Sam Gotico

Strategic Operations & Business Development Senior with 10+ years of experience leading high-impact projects across renewable energy and smart technology sectors. Proven ability to scale operations, optimize profitability, and lead cross-functional teams in complex and unstable environments. Delivered 124 solar energy projects generating $466K in revenue with ~20% net margins. Combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen to drive sustainable growth.

Operations & Business Development Manager at Self-Employed (2022-01 – 2026-01)

Led full business operations, sales strategy, and technical execution.

• Managed 24 staff across technical, sales, and admin teams
• Executed 248 solar projects generating $932K revenue
• Maintained ~20% profit margin through pricing and cost control
• Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects with fast delivery cycles
• Developed Excel-based CRM and analytics system
• Negotiated suppliers and optimized procurement strategy

Home Automation Specialist at Self-Employed (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Delivered smart home solutions and IoT integrations.

• Designed and installed automation systems
• Managed full project lifecycle from sales to execution
• Built strong customer relationships and repeat business

Administrative Manager at al-ertqaa al-omrani general contracting (2017-01 – 2019-01)

Managed administrative operations for construction projects for the UNDP.

• Prepared bids, pricing, and project documentation
• Coordinated with international project stakeholders

Administrative Roles at special operations consultations – soc (US company) (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Supported logistic operations and office management for IZ sites.

• Handled reporting, coordination, and documentation tasks

BSc in Mechanical Engineering – Georgian Technical University