Bill McCanless has over 30 years of success maximizing value throughout the supply chain for major global enterprises like Dell and IBM. His consistent track record of enabling large organizations to achieve continued growth stems from his focus on building and developing top-performing teams, establishing effective data-driven operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Maverick Power, Bill leads cross-functional teams to optimize quality, enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence. Previously, at Dell Technologies, he held the role of Senior Director & Global Leader, Operations Quality, where he transformed his team into a strategic partner of product development, implemented key performance indicators (KPIs), and improved design-for-eXcellence (DFX) processes. His leadership resulted in significant reductions in product quality issues and field defects, enhancing Dell's competitive advantage.Bill's expertise spans engineering, operations, procurement, and strategic planning. He has a proven ability to quickly analyze situations, identify potential issues, develop a vision, and lead teams to execute strategies that outperform previous results. His career includes leading a worldwide procurement team at Dell, standardizing supply chain processes, and driving substantial cost savings and operational improvements.Bill holds a Master’s of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University. He is PMP certified and holds certifications in Lean Manufacturing and DISC Assessment.Bill is committed to coaching, developing, and promoting talent into critical roles that deliver exceptional value to the organization. He believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers teams to achieve their best.