Brian Burke Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

• As Product Manager 3, I focus on driving strategic product development and enhancing customer relationships to align with our company’s growth objectives. My role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing the.
• Product Strategy and Development: I lead new product development initiatives, identifying market opportunities and defining product requirements. I work closely with engineering and sales teams to bring innovative.
• Voice of the Customer (VoC) Initiatives: I implement VoC strategies using tools like HubSpot CRM to capture and analyze customer feedback. By developing satisfaction surveys and dashboards, I ensure customer insights.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: I collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to coordinate product launches and align strategies across departments. My role involves ensuring seamless communication and.
• Process Optimization: I optimize product data management within the Syspro ERP system to improve accuracy in pricing and inventory management. I oversee the continuous refinement of operational processes to support.
• Market and Customer Engagement: I engage with key customers and industry stakeholders to gather insights, build relationships, and nurture business opportunities. I represent the company at trade shows and industry.

San Francisco Bay Area

• As a Senior Product Engineer, I played a key role in enhancing our product offerings and optimizing engineering processes to meet the evolving needs of our customers. My responsibilities included leading product.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Drove the development and successful launch of the DualVee® and LoPro® RTU systems. Responsible for creating product documentation, including user manuals and technical guides, and.
• Process Optimization: Implemented critical improvements within the Syspro ERP system, enhancing product data accuracy and optimizing pricing strategies. Managed product lifecycle updates, contract pricing adjustments.
• Voice of the Customer (VoC) Initiatives: Led efforts to capture and analyze customer feedback through the implementation of VoC strategies using HubSpot CRM. Developed customer satisfaction surveys, set up a.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with marketing, engineering, and sales teams to develop high-quality visual content for promotions, trade shows, and training materials. Produced detailed renderings.
• Training and Development: Played a pivotal role in onboarding and training new employees, developed educational materials for BW University, and provided ongoing mentorship. Ensured that team members were well-equipped.

San Francisco Bay Area

• In this role, I was instrumental in managing product lifecycle activities and supporting sales and marketing efforts. My focus was on ensuring our product offerings met market demands and aligning technical.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversaw the development and maintenance of key product lines, from early R&D stages through to obsolescence, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements.
• Sales and Marketing Collaboration: Supported sales initiatives by developing technical content, including whitepapers, webinars, and catalogs, to educate customers and enhance engagement.
• ERP System Enhancements: Implemented updates and improvements within the Syspro ERP system to streamline product data management, supporting accurate pricing and inventory control.
• Trade Show Participation: Coordinated and executed trade show demonstrations and booth setups, increasing brand visibility and generating new business leads.
• Training and Support: Developed and delivered training programs for sales teams and distributors, enhancing product knowledge and equipping teams to effectively communicate product benefits.

San Francisco Bay Area

• As a Senior Product Manager at Bishop-Wisecarver, I specialized as a subject matter expert in linear and rotary guided motion for medium industrial automation applications. My role focused on product innovation, market.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Served as a key expert in linear and rotary guided motion technologies, providing technical guidance and insights for medium industrial automation applications. Authored technical whitepapers.
• Marketing and Product Campaigns: Directed marketing strategies and provided campaign support, including the creation of product launch materials, identification of target customers, development of key messaging points.
• Product Content and Pricing Management: Managed, updated, and enhanced product content and pricing strategies for major national and regional catalog distributors, including Motion Industries, Applied Industrial.
• New Product Development (NPD): Led NPD initiatives, overseeing projects from concept through to launch. Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback integration to develop products that.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to align product strategies with overall business objectives. Facilitated effective communication and collaboration across.

San Francisco Bay Area

• In my role as Product Manager, I was responsible for driving new product development and introduction, enhancing customer relationships, and supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives. My focus was on.
• New Product Development: Led the New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, from idea inception to market launch, including the implementation of Cadenas Part Solutions 3D CAD model.
• E-commerce and Digital Solutions: Successfully launched an e-commerce platform using Magento Enterprise Edition, facilitating online sales and expanding digital customer interaction. Developed product configurators to.
• Customer and Market Engagement: Engaged with key customers to gather feedback and nurture business opportunities, traveling to customer sites and attending trade shows to strengthen relationships and gather insights.
• Product Literature and Documentation: Managed the creation and revision of product line catalogs, datasheets, and technical drawings for key product lines, including DualVee®, MinVee®, MadeWell®, and 1-Trak, ensuring.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to develop and implement product strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and customer needs.

