Ramzy GanadyC.E.T.

Operations Leader & Project Manager

Driving Operational Excellence

Technical expertise driving operational and project excellence.

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Years Experience

About

I help teams get things done better and faster
through leadership, project management, and smart operational design.

Over the past 8+ years, I've built processes, scaled teams, and delivered results across startups and enterprise environments.

I'm a big believer in using automation and systems to remove friction so teams can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving technical problems and driving innovation. I like to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, making sure ideas actually work in practice, not just on paper.

Strategic Leadership

Long-term operational roadmaps

Operational Excellence

Enabling teams to focus on high-impact challenges

Data-Driven

Metrics that move the needle

Process Innovation

Automation at scale

Experience

Career journey

Lead day-to-day operations of the SMART Centre, ensuring reliable execution of applied research activities across IT, software, and technical domains
Manage and train cross-functional teams of 10–20 students, setting priorities, assigning work, and maintaining accountability for operational outcomes
Coordinate shared equipment and infrastructure usage across staff and student teams to maximize uptime and throughput
Own installation, operation, and maintenance of research equipment and lab infrastructure, minimizing disruptions to active projects
Provide daily operational oversight for research projects, supporting planning, execution, and issue resolution
Establish, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency, safety, and scalability
Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements through regular audits, training, and corrective actions
Act as the operational bridge between research, IT, and technical teams to keep projects moving efficiently

Supported centre-wide operations at CIM, acting as a technical and operational lead across multiple applied research projects in robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, and design
Led project planning and execution for assigned research initiatives, coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure deliverables were met
Assigned and prioritized work across students, researchers, and technologists, balancing project demands while maintaining lab throughput
Established and enforced safety protocols across projects and lab activities, ensuring compliance while enabling efficient experimentation
Served as a co-investigator on select projects, contributing to scope definition, technical direction, and research outcomes
Partnered with the Research Manager and Director to evaluate, recommend, and justify new equipment investments to support centre expansion and future capabilities
Engaged directly with industry clients to translate requirements into feasible project plans, timelines, and budget considerations
Led end-to-end delivery of research projects when required, taking ownership of technical execution, stakeholder communication, and results

Supported day-to-day lab operations in a multidisciplinary applied research environment, working closely with technologists, faculty, and lab management to keep projects and teaching activities running smoothly
Contributed to the implementation of an inventory control system, improving tooling visibility, stock accuracy, and operational readiness across labs
Produced mechanical and electrical drawings to support new initiatives, equipment integration, and lab upgrades using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Mastercam
Assisted with lab setup and teardown for student and research use, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and minimizing downtime
Managed and maintained shared lab resources including 3D printers, CNC equipment, and waterjet systems, processing requests and prioritizing workloads
Programmed and operated ABB industrial robots for applied research projects and student instruction, supporting both experimentation and learning outcomes
Partnered with the lab manager on operational tasks such as tooling organization, asset tracking, and continuous improvement of lab workflows

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