Sales Engineer Application

Michael Ratay

**** * ******** **, **********, AZ, 85257

cell: 602-***-****

email: adux7q@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Application engineering professional with experience and proven track record in developing, implementing and improving CAD/EDA and Configuration Management (CM) processes at the site, regional and global levels. Background in engineering process planning, project management, EDA planning and implementation, development and delivery of training. Hands on experience with:

DesignSync

ProjectSync

HTML, JavaScript, CSS

TCL, Ample, Unix scripting

Training Development

CM Data Migration

CM Tool Implementation

CM Tool Customization

UNIX, Linux, Windows

Schematic Capture

PCB, IC Layout

Analog, Digital Simulation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSULTING PARTNER

IM Mike LLC., Scottsdale, AZ 2012-Present

Develop marketing based websites for small businesses.

Create lead generation campaigns for small businesses using social media and email.

Created custom end user training and delivered training onsite and online for global team

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Dassault Systemes., Phoenix, AZ 2011-2012

Updated training materials to latest versions of software releases and delivered training

Created methodology to evaluate DesignSync server and client performance and implemented best practices to improve and monitor performance

Used REST API to connect DesignSync tools with third party tools

CAD ENGINEER

Micron Technology, Inc., Sacramento, CA 2010-2011

Led program to transition older DesignSync file-based methodology to faster module-based methodology leading to 12X improvement in download updates for remote sites

Created automated functionality to monitor DesignSync performance between global sites

Provided end user support to resolve issues

Published updated training and documentation using SharePoint

STAFF ENGINEER

Freescale Semiconductor, Tempe, AZ 2007-2009

Provided lead CM support on Joint Development Projects between Freescale and other technology partners using DesignSync to enable IC designers from both companies to securely manage their data

Transitioned design teams to corporate standard DesignSync CM from older CM systems such as ClearCase and CVS

Using ProjectSync, consolidated various Defect Tracking solutions into unified system.

OWNER, CONSULTING PARTNER

Paladin Systems Inc., Chandler, AZ 2006-2008

Authored and delivered two day class on DesignSync new Modules technology.

Conducted quarterly end user training for Synchronicity, Inc. at their regional training center.

Created custom end user training and delivered training onsite and online for global teams.

SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER

Synchronicity, Inc., Phoenix, AZ 2000 -2006

Provided SME expertise on Synchronicity’s CM tools both during the sales process and tool implementation.

Assisted Sales Engineer in business analysis of client environment and made presentations of value proposition to technical and business audience.

Maintained knowledge of mainstream CM tools such as DesignSync, Clearcase, Perforce, IC Manage and CVS.

OWNER, CONSULTING PARTNER

Peak Consulting Corporation, Saint Peter, MO 1992 -2000

Responsible for all aspects of developing and delivering consulting solutions for engineering, procurement and manufacturing areas. Performed sales/marketing, project management, subcontractor management, and project implementation tasks. Implementation tasks included project specification, software development, testing, documentation and training.

Implemented PCB design automation best practices for automotive, government and cell phone manufacturing companies.

Created and implemented new hybrid PCB process for automotive design company.

Developed and delivered training for new PCB design software for large, multi-site company.

Managed other SME/consultants to deliver broader solutions for clients.

SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER

Mentor Graphics Corporation, Saint Louis, MO 1985 -1992

Performed pre- and post-sales technical support for the sales of CAE tools. Tools included schematic capture, digital simulation, analog simulation, PCB layout and PCB links to manufacturing. Tasks performed included product demonstrations, seminars, installation, consulting and training.

Assisted sales engineer in sales of PCB, IC and cable and wire harness EDA tools primarily to the Government market.

Answered technical RFP’s and generated ROI documentation to support the purchase of EDA tools.

Provided pre-sales seminars and post-sales training and consulting leading to successful deployments of EDA tools.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University Of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

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