San Francisco Bay Area

• As a Product Engineer, I was responsible for managing custom engineering projects and supporting the national sales team with technical expertise. My role focused on project coordination, technical training, and.
• Custom Project Management: Coordinated the execution of custom engineering projects through all phases of completion, including design, development, and delivery. Managed collaboration with student interns from the.
• Technical Sales Support: Assisted the national sales team with product training and application support, including production capability training and identification of product customization opportunities. Participated.
• Marketing Collaboration: Supported the marketing department by providing technical information for product catalogs, trade show demonstrations, and advertising campaigns. Contributed to lead generation initiatives by.
• Training and Development: Delivered training sessions on production capabilities, product customization, and new product developments to internal teams and external partners, enhancing product knowledge and application.

San Francisco Bay Area

• As a Manufacturing Engineer, I focused on optimizing production processes, implementing new manufacturing technologies, and improving product quality. My role involved managing capital equipment projects and developing.
• Capital Equipment Implementation: Successfully managed the acquisition and implementation of multimillion-dollar capital equipment, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure smooth integration into existing.
• Process Optimization: Created and maintained streamlined process inspection and documentation systems to track all inspection data during production, enhancing product quality and consistency.
• Production Improvements: Continuously improved production methods, technologies, and tooling to increase machine cycle yields, reduce production times, and lower part costs. Designed and implemented advanced fixtures.
• Technical Documentation: Developed comprehensive process and procedure manuals for the assembly department, including tool and fixture guides, torque specifications, and problem identification protocols, to standardize.
• CNC Programming and Machining: Created and maintained G-code programs for CNC machining of fixtures, prototypes, and production parts using SurfCAM software, ensuring precision and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

San Francisco Bay Area

• As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, I developed and managed comprehensive safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. My role focused on maintaining a safe working.
• Regulatory Compliance: Created, updated, and maintained safety programs, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), CUPA Business Plan, Hazardous Waste Management, and Forklift and Crane safety..
• Employee Training: Developed and delivered in-house safety training programs, including creating training materials and maintaining employee training records, to promote a culture of safety and awareness.
• Safety Committee Leadership: Organized and led Safety Committee meetings, conducted facility walk-throughs, identified potential hazards, and implemented corrective actions to eliminate safety risks.
• Inspection Management: Managed Cal-OSHA and Contra Costa County facility inspections, handled citation resolutions, and ensured that all safety concerns were addressed promptly to maintain a safe work environment.

Chico, California, United States

• As a CAD Operator at the United States Thermoelectric Consortium, I contributed to enhancing production efficiency and accuracy by creating detailed technical drawings and models for manufacturing processes. My work.
• Technical Drawing and Documentation: Created and maintained production drawings, including assembly documentation, to support manufacturing operations and ensure accurate construction of components.
• 3D Modeling and Simulation: Developed computer simulations and spatial orientation models using CADKEY and AutoCAD software, which were utilized in instruction manuals and training videos.
• Process Improvement: Planned and implemented procedural and operational standards to improve employee productivity, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing production time.

Bakersfield, California, United States

• As a CAD Operator at Mechanical Design Concepts, I supported large-scale projects by preparing detailed mechanical and plumbing plans. My role involved creating accurate schematics and ensuring compliance with project.
• Mechanical and Plumbing Plans: Prepared and maintained detailed mechanical (HVAC) and plumbing plans for large-scale projects, including new schools and prison facilities, using AutoCAD software.
• Technical Schematics and Details: Created schematics, detailed drawings, and graphical representations of material transitions and system integrations, facilitating clear communication of design specifications.

Business Marketing Strategy (July 2017)

The Customer-Focused Organization (May 2017)

Six Sigma Black Belt

B.S. Manufacturing Technology, Production And Operations Management

Activities and Societies: Manufacturing Technology Management Award, 2001 John P. Pawek Computer Aided Design Award, 2000 Society of.

A.A. Industrial Drawing, Computer Aided Design

Activities and Societies: Graduated with honors, Cum Laude