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 lifecycle, and integrating customer feedback to ensure our products meet market demands.Key Responsibilities:• 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 products to market, ensuring they meet customer needs and company goals.• 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 drive product improvements and enhance user experience.• 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 integration of product information across all platforms.• 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 efficient decision-making and execution.• 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 events to showcase our products and gather market intelligence.• Training and Mentorship: I develop and deliver training programs for new hires and existing team members, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel. I provide mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.

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 development initiatives, refining operational efficiencies, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and market expansion.Key Accomplishments:• 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 developed pricing calculators to facilitate accurate and efficient sales operations.• 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, and ERP data integrity, which streamlined operations and supported accurate decision-making.• 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 comprehensive dashboard for data visualization, and established a framework to utilize customer insights for continuous improvement.• 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, authored technical whitepapers, and contributed to webinars and other marketing initiatives.• 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 with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles, thereby enhancing overall team productivity.

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 specifications with customer needs.Key Accomplishments:• 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 expansion, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring that our products met customer needs and aligned with business goals.Key Accomplishments:• 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 and video scripts, hosted webinars, participated as a panelist, and presented at media events to share product knowledge and promote our offerings.• 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, and execution of tactics for digital and print advertising, social media, and video content.• 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, Grainger, McMaster Carr, and Essentra. Ensured accurate and compelling product information was available to support sales and distribution efforts.• 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 addressed specific market needs and drove business growth.• 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 departments, ensuring successful product development and market introduction.

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 aligning product offerings with market needs and customer feedback to ensure successful market penetration.Key Accomplishments:• 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 catalog to enhance customer engagement.• 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 improve customer selection and purchasing experience.• 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 for product improvement.• 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 accurate and comprehensive product information was available to customers and sales teams.• 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 enhancing product applications to meet specific customer requirements.Key Accomplishments:• 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 University of California at Berkeley to support project tasks and innovation.• 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 in sales calls to engage directly with engineering and design-oriented customers.• 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 developing content for social media and other promotional activities.• 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 expertise.

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 process documentation.Key Accomplishments:• 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 production processes.• 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, tools, and ergonomic solutions using PTC Pro-Engineer software.• 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 operations and reduce variability.• 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 environment, training employees, and managing regulatory inspections.Key Accomplishments:• 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. Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.• 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 focused on supporting assembly operations, improving documentation, and optimizing procedural standards.Key Accomplishments:• 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 requirements, contributing to the successful execution of high-profile construction projects.Key Accomplishments:• 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.

A.A. Industrial Drawing, Computer Aided Design

Activities and Societies: Graduated with honors, Cum Laude