Олександр

Oleksandr Khromenko
• Stara Zagora, Bulgaria[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)
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• 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, Autodesk Inventor & Parametric Design Programs

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

Appendix
List of projects (the most important part of the total list of projects)
№
Name of the project
Years
Stages of project implementation
Note

Conceptual 3D model
Full 3D model
Working draft development
Set of drawings
Prototype
Industrial product

1
Chemical reactor with separation of reaction products by centrifugation (according to the customer's patent) (figure 12)
2022
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
The project was completed in 45 days
2
Solar-wind power plant (according to the customer's patent) (Fig11)
2022
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
The project was completed in four versions in 4 months (including a business trip to Beirut to the site of the future installation of the prototype and the coordination of all technological and logistical issues)
3
Automatic line for canning and packaging of soft salty cheese (see fig. 10)
2020
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Designed for complex automation of finishing processes in the production of soft salted cheeses.
4
Palletizer for stacking cans on pallets (fit. 9)
2019
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Convertible palletizer with automatic folding of cartons and frames
5
Tester for checking the tightness of tin cans (Fig. 1)
2016
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Universal, automatically adjustable tester. Tester prototype in action
6
Band-saw. (Fig.2)
2015
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

7
Automatic line for the production of lids for jars.
2015
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
The line is in trial operation
8
Installation of patching of the roadway. (Fig. 3)
2015
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

9
Industrial Clay Dryer
2014
Yes
No
No
No
No
No

10
Water vending machine
2014
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
The vending machine was manufactured by the customer and tested. No significant remarks
11
Stone saw PUMA 2M (Fig. 4)
2005 - 2014
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
More than 120 PUMA machines (compact universal saw (in Russian)) of various modifications were produced at our own factory.
12
Light milling machine COM for cutting stone slabs (Fig. 5)

2006 - 2014
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
More than 11 COM machines (lightweight bridge machine) of various modifications have been manufactured at our own enterprise.
13
Stainless steel and glass furniture set
2013
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Complete order for the design of a furniture set made of stainless steel and glass according to the design project of an Italian customer
14
Tri-spindle head for machining center
2013
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
The prototype was made and put into operation
15
Machine - automatic for the production of bushings for solder
2013
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
The machines are running well. It is planned to manufacture two more machines.
16
CNC wire bending machine (Fig. 6)
2012
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
On our own initiative, a comprehensive project of a wire bending machine was carried out. High level of difficulty.
17
Machine for reinforcing foam products
2012
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
The project of the power machine was carried out by order of the client. Hardware readiness unknown
18
Grinding conveyor for the calibration of ceramic products
2012
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
According to the Terms of Reference, a machine project was prepared for participation in the competition. The competition has been cancelled.
19
Sewer inspection probe
2012
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
At the request of the Customer, a prototype probe was manufactured. The situation with industrial implementation is unknown.
20
Wastewatersamplingandanalysisdevice
2012
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Sampler for wastewater analysis
21
Cantilever Natural Stone Cutting Machine
2011
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manufactured 4 machines
22
Beam crane 18 meters, lifting capacity up to 10 tons
2010
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
The beam crane is manufactured, certified and operated without any problems
23
Semi-automatic line for longitudinal and transverse cutting of stone products
2009
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Made the mechanical part of the line.
24
Multi-disc stone cutting machine
2009
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manufactured and operated 8 machines
25
Bridge grinding machine
2009
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Separate machine components were manufactured and tested on other equipment
26
Stone sawing machine with a saw diameter of 2000mm
2009
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Promising initiative project
27
Multi Disc Stone Cutting Machine
2008
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Promising initiative project
28
StripResinatureLine
2008
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Promising initiative project
29
Knee-lever copying machine for stone
2007
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
A promising initiative project. The spindle assembly has been checked
30
Slab resin line (Figure 8)
2006
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Made in collaboration with a German partner. It is currently in operation
31
Knee grinder
2006
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manufactured and put into operation 11 machines
32
The saw machine on a stone with a saw diameter of 2000 - 3000 mm. (Fig. 7)
2006
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manufactured and put into operation 12 machines
33
Stone Sewing Machine With a saw diameter of 3500mm
2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
75% of 2 machines were made and, due to circumstances beyond the author's control, production was frozen.
34
Milling and cutting machine
2004
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Promising initiative project
35
Milling and cutting machine
ZOT-X
2003
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 cars were made. In the competition, they beat well-known Italian manufacturers. Successfully operated until 2014. .

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