TAMAR GELASHVILI - DABROWSKA
Piastow,POLAND
Summary
Executive Manager with 17 years progressive experience in technology sector across all the main business activities. Visionary and optimizer navigating volatile business environment with proven track record of creating and implementing strategy leading to increased EBITDA +640 % in three years period from ~100k PLN to ~800k PLN. Core competences include managing of processes such R&D, Software Development, Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT), Quality Assurance, as well as Contract Management (negotiations, CCN, close-out), Project Management (operational and controlling), Workload vs Resources adjustment, company P&L and Cash flow management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, supervising accountancy, treasury and HR.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer / General Manager / President
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Promoted to Chief Executive Officer role to stabilize critical financial situation of company,
- Increased Order Intake (OI) by strategically choosing business development opportunities to match company capabilities operationally and brake-even point financially,
- Managed balance between profitable projects and those projects that provide financial liquidity,
- Adjusted Operational Team to scale of workload. Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged,
- Negotiated LBHR cost level with ESA and contracts with employees,
- Increased Gross Margin up to 22% in 2021 compered to -11% in 2020 and 8% in 2019,
- Implemented Rundown Plan to deliver all ongoing projects and close all business processes in orderly manner within established timeframe.
Chief Operating Officer / Management Board Member
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals,
- Negotiated closure with partial delivery of unprofitable contract. Negotiated new contracts to secure favorable terms and maximize profits,
- Increased productivity +36% measured as Average Revenues Per Month Per FTE: from 250k PLN in 2019 to 340k PLN for Q4’2021.
Head of Operations
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Hired to manage operations teams: Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Validation, Optical Design, Earth Observation, Procurement and Warehouse,
- Implemented various managing and problem solving tools to reaffirm organizational change from start-up culture to matrix structure,
- Increased productivity and delivered all Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) contracts within first 12 months including delayed,
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring of team members.
Program Manager / Technical and Pricing Specialist
AIRBUS POLAND
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Joined Home Programs Commercial Team to manage projects starting from bidding phase till delivery,
- Cost collection and price calculation for bidding process of two aircrafts worldwide (ORLIK and KRUK),
- Managed P&L for Business Cases – preparation and execution,
- Presented various reports to stakeholders as Monthly Project Reviews for 3-7 projects, spare parts sales and marketing analysis for agricultural aircraft,
- Prepare full documentation for bidding process for military aircrafts' spare parts for Polish Air Force.
Lean Manufacturing Expert – Resident Engineer
WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Implemented pilot Lean Manufacturing / KAIZEN project at Łucznik Arms Factory for BERYL rifle assembly process,
- Designed and implemented leveling for final assembly process to achieve Takt Time 90 sec. for 24 operations with Cycle Times varying from 24 sec. to 378 sec.,
- Implemented KANBAN system for warehouse - assembly shop communication,
- Conducted analysis of manufacturing personnel competencies to ensure business continuity,
- Trained key personnel in Total Flow Management (TFM) model.
Business Consulting Department Manager/ Leading Strategic Consultant
WYG CONSULTING, WYG Group
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Promoted to Department Manager role to establish and maintain relationships with Customers and Polish authorities supporting industrial development,
- Leaded team of 5-7 consultants, managed team's budget and approved commercial offers,
- Responsible for preparing bid documentation according to Polish Public Procurement Law and contract negotiation for commercial offers.
Senior Specialist of Production Process
WYG CONSULTING, WYG Group
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Joined team of interim managers to improve process management and performance of those Polish factories that had long and impressive history, but missed out on World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards due to soviet alienation and as result needed deep restructuring,
- Performed strategic and operational analysis of manufacturing process and product’s technical features,
- Implemented restructuring plan for production, quality and R&D processes of Ursus tractor factory within 12 months timeframe.
New Projects Implementation / Quality Engineer
FORVIA (former Faurecia)
07.2005 - 08.2009
- Responsible to implement new projects of seat slides and handle bars in factory according to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and according to ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002,
- Responsible to perform Production Process Validation based on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and get Customer component validation for implemented projects through standardized Production Part Approval Process (PPAP),
- Used Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to create Quality Control Plan for complaints target < 35 ppm,
- Problem solving using 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA and Pareto tools.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering of Defence Technology
Warsaw University of Technology
Warsaw12.2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Innovation mindset
- Setting clear direction, delegating responsibilities, and fostering collaborative and productive work environment
- Financial management including revenue and expenses forecasting, budgeting and resource allocation, cash-flow
- Process mapping, optimizing operational efficiency
- Change management
- Project management
- Risk management
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to stay composed, make quick decisions, and guide organization in case of crisis
- Ethical and regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder Communication
Additional Information
- In 2021 on the list of the 25 Most Entrepreneurial Women of the “Fiancial Newspaper” (Gazeta Finansowa)
Certification
Security Clearance: EU / NATO / ESA RESTRICTED
Languages
Polish, Georgian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer / General Manager / President
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
06.2021 - 02.2023
Chief Operating Officer / Management Board Member
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
07.2020 - 06.2021
Head of Operations
ASTRI POLSKA ( JV, Polish Space Research Center and Airbus DS)
03.2018 - 07.2020
Program Manager / Technical and Pricing Specialist
AIRBUS POLAND
11.2012 - 03.2018
Lean Manufacturing Expert – Resident Engineer
WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
05.2012 - 11.2012
Business Consulting Department Manager/ Leading Strategic Consultant
WYG CONSULTING, WYG Group
01.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Specialist of Production Process
WYG CONSULTING, WYG Group
09.2009 - 01.2011
New Projects Implementation / Quality Engineer
FORVIA (former Faurecia)
07.2005 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering of Defence Technology
Warsaw University of Technology
Security Clearance: EU / NATO / ESA RESTRICTED
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