Mark S. Walden

Gilbert, Arizona 602-***-****

adnylq@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/markwalden1/

Professional Summary

Dynamic and creative engineering leader with more than 20 years experience establishing vision and direction to achieve strategic business objectives. Managed domestic and global business development through alliances and partnerships between Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Departments. Proven ability to innovate, optimize, and promote cooperation between functions and organizations to achieve common goals. Adept at aligning department goals with overall business strategy. High personal standards of integrity, business ethics, and passionate about exceeding customers' expectations.

Core Strengths

Directing/Leading

Innovative

Systematic

Factual/Accurate

Results Oriented

Quality Driven

Process Focused

Project Management

Predictable/Dependable

Diplomatic

Customer Focused

Resource Development

Technical Competencies

Standards: Embedded computing open standard support includes: AdvancedMC, AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, PMC, VMEbus, VPX, OpenVPX, as well as ASHRAE, LonMark, and BACnet standards.

Regulatory: NEBs Telcordia GR-63-CORE, GR-1089-CORE, ETSI-EN300 386, FCC47 CFR Part 15, CISPR22, UL/CSA 60950-1, UL-924, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 CB Scheme, RoHS/WEEE/REACH Compliance. Familiar with ITAR and Export Compliance.

Processors: Large variety from simple 8/16-bit microcontrollers to 64-bit multicore processors based on Intel Architecture, PowerPC, and Network Processors.

Windows: Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project for preparing reports, documentation, and schedules.

Professional Experience

Sabbatical – Gilbert, Az

2020 to Present

General Contractor remodeling our home.

Paramount Pool & Spa Systems – Chandler, Az

2017 to 2020

Pool industry leader for In-Floor Cleaning Systems including automatic cleaning systems, UV and Ozone water sanitizers, drains and debris removal. Additionally, Paramount product lines include pool and spa features such as massage therapy jets, LED lighting, and automatic water leveling products.

Engineering Manager

Provides operational excellence by directing and coordinating the activities in support of R&D and New Product Development of plastic injection molded products, electronic components, and systems to meet the requirements of sales, marketing or customer needs while adhering to the requirements of safety agency standards and governmental regulations.

Performed administrative functions by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing performance actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

Responsible for new product introduction by directing the installation, testing, and operation of new production lines.

Defined standards and operational procedures insuring consistent, repeatable, and accurate results.

In-home health care provider

2015 thru 2017

Presented with family medical circumstances; assisted my elderly father and functioned as full time caregiver until his passing.

IOTA Engineering – Tucson, Az

2013 thru 2015

A pioneering leader in the lighting industry, designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art emergency lighting equipment for commercial, institutional, national and international applications. Additionally, IOTA's product lines include AC/DC power conversion and battery charging equipment used in vehicular, recreational, solar, industrial, and telecommunication markets.

Engineering Manager

Managed the coordination and overall integration of technical activities of engineering personnel and projects by directing, reviewing and approving all project design activities.

Responsible for engineering budget, recruitment, placement, and evaluation of engineering staff.

Insure all Safety and Regulatory Agency requirements are satisfied including proper use and disposal of retired products and equipment.

Stara Technologies – Gilbert, Az.

2013

R&D, Engineering and Production Company for DOD and other Government agencies specializing in rapid development and prototyping of various classified products as well as guidance, surveillance and mobile systems.

Engineering Manager, Rapid Fielding

Lead a team of Software, Hardware, and Mechanical Engineers and support staff to rapidly develop design concepts and deploy technologies that meet the immediate operational needs of the US Government and Department of Defense.

Creatively solved difficult issues with a practical approach in an aggressive timeline and at a fraction of the cost.

Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing Tempe,Az

2000 thru 2012

A leading global provider of embedded computing solutions based on open standards designing scalable technologies for a range of industries including Industrial Automation, Government, Medical, Mil-Aero, and Telecommunications.

Director of Engineering, Blade & Switch Development (Tempe Design Center) 2009 to 2012

Developed, implemented and launched on-time and within budget new high performance embedded single board computers and Ethernet switches up to 40GbE.

Managed cross-functional development teams (20+ Engineers & Technical support resources including Software, Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, PCB and Regulatory Engineers and Technicians).

Key contributor to several strategic initiatives including ISO process improvements and Cost Reduction activities.

Site Manager/Engineering Director (Madison Design Center) 2008 thru 2009

Lead independent Design Center Business Unit of 130+ resources including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Support.

Site Manager – Establish/Commission New Design Center (Manila, Philippines) 2007

Managed recruitment, training, and leadership establishing and integrating multiple design teams of Hardware, Software, Mechanical, CAD, Manufacturing, Technical Writers and Management for new design center.

Senior Project Manager (Madison Design Center) 2000 to 2007

Directed the development for several key embedded computing products including: Juniper HE & LE Routing Engines, Kat4000S, Kat4000AT, KSI8641, Katana752 & 3752, PrPMC7447, PrPMC7448 and SpiderWareNP

Won INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine “Product of the Year” award for SpiderWareNP which provides the interfaces to bridge ATM and IP networks utilizing a high-performance network processor-based subsystem for 3G wireless architectures such as wide-band CDMA and UMTS, as well as access systems, softswitches and other applications that require IP switching or IP/ATM interworking.

Prior to 2000, held various design positions of ever increasing technical responsibility developing embedded controllers and sensors used in an integrated distributed network of building automation and control systems for commercial buildings.

Education

Arizona State University – Tempe, Az.

BS - Electrical Engineering & Technology

Other Interests

Oasis Homeless Ministry – Lead monthly mission trips to Downtown Metro area serving the homeless

Foster Group Home Volunteer – Partner with OCJ Kids providing coaching/mentorship to displaced youth

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