Supply Chain Project Management

RYAN HOFMANN

+1-425-***-**** ************@*****.*** San Luis Obispo, CA, USA linkedin.com/in/ryan-hofmann/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven engineering analyst with a strong foundation in industrial engineering, engineering management, and advanced data analytics. Certified in Google Advanced Data Analytics, proficient in machine learning, regression modeling, and data-driven decision-making. Experienced in developing end-to-end projects, including a capstone where I applied predictive analytics, executive summaries, and the PACE framework to deliver actionable insights. Skilled in coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering projects, managing cross-functional communication, and optimizing workflows through lean six sigma and prescriptive analytics. Proven ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic leadership, driving measurable impact in engineering execution, supply chain resilience, and process improvement.

OBJECTIVE

Motivated engineering analyst seeking industrial engineering, data/business analyst, project management, or supply chain-related roles where I can apply my background in data analysis, technical project coordination, and stakeholder communication. Skilled in driving cross-functional collaboration, managing cost and schedule data, and optimizing workflows to improve operational performance. Eager to support business objectives through analytical insight and effective project execution.

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

January 2025 - June 2025

Master's, Engineering Management

GPA: 3.96

• Relevant Coursework in Operation Research, Supply Chain & Logistics, Production Planning, Advanced Information Systems, Technical Project Management, Change Management, Predictive Data Analytics, Info Systems for Operations, Systems Engineering

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

September 2020 - December 2024

Bachelor's, Industrial Engineering

GPA: 3.71

• Activities: Golf and Pickleball Club, Sales Engineering Club, Intramural Sports, and Marine Science Club

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cal Poly College of Engineering

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Masters Researcher, Equitable Pharmacy Access Optimization

September 2024 – June 2025

•Paper selected a one of three finalists for the Sustainable Development Track Best Student Paper at IISE

•Working to publish a journal emphasizing enhancing spatial equity for minority communities with a case study and sensitivity analysis

•Developing a data-driven approach using Gurobi optimization to allocate new pharmacies in Los Angeles County

•Analyzed large-scale mobility data and applied prescriptive analytics via Python to improve access to essential pharmacy services

Cal Poly College of Engineering

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Engineering Researcher, Supply Chain Resilience

May 2024 - October 2024

•Researched nearshoring and the impact on supply chain resilience using Digital Twins

•Published literature review with professor, presented at SACNAS and IISE conferences

•Developed Anylogistix model that simulated nearshoring, improving supply chain costs by 30% and reducing CO2 emissions by 10,000%

Northwest Aerospace Technologies

Everett, WA, USA

R&D Engineering Intern

May 2022 - August 2023

•Used AutoCAD background, reengineering drawings to create template for interior airplane placards

•Applied basic physics principles to promptly and accurately complete stress and flame testing on laminate materials

•Worked with bill of materials and modified Engineering drawings

•Improved process flow to reduce Haas machine runtime by 20% to reduce machine bottleneck and increase throughput

University Union Advisory Board, Cal Poly ASI

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

College of Engineering Representative

September 2023 – June 2025

•Conducted stakeholder analysis to assess student demand, feasibility, and impact of campus projects

•Developed and presented policy recommendations to improve ASI-managed facilities and services

•Created and passed proposals for Cal Poly Pickleball court renovation and ASI signage across campus

•Collaborate with college of engineering peers to voice their opinions to the board

•Representative of Business and Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Budget and Long-Range Planning Committees

PolyPie

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Customer Development AI Chatbot Project

February 2024 - May 2024

•Led a cross-functional team for the PolyPie project, overseeing coordination across roles and ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables

•Leveraging effective business outreach strategies, I cultivated connections with local businesses, facilitating collaboration and support for our initiative

•Additionally, I utilized my Python expertise to extract comprehensive information about San Luis Obispo's local businesses, enhancing our project's data-driven approach.

PROJECTS & OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE

Lam Research

Inventory Management Capstone Project

January 2024 - December 2024

•Collaborated with Lam Research to develop an automated optimization model for lineside bin replenishment on their manufacturing floor

•Engineered a Gurobi-based optimization algorithm to improve material handling efficiency and eliminate waste

•Defined and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance improvements, resulting in 30+ hours of labor saved annually and a streamlined replenishment process

IME 223 Scout Coffee Improvement Project

Facilitator and Implementation Consultant

January 2023 - April 2023

•Leveraged time studies and pareto analysis to optimize coffee shop operations, reducing drink preparation time from 330 sec to 104.3 sec (68% improvement) by implementing online ordering and adding a secondary barista station for parallel workflows

•Implemented the principles of lean six sigma to improve the company’s order process

•Team facilitator that coordinated decisions with Scout, planned and managed team schedules and meetings

CERTIFICATIONS

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate Salesforce Certified Administrator Certification

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Python, SQL, MATLAB, Java, LLM, Minitab, Power BI, Tableau, JIRA, SysML, Trello, VBA, Gurobi, Systems Engineer

Analytics & Tools: Business Analytics, Data Analysis, EDA, Salesforce, Machine Learning, Statistics, ERP, CRM, Figma, Microsoft Office

Engineering & Design: SolidWorks, Operations Research, CAD, Supply Chain Management, Simulation Modeling, Process Improvement

Soft Skills & Project Management : Proposal Writing, Leadership, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Detail Oriented, Leadership, Agile, Financial Planning

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