Abdullahi Gaal
Toronto
Summary
Experienced Technical Services Lead with a solid background in civil engineering, specializing in laboratory management, safety implementation, product testing, and team leadership. Proven track record of enhancing operational excellence, project management, and innovative solution development in the construction materials industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Services Lead, Innovation & Development Lead
Lafarge Canada
05.2022 - Current
- Led operational functions at the Innovation Training Centre, optimizing resources for maximum productivity and efficiency
- Vendor Management and submittal purchase orders
- Coordinating Contractors for yearly maintenenance work of the whole facility
- Oversaw the entire staff of technicians at the Innovation and Training Center, directly managing their payroll, timestamps, and operational responsibilities
- Served as the primary leader and point of contact for the technical team, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff including full time part time and internships
- Provided comprehensive reports and updates to the Senior Manager of Innovation and Development regarding team progress and project advancements
- Fostered effective employee relations through coaching, development, and performance management
- Conducted monthly safety meetings, daily Start up meetings, and oversaw incident investigation processes
- Spearheaded innovative projects and market support requests to over 90 plants in Eastern Canada, including screening startup companies for innovation testing
- Regularly inspected construction sites and concrete pours to ensure compliance with Regional Standards, CSA, ASTM & OPSS standards, and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Prepared inspection and technical reports on granular, mortar, and concrete materials
- Analyzed field drawings for concrete product utilization according to specifications
- Managed customer complaints and maintained strong stakeholder relations
- Collaborated in claim management of returned or defective product deliveries
- Developed a multiple UHPC products from material characterization to final launch
- Developed lab programs for pre-qualification testing and supported sales and QC teams in troubleshooting
- Worked with MTO on multiple UHPC pours for bridge decks and overlays
- Spearheaded the development and trials of a Rapid-set, Fast Track and self-consolidating concrete, with the objective of gaining MTO approval
- Managed the launching of an online interactive product/technical knowledge course, now used as part of the onboarding program for new hires at Lafarge Canada
- Key contributor to funding programs for low carbon concrete design
- Developed and launched a new UHPC product, leading to significant cost savings
- Led over 100 technical, market support, and innovation projects.
Innovation and Development Technician
Lafarge Canada
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented Lafarge Safety Policies and complied with government legislation
- Performed materials and durability tests in compliance with CSA and ASTM requirements
- Executed lab trials for new products and mix designs, including recycled concrete carbonization in RMX
- Prepared and performed formulation tests for low carbon concrete mixes
- Produced high-quality technical reports and analyzed test results against specifications
- Participated in developing of lab programs for pre-qualification testing and supported sales and QC teams in troubleshooting
- Conducted knowledge transfer training with different divisions worldwide.
Team Lead
Husqvarna Canada Group
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted with workflow planning and scheduling
- Supervised teams according to safety requirements and effectively multitasked in a fast-paced environment
- Trained new team members and maintained excel logs for order shipments and discrepancies
- Reduced manual processes by creating and maintaining excel logs for clearer insight on order shipments and discrepancies.
Civil Engineer Intern
Zamil Steel Construction Co. Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Contributed to designing an industrial plant section through AutoCAD with civil engineers
- Computed load calculations of steel sections and selected suitable material properties using SAP2000 and excel spreadsheets
- Assisted with project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements
- Assisted with schedule and budget requirements of the industrial plant project with Primavera P6
- Aided in identifying sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information (BIM) with the help of Revit.
Civil Engineer Intern
Modern Construction Company
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction to ensure contractors quality of work
- Assisted civil engineer in technical report writing as well as preparation of cost estimates and work schedules
- Completed job hazard assessments to identify any safety issues related to construction site.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
ABET - Bachelor of Engineering
Arab Academy For Science And Technology And Maritime Transport
Cairo, Egypt06.2019
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate First Aid) -
Skills
- Project Management and Operational Leadership
- Safety Implementation and Quality Standards
- Technical Reporting and Data Analysis
- Team Building and Employee Training
- Innovation in Product Development
- Stakeholder and Customer Relations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP2000, Primavera P6, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
Experienced Technical Services Lead with a solid background in civil engineering, specializing in laboratory management, safety implementation, product testing, and team leadership. Proven track record of enhancing operational excellence, project management, and innovative solution development in the construction materials industry.
Certification
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technicia
Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate First Aid)
Timeline
Technical Services Lead, Innovation & Development Lead
Lafarge Canada
05.2022 - Current
Innovation and Development Technician
Lafarge Canada
10.2021 - 05.2022
Team Lead
Husqvarna Canada Group
12.2019 - 09.2021
Civil Engineer Intern
Zamil Steel Construction Co. Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2019
Civil Engineer Intern
Modern Construction Company
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
ABET - Bachelor of Engineering
Arab Academy For Science And Technology And Maritime Transport
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate First Aid) -
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