Project Lead of a cross-functional team that was able to resolve a technically challenging issue in a few months that had persisted for years prior. Project Lead in the analysis, troubleshooting and eventual presentation to management which drove the decision for a design change / improvement on a customer facing assembly.

Designed and developed the Demand Alignment Application being utilized in Procurement in multiple divisions within Gulfstream. (Visual Basic Programming)Researched / developed a fuel system system change that was unanimously accepted by a cross-functional team and incorporated into the design of the G500/G600 (prior to certification). Developed multiple Microsoft Excel based Visual Basic applications that suppliers used directly in understanding their own processes, issues and delivery dates to components ordered by Gulfstream. (Trackers aka Horse Blankets)

Presented, developed, installed and tested a market changing initiative for our customers that optimizes machine efficiency and output. For this project I managed all aspects including the ladder logic and HMI programming. (Patent WO2018213539A1)Effectively managed a cross-divisional international cloud based data acquisition program utilizing today's technology to bring industrial information to a user interface (UI) that the customer is comfortable using, the smart device (tablet).Specify, review and approve third party mechanical drawings for use upstream and downstream equipment with our standard offerings for project success.Effectively use a variety of media based on the audience to communicate transparently to all stakeholders.Provide guidance as a subject matter expert for 3-A sanitary machine design guidelines.Managed/managing the development of a new equipment model designed by a remote third party company from concept to commercial offering.Managing a third party company that is creating the global dashboard interface to internal and external customers for our VPP equipment lines connected to the cloud database. (Includes functionality, data displayed, KPIs, look / feel of the experience to the user, user rights / roles, etc)

Project Lead on End of Line solutions for customers concentrating on labor savings and the customers’ bottom line with cradle to grave responsibility.Handled multiple concurrent projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and on-time delivery; one of the many was over $1MM purely in provided equipment to the customer.Handled acquiring new partners and equipment to successfully achieve the goals of each project including Vendor Supplier Agreements and all correspondence.Handled sales calls and audits in person at the customers’ site to ensure that our solutions would be the correct fit for their opportunities.Utilized multiple resources concurrently to fulfill customers’ needs.

Project lead to design and fabricate new assemblies from a concept stage to allow the opening of new markets and opportunities. Worked with manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and installed and supported the final product at the customer.Supported multiple equipment models globally with a focus on the customer’s needs and timely responses to problems and challenges.Responsible for redesigning complete machine assemblies for acceptance by the 3-A Dairy Association to open new markets for our current machine line.Responsible for periodic travel to customers for support in the areas of troubleshooting and installation as needed and dictated by the customer. Worked with international manufacturers of equipment to provide solutions and improved efficiency of the machinery to the customers.Spearheaded an effort to revamp the current ordering system of the vertical machine line to reduce inventory, save labor costs and make the assembly/manufacturing process more seamless.