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Rasin Katta
Via Tempio Antico 28A/4, San Giovanni In Marignano, RN, Italy
Contact Details: Italy + (39) 333 409 9844 UAE: + (971) 522439697
Email: rasinkatta@gmail.com
PRODUCTION MANAGER/ENGINEERING MANAGER/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER/OPERATIONS MANAGER
Living a dream of restructuring the Syrian/MENA region by introducing renewable energy and sustainable business development
at an international level with emphasis on complete technology transfer from Europe.
Top-performing engineering operations management professional with a 17-year record within the pharmaceutical and
healthcare sectors. MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Business coupled with BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Expert in devising departmental objectives and performance expectations to ensure alignment with expected deliverables and
company goals. Showcases attention to detail, time management and investigative skills as well as ability to manage multiple
priorities within set timelines. Skilled in coordinating planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods,
processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies. Tactful individual with solid people management skills;
constantly striving towards continuous process improvement activities to improve performance efficiencies and effectiveness.
Leader of new initiatives, policies and opportunities that enhance quality and customer satisfaction. Driver of production,
capacity, quality and training for new product introduction and associated targets as well as performance in conjunction with
continually exceeding manufacturing targets while complying with GMP and certain ISO standards. Seeking an opportunity to
leverage acquired skills and contribute towards excellence in green/renewable energy and sustainability in the pharmaceuticals
and food industry.
CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Strategic Planning and Execution ▪ Project Leadership/People Management ▪ Regulatory Policy and Quality Operations ▪
Innovative Process Development ▪ New Product Development ▪ Technology Transfer ▪ Budget Management and Cost Control ▪
Change Management ▪ Production Efficiency and Safety ▪ Resource Optimisation ▪ Training and Performance Management ▪
Client Relationship Management and Satisfaction.
KEY SKILLS
 Strategic Planning and Execution – Bought Lindatex’s partner shares and developed a different sales and marketing
strategy that reduced overall cost by 30% and increased sales by 150% within 30 months. Improved customer retention by
65% and employees' income by 100% in four years. Within three years from takeover attained top position in producing
mattress laces in Aleppo City. As partner, mobilised a strategic joint venture for Shamra Pharma Ltd. with ACDIMA (Pan Arab
holding company) by selling 50% shares while ensuring financial policy as per pre-established concepts. Led a joint venture
with the Al Hamad Group resulting in enhancing sales growth by 40% within six months of partnership.
 Innovative Process Development/Change Management/Cost Control - Formed and led a professional team at Shamra
Pharma Ltd. to develop and apply industrial cost management accounting system and inventory accounting and
management system using specialised computerised systems, within just four months. Transformed the company's legal
identity to limited liability within half the expected time and at 70% of planned cost. Developed and provided maintenance
solutions for Amrit Medical Co. in collaboration with local service providers resulting in reducing operational cost; also
repaired machinery considered outdated, that proved valuable for the company.
 Project Leadership and People Management - At Shamra Pharma Ltd. developed and applied a long-term strategic vision of
establishing a high standard factory for production of local dental anaesthetics in collaboration with local and international
companies and expertise under license of the Swiss medical company Strueli Pharma.
 Engineering Management - Within less than four months at Shamra Pharma Ltd. put forth a comprehensive maintenance
system for the factory with complete set of documentation, procedures and relevant routine work while adopting
preventive maintenance plans. At Amrit Medical Co., installed a full automatic sterile production line for ampoule washing,
sterilising, filling, autoclaving and packaging and applied SAT tests while training the team within nine months.
 Regulatory Policy and Quality Operations - Successfully established a team at Shamra Pharma Ltd. to ensure compliance
with the following standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001-2007 within six months; it took an
additional three months to acquire the official Syrian cGMP certificate.
 Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic, Italian and German.
CAREER HISTORY
Tamara S.N.C, Italia Aug 2015 - Present
Founder 2015 - Present
Food & beverage production & services, it’s first shop is Caffé Mazzini which located in the heart of the historical center of the
famous Italian city Perugia, Caffé Mazzini introduced a new concept of Multi-Brand harmony, by offering high quality and
prestigious services, depending on a mix of high quality products and a franchising concept.

