & Significant Milestones
• Worked with the principal stakeholders on the end-to-end life cycle industrial and mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion that led to the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Aligned support and resources for continuous process improvement and facilitated the design of complex mechanical systems using 3D modeling programs including Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Solidworks and other parametric design programs of a similar level of complexity.
• Provided support and scientific research associated with non-metals processing. Tutoring to over 1200 students at the Department of Metal-Cutting Machine Tools at Donetsk Polytechnic Institute.
• Managed several successful projects and implemented scientific research strategies including the development of numerous patents for inventions and preparation of patents license for sale to Wendt, Germany at Donetsk Polytechnic Institute.
• Consistently demonstrated high level of knowledge and skills of the technological aspects of mechanical processing of stone, glass, crystal glass, ceramics and other particularly hard non-metallic materials.
• Facilitated the successful creation and lunch of civil, structural, and mechanical Engineering concepts and products to small industries with up to 50 employees.
• Develop a strong environment conducive to proactive resolution of issues, consistently deliver the highest quality and full-spectrum industrial services, modeling and manufacturing of products from composite materials, and casting plastic products into silicone molds.
• Identified areas of improvement and implemented process to streamline operations and executed projects and services consistent with the quality and safety objectives.

Career Experience
USAT Inc, Australia, CEO at Kleos. Lebanon 2022-2023
Freelance designer
According to the terms of reference of the authors of the patents, he carried out working projects in the field of alternative renewable energy. Together with the authors of the patents, he attracted an investor to finance the construction of an experimental solar-wind power plant in Lebanon.
According to the terms of reference of the authors of the patent, in a short time, he completed the design of a chemical reactor and a centrifugal separation unit.

Bulmetal AD, Gurkovo, Bulgaria2018 – 2020
Senior Design Engineer
Applied cutting-edge knowledge of mechanical engineering and metal fabrication concepts and maintained responsibility for products development and enhancement for a fabricated metal product manufacturer. Served as the head of the experimental design group. Executed advanced engineering concepts, theories, and research techniques in the design of automatic equipment and automatic lines at customer’s request. Ensured the achievement of engineering objectives and maximized value creation including; service delivery, relationship management and project execution.
Selected Projects:
• Design for complex automation of finishing processes in the production of soft salted cheese.
• Convertible palletizer with automatic folding carton and frame stacking.
• Development of Universal, automatic and read just able tester as well as prototype tester is in operation.
• Execution of automatic line for the production of bottle caps and the installation of patching for roadbed.
• Development of Vending machine for selling water.
Key Accomplishments:
• Played an essential role in evaluating and strengthening internal controls to mitigate risk exposure, identify areas for improvement, and implement processes to streamline engineering operations.
• Facilitated several successful projects including the modernization, design, installation and operation of four automatic lines for the production of tin packaging.
• Executed projects and services consistent with the quality and safety objectives and consistently deliver the highest quality and full-spectrum structural engineer services.
• Led the successful design of complex automation of finishing processes for the production of soft salted cheese.
• Initiates design changes relative to manufacturability while maintaining critical features during the development of convertible palletizer with automatic folding carton and frame stacking.
• Led the successful design of complex projects while maintaining critical features during the execution from inception to successful completion.

Skymont LLC, Haskovo, Bulgaria2016 – 2017
Technologist & Designer
Provided strategic leadership for the development, design, and fabrication of from conception to completion for a manufacturing company that specializes in the fabrication of parts, structural steel, and industrial steel equipment for chemical industry. Coordinated logistic strategies and provided operational leadership with the goal of raising standards of operations, and minimizing risk.
Selected Projects:
• Design of equipment and development of programs for machines with numerical control.
• Development and design of several technological equipment for respective clients.
Key Accomplishments:
• Transition from outsourcing to in-house production that led to a significant reduction in production costs in terms of processing Hardox steel (Sweden) by 3-4 times.
• Provided strategic support to several successful projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams on the execution of assigned projects; managed project scope, deliverables, required resources and budget.
• Effectively planned and executed projects and services consistent with the quality and safety objectives and delivered the highest quality and full-spectrum engineering and project management services.
• Inspected and ensured that work was completed in compliance with industry requirements, quality specifications, and the organization's requirements and policies.

International Asset Bank AD, Sofia, Silistra,Bulgaria 2017
Engaged freelance independent consultant for production analysis and strategic planning
•Served as a consultant for the successful execution of a project for the International Asset Bank AD, Sofia, Bulgaria, which included the analysis and development strategies for the successful commission of a plant for the production of water-based polymers that will save up to 2 mln Euro for the company on the stage of production start-up.

Bulmetal AD, Gurkovo, Bulgaria2015 – 2016
Head of the Experimental Design Group
Directed strategic projects and ensured achievement of structural construction engineering objectives and maximize value creation including; budget administration, cost reduction, service delivery, supplier diversity, relationship management, and project execution. Work with the principal stakeholders on the end-to-end life cycle of the building construction projects from inception to completion demonstrating real ownership and commitment to success.

Selected Project:
• Development and design automatic equipment and automatic lines for internal use.
Key Accomplishments:
• Facilitated the successful execution of several projects including development of technological equipment for the production of tin containers.
• Improved performance, operations efficiencies, and communication by implementing procedures, workflow distribution, enhancing communication, and reducing the cost of quality.
• Utilized process improvement and project management tools to evaluate, monitor and review project performance, apply earned value management, prepare reports, and ensured compliance.
• Identified areas for improvement and implement strategies to streamline operations.

Prior Experiences and Projects:
Director & Co-owner for LtdКamnemash. Torez Donetsk Region
Director & Co-owner for Khromenko Private Enterprise
Chief Designer & Chief Technologistfor LLC "Stone processing plant" Omphal "of corporation" Ukrpodshipnik ",Shakhtersk, Donetsk region
Director & Co-owner for the private enterprise "Mozaika", Donetsk
Researcher for Donetsk Polytechnic Institute
Lecturer for Donetsk Polytechnic Institute

Education & Credentials
Postgraduate studies in Engineering
Donetsk National Technical University (Formally:Donetsk Polytechnic Institute), Ukraine
University Degree in "Technology of Mechanical Engineering (Metal-Cutting Machines & Tools)
Donetsk National Technical University (Formally: Donetsk Polytechnic Institute), Ukraine
Technical Proficiencies
Construction Processes / Concepts: Capital & Major Maintenance Work, Pipe Welding, Steel Fabrication and Welding, Pipe fitting/welding, Plant Maintenance & Asset Management, Quality assurance and risk management, Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, Inventor & Parametric Design Programs

Technical Systems / Tools: Microsoft Office Suites (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Access; Outlook, Project), Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, Inventor & Parametric Design Programs,Solidworks