Sr. Service Tools Engineer

RENE-PHILIPPE DEGNI-SEGUI

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Mobile: 812-***-**** – Home: 317-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position within the technology industry with an aspiration to contributing knowledge of project management and product development.

EDUCATION

M.S., Electronics and Computer Technology, Indiana State University, December 2003

Cumulative GPA: 3.87/4.0

B.S., Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology, Indiana State University, December 2001

A.S., Electronics and Computer Technology, Indiana State University, May 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cummins Inc., Electronic Service Tools Engineer – July 2005 – Current

Working in a team environment with cross-functional teams to support business applications that drives strategic initiatives.

Key Contributor to the Systems Development Lifecycle of the Electronic Service Tools Systems Software

- Developing electronic service tool requirements and technical support specifications

- Field Test Lead responsible for coordinating and supporting Software System and components Test, Field Test, Validation Test and Acceptance Test

- Collecting and analyzing field data to evaluate service tool specifications and requirements.

- Validating the implementation of diagnostics and troubleshooting software to support Cummins Electronically controlled engines, applications and calibrations

- Initiating development and release of service tool software including development and reviews of service tool related manuals help files, and supporting publications.

Key Contributor to the Post Implementation and Ongoing Support of the Electronic Service Tools Systems Software

- Lead service engineer for base tool content and current product support

- Developing and documenting processes and procedures including control points for electronic tools and calibrations

- Supporting development of service tool and system functions that help improve the end users business processes (UI Design, Databases, security, control components, communication, reporting and troubleshooting)

- Providing electronic service tool and datalink communication technical support to the Cummins service channel and performing field problem investigations

- Working with engine equipment and electronic control systems, including communication protocols (J1939, J1708) and RP1210A datalink adapters.

- Improving requirements and processes using Six Sigma tools and processes

- Participating in process FMEA for a wireless adapter system.

Project Manager for Volkswagen Programmable Adapter – Managing new product development

- Lead cross-functional product development teams and coordinate development activities and project deliverables

- Planning the project from the requirements phase to the release phase.

- Managing development of new adapter and software to improve Volkswagen service capabilities

- Responsible for identifying Volkswagen requirements and specifications

- Conducting and leading review meetings with the project core teams to go over project updates and ensure that milestones are achieved

- Provided weekly and monthly updates to management on project’s progress.

- Collaborating with all the teams involved in the project to coordinate the adapter software development strategy

- Responsible for capturing project status and determining tasks to be completed, team responsible, and timing of completion

- Managing risks as they occur and developing contingency plans to keep the project on track

- Informing upper management of potential issues and risks, proposing options and recommendation to resolve them

- Interfacing with customer and providing updates on project status and deliverables.

- Publishing agendas and prepared material for teleconferences with customer.

Completed several industry training classes including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), CAN (J1939) Architecture, Actuators and Sensors for Electronic Engines, Write Smart, Engine Familiarization, Value Package Introduction, Completed Six Sigma Belt Training, Voice of the Customer (VOC) etc.

Indiana Research Institute, Electronic Design Engineer – Fall 2004

Working in a temporary function to identify and improve control components within key business applications. Contributions areas included:

Evaluating existing documentation to leverage existing materials for the identification of control points and improvement opportunities:

- Read and interpreted electrical prints and schematic drawings to develop new process design

- Reviewed electrical requirements including instructions to establish control concepts and specifications for existing machines and improvements utilizing PLC and ladder logic

- Planned, designed and modified testing procedures to evidence identified controls.

Advocated knowledge sharing to ongoing projects and internal monitoring efforts:

- Worked with analog and digital instruments for industrial process controls monitoring

- Programmed several PLC’s using AB RSLogix software and Siemens MicroWin software to redesign existing tools to monitor control quality and improve production efficiencies.

Sapient Solutions, Technician – Spring 2004

Working as a contractor assigned at Insight for the Bank One Switch Project to improve the technical infrastructure of the client. Contributions areas included:

Executing, monitoring and restoring backup processes for the Windows environment

- Windows 9x Desktop Data Backup for Bank One

- Restore the user’s data and Verify the user’ applications.

Implementing and upgrading technical infrastructure

- Windows 2K & XP Workstation 2.2 Build Upgrade

- Install user’s applications.

Student Assistant, Department of Electronics and Computer Technology, Indiana State University, September 2000 – December 2003

- Monitored and tutored students in Mathematics, Electronics, and lab experiments

- Worked with AC/DC, magnetism, electrical components, and designed series and parallel circuits

- Used meters, scopes, and wiring breadbords to practice basic breadboarding techniques

- Programmed PLC's using RSLogix software. RSLogix 500, Micrologix 1200

- Configured HMI by programming PanelBuilder 32 for PanelView 1000 applications

- Development of an Instructional CD for Tag-Based PLC Programming.

COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS

Basic, AutoCAD, C/C++, HTML, Microsoft Office, Electronic Workbench, PLC- RSLogix and Micrologix, HMI-PanelBuilder32 and PanelView, Allen Bradley SLC controllers, Rockwell software, Siemens S7-200 controller and MicroWin software, ClearQuest, ClearCase, DOORS, Siebel, CRM, Minitab. Fluent in French - Speaking and writing.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

- Dean’s List, Completed B.S Cum Laude

– Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of Zeta Rho chapter, Treasurer (2000-2001)

– Member of Golden Key Honour Society and SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

– Member of Epsilon Pi Tau, International Honorary society for Education in Technology.

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