Program Management Project

RONALD K. RIPPON

Lake Orion, MI ***** 248-***-****/Cell

linkedin.com/in/ron-rippon-6326649 *******@*******.*** GLOBAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Develop complex electronic system teams with global R&D, manufacturing, & customers Extensive leadership experience in dynamic management roles encompassing all aspects of Global Program Management, profitable growth, Systems Integration, Purchasing, complex engineering plant operations, maintenance, and training in dynamic environments. Business Growth Global Program Management Technical Team Leadership ADAS ASPICE/Scrum Product Owner Sensor Development & Production P&L Management German Language Proficiency Top Secret Clearance

SELECTED KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implemented multiple businesses and organizations from genesis to full commercial operations globally with growth of over $1billion.

Grown profitable operating income in multiple organizations from loss making enterprises.

Implemented project management processes globally ensuring efficient consistent production launches.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seraph, Troy, MI 2023 — Present

Senior Consultant

Project Management Consulting Services to launch new initiatives requiring integrated coordination across all business units including production efficiency, launch effectiveness, and facility transfers. Visteon, Van Buren, MI 2019 — 2022

Global ADAS Program Management Director

Established project management and coordination for US, 2 European, 3 Indian, and 1 Chinese site primarily focused on developing Automated Driving Systems technology globally.

Recovered $1M in customer revenue missing from budget and organized critical demonstration to allow for $1M payment prior to fiscal year closure.

Accomplished organizational restructuring to reduce expenses by 80% and improved development efficiency by simplifying organizational structures and focus.

Drove development team to meet customer project timing each year in December to demonstrate Level 2+ autonomous capabilities where no in-vehicle capabilities existed.

Critical customer interface for business development activities.

Activated PM activities where interfaces and interaction were missing. Valeo, Troy, MI 2011 — 2019

Global Program Management Director

Grew Program Management organization from 3 Project Managers in 2 global sites to 42 in 5 sites while improving profitability from loss making to double digit operating income. RONALD K. RIPPON *******@*******.*** PAGE TWO

Increased sales from $200 Million per year to nearly $1 Billion, serving all regions of the world.

Focused on integrated and fusion systems to support autonomous driving systems.

Realigned development system to a customer focused structured organization improving relationships and included:

Ultrasonic Parking Assistance and Automated Parking. Radar Systems including Blind Spot & Lane Change Assist. Remote Keyless Entry Systems & Switches and Climate Control Panels. Camera Systems with Rear Vision, 360 View, and Forward Systems & Fusion ECUs. Valeo Raytheon Systems, Troy, MI 2004 — 2011

Senior Global Program Manager

Handpicked as part of 9-person Joint Venture startup team to develop, market, and produce first of its kind vehicle phased array radar systems.

Organized marketing and sales support for companies in 5 countries, resulting in 7 production contracts totaling over $385 million.

Increased production yield by 80% during launch by directly coordinating with two suppliers stabilize their production processes & internal design changes.

Launched first production site in Germany for sales in NA and Europe. Managed development and launch efforts in 5 different key sites in three countries for customers in 3 continents.

Launched a second production line in Mexico in multiple phases to complete initial launch in under 4-months and full production in under 12-months.

At project commencement, duties included Purchasing, Program Management, Quality, Sales and development of all processes and systems to support these functions. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Valeo, Auburn Hills, MI 1998-2003

Body Controller Program Manager: took over and reorganized a project 1-year behind and $1-million over budget and met all launch requirements on time. Electronic Sensor Product Line Manager: developed commercial contracts and transferred manufacturing of Electronic Sensor Product Lines from multiple German plants to a new plant startup in North America seamlessly. Developed five new integrated hall sensor products in widely differing applications for staggered start of production commencing late 2001. Purchasing Manager: purchased 100% of Valeo NA automotive electronics. Expanded electronics purchases by 84% to over $59 million annually by organizing 5 strategic electronic program launches in 6 months. Reduced expenditures by $12 million in two years. Purchased capital equipment netting a 25% savings for a $25 million new electronics assembly facility and startup of integrated purchasing organizational. Established electronic component contracts for new electronics facility startup, reducing annual expenditures by over 28%. Molten Metal Technology, Fall River, MA

Director of Operations Support: for a dynamic startup environmental technology company. Developed and implemented operational processes and procedures. Determined corporate reengineering reducing $1,000,000 monthly commercial operating expenditures. Developed plan RONALD K. RIPPON *******@*******.*** PAGE THREE

and methodology in three weeks, which realized 150% of goal. Led engineering improvement team to increase reliability and production of commercial plant by 50% and reduce operating costs by 40%. This effort was completed in 6 weeks with all modifications implemented within 6 months. Revised operational facility financial structures and reporting system allowing company to move from an R&D environment to commercial operations utilizing Oracle Financials. Corrected errors of 40% in operating budget summary, developing a comprehensive financial report used to formalize strategic planning.

US Navy

Directed multiple functional roles from training and qualifying as a professional Nuclear Engineer to supervising 900 personnel including 70 Officers to complete a four-year $2 Billion plus refueling overhaul of eight reactors and four steam plants of USS Enterprise. EDUCATION

Masters Business Administration (MBA), Regis University, Denver, CO Executive MBA, Insead, Fontainebleau, France

Bachelors in Computer Science, University of Texas, Austin, TX Technical Skills: Proficient in PC applications including MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Professional Nuclear Engineer Certification

Scrum Product Owner

TS Security Clearance

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