Michela BERNARDI
Arenzano
Summary
Versatile Technical Director and COO versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing more than 15 years of experience and expertise in the field.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager for Arcelor Mittal Temirtau (KZ) EP Project for Gas Cleaning reconstruction
Technical Manager for Arcelor Mittal Asturias (E) EPC Project for Coke Oven Battery and Gas Cleaning reconstruction
Technical Manager for Arcelor Mittal Italia (IT) EPC Project for DeSox EPC Project in Taranto
- Sales phase
Technical Manager for POSCO Project for Coke Oven Battery and Gas Cleaning new plant in Compania Siderurgica du Pecem (CSP) - Ceara Brasil
Commissioning Manager for POSCO Project for Coke Oven Battery and Gas Cleaning new plant in Compania Siderurgica du Pecem (CSP) - Ceara Brasil
- Active site activities in Brazil
Process Engineer for POSCO Project for Gas Cleaning new plant in Compania Siderurgica du Pecem (CSP) - Ceara Brasil
- 6 month in Essen - Germany @ DMT (TUV NORD)
Commissioning Engineer @ Luccini Piombino Plant - Direct Reduction Project
- Site activities and operators training
Process Engineer for several direct reduction projects (both executive and sales)
Process Engineer for R&D projects - CFD Simulations with Fluent
Technical Director and COO of Sub Region AP
SMS Group
07.2023 - Current
1. Project Ownership of several projects with the main steel clients of India and Asia Pacific
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to efficiently complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Streamlined project management processes, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
2. Cooperation with Product Centre of Excellence
Technical Manager for POSCO Pohang COP Revamping
Paul Wurth
06.2021 - Current
- Sale phase
Technical Manager & Referent point for Coke Business in South Korea
Paul Wurth
01.2021 - Current
- Referent point for Coke Business in South Korea
Responsible of Pohang 6 New Coke Oven Plant project with POSCO (South Korea)
Paul Wurth Italia
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Based since June 2020 in Pohang (South Korea) to closely work with POSCO
- Based at site during construction phase
- Active participation to erection works.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving complex issues.
Technical Manager for Hyundai GTP revamping
Paul Wurth
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Sale phase
- Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
Global Coordinator for Paul Wurth Business Unit Coke for Value Engineering
Paul Wurth
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible towards Paul Wurth Headquarter
Partecipation to complete bidding phase of Pohang 6 New Coke Oven Plant with POSCO (South Korea)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Education
Master Degree in Chemical Engineering -
Università Degli Studi Di Genova
07.2007
Degree in Chemical Engineering -
Università Degli Studi Di Genova
07.2005
Diploma di Maturità Scientifica -
07.2002
Skills
- Very good communication skills and team work
- Very good command of handling Clients and Subpuppliers
- Team Collaboration
- Technical innovation expertise
- Employee Development
- Training and mentoring
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Guidance
- Strategic Planning
- Analytics
Organisational Managerial Skills
Very good managerial skills to organize team and project works
Digital Skills
proficient user, proficient user, proficient user
Honours And Awards
Winner of prize for the best thesis in biotechnology AIDC 2005
Courses
Several Project Managements Courses, Several Technical Specific Courses, Several Management and Talent Development Courses, Fluent Courses, Korean language course
Current Living
106-1801 SK VIEW PRUGIO, POHANG-SI, SOUTH KOREA
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/11/1983
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Italian
- Driving License: B
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Technical Director and COO of Sub Region AP
SMS Group
07.2023 - Current
Technical Manager for Hyundai GTP revamping
Paul Wurth
09.2021 - 03.2022
Technical Manager for POSCO Pohang COP Revamping
Paul Wurth
06.2021 - Current
Technical Manager & Referent point for Coke Business in South Korea
Paul Wurth
01.2021 - Current
Responsible of Pohang 6 New Coke Oven Plant project with POSCO (South Korea)
Paul Wurth Italia
06.2020 - 07.2023
Partecipation to complete bidding phase of Pohang 6 New Coke Oven Plant with POSCO (South Korea)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Global Coordinator for Paul Wurth Business Unit Coke for Value Engineering
Paul Wurth
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master Degree in Chemical Engineering -
Università Degli Studi Di Genova
Degree in Chemical Engineering -
Università Degli Studi Di Genova