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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Component Repair network - supply & demand managementSales & Operations Planning (S&OP) leader and demand forecasting team managerDefine, recruit, build, and grow new team and technical discipline within MRO operationsLong term network strategy and business investment/CapEx planning

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Led/co-led 4 Kaizen event cycles impacting daily processes of 400+ salaried employees- Coached 3 executive process owners through Kaizen event and sustainment (90+ days)- Co-led planning and execution of department-level Value Stream Mapping week-long event- Elevated Lean process standards and showcase example Value Stream within GE Aerospace

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Implemented business process & tools to accelerate global engine maintenance Forecasting by60% through COVID-19 market downturn (Operations Planning, flow, prototyping)- Sustained 90% Cycle Time reduction in overhaul Capacity Allocation Supply Planningthrough automated optimization – Global Research Collaboration (Python, Alteryx, Spotfire)- Designed, developed, and launched scalable reporting tools and processes to enable consistentdata-driven decisions and reduce… Show more - Implemented business process & tools to accelerate global engine maintenance Forecasting by60% through COVID-19 market downturn (Operations Planning, flow, prototyping)- Sustained 90% Cycle Time reduction in overhaul Capacity Allocation Supply Planningthrough automated optimization – Global Research Collaboration (Python, Alteryx, Spotfire)- Designed, developed, and launched scalable reporting tools and processes to enable consistentdata-driven decisions and reduce operational churn in fragmented Big Data environment- Led 3 project teams of 9 resources (data science, operations research, and analytic engineering) Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Integrated process w/Digital tools in Contract Billing… led to $4.5M incremental collections,Deal Bid Evaluation & Material Planning (Process Dev, User Stories, Automation, Prototyping)- LEAN culture: training & awareness, daily huddles/visual management, metric definition &Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, event facilitation- Managed and mentored Finance & Engineering leadership development team members

Cincinnati, Oh

Project leader for strategic fleet-wide, commercial Services profitability initiatives- Subject matter expert and coach for LEAN and Six Sigma process improvement- MRO Network profit optimization through comparison metrics of commercial agreements- Contract leakage mitigation and risk avoidance- Change management across cross-functional matrix organizations- Digital "Ambassador" for self-service and data stewardship - 1 of 15 in organization of 10,000+- Sub-team… Show more Project leader for strategic fleet-wide, commercial Services profitability initiatives- Subject matter expert and coach for LEAN and Six Sigma process improvement- MRO Network profit optimization through comparison metrics of commercial agreements- Contract leakage mitigation and risk avoidance- Change management across cross-functional matrix organizations- Digital "Ambassador" for self-service and data stewardship - 1 of 15 in organization of 10,000+- Sub-team leadership and leadership program member mentorship Show less

Various

Outcomes:- Implemented labor capacity planning in GE Wales overhaul shop using best practices to customizedigital solution for 900+ direct employees, mixed product lines, and different ERP instances (GE Aviation)- Accelerated Digital Technology product transformation, coordinating taxonomy of 150+ Digital and cybersecurity products; performed detailed cost allocations and forecasting of consumption volume across GE company (GE Digital)- Improved communication, awareness, and… Show more Outcomes:- Implemented labor capacity planning in GE Wales overhaul shop using best practices to customizedigital solution for 900+ direct employees, mixed product lines, and different ERP instances (GE Aviation)- Accelerated Digital Technology product transformation, coordinating taxonomy of 150+ Digital and cybersecurity products; performed detailed cost allocations and forecasting of consumption volume across GE company (GE Digital)- Improved communication, awareness, and usage of Oilfield Services leakage mitigation tools;trained 120 Buying team members in leakage Tableau dashboard and report analytics (BHGE)- Architected data structure to match 36K parts on hand to 25K customers with 140K installedunits using last known installed base configurations; drove Engineering to revert/scrap SMI material (GE Power Services)- Audited $400M+ cost and risk estimations and substantiation for Engineering Procurement, and Construction projects (Power)Industries: Aviation, Oil & Gas (upstream), Energy/electric power generation, Corporate/horizontal, HealthcareBusiness Functions: Supply Chain, Sourcing, Materials Management, Commercial, Digital Technology/IT, Engine ServicesInitiatives: MRO/aftermarket services, cost-out, strategic sourcing, business development (MA&D), revenue recognition, labor capacity planningCorporate Audit Staff (CAS) is the premier organization within GE for personal and professional growth, developing leaders across the functions through extensive training and practical audit leadership roles. It's an intensive two-year program designed to provide high potential employees with unparalleled on-the-job development opportunities. With three rotations a year in different GE businesses and countries, CAS members get valuable hands-on experience and networking opportunities. Participants conduct comprehensive reviews of GE businesses, including financial reporting, risk management, compliance and acquisition integrations/dispositions. Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

