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SCIMET FOUNDERS



MICHAEL FERRELL



FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR



Mike started his career in the automotive industry and quickly branched out into many other manufacturing experiences. He transitioned into consulting as one of the Co-Founders of the McKinsey Manufacturing Practice and has continued to develop his Operations Expertise through both Corporate roles and Consulting positions.


Mike's expertise in Operations Excellence spans Strategy Development and Deployment to holistic Value Creation.


Mike graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds a McKinsey Accelerated MBA.



RICK LEQUIEU



FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR



Rick's career spans decades of real-world experience creating value for a diverse range of companies throughout the world. Rick has grown his knowledge, expertise and experience through internal Executive Leadership Roles such as Vice-President of Manufacturing and External Consulting work including the distinctive role of one of the co-founders of the McKinsey Manufacturing Practice.


Rick's expertise ranges from Strategy Development and Deployment to holistic Operations Excellence transformation.


Rick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and an Accelerated MBA from McKinsey.



SCIMET MANAGING DIRECTORS



SANJ JOSHI



MANAGING DIRECTOR



Sanj Joshi is an entrepreneurial and trusted change agent with demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with executives and teams to solve complex operational challenges. His active leadership in operational capability development led to breakthroughs and sustained improvements in diverse industrial, life sciences, food and beverage, and technology industries.


Sanj’s work experience includes leadership guidance, strategy, and results delivery as a consultant in manufacturing, supply chain, product introduction, and service functions. He has over 20 years of experience working across the globe with large and small companies from the factory floor to the executive suite.


Sanj holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University.



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SCIMET EXPERT RESOURCES



CHRISTOPHER ELISAN



Chris is a highly accomplished and recognized Cybersecurity Professional and Leader with over 25 years of experience. He is a premier expert in both offensive and defensive technologies advanced persistent threats research threat intelligence gathering and hunting and Artificial Intelligence (AI) security. He is a critical thinker, a strategist and a builder of next-generation security solutions through the power of AI.


As a subject matter expert in the cybersecurity space, Chris has authored three books, including Hacking Exposed: Malware and Rootkits, and Malware, Rootkits & Botnets: A Beginner’s Guide. His thought leadership extends to international conferences, where he shares his expert opinions on the latest in cybersecurity threats and incidents.


Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of the City of Manila.



TOM JENNINGS



Tom possesses over 30 years of experience in consulting and industrial operational roles including Global OEM Operations Manager and VP of Operational Excellence. He excels at conducting business diagnostics that drive profitability, raise operating performance and bolster organizational capabilities. Over this time, he has worked closely with C-Suite executives and BOD’s on strategic and tactical transformational activities.


Tom’s experiences cut across diverse industries including aerospace defense and commercial, consumer durable goods, heavy industrial equipment, pulp, paper and packaging. Through all of this diversity, Tom has developed the skillful ability to design complete production systems that meet market and business requirements.


Tom's degrees include a Masters in Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in Science in Aviation Management with a concentration in Airport Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.




MICHAELA PRICE



Michaela’s career began in the energy industry where she cultivated her technical and commercial expertise working across domestic and international value chains. She has led Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT organizations chaired global corporate business development councils focused on portfolio driven value creation and spearheaded end-to-end Operational Excellence and Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation initiatives for F500 companies in the Energy, Metals & Mining, Industrial Conglomerates, Construction & Infrastructure, and Global Industrials sectors, as well as Private Equity firms and Non-Profits.


Michaela’s comprehensive expertise in Operational Excellence enables her to proactively address complex interfaces across Operations, Projects and Functional groups, while effectively managing metrics in tension to drive sustainable value to the bottom line.


Michaela graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and obtained her MBA through Rice University’s MBA for Executives program.



JEFF STECK



Jeff is a seasoned expert in achieving performance breakthroughs across the supply chain, demonstrating a consistent ability to lead complex, multi-team efforts that deliver significant financial and operational results that last.


His leadership spans both consulting and interim executive roles, with heavy emphasis on SIOP, Planning, Inventory Management, and Forecasting. He specializes in driving sustained organizational performance through the development of integrated processes, system logic, and tools across the supply chain.


Jeff holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.



YUQUAN HOLLOWAY



Yuquan possesses over 25 years of experience in project leadership, transformation, and operational execution across Fortune 500 organizations, global supply chains, and corporate IT environments. She excels at translating strategy into disciplined execution by aligning people, processes, and systems to drive business outcomes and customer experience.


Yuquan’s experience spans technology, operations, and enterprise transformation, giving her the ability to design and implement delivery models and improvement systems that enable organizations to execute with clarity and consistency.


Yuquan holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). Her degrees include a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA in Business from the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.



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