Engineering Professional
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Core Competencies : SKILLED APPLICATIONS ENGINEER with seven years of
FARO / Metrology Subject added value blending strategic project planning
Matter Expert with astute hands-0n 3D modeling and quality
3D Modeling expertise across aerospace, automotive,
Point Cloud Data Modeling manufacturing, and energy sectors. Creates
Technical Customer Support innovative, advanced quality solutions that
Financial Modeling / consistently exceed customer expectations;
Engineering Economics aptitude for assessing corporate needs to deliver
Project Management high-quality, dependable solutions and services
Process Improvement align with long-term business objectives.
Consulting Successful in leveraging solid consulting, data
Quality Control modeling, problem solving skills, lean
Troubleshooting / Diagnosis manufacturing, APQP, presentation and
Sound Decision Making organizational leadership skills in a team-based
Time Management environment. Manifest keen specialties in
Personnel Supervision project-related changes and enhancement, coupled
Lean Manufacturing with applicability, quality, cost or other project
Methodologies management attributes. Excellent leader highly
Technical Training regarded for establishing positive working
Technical Management relationships with team members to expedite
Application Proficiencies : operational efficiency.
Microsoft Suite (Salesforce Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills,
(ERP) adept at planning and directing a demanding
CAM2 X (CAM2 Q (VBA operations and complex projects.
ANOVA (SPC Recognized exceptional problem solver capable of
conceptualizing cost-effective solutions to
address complex and challenging situations yet
maintaining professional image.
Thorough, detail- and process-oriented with strong
follow-through skills; sincere and honest
individual with high level of personal and
professional integrity.
Commended by staff as a dependable leader with
exceptional expertise in maximizing resources and
profound ability in motivating and encouraging
others deliver peak performance.
Passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering)
Examination.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FARO Technologies, Inc ( Lake Mary, FL ( 2005-Present
Designs and develops world class three-dimensional measurement and imaging
systems used in a range of manufacturing, industrial, building construction
and forensic applications; FARO has more than 700 employees and $140M+ in
annual sales.
sENIOR APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) Engineer
Applications Engineer
Define project plans and best practice methodologies during the development
of software solutions as the primary FARO subject matter expert. Oversee
the installation of quality hardware and software solutions within Fortune
500 corporations, universities, and government agencies, and provide on-
site technical support. Leverage metrology expertise and reputation as the
go-to individual while focusing on operations support to improve cost
effectiveness, reduce cycle time and increase quality. Assess corporate and
customer technical training requirements, design and deliver customized
training and evaluations. Provide in-depth technical knowledge in pre-sales
and post-sales roles, manage and nurture interactions with clients and
sales prospects utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Key Highlights
. Redesign General Electric steam turbine inspection routines to
incorporate Excel, VBA and CAM2; resulting in a 60% cycle time
reduction over manual methods.
. Lead multiple lean manufacturing design and implementation projects
within General Motors through the integration of CAM2 programs into
Camero, Cruze and Volt assembly production lines; significantly
reducing costs over traditional optical methods by $2M.
. Develop and deliver online technology webinars for FARO and the
National Tooling & Machining Association; resulting in an escalated
webinar attendance 0f 33%.
. Manage the assessment of instructional issues, training development,
training implementation and training effectiveness evaluation;
utilizing Kirkpatrick level 2 evaluations, transfer of learning
increased by 52%.
Venture Industries ( Fraser, MI ( 2004-2005
Designs, engineers, and manufactures interior and exterior plastic
components; Venture has more than 250 employees and $100M+ in annual sales.
VALIDATION & TEST ENGINEER
Spearheaded various testing design and implementation projects and laid the
foundation for success at the same time by providing excellent projects and
budgets management. Identified adeptness of in-house testing and
advantageously launched internal testing program. Directed the company's
internal testing facility installation and provided on-site technical
assistance. Administered quality standards audit for components of vehicle
plastic injection. Developed verification plan and reports (DVP&R) for
design/ layout; part production approval process (PPAP) technical reports.
Key Highlights
. Managed the design and the execution of automotive components tests
with a budget of $500,000
. Maximized the use of in-house testing solutions, resulting in lessening
testing costs by $200,000.
. Significantly enhanced quality by skillfully identifying primary causes
of defects.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - 2009
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI - 2003
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)(Advanced Excel(Train the Trainer(Process
Capability (Cp and Cpk)(Metrology Subject Matter Expert(APQP (Advanced
Product Quality Planning)(VBA (Visual Basic)(GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning
and Tolerancing)(SPC (Statistical Process Control)(DoE (Design of
Experiments)(GR&R (Gauge Reproducibility and Repeatability)(Salesforce -
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)(Design and Deliver Training(ADDIE
Model(Kirkpatrick Training Evaluations
TECHNOLOGIES
Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio,
Project)(Salesforce (ERP)(CAM2 Measure X(CAM2 Q(VBA(ANOVA(SPC(Crystal
Reports(FARO Arm(FARO Laser Tracker(FARO LLP (Laser Line
Probe)(Geomagic(Advanced Excel
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
President, Theta Tau - Professional Engineering Fraternity