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Cesar Gonzalez, PMP
* *** *******, **. ****** IN 47620
cell 281-***-****, e-mail: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Employment in a successful business where I apply my project management & engineering experience, well-developed communication skills and strong leadership abilities to manage various projects while achieving the company goal of generating increased profit & revenue CERTIFICATION
* Project Management Professional; Certified 5/17/07, maintained through 2026, PDUs earned to 2029 QUALIFICATIONS
Project Engineering and Management (’11 - ‘25)
* Regularly demonstrates attention to safety & housekeeping/cleanliness and expects same from team
* Completed on time & budget 5 projects simultaneously ($8MM total) during the 2024 SABIC Turnaround. Scope included 13’ caustic tank, 30” duplex piping, 2nd floor concrete, SIS software & hardware upgrades
* During 2024 Turnaround construction, planned 2025 projects: fire alarm & centrifuge upgrades ($13MM) while also actively managing an IT Security hardware & software upgrade project ($3MM)
* Performed all engineering & project management functions for 2016 $1MM SAP (FANAR+) IT upgrade including CDP, DEP, Procurement, Construction, integration & testing while saving over $200K
* Engaged key stakeholder inputs for project requirements & communicated status regularly
* Applied lessons learned to following projects and passed info to team & other SABIC site contacts Project Management, Operations and Engineering (’02 - ‘11)
* Managed MDA-Houston Office; 15 employees in the Engineering Operations division
* Collaborated with several engineering disciplines, made decisions and relayed data to flight control team
* Performed as Project Lead – Robotics & Mechanism Engineer for multiple Shuttle/Station missions
* Engaged with ISS Operations during real-time Engineering support in the Mission Evaluation Room Project Schedule, Budget & Scope Management (‘04 - ‘09)
* Coordinated schedule and budget estimate activities for software development & mission support groups
* Negotiated funding from Canadian & NASA customers ($2 million/yr) and manage budget compliance
* Conducted annual performance appraisals for employees and direct their professional development plan Robotics and Mechanical Technical Expertise (’96 - ’11)
* Inspired US and international astronauts/cosmonauts during 500+ hours of detailed system training
* Created over 1100 hours of Space Station simulation training and testing sessions
* Achieved 19 technical lesson certifications in Mechanical and Robotics Systems
* Achieved certifications as a Mechanism and a Robotics Instructor in the Space Station Training Facility WORK HISTORY
* Jan ’15 to Apr ‘25: SABIC; Lead Project Eng/Mgr - Engineering & Project Management (aka PD&C)
* Nov ’11 to Jan ’15: SABIC; Sr. Production/Process Engineer - Ultem Finishing; Mt. Vernon, IN
* Mar ‘02 to Nov ’11: MDA; Sr. Staff Engineer - EVR Flight Controller & General Manager; Houston, TX
* Oct ‘96 to Mar ’02: Barrios Technology; Staff Engineer - Space Station Mech/Robo Trainer; Houston, TX
* Nov ‘95 to Oct ’96: Barrios Technology; Engineer - Space Station Payload Operations; Huntsville, AL
* Jun ‘92 to Nov ’95: Rockwell; Engineer 1&2 - Space Station Program Office; Houston, TX EDUCATION
* Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, May ‘92; University of Notre Dame
* Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, May ‘92; University of Notre Dame HONORS & ACTIVITIES
* Awarded the SABIC Engage achievement for leadership in Ultem Finishing collaboration with iPhone 4
* Bestowed with the Contractor Award of Merit; the Canadian Space Agency’s highest honour (‘08)
* Earned Barrios Silver Quality Award for technical support/certification of OSOs (‘99)
* Received JSC Group Achievement Award for excellent technical performance (‘93, ’07, ’08, ’09, ‘10)
* Spinning Instructor Certification (‘11); taught two classes a week from 2011 - 25