I lead teams of amazing engineers and leaders who develop cutting-edge, automated solutions for Plenty's unique vertical farms.

• Complete P&L responsibility for vision guided robotics division.• In the first 2 years, grew annual revenues from $15M to $28M.• Created team focused on alignment with strategic vision, customer relationships, and continuous improvement.• Facilitated the development of new product features for our flagship products.• Promoted project management approach to customer relationships.

• Led 22 team members in two locations to develop and manage 9 product lines generating $26M of revenue. • Set and achieved goal to complete a new aftermarket offering per quarter, driving 20% growth in related revenue. • Provided constant mantra of superior communication and customer empathy. • Lead high profile projects with strategic customers. • Managed $3M engineering budget and associated cost controls on projects.

• Lead 12 team members in three locations to continually execute successful projects on time and within budget. • Aligned 3 separate engineering teams and standards into a single uniform process in the first year. • Coordinated and scheduled all equipment engineering, including design, programming, and onsite support. • Supported Sales Teams, providing valuable feedback about how our standards could work for the customer. • In year 3, overcame closure of remote engineering office. Created extensive outside engineering network allowing team to flex in capacity by 60% without adding permanent cost structure.

Responsibilities include: Initiating, implementing, and monitoring all design engineering aspects relating to the manufacturing process including validation, cost containment, and cost reduction. Routine decisions include process determinations, manufacturing methods, vendor searches and selection, and defining requirements for production line equipment.Additional responsibilities include:TPM CoordinatorResponsible for forming and leading Autonomous Production Teams including operators, technicians, QC auditors, and engineers. Trained teams in Total Productive Maintenance techniques, held monthly metrics reviews to analyze areas for improvement.

Responsibilities include accountability for all aspects of project execution, including layout engineering, OEM/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, electrical design, electrical programming, and installation support. Major projects include:Schering Plough Corporation - Kenilworth, NJ:Responsible for writing, reviewing, and executing Installation and Operation Qualification protocols; qualification protocols included testing machine against manufacturer specifications, Schering Plough expectations, and FDA regulations.Frito-Lay, Inc. – Jonesboro, AR:Responsible for control of full bottle conveying system including single file, mass, and bi-flow accumulation conveyors for snack food packaging line; electrical controls included panel design, line control PLC programming, data-highway, remote I/O communication architectures; on site responsibilities included start-up and commissioning support.