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Liana Land, Syria Aug 2009 - Present
Founder 2009 - Present
Private engineering office, that offers industrial and GMP consultancy providing services to many industries in Syria which require
improvements utilizing strong knowledge in international business and regulations.
Shamra Pharma Ltd., Syria Aug 2004 - Present
Member of the General Authority for Partners 2006 - Present
Member of Board of Directors 2006 - 2009
Executive partner 2004 - 2006
Leading Syrian company focused on manufacturing and distribution of dental local anaesthetic cartridges under license of the
Swiss pharmaceutical company Strueli Pharma. The company started operations from the collaboration between the Swiss
licensor and European machinery manufacturer, qualified consultants and local expertise.
 Spearheaded management role as one of the founding partners since establishment in 2004 till its final reforming in 2009;
after that led another transformation process resulting in modification of ownership structure and extension of marketing
and distribution abilities by the end of 2011.
 Responsible for initiation, establishment and the start-up of the company including know-how transfer and design of plant
and production lines.
 Developing company's accounting department and applying computerised professional industrial accounting system,
including legal documentation and registration of the company by Syrian institutions and transfer of legal form to a limited
liability company.
 Finalising a joint venture deal with ACDIMA, a pan-Arab holding company established by a resolution from the Arab
Economic Unity Council (Arab League) on March 1976.
 Providing strategic sales and marketing solution finalised by a second joint venture with the Al Hamad Group, a Syrian
Investment Group focused on the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to combine Shamra Pharma's manufacturing
capabilities with Al Hamad's distribution network in Syria, the Gulf area and North Africa.
Internship | Sadam Engineering S.r.l., Italy Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Technical Consultant for Full Automatic Production Systems/Lines | Amrit Medical Co., Syria Aug 1998 - Jan 2012
Among the market leaders in the Syrian pharmaceutical industry; ranked 4
th
in the Syrian European Business Center (SEBC)
market analytical report of 2004.
 Entrusted with the tasks of installation, modification, maintenance and FAT for automated production lines.
Company Manager and Executive Partner (65% ownership) | Lindatex, Syria May 2004 – Aug 2009
Lindatex, a small company (€100.000 revenues/year; 4 employees) specialising in production of mattress laces and export of
different types of narrow fabric and woven textiles.
 As executive partner and manager, responsible for company's business, including administrative and financial functions.
 Facilitated sale of high quality, low cost products in Syrian, Iraq, Lebanon and the Burkina Faso markets utilising a well-knit
distribution network and connections with foreign traders and exporters.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
MBA - Green Energy and Sustainable Business | University of Bologna, Italy Sep 2012- Oct 2013
Full Scholarship - 97% Merit test result ; 85% MBA courses average marks (Post-graduation on Jun 2014)
BSc (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) | University of Aleppo, Syria Sep 1992 - Oct 1998
95% grade in graduation thesis (sound cards design)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 Syrian Computer Society (S.C.S), since 1998
 Syrian Society Against Cancer (A.C.C), since 1996
 Aleppo Friends NGO, 2005 - 2009
 Syrian Engineering Association, since 1998
 Aleppo Chamber of Industry, since 2005
 Aleppo Chamber of Commerce, since 2005
 Marketing and Management Club in the SEBC Aleppo,
2007 - 2009
 Pharmaceutical industry Committee, 2009 – 2011
 Brainstorming Lounge follower, Italy, since 2012
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Office™ tools (Word™, Excel™ and PowerPoint™).
 Basic knowledge of graphic design applications (Adobe Photoshop™).
 Basic knowledge of CAD design applications (AutoCAD™).
 Computer General Skills (Maintenance and Networks).
 Basic knowledge in programming mobile applications for android handheld systems.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 5
th
Oct, 1975 Marital Status: Married Nationality: German Driver's Licence: European
References Available on Request