Project Manager Management

Edward A. McFarland

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Pflugerville, TX 78660

Email: ablyfo@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 512-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Results driven manager/leader within the High-Tech and Manufacturing

industry. I've successfully managed hardware and software professionals,

suppliers, manufacturing projects, continuous improvement programs, and

product introductions. I've demonstrated the ability to manage cross-

functional teams of technical and non-technical personnel, while working

across organizational boundaries.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical

Engineering

Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA

Certifications

Master's Certificate in Project

Management

George Washington University

Master's Certificate in Business

Management

Tulane University Freeman School of

Business

Greenbelt - Business Process

Improvement

Dell Training Center

TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leadership: Quality:

Project Management New Product Introduction (NPI)

Budget Management Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Financial Management Quality in Project Management

Managing Technical Professionals Quality Business Reviews

Resource Management Corrective Actions and Problem Solving

Risk Management Continuous Improvement Program

Product Development BPI and Six-Sigma

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dell - Round Rock, TX

8/2007 - 3/2009

Global Services NPI Mgr.

Leading Worldwide core teams to standardize and improve business processes.

. Successfully managed multiple commodity core teams and projects to enable

improvements in global NPI service readiness that resulted in over $40mil

in annual savings.

. Lead the Standardization of processes across all regions, to reduce

resources requirements and cost. Lead NPI meetings with core team

(Quality, Test, Planning, Packaging, and Product Engineering) members to

gather updates to plans and share changes to programs.

. Worked with manufacturers and 3rd party vendors to drive continuous

process improvements.

. Documented and communicated the status of all assigned projects to

management team.

Dell - Round Rock, TX

Test Engineering Consultant, Sr.

5/2005- 7/2007

Driving test activities related to OEM and 3rd party suppliers of PC

commodities.

. Defining and executing cost saving strategies for ASL material sourcing.

. Managing engineering projects between Dell and 3rd party suppliers.

. Project Management of Vendor Selection and Qualification efforts.

. Active participation in Supplier Quality Business Reviews and Scorecards.

. Monitor supplier performance through analysis of metrics and trend data.

. Review ECOs, ECRs and Substitution requests for engineering approval or

rejection.

Kimball Electronics, Jasper, IN

2002 - 2004

Global Sourcing Manager

Define new strategies to use in the sourcing of all electronic components

consumed in the daily manufacturing activities of all Kimball facilities

worldwide.

. Defining and executing cost saving strategies for global material

sourcing.

. Coordinate sourcing activities for Kimball's USA, Mexico, Asian and

European facilities.

. Managing supplier base to ensure continuity of supply for current and

future needs.

. Project Management of Vendor Selection and Qualification efforts.

. Defining and/or driving Critical to Quality (CTQ) issues with suppliers.

. Meeting with suppliers to understand their technology roadmaps and how

they match with our Future requirements. Reviewing Supplier Scorecards

with Strategic Suppliers.

. Defining and implementing ways to achieve the corporate goal for Economic

Profit (EP).

. Alternative Product Selection and Qualification for automotive and

industrial grade products

. Financial analysis and Competitive benchmarking

MOTOROLA INC., Austin, TX

Sr. Project Manager 1998 - 2001

I coordinated all operational activities for the development and

implementation of NPI projects.

. Managed the activities of Design, Marketing, Engineering, and Production

personnel in order to launch new products within scope, budget, and

schedule.

. Created opportunity selection worksheets to determine feasibility of

projects.

. Monitored schedules to insure optimum use of personnel, resources and

equipment.

. Conducted Risk Analysis and formalized mitigation plans

. Led Project Review meetings and reported project status to Executive

Management team.

Mfg Dir, and Flash Test Engineering Mgr -(Motorola/AMD Alliance) 1997 -

1998

Define Manufacturing and Test Strategy for Flash and other Non-Volatile

Memories.

. Implemented new test techniques and equipment to shorten test time,

improve cycle time,

all while meeting or exceeding quality and/or cost goals.

. Managed equipment Purchases, evaluations, selection, and training of

various types of Final Test, Wafer Test, Endurance Test and Device

handling equipment for Flash Devices.

Director, DRAM Manufacturing and Test - (Motorola/Toshiba Alliance)

1987 - 1997

Define Packaging, Assembly, and Test Strategy for DRAM Memories; Lead

Manufacturing Projects

. Deployed and managed world-class production capability in ISO certified

Motorola and contract manufacturing facilities in Japan, Singapore, and

Malaysia.

. Managed over 70% of Division's yearly multi-million dollar capital

budget.

DRAM Test Engineering Section Mgr.

1985 - 1987

Test Software and Hardware development for DRAM Memories.

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