Profile:
Intelligent, innovative, accomplished software engineer, with a rare combination of technical aptitude and business acumen. Recognized for cooperating with all levels and functions of the organization. Skilled in developing a master plan and implementing the detailed strategy to accomplish goals.
Computer Expertise:
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL, LabVIew, LabWindows CVI
Experience:
AMETEK June 2011 – present
Manufacturing/Test Engineer
-Developed & maintain automated test software for new product lines in C# and VB.NET
-Integrated commercial Data Acquisition hardware into new Windows 7 Embedded application in C#/.NET
-Troubleshoot productions issues to ensure customer commitments are met
-Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues
-Issue engineering changes, update drawings and document procedures to improve product quality
-Identify design and supplier changes to reduce cost on existing product lines
-Train production workers to identify potential quality issues
-Monitor first pass yield metrics and identify design and process improvements to increase yield
Diebold August 2008 – June 2011
Senior Global Test Engineer
-Enabled the smooth outsourcing of production to new contract manufacturers in Romania and Mexico
-Led start-up of test equipment at Diebold global manufacturing and supplier facilities
-Established relationships with test engineers and technicians at external global suppliers
-Successfully accomplished project goals on-time and under budget
-Coded extensively in LabWindows CVI
-Developed automated testing of new ATM modules and subassemblies
-Coordinated testing efforts with product design and product management groups
-Provided technical support to manufacturing plants and suppliers
Exential, LLC June 2007 - July 2008
Business / Data Analyst Consultant, MemberHealth
-Collaborated with business and IT professionals to document requirements for data warehouse application
-Inventoried Medicare and Pharmacy industry data sources and downstream business uses
-Translated business requirements into technical specifications for development team
-Coordinated data processing with two external companies
-Established business rules for historic data loads
-Identified logic for compiling data from multiple commercial databases
-Created “at a glance” daily management reports in SQL
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company May 1988-Feb. 2006
Technology-Business Planning Analyst
-Developed Technology Assessment, Forecasting and Planning process
-Led global Innovation campaign
-Gathered, analyzed and vetted competitor and industry data
-Updated CEO and COO monthly on internal and competitor benchmarking data
-Prepared “Spider charts” to allow visual comparison of numerous performance parameters, simultaneously
-Analyzed industry data to identify target customers and product potential
-Built business strategy and customer relationships required to develop and market the "Intelligent Tire"
-Invented new chaotic, C-means neural network algorithm for multi-dimensional data analysis
-Applied neural network technology to a wide range of technical and business problems
-Created “3-D topographical maps” of market research data
-Performed standard and non-standard statistical analysis using SAS and Excel
-Programmed extensively in C and C++
Education:
-C#, Java Programming Certificates, St. Petersburg College – Coursework September 2013 – Present
-MS Engineering Management, University of Akron – Coursework January 2003 – May 2006
-MS Electrical Engineering, University of Akron – Coursework January 1991 – May 1994
-BS Electrical Engineering, University of Detroit - August 1990 – Summa Cum Laude
Employment History:
Diebold August 2008 - present
Exential, LLC June 2007 - July 2008
Consultant, MemberHealth
DTR Associates / ThornCreek Winery Feb. 2006 – May 2007
Operations Manager
-Unique opportunity to help start a new winery business
-Formulated new business model for winery
-Identified target demographic and marketing programs to successfully brand the winery
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company May 1988-Feb. 2006
Work Summary
Began as an engineering co-op and progressed through the company tackling new and varied challenges.
Built relationships throughout the company to facilitate successful project completion.
Developed broad understanding of business principles to compliment technical expertise.
Business Development Engineer, Goodyear Vehicle Systems Sept. 2004-Feb. 2006
Technology-Business Planning Analyst, Goodyear Global Product Planning Nov. 2002-Sept. 2004
Manager, College Relations & Recruiting Jan. 2001-Nov. 2002
(Promoted to this position by demonstrating ability to lead change within traditional company)
College Relations Administrator, Human Resources, R, D & E March 1999-Jan. 2001
Staff Development Engineer, Tire-Vehicle Engineering Technology March 1998-March 1999
Group Leader, Engineering Technology Laboratory Feb. 1996-March 1998
(Promoted to this position as a result of ability to collaborate with test technicians and product engineers)
Development Engineer, Advanced Testing Apr. 1994-Feb. 1996
Research Engineer, Tire & Material Science Sept. 1990-Apr. 1994
Goodyear Engineering Co-op May 1988-Jan.1990
Archbishop Hoban High School July 1994-May 1998
Assistant Volleyball Coach,
-Coached JV girls’ team & assisted coaching varsity team in the fall and boys’ teams in the spring
-Began boys’ program in 1994 with inexperienced team and head coach
-Built successful program making the state play-offs in our 2nd season, state-semi-finals in 3rd season and state finals our 4th season