Product Manager
Resume:
Jaime Duran
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PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Areas of specialization include:
Product Development – Product Life Cycle Management – Marketing Strategy & Execution – Branding & Positioning – Market Research & Analysis – Strategic Alliances – P&L Management – ISO 900:2015 – Voice of the Customer – Manufacturing – Supply Chain Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT MANAGER (June 2019 – Oct 2022)
MOBILE MARK, INC. Itasca, IL
● Member of the Senior Leadership Team
● Managed cross-functional teams composed of members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing
● Responsible for the Mobile Multi-band Antenna product line that generates $11M in sales annually
● Lead development and implementation of product “Customization Differentiation” strategy
● Implemented Stage-Gate® product development process
● Submitted SERs (Sales Engineering Request) based on sales and market needs
● Implemented ISO 9001:2015
● Broad knowledge of various wireless communication markets including IoT, public safety, fleet management, rail, mining, & ITS
● Broad knowledge of various wireless communication technologies used in mobile and infrastructure use cases including telematics, 5G/LTE, LMR, Wi-Fi, C-V2X, and GPS/GNSS
● Managed and released Passenger Rail NFPA-130 compliant antenna series for train applications
● Managed several product launches and conducted repositioning exercises
● Generated of all forms of collateral including datasheets, Web content, case studies, white papers, FAQ, sales training, and PowerPoint presentations
● Facilitated work sessions with R&D Engineers (leveraging technical skills) to drive consensus, allocated resources and defined timeframes
● Collaborated with marketing department to define positioning and messaging, plan market launch, PR and lead generation campaigns
● Developed product launch template
● Wrote Mobile Mark Business Continuity Plan & Mobile Mark Pandemic Plan
● Implemented VoC (Voice of the Customer) process
● Authored half-dozen industry write-ups and contributed on articles to position product
● Conducted Antenna 101 training for new employees STAY AT HOME DAD (October 2017 – June 2019)
Duran Household Chicago, IL
● Primary caregiver to 3 year old son
● Performed housekeeping duties such as cooking and cleaning GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGER (June 2004 – October 2017)
MOLEX LLC, CONNECTED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LISLE, IL
● Managed cross-functional teams composed of members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing groups
● Instrumental in increasing US market GM from 28% to 40% within 4-year period
● Responsible for P&L in MPN Americas region
● Submitted PDR (product development requirements) based on sales and market needs
● Have managed several product launches and conducted major re-pricing / repositioning exercises
● Designed and managed development of Copper ModLink Plug-and-Play Solution that has effectively positioned Molex as market leader in the Ethernet SCS industry
● Designed and managed development of PowerCat 6A Shielded Solution that has effectively positioned Molex as market leader in the Ethernet SCS industry
● Performed comprehensive market and competitive analysis through industry research and in-depth interviews with customers
● Identified points of product differentiation and positioning and developed product roadmap to lay out vision for current and future products
● Serve as focal point for all customer input / market intelligence for product improvements
● Facilitated work sessions with R&D Engineers (leveraging technical skills) to drive consensus, allocated resources and defined timeframes
● Managed strategic relationships with key accounts: Sutter Health, Westinghouse, and E&Y
● Collaborated with marketing department to define positioning and messaging, plan market launch, PR and lead generation campaigns
● Designed sales presentations and product demos and trained sales force
● Contributed to planning and production of industry events, advertising, direct mail, telemarketing and sales collaterals
● Directed development of all forms of collateral including datasheets, Web content, case studies, white papers, FAQ, sales training, and PowerPoint presentations
● Authored half-dozen industry write-ups and contributed on articles to position product and brand as market leader
PROJECT ENGINEER (June 2002 – July 2004)
MOLEX LLC, INTEGRATED PRODUCTS GROUP LISLE, IL
● Focal point of contact for Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Engineers
● Wrote PDR (product development requirements) based on sales and market needs
● Facilitated work sessions with R&D Engineers (leveraging technical skills) to drive consensus, allocate resources and define timeframes
● Lead and directed product development activities for IPD R&D and manufacturing team based out of Guadalajara Mexico and Bangalore India
● Principle inventor on 2 patents
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (June 2000 – May 2002)
AMPHENOL, FIBER OPTIC PRODUCTS LISLE, IL
● Designed and developed passive fiber optic ST, SC, LC, and MPO/MTP connectors
● Responsible for the development of products from concept through production
● Principle inventor on 2 patents
● Assisted other R&D teams as needed and worked several product cost-cutting initiatives DESIGN ENGINEER, September (1995 – June 2000)
METHODE ELECTRONICS CHICAGO, IL
● Design and develop connectors and electro-mechanical enclosures for Small Computer Systems Interface
(SCSI) Terminators
● Designed various low density to high density adapters for SCSI bus lines
● Principle inventor on 4 patents
● Design various cable assemblies
● Responsible for the design of products from concept through production drawings EDUCATION
● BS Industrial Technology & Management Illinois Institute of Technology
● AAS Engineering Graphics Robert Morris College ACHIEVEMENTS/HOBBIES
● 8 – United States Patents Awarded
● Avid Runner Completed several marathons (3:12 PR) & half-marathons (1:28 PR) OTHER SKILLS
● Self-educated in Agile PdM & Scrum framework
● Various Computer Skills Microsoft Office, SAP, VENDAVO
● Speak Spanish Fluently
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