Ed Cortez
San Jose CA *****
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Seeking a position with a profitable company where my leadership experience
in Project Management, Product Life Cycle and Product Data Management will
be utilized. I have a proven track record, character and confidence to
manage teams successfully. Expertise includes:
. Product Data Management Implementations
. Engineering Service Management ( PDM Systems
Migrations, PMO Level
. NPI Operations/Procurement ( ISO Quality (
Budgets
. CAD Administration ( Global Operations-
Remote Factories
. Configuration Management
. Engineering Design
. IT/IS Management-Counsel
. Project Management Certified
EXPERIENCE
Program Manager - San Jose CA
1/2012-Present
PTC Corp (Assignments NVIDIA, Boeing, others )
. Managed large scale project proposal efforts including scoping, system
mapping and integration
. Created and executed project plans minimizing risk resulting in on
time delivery and on budget
. Identified and managed resources at a cross functional level, both
client and outside services
. Manages day-to-day tasks including project documentation
. Lead necessary level of business process changes including User
Acceptance Test and approval
Program Manager - San Jose CA
5/2010-1/2012
Acnovate Corp. (Assignments Crossing Automation, I Robot, others )
. Managed large scale project proposal efforts including scoping, system
mapping and integration
. Created and executed project plans minimizing risk resulting in on
time delivery and on budget
. Identified and managed resources at a cross functional level, both
client and outside services
. Manages day-to-day tasks including project documentation
. Lead necessary level of business process changes including User
Acceptance Test and approval
Program Manager Consultant- New and Remodel Construction
7/2009-2/2010
. Established construction life cycle project planning templates.
. Implemented Program Management Office Methodologies and KPIs
Lam Research (Semiconductor Industry) Fremont CA
1/2006-5/2009
Sr. Engineering Program Manager- Global Operations
. Implemented enterprise PDMLink 9.1 (PTC) solution in 2008 (Certified
350+ users). Reduced ECM C/T 10-50% pending on change classification.
Managed all project phases and resources. Streamlined all areas of
data and process workflow.
. Established department annual operating plan (AOP) and KPIs.
Accountability and operational governance driven. Improved key
customer satisfaction levels.
. Established close loop Product Change Management process with remote
factories.
. Managed E&O exposure. Enabled financial analysis related to major
product changes.
. Managed portal solutions and architecture enabling accurate data
exchange.
. Managed Design Drafting Services. Multi-cad platform and multi-product
support.
. Managed Corporate Document Control processes and resources. Managed
enterprise data and document portals.
. Maintained ISO certification for related departments, Audits and
training across product divisions.
Asyst Technologies, INC. (Semiconductor Industry) Fremont CA
1990- 2005
Director Engineering Services- R&D and New Product Operations
. Implemented enterprise Windchill PDMlink 6.2.6 solution. Reducing
total ECN C/T 40%. 1.5 million/6month ROI. Managed all aspects of
project and resources.
. Set up and tested Agile PDM, managed SOW and program initiative. Did
not implement production level Agile.
. Supplier Collaboration-PLM project lead, architectures for process and
data control, tier 1-3 suppliers. Portal solutions architecture for
AVL/RFQ and Data Exchange.
. PLC process development and Product Development responsibilities
. Directed Corporate CAD Implementation of PRO-E, IntraLink, ACAD and
Orcad. Deployed processes enabling standardization across all product
development and manufacturing engineering groups. Improved data
integrity and streamlined systems functionality. Responsible for
Engineering Desktop and Server architecture and maintenance. CAD User
groups and corporate CAD ILT and WEB based training
. Directed Corporate Document Control Processes and resources. Automated
ECN processes, improved process end-to-end workflow and C/T
improvement. Training programs and execution.
. Managed design and data migrations due to mergers and acquisitions.
U.S and Japan.
. Achieved ISO quality certification for related departments, Audits and
process training across product divisions.
Manager DFM Engineering
. Developed DFM PLC phase. Deployed standardized electrical/mechanical
component libraries to insure reduced hardware cost. Improved
manufacturing process instruction.
. Project lead for product cost reductions. Managed Die Cast, Plastic
and Sheet metal piece part designs through manufacturing release.
Average 30% Cost Reductions realized.
. Managed New Product Introduction Design Engineering teams.
. Managed Design Drafting departments
. Managed part procurement, lab technician resources.
. Product Patents achieved
Lexel Laser INC. (Medical Device) Fremont CA, Design Supervisor
1988-1990
DEST Corporation (Computer Peripherals) Milpitas CA Sr. Mechanical Designer-
Lead 1981-1988
TECHNOMEX INC., Mt. View CA Wafer FAB Cleaning Systems
1981-1981
MAGNEX Corp., San Jose CA Wafer fabrication for Disc Drive industry.
1981-1980
FAIRCHILD Semiconductor, Mt. View CA
1980-1980
EDUCATION
. Associate Engineer Continuation Course
Certifications, SME
. AA Degree, Mechanical Design Heald College Santa
Clara, CA
. Project Management Mission College, Santa
Clara, CA
. Computer Aided Design Masters Institute, Copper
Connection, PTC
. Certification, Engineering Document Control University of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee
. Certification, Basic Electronics University of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee
. Certification, Management Toolkit (various) Asyst University-
ILT and WEB
INTERNATIONAL EXPIERIENCE
( U.S (Coast to Coast) ( Japan ( Singapore (
Taiwan ( Austria
COMPUTER SKILLS
(MS Office (MSWord & Excel (MS Project (PowerPoint (VISIO (Misc. ERP
Systems- Oracle, SAP (ACAD (Pro- E (Solid Works(
PDMLink-Windchill( Working knowledge of Arena and Agile PDM
PATENTS and AWARDS
U.S Patents
. 1996, Inventor patent # 5,570,990 Human Guided Mobile Loader Stocker
. 2000, Inventor patent # 6,138,721 Tilt & Go Load Interface Alignment
System 300mm
. 2000, Inventor patent # 6,135,698 Universal Tool Transfer Apparatus
for SMIF and Open POD Applications
. 1993, Quality Recognition Award
. 1994, Quality Improvement Process Award
. 2001, Patent of the Year Award
. 2001, Steering Committee Ohlone College Design Drafting Forum
. Misc, Project recognitions
. PTC Customer Excellence Award