Engineer Manager

Ronald D. Baker

**************@*****.***

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EDUCATION

Franklin Pierce Law Center at University of New Hampshire Concord, NH

LL.M. (Intellectual Property) 2017

* Admitted to practice before USPTO

* Admitted to Georgia State Courts

* Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)

Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University Macon, GA

Juris Doctor (Patent Law)/Certified Mediator 2014

Faulkner University Montgomery, AL

Master of Science Business Management 2002

Auburn University Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2000

Alabama State University Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 1994

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Alabama Army Reserves (Combat Support Veteran)

Explosive Ordinance Disposal/Communications Specialist/ Water Treatment Specialist

Selected to attend Officer Candidate School/ Multiple service awards

Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Support Veteran (1988-2008)

U.S. Army Reserves- Iraq War Veteran (1988 -2008) – Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Industries Suwannee, Georgia

Intellectual Property Coordinator/ Sr. Compliance Engineer Nov 2015- Present

Formulate IP plans jointly with Senior Leadership Team and outside Patent Counsel based on global IP strategy.

Execute IP plans for assigned platforms to drive product leadership through IP.

Drive Patent maintenance decisions & US patent marking

Actively monitor the key competitors IP filings globally and facilitate competitive intelligence reviews to identify key trends, changes to their existing strategies and predict future features and attributes

Lead investigations to identify areas where patent acquisition and open innovation may provide benefit, contrasting existing patent portfolio vs project requirements and product leadership goals

Manage the implementation of new projects and ensure all actions are within compliance per Customer requirements.

Experience implementing and leading ISO, EN9100 and AS9100 quality management systems in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Audit Coordination - Leads and coordinates internal and external audits, activities, and communication of corrective actions to 3rd party auditors (AS, ISO, Quality & EHS initiatives)

Sotomayor IP Consultants, Ltd Morrisville, NC

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent Jan. 2015-Dec. 2016

Experience which has included preparing and prosecuting patent applications in electronic and mechanical arts.

Assisted with client interviews, prior art search, validity studies, and drafting of opinion letters.

Meggitt Aerospace Thermal Systems USA (Polymers & Composites Division) Rockmart, GA

Intellectual Property Review Team/ Engineering- Program Lead Dec. 2010-Jan. 2012

Developed patent programs and corresponding strategies, assisted negotiation team and closed transactions

Lead Material Review Board and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) teams for non-conformances

Interface with engineering on new programs to determine and implement quality requirements.

Perform process and product audits internally with the customers such as Boeing and Bell Helicopters

Create Quality Assurance Plans for new programs

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC Montgomery, AL

Quality Evaluation / Vehicle Evaluation Assistant Manager Apr. 2004-Dec. 2010

Project lead for various test & evaluation programs such as durability programs for new model periods

Have worked with J.D. Powers & Associates and also Roush Industries to make necessary chassis improvements

Align department improvement activities to support corporate Global Quality Improvements

Assist the Plant Manager & Sr. Quality Manager with coordinating the monthly quality review meetings and developing strategic quality goals & policies

Facilitate monthly quality meetings. Organize and present recommended projects and business solutions, including communication, training, timelines and deliverables, to appropriate levels of leadership

Provide direction to Improvement Engineers ensuring effectiveness and efficient productivity from all sub-sections

Lead Team Members in continuous improvement activities

Record and document test results and communicate to requestor

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC Lincoln, AL

Intellectual Property Coordinator-Core Member (Associate Technical Specialist) Dec. 2001-Apr. 2004

Provided direction and vision to the Intellectual Property initiatives within the plant by working with engineering managers and patent attorneys.

Work with suppliers to determine root causes and implement countermeasures for process related issues

Coordinate design, material, and manufacturing changes by setting requirements for suppliers and reviewing drawings & documentations to support all requirements

Review Process Quality Control Tables (PQCT) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) with suppliers to verify that processes are in accordance with documentation

Maintained important roles and responsibilities for New Model launch of 2005 Honda Odyssey while supporting current production until the transition was complete

GKN Aerospace Tallassee, AL

Process Engineer/ Quality Engineer Aug. 2000-Dec. 2001

Determined process improvements and implemented necessary changes into production

Facilitated training events (mini-tech courses) for employees pertaining to lean manufacturing techniques

Co-facilitated Kaizen events with Shingijutsu consultants and led teams that increased manufacturing capacity

Helped gain plant-wide ISO certification

University of Phoenix Atlanta, GA

Associate Business Professor, (Business Communication and Report Writing) 2010-Present

Troy University Montgomery, AL

Adjunct Business Professor 2007-2010

Booker T. Washington Middle School Mobile, AL.

Mathematics Teacher 1995-1997

INTERESTS

I enjoy visiting the beach, attending sporting events, spending time with my wife and children, exercising, golfing, and fishing. When time permits, I enjoy traveling to places that I have never been (hopefully I will visit Greece soon).

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