Ian Owens
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
Phone 360-***-****
E-mail ****@********.***
Enterprise
Software Pre-/post-Sales engineer with 20+ years experience in multiple
industries
Broad
technical skills combined with outstanding business communications ability.
Versatile
team-player experienced in all aspects of software development, sales and
service.
Independent
self-starter, selling/servicing clients throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Industries include:
Aerospace, Automotive, Semiconductor, Electronics, Medical Devices.
Technical Skills
Software
Support and Troubleshooting
Onsite
Professional Services
Client/Server
and Web Development
Languages:
VB.Net, ASP.Net, C/C#, Web Services, XML, JavaScript, PHP, CSS.
Windows
Server/XP, Unix.
SQL
Server, Oracle, MySQL
Crystal Reports, Camstar Manufacturing,
Statit SPC, CAD/CAM, Dreamweaver.
Business
Skills
Sales Engineering/Demo
Development
Experienced presenting
to Executives, IT Staff, and line workers.
Technical Marketing/Writing
Customer Training and
Education
RFI Responses and Cost
Justifications
Plant Floor
Operations, Quality Systems
Documentation
and Courseware
Professional
experience
2005-Present
Owens Consulting Services, LLC Port Townsend, WA
Manufacturing
Systems, Education, Web Development, E-Commerce
n Consultant Founded an independent
consultancy to work with companies and individuals on varied technical
projects. Clients during 2009 include:
o
Camstar
Systems Inc. MES System implementation at Life Technologies. Detailed
Design documentation and Component Development using InSite (v4.2) Designer.
o
Charles
J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation Web Development for non-profit.
o
Takayama
Dojo Original website design for martial arts business.
2000-2005
Camstar Systems, Inc. Charlotte, NC
Supplier
of InSite Manufacturing Execution System and Integration Services
n
Sales
Engineer
Tailored software demonstrations world-wide to executives, production
managers and IT staff as the key element of the sales process. Technical RFI
preparation.
o
Won
$500K+ account within several months of hire; received VP s Sales Award.
o
Worldwide
User Group Meeting Speaker, 2001.
n
Consultant,
Professional Services - Design, develop and integrate web-based Enterprise
manufacturing applications using object-oriented data modeling tools (Insite
Designer), SPC and Event Management applications.
o
Provided
outstanding onsite and remote support to Amkor Technology Taiwan. Solution was later rolled out to all other Amkor plants in Asia.
o
Technical
lead for TriGem Computer implementation, a featured Camstar Success Story.
o
Prototyped
new product modules for Manufacturing Calendar and Operator
Certification, later incorporated into standard InSite product.
o
Technical
Trainer for all Advanced Product Training, including Object Design, Factory
Modeling, Programming (XML interface SDK), and SPC.
1998 1999
PS Industry Inc. Lakeland, FL
Supplier
of KAPES, Knowledge-Aided Planning and Estimating System
n
Sales
Engineer
Developed and presented demonstrations of KAPES software for process
planning, time generation and cost estimating to prospective clients and at
trade shows.
o
Won
first US account (Dana Corporation) in competitive demonstrations, 1998.
o
Technical
lead for five sales representatives on sales calls throughout North America.
o
Created
automated software demonstration CDs and supporting marketing materials.
o
Designed
and maintained corporate web site, including online cost justification
application, which is still in use today.
1990-1998
CimTelligence Systems, Inc. Lexington, MA
Supplier
of IntelliCapp and Process Innovator Manufacturing Process Planning Software
n
Senior
Manufacturing Consultant Held customer-facing positions in Professional
Services, Sales and Training to implement enterprise business systems at
Fortune 500 clients.
o
Authored
all functional specifications for next-generation web-based manufacturing
process planning system. Trademarked Process Innovator product name.
o
Conceived,
developed, and marketed a web server product for dynamically converting
customer legacy data into web content; the first of its kind in 1996.
o
Authored
all user training materials, on-line help system and corporate web site.
o
Led
Development, Quality Assurance and Customer Support efforts during sale of
company, retaining 90% of customer base.
1985-1990
GE Aircraft Engines Lynn, MA
Manufacturer
of turbine engines for commercial and military aircraft
n
Design
Engineer
Performed engineering design and analysis functions on production aircraft
engine compressor and turbine components.
o
Turbine
Design Engineer for T700 Turboshaft/Turboprop engine. Analyzed field
failures, determined root cause and authorized design changes.
o
Compressor
Aeromechanical Design: Compressor blades, vanes and structures; analyzed
stress/deflection of thermal, centrifugal and vibration conditions.
o
Directed
entry-level Edison program engineers and assigned unit
responsibilities.
o
Completed
MS Engineering degree while employed full-time.
o
Recognized
for outstanding academic achievement, Engineer s Day, 1990.
o
Interviewer,
Engineering Development Program Campus Recruiting, 1990.
Education
MS
Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University, 1989
BS Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, University of Massachusetts, 1985