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Our team brings decades of hands-on steelmaking experience, from greenfield builds to operational optimization across four continents.
Licensed metallurgical engineer and steelmaking executive with 28+ years of international leadership across melt shop operations, process metallurgy, refractory systems and technical-commercial project execution. Supports MELTTECH clients on greenfield and brownfield projects, start-up and commissioning, refractory strategy, supplier evaluation and operational readiness.
View Full Bio +EAF, BOF, LRF, CCM and tundish operations • Refractory systems, lining design and optimization • Greenfield / brownfield projects, start-up and commissioning • RFQs, supplier evaluation and technical-commercial review.
Career Highlights & Client Value: VP, MELTTECH Solutions Inc. (2025–present) • Director, Technical Marketing – Primary Metallurgy, RHI Magnesita (2016–2025) • Technical Application Manager – Melt Shops & Process Metallurgy, RHI (2009–2016) • Steel Plant Manager / Project Manager, Rajhi Steel; led Danieli equipment tendering, installation and start-up. Client Value: Brings both executive leadership and hands-on plant experience • Strong network across North America and the MENA region • Focused on safety, productivity, refractory life and best-cost performance.
Experienced metallurgist and industrial consultant with a four-decade career spanning ironmaking, BOF/EAF steelmaking, secondary metallurgy and continuous casting. Has supported more than 50 steel plants on five continents with plant assessments, modernization, technical training and process improvement initiatives.
View Full Bio +BOF and EAF process audits, modernization and commissioning support • Burden preparation, reduction processes and by-product management • Continuous casting, flat carbon and special steelmaking • Technical curriculum development and metallurgy training.
Career Highlights & Client Value: AIME Honorary Membership (2023) for contributions to technical education in the steel industry • Architect and trainer for AIST International Steel Academy “MSTS 201” • Consulting expertise at 50+ steel plants on 5 continents • Author / presenter of 65 technical papers and numerous training sessions. Client Value: Benchmark-based assessments grounded in global plant exposure • Supports investment studies, pre-engineering and modernization planning • Combines deep metallurgy knowledge with practical sustainability and efficiency focus.
Metallurgical process engineer and consultant serving iron and steelmaking, non-ferrous metals and ceramics. Brings more than 25 years of experience in production, technical services and research, with a strong track record in process improvement, cost reduction and product quality enhancement.
View Full Bio +Steelmaking process optimization, debottlenecking and troubleshooting • ROI-based business arguments linked to technical process changes • Six Sigma, Lean production and Level I / Level II programming • Production, technical services and R&D leadership.
Career Highlights & Client Value: Lead Engineer and Manager, Operations Technology, ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor • Process Development Senior Engineer and Operations Technology Leader, ArcelorMittal Global Research • Former Chairman, AIST Continuous Casting Technology Committee and Joint CC/Steelmaking Committee • 20+ publications and experience as lecturer / visiting professor. Client Value: Connects process science with measurable business outcomes • Strong mix of plant, research and committee leadership experience • Multilingual communicator with training and business-development strengths.
Hands-on steelmaking consultant and project manager with 35 years of experience across BOF, EAF, LF, RH/degassing and continuous casting. Internationally active across North America, Europe and Asia, supporting refractory solutions, process improvements and steel plant commissioning.
View Full Bio +Primary and secondary metallurgy plus continuous casting • Refractory application, maintenance and full-line service models • Project management, technical sales support and start-up execution • Process improvement across EAF, BOF, LF, RH and CCM.
Career Highlights & Client Value: Steel making consultant • Freelance consultant for RHI Magnesita (2004–2016) • Assistant Production Manager, primary and secondary steelmaking, Voest-Alpine • Global consulting work across Europe, North America and Asia. Client Value: Hands-on operational perspective with strong troubleshooting skills • Supports both project delivery and day-to-day performance improvement • Multilingual execution across international steel and refractory environments.
Electrical and automation consultant with 30+ years of experience across steel, cement and FMCG industries in MENA. Leads project review, commissioning, maintenance management and multi-OEM automation integration for complex industrial plants.
View Full Bio +Project review, feasibility and RFQ evaluation • PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial controls integration • Commissioning, maintenance leadership and reliability improvement • Power systems, grid connection and multi-OEM coordination.
Career Highlights & Client Value: Core team member for RajhiSteel Jeddah greenfield start-up • Led 90+ engineers and technicians over 14 years • Transformer / power-line upgrade increased melting power by 10% • Delivered automation upgrades across steel, cement and FMCG plants. Client Value: Practical link between reliability, execution and KPI discipline • Strong leadership across electrical, automation and maintenance teams • Independent support for bids, risk, feasibility and digital transformation.