Engineering Manager Driving AI-Enabled Automation
Resume:
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Information Systems
Strayer University, Washington, DC June 2027
Major: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management GPA: 4.00 Master of Engineering Management
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN August 2014 Major: Engineering Management GPA: 3.90
Bachelor of Manufacturing Management
University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN May 2009
Major: Manufacturing Management GPA: 3.54
Associate of Applied Science
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN December 2006 Major: Engineering CAD Technology GPA: 3.85
Associate of Applied Science
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN May 2004 Major: Network Administrator/Analyst GPA: 3.81
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate Store Design Engineering Manager October 2019 – July 2026 Best Buy Inc., Richfield, MN
• Led engineering initiatives improving fixture design, prototyping, and production workflows.
• Implemented new technologies to enhance engineering efficiency and design accuracy.
• Created fixtures supporting strategic retail programs.
• Developed Engineering Intent Decks for vendor bidding and co-engineering. GALAKPAI Q. JONES 12198 67 St. NE
Otsego, MN 55330
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• Reviewed prototypes and first articles for engineering and contractual compliance.
• Produced elevation drawings and installation documentation. Manufacturing IT Network Coordinator/DBA August 2016 – February 2018 Firestone Building Products, Anoka, MN
• Coordinated and provided IT support for 5 manufacturing plants
• Led and managed multiple key IT projects
• Configured, maintained, and managed SQL servers
at seven manufacturing plants
• Led project teams to manage the execution of server upgrades Manufacturing IT Automation Engineer October 2013 – August 2016 Firestone Building Products, Anoka, MN
• Automated the creation of shop drawings and documentation
• Designed, developed, and maintained a custom application
• Spearheaded new product design
• Created 3D models of prototypes
• Trained the production engineering design team to use 3D CAD application Mechanical Designer August 2006 – April 2013
Nortek Air Solutions, Eden Prairie, MN
• Designed HVAC systems per customer specification
• Created 3D models of HVAC systems
• Created Bill of Materials and Engineering Drawings for production
• Created Engineering Change Request (ECR) per customer’s request CERTIFICATIONS:
Pro/Engineer Operator
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN May 2006 AutoCAD Operator
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN December 2005
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