Manager Project Application Engineer Innovation Strategy

Derrick T. Miller, Jr. Page *

DERRICK T. MILLER, JR.

*** ******* *** *****: 915-***-****

Suwanee, GA 30024 Email: **************@****.***

PROJECT MANAGER / APPLICATION ENGINEER

LEADERSHIP STRATEGY INNOVATION PERFORMANCE

Accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience leading the design, development and implementation of high-performance technology solutions. Dynamic, creative thinker with in depth knowledge of Project and Controls Engineering. Strategic based background specializing in design and implementation of complex engineering solutions; excellent scheduling management skills and capabilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to leverage operations and technology to exceed objectives. Dedicated, detail-oriented professional, with exceptional leadership skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Design, Engineering

Strategic Analysis and Planning

Project Management

Team Building, Leadership

Leading Innovation

Time Management

Game Changer

Cost Reduction

Managing Risks and Controls

Process, Efficiency Improvements

Training

Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Inventor Founder Owner 06/2012 – Present

Urbane Innovation LLC (www.urbanei.com)

Responsible for communicating vision, leading strategic direction and operations with full responsibility for bottom-line performance objectives, including long-term planning, product management, innovation development processes and marketing.

Key Accomplishments:

Invented the Engine Propulsion System: a unique method of mechanical movement and energy creation, utilizing bursts of pressurized air, which will be exploitable in numerous business verticals. The Propulsion Engine does not create emissions and is the most efficient method of moving an axle, turbine or wheel. A Propulsion System Wind Turbine will yield 97% of Nameplate Capacity; a 300% increase in Revenue. Patent #9,212,626: http://www.google.com/patents/US9212626

Invented the ‘Mural Can,’ an Improved Beverage Container consisting of five (5) distinct features for the most hygienic and marketing adaptable container in an industry utilizing a ‘perfected,’ 30-year-old design. Estimated market share conversion/disruption impact of $4 Billion. Patent: www.google.com/patents/US20150136630

Project Services Engineer 01/2012 – 08/2015

Shell Global Solutions US Inc.

Provide Project Engineering and Project Services support to assigned projects (iMMLS: Gulf Coast Corridor

(GCC), Great Lakes Corridor (GLC) & Canadian Green Corridor (CGC); Alaskan Venture Projects: Kulluk Repair & Discoverer).

Coordinate and lead the Project Managers’ Technical Meetings with project leads, team members and supporting staff.

Develop, implement, execute and monitor Memorandum of Change Procedures to account and document all proposed changes for approval or rejection.

Key Accomplishments:

Found an additional Project Execution Option, previously overlooked, which could bring Shell a 1:1 ROI versus the previous outlook of Shell having a complete loss on ROI. A difference from -$127M to +$190M.

Received Special Recognition Award, from Project Services General Manager, for performance on Alaskan Projects.

Alerted Project Manager to, an estimated, $9 million of potential savings through duplicate charges, overlapping duties/descriptions, incorrect billing charges and overstated rates.

Informed Project Leadership of decreasing “Unknown/Indirect Cost” estimated charges from 23% to industry average of 3%; a potential savings of $20.5 million. Derrick T. Miller, Jr. Page 2

Volunteered to develop and monitor Kulluk Repair Project’s Ethics & Compliance Plan a plan which, Alaska Projects & Construction General Manager, John Haney, personally initiated for all Alaskan Ventures. Ethics & Compliance Plan was approved for project execution within two (2) months.

Incorporated Lean Six Sigma Principles into iMMLS & Kulluk Repair Project’s MOC Procedures to expedite approval/rejection of proposed changes within three (3) weeks; compared to three (3) to six (6) months in previous methods.

Design-Controls Engineer 11/2008 – 01/2012

Shell International Exploration & Production (Deepwater)

Provided engineering and coordinate project team to provide a reliable, completely functional subsea control system, consisting of both topsides and subsea components, on schedule and within budget.

Detail design and execute phases of prospect development spanning the system selection, FEED, and specialist/trouble-shooting support to existing producing assets.

Personally responsible for the Ozona Hydraulic Control Unit valued in excess of $200,000.

Responsible for compliance, specifications, system analysis, programming and safety. Key Accomplishments:

Minimized Ozona project costs for the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) a total of 18% by completing the production/testing of the HCU 10 months ahead of schedule and eliminating unneeded ‘upgrades.’