Data Engineering/Data Analytics- Spotfire, Tableau business intelligence dashboard development- Data identification, collection, aggregation, and stitching for visualizations and analytic dev - SQL, postgreSQL, Python, Dataiku, Alteryx, Talend, Greenplum, HAWQ/HDFS/Hadoop- Multiple platforms and data structures- Implemented "Digital League" cross-functional team at Avio Aero site in Turin, Italy"Digital Thread"- Lead/drove multiple team projects- Application… Show more Data Engineering/Data Analytics- Spotfire, Tableau business intelligence dashboard development- Data identification, collection, aggregation, and stitching for visualizations and analytic dev - SQL, postgreSQL, Python, Dataiku, Alteryx, Talend, Greenplum, HAWQ/HDFS/Hadoop- Multiple platforms and data structures- Implemented "Digital League" cross-functional team at Avio Aero site in Turin, Italy"Digital Thread"- Lead/drove multiple team projects- Application development (data structures through micro-services to front end GUI dev)- Enabled Engine services contract margin improvements valued at over $20MM Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

LEAP-1B (Boeing 737 MAX engine)- SPOCT (Systems, Performance, Operability, Controls, and Transient) integration- CFM/Boeing Coordination- Engine Test Coverage- Certification requirements and testing- Led mini TOPS8D investigation

Cincinnati, Oh

Systems Services Engineering project leadershipEngine hardware support- Fuel system components- FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)- Failure event investigationsAnalytics/Big Data- Development and strategic implementation- Fleet hardware management using models and remote diagnosticsEngine Performance/Operability FocalCustomer/supplier technical relations

Cincinnati, Oh

Aircraft Engine Transient Analysis- Derivative thermodynamic transient and steady-state cycle analysis- Transient data reduction- Extensive use of NPSS, Unix- Operability and performance test coverage

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

ECPO is an common interest group started by young professionals and executive HR sponsorship at GE Aviation to help create a community for professionals 0-5 years into their careers. Focus areas include professional development, community service, employee engagement, social activities and international growth.Leadership roles: President, Global ChairAs President of our young professional group, I led the direction of the organization and ran day to day activities, fostering… Show more ECPO is an common interest group started by young professionals and executive HR sponsorship at GE Aviation to help create a community for professionals 0-5 years into their careers. Focus areas include professional development, community service, employee engagement, social activities and international growth.Leadership roles: President, Global ChairAs President of our young professional group, I led the direction of the organization and ran day to day activities, fostering innovation among a 14-personal leadership team for a group of 1000+ members in Cincinnati, while also helping to start and foster growth at 20+ locations world-wide.Global responsibilities included support of ECPO groups in the US and abroad:- Started five new chapters in 2015 across the US and abroad- Expanded ECPO beyond GE Aviation to other GE businesses Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

-Evaluated 3000+ GEnx engine components for weight reduction using additive manufacturing-Pitched analysis for design modification to next generation engine designers-Created and implemented part analysis/evaluation tool for new direct metal laser melting process-Designed new parts for new additive process at 30% weight reduction

Ann Arbor, Mi

Student Research- Implemented Lax‑Wendroff finite differences scheme for internal combustion engine flow modeling- Modeled Navier‑Stokes equations with Matlab to determine flow state quantities (P, T, ρ)

Grand Rapids, Mi

-Managed requirement generation for newly developed '6 Degree of Freedom' Simulink airplane simulation model-Performed dry run testing on flight management system simulation software in the Systems Integration Lab for P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to verify bug fixes-Reviewed official documentation to ensure quality and correctness prior to aircraft production release of flight simulation software for P-8A project

Stratford, Ct

-Managed requirements within the Performance Specification and the System Design Description documents for the International Black Hawk program for Saudi Arabia-Collaborated with teams of engineering employees for S-70i verification/validation-Organized and prepared presentation materials for the Saudi S-70i joint System Requirements Review and System Functional Review

Master Of Science (M.S.), Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tauber Institute for Global Operations Fellow, Engineering Student Ambassador

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Global Leadership Honors Program, Tau Beta Pi President, AIAA, Magna Cum Laude