Abdelghani Khaldi

•Spearheaded implementation of innovative Self-Service ML/AI Platform in large scale •Aligned and integrated all Plants at MBC Operations (7) to common data-driven digital production solution •Led multi-million IOT project including implementation teams and cross-functional organization over all plants •Directed execution of IIoT Platform from inception to worldwide deployment in MBC Plants •Saved millions in maintenance costs and improved production KPIs by implementing digital solutions globally

Responsible for leading digital transformation strategy and developing/directing multiple digitalization target pictures for Body/Paint Shop and Smart Maintenance from conception to implementation. Direct and execute digital service integration in maintenance ecosystem, improving key performance indicators (OEE, Costs) and guiding/mentoring production experts. Operate as lead architect to define, execute, and maintain development of the Condition Monitoring platform (MBC internal IIoT Platform).

Oversaw overall mobile robotics product portfolio including AGVs with and without robots and autonomous navigation software. Ensured on-time fulfilment of drafted business plans and strategies by managing complete product lifecycle. Established and built latest business field known as “Mobile Robotics” for organisation. - Directed mobile Robotics portfolio consist of 5 products from scratch to market launch. - Generated two-digit million-dollar sales in mobile robotics market within first year.

Addressed customer inquiries, resolved daily routine problems, and communicated best solutions. Delivered high-end assistance in implementation of human robot collaboration applications using the LBR iiwa robot. - Facilitated and trained LBR-iiwa real-time communication interfaces by testing, building tutorials/demonstrations, and representing in international Robotics exhibitions including ICRA / IREX - Delivered worldwide support and on-site commissioning to research institutions / system integrators

Designed, implemented and installed different robotics applications. Addressed different fields of expertise such as Sensor-based robotics application, online / offline robot programming as well as reverse engineering using infrared measurement technologies. - Provided technical support and troubleshooting services for robotic systems to improve operational efficiency. - Earned 1st robotics award as best innovative robotic solution at Hannover Industry Fair 2012 (Easy Robot Programming).

Path planning (improvement in IKBIRRT algorithm) • Implementation of collision detection algorithm _ Distance Field Voxel Map _ • Autonomously collision-free grasping of known objects with KUKA lightweight robot LWRIII using marker tracking (Metaio software) and 3D camera for obstacle recognition (PMD sensor).

• Commanded a fish robot, and programmed the localization algorithm of the robot (Assembler and C). • Managed the protocols of infrared emission and reception. • Realized applications in Java for debugging.

Concentration: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Modules: Image and Sound Processing, Localization, Motion Tracking, Advanced Filtering, Pattern Recognition, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning

Modules: Mechatronic System, Control, Electronics and Signal Processing, Kinematics Modelling, Computer Science, Programming, Signal and Image Processing, Localization and Path Planning, CAD, Mechanics, and Project Management

Modules: Power Electronics, Servo Systems, Signal Processing, Filtering, and Microcontroller Programming (C and Assembler)

Modules: Advanced Mathematics/Physics, Mechanics, Numerical Control, Mechatronic Systems, and Strategy and leadership.