Redesigned Hydraulic Control Unit Function Test Procedure to incorporate 100% functionality testing of all safety components from previous version’s 11% functionality test.

Improved thoroughness of safety software by adding 111 lines of Shutdown Criteria combinations from the previous 17 combinations tested; a 650% improvement.

Personally lauded by General Manager and chosen as Shell’s “Zero Hero” for safety interventions executed at contracting company’s facility for compliance with Shell’s 12 Life-Saving Rules. Captain, Air Defense Artillery 6/2002-10/2008

United States Army

Air Defense Artillery Plans Officer 5/2005-10/2008

Led three-person team responsible for planning, training air defense airspace managed cell, Army air space command and control situational awareness, and synchronizing air defense operations for 3,400-person brigade combat team scheme of maneuver at Ft. Riley, KS and while conducting combat and counter-insurgency operations in Iraq. Responsible for employing and maintaining six vehicles and equipment worth $4 million.

Managed land, ranges, ammunition, and training schools.

Led 15-person tactical operations center in Iraq. Key Accomplishments:

Originated the plan and assisted in establishing, coordinating, and monitoring brigade’s campaign plan that successfully cleared, controlled, and stabilized 76 Baghdad neighborhoods.

Spearheaded team that synchronized clearance of over 35 artillery and mortar counter-fires in Iraq, contributing to mission success, “Most” in Theater since deployment began.

Selected by brigade commander over 17 peers as member of team that planned and synchronized 5 joint security stations and 14 combat outposts in Iraq, contributing to mission success.

Led tactical control center team that improved brigade’s combat reporting timeliness and accuracy 25%.

Developed and implemented brigade’s air defense airspace management cell that achieved 100% operational readiness rate within 3 months.

Planned and executed over $300,000 in purchases of supplies and equipment that contributed to successful preparation for deployment to Iraq.

Led implementation of new Digital Training Management System; increased training efficiency 40%.

Attended 5 months Air and Missile Defense Captains Career Course. Battery Executive Officer 2/2004-4/2005

Second in command of 155-person headquarters air defense battery.

Led 10-person team maintaining/providing logistics support for $84 million in vehicles/equipment.

Designed improved battery tactical operation center procedures that contributed to mission success during six field training exercises.

Key Accomplishments:

Transformed troubled battery headquarters; improved administrative and training operations significantly, molding disparate group of Soldiers into solid functioning team.

Led team that achieved “Commendable” rating in administration and training during Command inspection.

Developed and implemented new administrative management system that reduced processing time 50%.

Mentored two noncommissioned officers; selected for officer commissioning through ROTC.

Selected by brigade commander over nine captains as First Lieutenant to attend Air Defense Artillery Captains Career Course early.

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Launcher Platoon Leader 6/2002-2/2004

Led 23-person team providing air defense for 88,000-person Airborne Corps.

Responsible for employing and maintaining six Patriot missile systems worth $40 million. Key Accomplishments:

Selected to lead 20-person team that conducted first air defense remote launch in Iraq, resulting in first Patriot missile successfully intercepting SCUD missile.

Led six Patriot launcher teams that achieved 95% or higher score during live-fire evaluation.

Planned and executed improved fitness training program that eliminated test failures, increasing platoon average test score to “Highest” of 4 platoons in battery.

Selected by brigade commander over 20 peers as battery Executive Officer.

Attended 10 weeks Air Defense Officer Course, 10 weeks Air Defense Artillery Basic Course (Patriot Track). EDUCATION

Executive MBA 2012

University of Houston, Houston, TX

MA, Leadership Studies 2005

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX

BS, General Engineering, Major: Electrical Engineering 2002 United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

ACTIVITIES

Current: Quality time with Son (12), Salsa Dancing, Patent Applications, Marine Reef Aquariums, Home Improvement, Gardening Design & Selection, Computers, Self-Taught Golfer, Hackathons. College: Varsity Lightweight Football, Company Information Systems Officer, National Society of Engineers, Contemporary Affairs Seminar, Intramurals: Boxing, Rugby (Player, Referee), Tennis. Paul Chappell

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Kenyatta Miles

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Marlette Dumas

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Shell Exploration & Production Company

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