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Zurich, Zh, Ch

- Leader of a multi-site team of 35 resources in Richmond, VA and Bangalore, India, delivering more than 25 new product development launches (>100 new product SKUs)- Well versed at developing high potential talent to align with organizational effectiveness plan and provided leadership coaching through effective individual performance management and succession planning strategies- Foster a creative and collaborative team environment in which team members are empowered to be trail blazers, make decisions, and seek technical guidance as needed- Collaborate with large clients on power protection solutions for their businesses and helped secure >$100M in business revenue- Developed technology and innovation roadmaps which enabled five technology development projects in collaboration with CRC and universities to enable disruptive and state of the art power electronic technology and beneficial intellectual property- Well versed in leading product design optimizations and cost savings initiatives- Managed multi-year, $3M infrastructure project constructing state of the art 5MW UPS Test Center- Drive new product development and cross-functional alignment through structured stage gate process to ensure on time, cost, and quality resultsOversee all design generation and implementation.Manage multi year projects with an annual budget of $4M.Member of:NEMA 1PE & 1IS CommitteesUL STP 1008 CommitteeIEC TC22, SC22HIEEE Power Electronics SocietyIEEE Power & Energy Society

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Project manager on five research & development projectsLead five direct reports and up to 15 indirect reportsManaged a two year, $1.8 million dollar international development projectManaged two infrastructure development projects ($350k)Designed and developed RCD snubber protection circuits for high power IGBT converters

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Responsible for the research, design and development of power protection products for the data center, heavy and light industrial markets. These products include high power uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power converters, static transfer switches, and power distribution equipment.AC Voltage: up to 600VDC Voltage: up to 1000VUPS/Power Converters:Up to 3MWStatic transfer switch:Up to 4000APower distribution units:Up to 1 MW- Developed System level specifications- Performed dFMEA on new products- Power converter (AFE, DC-DC, Inverters) simulation, design and development including protection circuitsMember of:NEMA 1PE & 1IS CommitteesUL STP 1008 CommitteeIEEE Power Electronics SocietyIEEE Power & Energy Society

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx

My role on this team consisted of four main areas that support the on-going manufacturing operations.1) Controls Engineering:Debug equipment controls programs, program edits, and recipe management at each processing cellMaintain power, control schematics, circuit diagrams and operating manualsResponsible for technical training of shift, team, and group leaders on standard working procedures and troubleshooting practices. Responsibility includes development of technical training documentations and manualsDevelop technical Scope of Work documentation in support of larger projects that are contracted to outside engineering firms and OEM’sExperience with: PowerFlex 70/700, PanelView/PanelView Plus, ControlLogix 1756-L6 controllers, RSLinx, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet IP, Data Highway, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote I/O & DH+, Modac, Siemens 5, Indramat, TCP Handler2) Design Engineering:Design and development of facility production equipment, which include electrical/controls, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic based systemsSupport in-house projects through design, development, process analysis, planning and cost estimates.3) Software/Database:Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging FTPC and IDB databases to ensure successful communication with line controllersSupport for database sequence operations and recipe management requires interaction with a large variety of controls and database software applications.Function as the technical interface between the facility’s IT organization and the Engineering department4) Project ManagementManage project team assigned to complete detailed downtime study of the manufacturing rail tracking systemProject manager for planned and in-force projectsBrainstorm options/technical solutions to existing equipment issues with engineering team. Activities include development of technical proposals that consist of high level cost, manpower, and schedule estimates

Roanoke, Va, Us

Developed inventive and resourceful electrical blueprints for historical buildings, government facilities, correctional centers, small businesses, public schools, and universities Designed Interior Power Distribution Systems, Power Transmission, & Distribution Systems Developed creative interior & exterior lighting designs Responsible for the proper design and implementation of Fire Alarm & Security Systems Incorporated LEED principles and sustainability throughout the entire design process Completed Construction Cost Estimating & Inspection Executed Quality Control Review Performed Energy Analysis on select projects.

Responsible for designing electrical control systems, reliability studies, and installation protocol. Coordinated weekly meetings in the manufacturing & engineering division. Developed Industrial Ethernet protocol. Managed installation of designed systems and equipment in manufacturing center. Responsible for reliability and accuracy of EOL machines. Managed electrical and mechanical contractors. Programmed S5, S7, and Modbus PLC's.

Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for designing Electrical Systems and Traffic Signals Served as liaison between clients; more specifically between the state government and contractors/architects Provided technical assistance in the field Trained 2 employees, Computer Technician Assisted in the designing and drafting of Lighting, Hydraulic, Geotechnical, Traffic Signal, Structural & Bridge Designs Developed Financial Programs/Spreadsheets used for quantity summary reports Kept a journal and provided manager/boss with project documentation/progress on a weekly basis

B.S., Electrical Engineering

A.S., Engineering