Vance Prather Email & Phone Number

Sonoma, California, Us

Kgs. Lyngby, Dk

PLM, BOM, Material Readiness

Newark, California, Us

"CreateMe works to leverage its radical reinvention of apparel manufacturing, to deliver elevated customization experiences and smart manufacturing services."

Workforce reduction, then back to University for continuous learning, international travel

San Francisco, Ca, Us

"Anki was an entertainment robotics company dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence and robotics to people's everyday lives"Accomplishments• Reconfigured project management process and setup new tools from the ground up. • Built 3D printed models and debugged robotic devices from concept thru mass production. • Joined the company at a critical stage as the most complex product to date was transferred to the new Asian contract manufacturer• Drove the launch of three new products in under 24 months.• Setup Arena PLM process for Bill of Materials, Secure Data Management and Engineering Change Orders• Traveled extensively to drive pilot builds and mass production of new robotic devices at contract manufacturing facilities.

San Jose, California, Us

"Roku pioneers streaming for the TV and aspires to power every TV in the world"Accomplishments• Responsible for project planning, engineering change order execution, weekly project status monitoring and regular updates to teams worldwide• Refined and released artwork with Creative Services, refined structural package design with vendors to refresh all Roku hardware, retail packaging and brand identity

San Jose, California, Us

"Neato Robotics makes housecleaning easy with automatic, cordless robot vacuums"Accomplishments• Program Manager for consumer robotics R&D team, owned schedules, tracking, meetings and actions • Refined the Doc Control process and managed over 3,500 line items and staff utilizing Arena PLM• Strategic Acct Mgr for partner Vorwerk. Instrumental in creating a Neato JDM version of the Kobold robotic vacuum with a feature set and business structure that led to full acquisition of Neato by Vorwerk

San Jose, California, Us

"Logitech designs and manufactures personal peripherals for the needs of personal computer and laptop users". Accomplishments• Established and led 3D printing lab and model shop• Contributed to the design and product launch for strategic OEM and retail products worldwide• Managed projects and/or conducted mechanical design for business-critical products including gaming keyboards, gaming mice, OEM peripherals, Webcams and more• Led a team of 9 project managers with responsibilities that included hiring, department budgets, project cost, product cost, schedules, QBR representation, KPI review with corrective actions, sales and marketing support, Logitech "Wingman" brand management, customer experience and more

M.B.A., Business Administration, Minor Focus, Supply Chain & Logistics

B.A., Business Management, Business Administration

Non-Degree Graduate Student & Product Realization Network Fellow, Operations Strategy, Product Development