Samir Lakhani
About Samir Lakhani
Samir Lakhani is a Design Supervisor at MOGAS Industries, Inc., with a background in mechanical engineering and project management. He has developed programs to improve efficiency and has successfully trained engineers in leading high-volume projects.
Current Role at MOGAS Industries
Samir Lakhani serves as the Design Supervisor at MOGAS Industries, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees design projects and manages a team of engineers to ensure the successful execution of design initiatives. His responsibilities include enhancing design processes and fostering innovation within the team, contributing to the overall efficiency of the engineering department.
Previous Experience at MOGAS Industries
Prior to his current role, Samir Lakhani held several positions at MOGAS Industries, Inc. He worked as a Project Engineer from 2016 to 2019, where he managed engineering projects and contributed to the development of various designs. He then advanced to the role of Engineering Project Manager from 2019 to 2020, overseeing project execution and team performance. During this time, he trained two green Project Engineers who successfully led significant Heavy Oil Projects.
Education and Expertise
Samir Lakhani earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology from the University of Houston, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and project management.
Career at CarMax
Before his engineering career, Samir Lakhani worked as a Sales Consultant at CarMax from 2011 to 2013. During this two-year period, he developed skills in customer service and sales, which contributed to his professional development and understanding of client relations.
Innovative Contributions
Samir Lakhani has made significant contributions to MOGAS Industries through the development of a program designed to onboard offshore resources for non-critical engineering tasks. This initiative enhanced efficiency in areas such as General Arrangement (GA) drawing comment reviews and engineering document control. Additionally, he implemented a strategy that increased designer engagement by allocating 15% of work time for creative development of innovation projects.