Ioannis Mikedis has over 20 years of experience in technical operations management in the marine industry. He has successfully led initiatives to resolve issues with engine reliability and oversaw the design and installation of additional diesel generators on ships. Mikedis is known for building trust and managing stakeholders and personalities to achieve win-win results on complex projects. He continues his professional development with certifications and conference participation.

1. Ioannis (Yiannis) Mikedis
CAREER PRESENTATION

2. Career Overview
 20 years in Technical Operations management
 Excellent reputation in the marine industry with global network
 Consensus builder and promoter of win-win results
 Tackled and resolved unique marine technical issues
 Spear headed change management initiatives and cruise brand
redesign

3. Career Overview
Worked for: Strategic Partnered with:

4. Reputation Strategy
US THEM
ISSUE
From Adversaries…

5. REPUTATION STRATEGY
Corporate
OEMs
RegulatorsShips
Operations ISSUE
…to Stakeholders

6. Case Study I:
 Common Rail engine reliability issues and implementation of a
prototype upgrade in service.

7. Case Study I: Challenges
 Lack of trust and ineffective management of expectations prevented
open exchange of ideas while the resolution was been developed
 Personality classes within the organization and a blame culture
 OEM internal constraints prevented allocation of vital resources
 The threat of lawsuits stalled necessary actions to stabilize the engines
performance in anticipation to the upgrade

8. Case Study I: Actions/Objectives
 Identified change agents in the OEM’s organization and development of a
base of trust.
 Initiated standing conference calls with senior sponsors of this effort from both
organizations.
 Established a tight protocol for the safe and reliable first installation/upgrade
with a specific engine performance criteria mutually agreed.
 Established comfort level on the merit of the upgrade by surveying main
supply chain key production areas (factories) for critical components and
performed quality assurance audits.
 Communicated at regular intervals with the candidate ships soliciting input at
every critical step of the preparation process.
 Selected senior engineer as project on-sight manager for the first ships engine
upgrades and developed the communication protocols for advising both
organizations of progress.

9. Case Study I: Results
 Success of first installation led to the planning and execution of the upgrades
on remaining 6 ships.
 Reliability of these engines improved dramatically reaching in many
occasions above company’s fleet average.
 Reduction of unscheduled down-times resulted a year later in the signing of
a multi-engine multi-year maintenance agreement valued in excess of 60M$.
 Relationship between parties improved and the relationship is excellent
today with multiple orders been put for future ships’ main engines.

10. Case Study I : Testimonials
“Ioannis demonstrates a strong penchant for project management and
applies his skills in this area in all aspects of his work.
He is always keen to take on additional work and is currently leading a
working group on the very important Alaska 2010 permit compliance issue.
He has shown excellent initiative in the independent development of a
number of fleet and ship projects and operating procedures, to the benefit of
the department.
Notable is the development of procedures with the technical purchasing
department and lately his work on Wartsila common rail issues and the
development of the CR1+ project for the ships. An excellent performance –
well done.”

11. Case Study II
 Design and installation of an additional diesel generator on two
ships

12. Case Study II (cont.)

13. Case Study II (cont.)

14. Case Study II: Challenges
 Compressed Project Design Timeline Impacted efficient Cost Control &
Implementation
 Initial Project Financial Assessment carried out without detailed work scope
information
 Significant Structural, Cabling and Pipework installations required works while
ship was in service
 Complexity of project created friction with various stakeholders and
relationships had to be managed.
 Personality clashes between functional leaders and project team
 In house Purchasing and Logistics departments inexperience

15. Case Study II: Actions/Objectives
 Engine selected based on comparison matrix supporting QC survey of
factory and prototype commercial installation.
 Established project responsibility matrix and incorporated it in the contract
 Established Project War Room to manage progress and provide updates.
 Established core group of knowledge experts tasked to sign off each critical
stage of the specification and installation.
 Instituted on board project team to provide daily progress via specifically
designed reporting tools.
 Led the preparation and execution of a 21 day dry-docking to install
prefabricated section. Vessel was safe to sail 48 hours ahead of schedule.
 Coordinated commissioning tests and advised all relevant parties to ensure
smooth execution of critical tests.

16. Case Study II: Results
 Solid Integrated Design with Good Energy Saving Initiatives
 Heavy pre-drydock installation of RO plant, Structural steel, conversion of Fuel
tanks to machinery space and relocation of key equipment
 Integrated Lloyds Plan Approval Process successfully achieved
 Documentation Process & Control Maintained Throughout Project
 Successful Installation of Diesel, Alternator & Auxiliaries in 17 Days (dry-dock)
 Completed project one month ahead of schedule.
 Success of project resulted in additional installation in 2015 (sister vessel)

17. Case Study II: Testimonials
“Ioannis is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to go the extra mile to support the team.
Ioannis completed the very challenging Coral (Princess) drydock and the significant additional
diesel (generator) project this year.
Both were successfully executed and completed while he was still managing day to day
superintendent duties for the Coral (Princess) and Island (Princess).
This was a significant task and I thank Ioannis for his prodigious effort. Well done.”
“Ioannis has managed CO & IP (Coral Princess, Island Princess) earlier in the year and then was
assigned to the additional diesel (generator) project which was a significant $21M undertaking.
With the departure of the superintendent for CO/IP, superintendent duties reverted to Ioannis
along with the dry dock planning responsibility at a late stage. Ioannis admirably immediately
stepped up to the task and took on this new work load which was most appreciated.
Ioannis was also a member of the Wartsila contract (negotiation) working group which successfully
competed the analysis and negotiation of the 5-year DG (Diesel Engine) maintenance contract
which was a significant undertaking and highly valued. Well done.”

18. Additional Testimonials
 “Ioannis is a prime mover and always delivers in times of extreme deadlines and
critical operational requirements. His command and management style is highly
recommended.”

19. Current Projects
 Project Management Institute
 Membership √
 Training & PMP Certification √
 American Society For Quality
 Membership
 Training & 6σ – GB Certification
 Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
 Training & Examinations
 Membership
 Conference Participation
 Seatrade 2015 √
 ABS - Academy
 Training on Tanker Vetting
 Book Reviews
 The Handbook of Project Management √
 Inventing the Electronic Century √
 The Effective Executive √
 The Leadership Pipeline √

20. Closing Thoughts
 Candidate:
 20 years in Technical Operations management
 Excellent reputation in the marine industry with global network
 Consensus builder and promoter of win-win results
 Tackled and resolved unique marine technical issues
 Spear headed change management initiatives and cruise brand redesign
 Company:
 Industry leader
 Healthy financials and exceptional growth prospects
 In need of global change-management leader
 Fosters innovation

21. In conclusion:
Balancing of Strengths and Opportunities with Weaknesses and Threats
Strengths
Opportunities
Weaknesses
Threats