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Ad Merdaci

@admerdaci

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I am a senior technical product manager driving digital transformation.

Tunisia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior product leadership roles in digital transformation and smart manufacturing to build AI-powered products, lead cross-functional teams, and drive MES/Industry 4.0 initiatives in collaborative, innovation-focused companies.

I am a senior technical product and project manager specializing in digital transformation and smart manufacturing, with a strong technical background in MEMS, embedded systems, and industrial software.

I have led product and project workstreams that deliver AI/ML use cases such as advanced ERP analytics, predictive maintenance using digital twins, and make-vs-buy assessments for platform decisions.

My hands-on MES and manufacturing experience includes JIT/JIS, SPC, traceability and OPC/SQL integrations, and I have supported multiple OEM rollouts and commissioning efforts to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Earlier in my career I designed and fabricated MEMS sensors, authored peer-reviewed publications, and contributed to invention disclosures and patent filings; I also performed IP landscaping, prior-art research, FTO and technology scouting.

I bring cross-functional leadership, a pragmatic product mindset, and experience in both technical delivery and IP/innovation strategy; I seek to drive measurable business value through AI-powered products and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Portfolio Product Manager

Current

Infor

Feb 2025 - Present (6 months)

Currently managing AI portfolio products, focusing on digital strategy and transformation. Developing AI/ML-based use cases including advanced ERP analytics and predictive maintenance using Digital Twin Technology.

AI ML Digital Transformation Product Management Project Management Predictive Maintenance

Product Owner / Project Manager

Forvia

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Managed digital manufacturing and quality projects, supporting product delivery and prioritizing team backlogs. Designed architecture for AI-powered applications like Advanced JIT process and Smart SPC.

Digital Manufacturing Quality Management Project Management Product Ownership AI Applications Architecture Design JIT

IP Strategy & Innovation Consultant

Questel

Dec 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 5 months)

Provided IP strategy and innovation consulting, focusing on technical understanding of invention disclosures and patent search execution. Conducted prior art research, patentability, FTO, and technology scouting.

Innovation Consulting Patentability Searches FTO Technology Scouting Due Diligence

M.E.S Project Engineer

Faurecia

Jun 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Worked on MES system implementation for JIT and TCO processes, ensuring product quality and standard compliance. Performed business analysis, system configuration, testing, deployment, and project management.

MES JIT Business Analysis System Configuration Deployment Project Management SQL Server

Testing & Validation Engineer

Ardia

Feb 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Tested and validated embedded systems for Powertrain in Electrical Vehicles, focusing on main and auxiliary control units. Performed spec analysis, developed testing plans, and created testing environments using CANOE.

Embedded Systems Spec Analysis Test Planning CANoe

R&D MEMS Scientist

SML Lab (McGill University)

Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 8 months)

Developed sensors and microsystems from concept to prototype, including multiphysics modeling, design, and optimization of MEMS devices. Supported MEMS fabrication facilities and conducted project management.

Sensor Development FEM CAD Coventorware Photolithography

Instrument & Control Engineer

EPPM

Sep 2008 - Dec 2008 (3 months)

Designed and sized instruments and control systems for the oil and gas industry, including P&ID, sensors, transmitters, and final control elements. Sized safety systems and designed data acquisition systems and fieldbuses.

Industrial Control Systems P&ID Transmitters PLC

Development Engineer

Karmex

May 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)

Developed novel solutions to enhance company productivity, focusing on a real-time DAQ system for manufacturing performance. Designed and programmed a data acquisition system to monitor produced parts and control inventory.

Monitoring Inventory Control Programming ERP Integration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

McGill University

PhD, Electrical Engineering

2011 - 2014

Activities and societies: MEMS Researcher at SML Lab (Sensors Microsystem Lab), focusing on development, analysis, multiphysics modeling, design, and optimization of MEMS devices. Supported implementation of MEMS fabrication facilities and managed projects.

Completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a thesis on ultra-clean wafer-level vacuum encapsulated inertial sensors using a commercial process. The research focused on advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and their applications.

University of Sherbrooke

MScA (Master), Electro Mechanical Engineering

2009 - 2010

Obtained a Master's degree in Electro Mechanical Engineering. The thesis focused on the development of wireless strain sensor MEMS, contributing to the field of advanced sensor technology.

INSAT

Engineer's Diploma, Instrumentation and Maintenance Engineering

2002 - 2008

Completed an Engineer's Diploma in Instrumentation and Maintenance Engineering. This program provided a strong foundation in industrial instrumentation and control systems.