Engineer Project

Nathan Larnce Robinson

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Chesterton, IN 46304 Email: ***************@*****.***

Cell #: 219-***-****

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Professional Objective

To be a project engineer who delivers outstanding results while leading and

managing critical projects on schedule with the goal of making a consistent

positive contribution for a growing and profitable company

Summary of Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, May

2000, GPA 3.3/4.0

* Masters in Business Administration, Bradley University, December 2008,

GPA 3.8/4.0

* 7+ years of test engineering and project management experience with

consistently increasing responsibilities in scope of test projects,

quality improvement initiatives, customer-driven metrics, oral and

written communication skills, presentation skills, project leadership,

etc.

* Proven ability to effectively lead a team of test technicians, drive

for results, motivate and support others, build effective teams,

understand business/customer needs, deal with ambiguity, etc.

Professional Experience

Caterpillar Inc. Peoria, IL Jan. '06 - Jan.

'09

. Developed test plans using a standard template to verify and

validate the features supporting the software for large core engine

system ECMs (engine control modules)

. Executed test plans using a test simulator to discover any

remaining defects in the software

. Supported software development engineers in determining root-cause

on test defects

. Redesigned the test section website to increase overall usage and

efficiency

. Restructured the test section shared drive to improve organization

and effectiveness

. Presented weekly status reports to update the test team on current

test projects

. Purchased approx. $200K in hardware/software for the test teams and

maintained a current list of all test equipment (including annual

calibration records)

. Assisted with training the interns and entry-level engineers on

using the test simulators/tools

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Secaucus, NJ May '05

- Sept. '05

Product Engineer Chicago, IL

. Visited key customer accounts (i.e. Chicago PD, Chicago FD, etc.)

on a consistent, regular basis in an attempt to establish and

maintain strong working relationships with each one

. Collaborated with other engineers to help in determining root-cause

on specific engr. issues

. Performed various tests to help isolate and troubleshoot specific

engineering issues

. Submitted customer trip reports that summarized the issue(s) that

were discovered and possible solutions for each identified issue

for each particular customer that I visited

. Assisted our internal sales, TSM, and FSM personnel with any

engineering-related questions or issues that arose due to questions

that our customers would bring to their attention

. Submitted weekly engr. status reports that outlined the latest

status of any open issues that had been assigned to me in addition

to any other action items that were my responsibility

. Learned about the many different features supported on many of the

Toughbook products

. Assisted in marketing most of the PCSC product lineup to various

police depts. located all throughout the Midwest region of the US

at the Midwest Security & Police Expo

. Assisted with many different facets and functions (i.e. complete

customer re-install, training sales people on the unit, marketing

the unit, etc.) of the fully ruggedized arbitrator unit

Dell Inc. Round Rock, TX 8/00 - 10/04 (2 Test Engr.

Positions)

System/Product Test Engr. Round Rock, TX

Aug. '00 - Oct. '04

* Developed System & Product Test Functional Plans/Test cases for 5

new server products and 4 currently shipping server products

* Developed and implemented various test methodologies/processes for

the Server PT dept.

* Managed a team of 5-8 test technicians during the test execution

phase of a test effort

* Developed new test cases and revised existing test cases for

specific server technologies

* Reported test execution results on a bi-weekly basis to various

levels of mgmt. for review

* Coordinated the execution of a cross-organization test effort for a

new technology

GE Industrial Systems Fort Wayne, IN 8/96 - 8/99 (5 Co-

op Engr. Positions)

Application Dev. Engr. HV&C Division May '99 -

Aug. '99

* Provided direct supervision for another co-op student's first work

session

* Processed over 100 sample motor design requisitions for various

customers

* Completed engineering work requests for motor application/life

tests

* Assisted application engineers with ongoing engineering

productivity projects

NPI Co-Leader HV&C Division Aug. '98 -

Jan. '99

* Acted as the Co-leader for the 42 Frame NPI project for over 2

months

* Implemented over 20 new sample motor designs for this NPI (New

Product Introduction)

* Created an action item log to track all of the current project

issues/concerns

* Improved a severe EHS issue with the product's stator pins

* Coordinated the shipment of $170,000 of equipment to Singapore in

China

Professional Training & Special Skills

* PMP (Project Mgmt. Professional) Training

* BPI (Business Process Improvement) Yellow Belt, 6 Sigma Green Belt

Project Experience

* Effective Business Presentation, Writing, and Grammar Skills

* Networking and computer-related technologies

* Risk Assessment and Management, Mastering Test Design

* Qualities of a Leader, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Team

Skills

* Proficient in MS Windows, Office Apps. (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Access, Visio, Project)

Activities and Honors

* Completed one full year of ministry school, Sept. '09 - May '10

(Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry Chicagoland in Valparaiso,

IN)

* Deacon and College/Career Ministry Leader at Calvary Worship Center

in Austin, TX

* Junior Achievement/Habitat for Humanity volunteer

* Corporation Treasurer & Athletic Chairman for Marwood Cooperative

while at Purdue Univ.

* Leader of Agenda, Community Service, and Co-op Challenge committees

for GEIS Co-op program

* Purdue and GE Co-op program graduate in Aug. '99

* GE Top 50 Co-op Award from GE Corporate Headquarters

* Dell Server Product Test Q1FY05 Engineer of the Quarter Award

References Available Upon Request

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