Project Manager Quality Assurance

Michael E. McCrackan

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(585) 309 – 1708

Pittsford, New York 14534

Summary

A results-oriented business leader with more than 20 years of diverse experience in research & development, product

management and operations. Demonstrated success in defining, developing, and managing the product life cycle for high-

technology solutions. Highly respected for my ability to consistently lead highly skilled cross -functional teams to achieve

measurable business objectives.

Core Competencies

Business Case Development and Analysis Operations Management

Strategic and Tactical Operations Planning Systems and Software Engineering Expertise

Program / Product Commercialization Management of Global Teams

Project Management Customer and Client Relations

Product Innovation Vendor Evaluation and Negotiation Skills

Technology / Product Strategic Roadmaps Staff and Performance Management

Professional Experience

Vuzix Corporation – Rochester, New York

Vice President of Engineering and Operations (2010 – Present)

Experienced Senior Executive reporting to the CEO. Responsibilities include Research and Development, plant management,

operations planning (S&OP), project management, worldwide sourcing and order fulfillment, quality assurance, supply chain,

and transformation management. Products for mobility, wearable displays, smart glasses, virtual and augmented reality.

Established numerous operational efficiencies across the corporation leading to increased annual revenue, increa sed gross

profits, and reduced operating expenses - resulting in growth in profitability.

Assisted to manage product and technology roadmaps and operational plan - aligning organizational resources to execute.

Manage disciplines in software, electrical, mechanical, optical, and quality assurance engineering.

Developed an Engineering Change Order process significantly reducing design errors, improving quality, and cycle times.

Transformed supply chain and directed MRP implementation - improving on-time delivery performance.

Direct worldwide suppliers (Taiwan, China, Japan, US) with a focus on electronics, optics, cables, plastics, and packaging.

Implemented Supplier and Customer RMA processes and established failure analysis report and metrics for all components.

Refined purchasing authorization and approval processes – improving budget management across multiple projects.

Restructured Project Management methodology incorporating a multi -disciplined approach - increasing efficiency.

Initiated financial and operational performance reviews, participating in cash flow analysis and P&L management.

Created, negotiated and reviewed numerous contracts with customers, suppliers and government DoD agencies.

Eastman Kodak Company – Rochester, New York

Director of R&D - Product Management and Systems Engineering (2004 – 2010)

Senior level R&D leader directing a global, multi-disciplined team (70 people). Staff consists of engineers and technicians

with specialties in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Network, Optical and Quality Assurance Engineering. Responsible for the

creation and management of multiple product portfolios and directed the commercialization teams to launch products, systems

and services to over 15 countries.

Led the R&D, product commercialization, and services businesses for a set of complex systems including: a Web-based

Content Distribution Network Operations Center, an application -based Theatre Management System, a Screen

Management System with a highly secure cryptographic module, and a novel Cinem a Grade Laser Projector.

Created and maintained 4 comprehensive product roadmaps engaging the sales, development, and operations team to

deliver a variety of solutions in a dynamic business environment.

Managed a $9M R&D budget while improving system performance, reliability, and reducing costs by 30 percent.

Developed a strategic business case and plan for an Intelligent Digital Signage (IDS) System – an innovative, sophisticated

system delivering targeted advertising to consumers conveying an attractive 20-40% ROI for our customers.

Directed architecture and implementation of the IDS system utilizing advanced image processing recognition algorithms.

Defined market segments, outlined patent position, and identified the value proposition s for multiple customers.

Cut product unit manufacturing costs by $642K per year while increasing system reliability and performance by 18 percent.

Served as customer liaison for advertising media suppliers and exhibitors providing project management, installation,

and deployment direction for over 1,000 systems.

Defined the Open Source Software policy for the organization an d provided consultation for senior legal counsel.

Working experience with regulatory agencies and compliance requirements (FCC, UL, TUV, etc.).

Active member and participant with numerous working groups and committees to define industry standards.

Director of Software Systems Engineering (2000 – 2004)

Strategic leader and chief technical architect for the Kodak Digital Cinema Operating System and a new Content Preparation

and Distribution system. Managed a group of 60 software engineers with an annual budget of $10M.

Oversaw the launch and operations of a startup business; a Content Distribution Network Operations Center which

achieved $1M in profitability in the first year .

Facilitated kaizen events which simplified transactional processes by 40% from order to cash.

Developed initial business model and annuity stream for content preparation and distribut ion services.

Directed the development of an application toolset and defined the operational workflow for audio, video, and metadata

content that resulted in a 25% process improvement implementing automation techniques to manage content.

Coordinated a Request for Proposal with 15 telecommunication service providers. Delivered technical requirements,

analysis, and final recommendations.

Successfully demonstrated guaranteed delivery of motion imaging metadata and content (over satellite) utilizing

electronic multicast distribution.

Software Systems Engineering Manager – Laboratory Head (1997 – 2000)

Hands-on engineering manager responsible for all software engineering activities within the organization. Led the

development of multiple simultaneous projects; developed requirements and functional specifications; selected technologies;

implemented engineering processes, managed schedules, budgets, and provided project tracking services.

Promoted the investigation of broadband opportunities resulting in the development of the division’s strategic initiatives.

Developed an iterative software development process initiative that adheres to the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) .

Achieved CMM Level 3 while reducing product delivery cycle time by 26 percent.

Successfully launched and executed the Year 2000 Certification effort for all active and legacy software applications –

with zero defects.

Additional Relevant Experience

Project Manager and Software Engineering Team Leader

Project manager and senior software engineer responsible for the development of numerous products and applications.

Supporting member opening Cinesite Inc. – A startup subsidiary of the Eastman Kodak Co. that is the leader in state -of-

the-art special effects and digital imaging providing services for feature films, large format films, television and mu sic

videos.

Served as project manager leading a diverse commercialization team to successfully establishing goa ls, strategic plans,

develop, and deliver a state-of-the art digital film scanner – resulting in $12M in annual revenue.

Managed 9 software engin eers for a break-through Digital Film Scanner and an Academy Award winning Laser Film

Recorder – a subsystem of an electronic intermediate system for the interactive manipulation of motion picture film

images.

Responsible for the initial requirements, functional specification, analysis, design, implementation, and testing of the

systems operation, calibration and diagnostic machine control primitives and associated higher level functionality.

Implemented complex machine control and image processing capabili ties within a Real-Time Operating System

environment.

Imaging Science Engineer

Hired as the first Computer Science major within an exclusive and accelerated imaging science curriculum covering color

science, photographic chemistry, emulsion technology, tone reproduction, photographic optics, image structure, color

reproduction, electro photographic imaging, and electronic/hybrid imaging.

Education

Mini-MBA, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

M.S., Software Development and Management / Technolog y Strategy, Rochester Institute of Technology

B.S., Computer Science / Business, New York Institute of Technology

Achievements and Patents

Academy of Motion Picture Ar ts and Sciences Academy Award

Scientific and Engineering Award for the design and development of the Kodak Lightning Laser Film Recorder.

United States Patents 7,034,916; 6,912,039; 6,812,994. Numerous Patents Pending.

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