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Schaumburg, Il, Us

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

• Lead the applications team in the design, development, and implementation of software applications within the shop floor environment.• Develop and maintain an applications roadmap in alignment with the business strategy and IT architecture.• Manage the entire lifecycle of applications, from requirement analysis to deployment and user support.• Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of applications.• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs and translate them into technology solutions.• Oversee the selection and management of technology vendors and contractors.• Manage application development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.• Implement best practices in software development, including Agile and DevOps methodologies.• Develop and manage the applications budget, including capital and operational expenses.• Ensure compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity policies and regulations.

Malvern, Pa, Us

Manage a software development team of 15 comprised of onsite and remote employees. Led complete life cycle development for multiple projects including meeting with customers to generate requirements and ensuring production quality. Oversee global support of 9 product lines including prioritization of issues from both customers and production. Manage and oversee budget for group. Worked with fellow managers to develop the budget for entire engineering department. ● Reduced software dev timeline by 25% by implementing AI to assist with code generation, review, & translation● Accelerated time to productivity for new hires by 25% by creating and implementing self-service orientation program ● Achieved 35% reduction in current software code streams to help reduce maintenance time● Reduced travel expenses by 80% through implementation of local and remote diagnostics● Built software team to support multiple environments and languages ranging from C# and C++ Windows and Linux Applications to JavaScript/HTML5, Python, and embedded DSP and processors

Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Us

Promoted to manage a software development team of 12 comprised of onsite and remote employees. Managed technical development for user interface, DSP, custom RTOS, motion control, and algorithm specialists. Led team project development of multi-disciplined engineering team for a product that became an industry leader for both speed and value. Functioned as product manager for 3 product lines for a period of almost 4 years. Manage and oversee budget for group. Improved YoY revenue by $10M in new software revenue streams with expected growth of up to $15M per year● Lowered service time by 20% by improving diagnostic ability for service technicians● Reduced defect churn by 15% by implementing new code review policies● Reduced turnover by over 25% by implementing Agile, leading to employee growth and promotions● Delivered new C# user interface in .Net environment with over 400,000 lines of code on time & on budget

Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Us

Managed a software development team of 8 comprised of onsite employees. Managed technical development for user interface, DSP, custom RTOS, motion control, and algorithm specialists. Manage and oversee budget for group. ● Oversaw new product line growth which accounted for $30M in new revenue● Improved policies to reduce production reliance on engineering by over 50% per month

Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Us

Managed a team of 5 direct reports, determined software engineering workload and distribution within team. Provided technical guidance while mentoring and developing team members. Led cross functional team for new product development for large currency sorters.● Shortened new designs by over 6 months with over $500,000 in average cost savings● Implemented source control to streamline project management and integrate additional developers● Developed a platform that efficiently expanded into other products and leveraged existing development into additional solutions

Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Us

Responsible for full software life cycle of embedded software projects. Created industry-leading user interface and improved existing RTOS embedded system. Met with customers to generate requirements, developed testing criteria, assisted with production, traveled to domestic and foreign customers to assist with first time installations. ● Delivered projects on-time, within scope, and within budget● Achieved over 50% YoY sales increase by developing simultaneous reading of currency and tickets● Drove $30M+ annual sales and $35M+ annual service revenue by enabling high-speed strapping

Peosta, Ia, Us

Assembly and C language embedded programming of Texas Instruments DSP. Programming consisted of use of the analog to digital interface, serial peripheral interface, and the serial communication interface. Mixed hardware design of motion controls for brushless and DC motors.• Introduced new product line of controls that added $20M to sales

Peosta, Ia, Us

Analog and digital hardware design of motion controls for fractional horsepower BLDC and DC motors. Assisted with board layout and design, mechanical mounting, production, and testing.• Redesigned existing product line of controls that added $10M to sales

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Leadership & Change Management | Marketing Strategy And Planning

Bsee, Electrical Engineering