Manufacturing Execution SystemCreated overarching vision and managed the project as hands-on software development manager for the division’s first Manufacturing Execution System. Leveraged business acumen and extensive technology expertise to facilitate requirements gathering and enhance communication between business units, software development team and IT group. Completed a highly ambitious project in planning, prioritization, development and management on deadline to support all… Show more Manufacturing Execution SystemCreated overarching vision and managed the project as hands-on software development manager for the division’s first Manufacturing Execution System. Leveraged business acumen and extensive technology expertise to facilitate requirements gathering and enhance communication between business units, software development team and IT group. Completed a highly ambitious project in planning, prioritization, development and management on deadline to support all business functional requirements. Managed a team of 3 software development professionals.Synthesized the best ideas, industry practices and technology to maximize resources, managing the project from concept to final delivery of a best-in-class proprietary software system in one year.● Elevated operations as architect of a web-based system built in Python, Django, JavaScript and MS SQL Server to improve product quality and inventory control with robust quality standards and execution● Leveraged elegant implementations and expressive solutions to achieve the highest level of functionality with the least amount of code possible● Demonstrated troubleshooting expertise in eliminating deadlocks● Implemented Pick to Light (P2L) system to speed production and accuracy while decreasing fail rates● Selected and implemented Version One online Agile project management tool to meet targets while improving documentation and planning● Deployed Git repository for distribution and version management● Established priorities and enhanced focus division-wide to align priorities amidst shifting requirements by creating a clean, well-written, sprint task schedule and backlog of additional features and enhancements● Improved team performance through coaching, hands-on coding and proactive management techniques Show less

Energy Management & Control SystemManaged a team developing a web-based application and data collection framework in Python, Django, JavaScript and PostgreSQL, hosted on Amazon's AWS / EC2 cloud computing services, as project owner from concept to final delivery. Leveraged background as a business analyst to identify business needs and develop software solutions. Enhanced communication and collaboration between departments, and with vendors. Created a competitive advantage for… Show more Energy Management & Control SystemManaged a team developing a web-based application and data collection framework in Python, Django, JavaScript and PostgreSQL, hosted on Amazon's AWS / EC2 cloud computing services, as project owner from concept to final delivery. Leveraged background as a business analyst to identify business needs and develop software solutions. Enhanced communication and collaboration between departments, and with vendors. Created a competitive advantage for the company by developing DigiSmart™, a fully-integrated wireless management system accessing 100+ data points to track asset operation and performance. ● Increased reliability by researching, identifying, and resolving root causes of issues affecting the interface of EMS platform and wireless devices from two vendors that resulted in highly inefficient communication● Elevated performance and improved user interface by defining and developing a second generation platform controller / web application, enabling centralized customer control of units and automatic software upgrades● Key contributor in design and development of a stable, reliable cloud-based system supporting future growth● Developed automated data analysis routines utilizing statistical, multivariate, time series based methodologies (including weather data from NOAA) to identify and resolve persistent operational issue Show less

Collaborated with SVP and a cross functional team as technology expert and data analyst to select a third-party Warranty Management System (WMS) that ultimately reduced costs by $2M+ annually.● Helped create realistic expectations and define functionality while establishing clear deliverables● Analyzed information from 5 vendors, requiring specific proof of concept for technical functionality● Dramatically reduced time and labor required to migrate data from SaaS to new in-house… Show more Collaborated with SVP and a cross functional team as technology expert and data analyst to select a third-party Warranty Management System (WMS) that ultimately reduced costs by $2M+ annually.● Helped create realistic expectations and define functionality while establishing clear deliverables● Analyzed information from 5 vendors, requiring specific proof of concept for technical functionality● Dramatically reduced time and labor required to migrate data from SaaS to new in-house application Show less

Recruited for a crucial role as chief software developer to identify and resolve process and data issues through software and reporting within the supply chain management division. Selected based on broad knowledge of business principles combined with technical knowledge. Provided insights as the local SQL and database expert, including greatly enhanced process automation. Improved nightly ETL operations from production to report server to increase reliability. ● Key contributor in… Show more Recruited for a crucial role as chief software developer to identify and resolve process and data issues through software and reporting within the supply chain management division. Selected based on broad knowledge of business principles combined with technical knowledge. Provided insights as the local SQL and database expert, including greatly enhanced process automation. Improved nightly ETL operations from production to report server to increase reliability. ● Key contributor in integrating MaxLoad (third-party truck and container loading software) with ERP and WMS to reduce transportation costs and increase performance by optimally stack and organize product● Increased productivity by expanding database server access for Business Analysts to enable customized reporting● Trained Business Analysts in best practices Show less

Brought on board to improve audit performance by increasing contract standardization and accuracy. Created mechanisms for randomly sampling contracts, analyzing compliance, and reporting. Established guidelines highlighting best practices or conventions not being followed, which had resulted in the failure of a prior audit. ● Elevated group performance by standardizing processes, improving workflow, training, accountability, and oversight while enhancing communication with contract… Show more Brought on board to improve audit performance by increasing contract standardization and accuracy. Created mechanisms for randomly sampling contracts, analyzing compliance, and reporting. Established guidelines highlighting best practices or conventions not being followed, which had resulted in the failure of a prior audit. ● Elevated group performance by standardizing processes, improving workflow, training, accountability, and oversight while enhancing communication with contract processors and supervisors Show less

● Worked with project team to create an Expert System containing “common sense” knowledge● Developed formal representations for classes of verbs, and relationships between objects● Helped develop the “Material Role” concept (a concept similar to abstract classes in C++) within our knowledge base

● Designed data collection software written in C and C++● Developed Java web interface to remotely manage data collection● Deployed lightweight Linux distribution to facilitate offsite management of legacy systems