David Bal Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Right where I want to be, with this exciting team.Manage Enterprise Technology resources for 2 Satellite Manufacturing Centers and 3 Satellite Parts Warehouses: SAP S/4, EWM, MES. I support the production and deployment of innovative satellite technology. Project Kuiper is about manufacturing and launching space satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).Built in Kirkland, WA and launched at Cape Canaveral, FL from Class Delta Airspace and orbiting in Class Echo. In collaboration with NASA, FAA, FCC and Cape Canaveral. Space - the next frontier.

From 5/1/24 thru 6/25/24:After successfully completing my FAA 141 Certification and an FAA Written Exam score of 93%, I dedicated my time to a hyper focused career search. I chose to focus exclusively on the following five career categories:1. SAP2. Aerospace3. Space4. Aviation5. Cloud (IoT, Edge, and maybe certain SaaS apps of interest)Committing to these areas, I concentrated my efforts solely on opportunities within these fields - at the exclusion of all other jobs. On May 20, 2024, I was contacted by the Amazon Project Kuiper team. Following a series of interviews from May 20 thru June 20, 2024, I was officially hired on June 25, 2024.This position with Amazon Project Kuiper aligns perfectly with my career aspirations, encompassing all five of my targeted focus areas.Amazon Project Kuiper projected start date: Monday, 7/22/24.

From 1/15/24 thru 4/30/24, focused on:- Studying for my Fixed Wing FAA 141 Certification & Written Knowledge Exam- Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Parts 1, 21, 43, 61, 91- CFR/FAR Title 49 Part 830- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - And some International TravelAt The Changing Workplace (CWP), shortly after joining the company in 2019, I was entrusted with their most valuable Strategic Account: Microsoft. Prior to my tenure, CWP's relationship with Microsoft became deeply strained and in jeopardy - the account's revenue was also on a declining trend. Upon assuming responsibility for the Microsoft account, I successfully revitalized the relationship and significantly increased the account's revenue from six figures to a thriving seven-figure multimillion-dollar account.My boss by this point had been with the company a long time and he remarked during a one-on-one (paraphrasing), "We've never seen success like this before, till you came around..." This remarkable turnaround and growth played a pivotal role in CWP's strategic decisions. The company's owner, decided to put CWP up for sale, especially so with a strong performing Microsoft account. Saltmine acquired CWP, largely influenced by the robust revenue performance of the Microsoft account that I achieved. As part of the acquisition deal, CWP's owner also secured a job for himself within Saltmine. With the successful sale and the owner's new job at Saltmine, they transitioned the account to him and my mission at CWP was effectively accomplished.Happy to be the catalyst that gave the CWP owner a needed exit strategy and job at Saltmine.That gave me some "me time" to focus on obtaining my FAA 141 Certification and preparing for my FAA Written Exam - and doing some international travel.FAA Written Exam score: 93%

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Gb

- US Microsoft Account Manager- SaaS app providing CAFM & IWMS- Space planning and occupancy utilization- The Changing Workplace was sold by its owner to Saltmine (Parent Company) in 2023Leveraged my sales and technical skill sets in software development, data warehouse development, and integration to form a successful foundation for this role. Combining sales acumen with deep technical knowledge, I managed contract renewal, upsell, and deal expansion processes with existing customers.My technical background played a crucial role in analyzing customer data and constructing compelling renewal proposals. By delving into customer data, I identified risks and opportunities for increasing contract value, provided tailored solutions that aligned with evolving needs.My technical proficiency allowed me to navigate complex data sets, extract meaningful insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations for customers. This data-driven approach not only enhanced the renewal process but also proactively identified opportunities for upselling and expanding contracts, fostering mutual growth for customers and the company.With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, I leveraged my technical expertise to identify potential risks and devise mitigation strategies, ensuring smooth contract renewals. Proactively addressed challenges to minimize disruptions and maximized customer satisfaction.Through a blend of technical acumen, sales expertise, and data-driven insights, I effectively managed contract renewals, upselling, and expansion processes. Analyzed customer data, constructed renewal proposals, and identified risks, I consistently strived to increase contract value, contributing to successful outcomes for both our customers and the organization.Led a remarkable 300% growth in supplier responsiveness to data quality.

Middle River, Maryland, Us

General Manager and business owner of a manufacturing and retail company, I have steered the growth of the business from a green field start-up to a thriving entity with 2600+ customers. My multifaceted role includes overseeing all functions – sales, marketing, financials, operations, production, and purchasing. I set the overall vision and strategy, emphasizing a strong focus on relationship-building with key stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, partners, and investors.My track record showcases success in developing and executing marketing and sales strategies to drive revenue growth. I excel in identifying customer needs, negotiating effectively on time, scope, cost, and price, and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed. Daily and weekly responsibilities encompass product planning, project management, and sales engineering within a Lean and Agile environment.I've led the development and execution of project schedules for on-premise applications, SaaS cloud applications, and equipment infrastructure. As an entrepreneurial business owner, I make key decisions that shape the company's direction and success. Beyond management, I actively engage with prospects, customers, and trade associations to evangelize our products and services, driving sales. I conduct business development activities, perform onsite sales calls with existing customers, and play a crucial role in daily scrum meetings.The notable achievement of growing the customer base by 50 times over 6 years underscores my commitment to driving substantial business growth.

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Executed the full cycle implementation of a Healthcare Benefits SaaS software cloud system for a health insurance carrier, complemented by an HR Benefits SaaS cloud module, all within a Lean/Agile environment utilizing scrums. Demonstrated strong leadership by steering the development of the project schedule and effectively communicating with stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and data integrity of the consumer-driven online platform.Showcased excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering technical communication and cross-functional collaboration between functional and technical teams to encapsulate functional analysis in technical requirements. Exhibited robust organizational skills in chairing, organizing, and developing the project plan for end-user testing and training. This included coordinating user acceptance testing with end users and overseeing unit, regression, and system integration testing.Conducted pre-implementation business requirements and scoping sessions involving over 30 participants across an 8-week period, ensuring comprehensive planning for successful project outcomes.

Renton, Wa, Us

Led a team overseeing data center infrastructure, application maintenance, and facility migrations for various applications, including CUBS, SSI ClickOn, EnsemblePRo, and Unified-IP telecom equipment. I spearheaded the replacement of legacy software products, network, and data center server infrastructure. This involved relocating systems from corporate headquarters to the Sabey Data Center, aligning with disaster preparedness and readiness goals.Managed the project plan, procured new IT infrastructure technology, and collaborated with technical vendors to resolve issues. Oversaw facility projects, facilitating the relocation of internal departments to new buildings.Leveraged a diverse set of technical and leadership skills, including project management, team management, problem-solving, communication, and time management. Engaged with technical vendors, resolving issues, and played a key role in developing and implementing IT strategies and policies. Ensured compliance with industry regulations, demonstrating strong communication skills to lead the team and collaborate with stakeholders.The transition to a data center ensured 100% safety of infrastructure and patient revenue data during natural disasters, maintaining critical 100% uptime in a hospital environment.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Led a development team, overseeing production support and new application development for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and Analytics / Informatica Data Warehouse. This encompassed managing system integration with SAP. Successfully led three project upgrade cycles, navigating all phases of the software development life cycle, from technical pre-planning and scoping to functional analysis, business requirements gathering, and coordination of software developers, ETL developers, and functional testers.Ensured seamless CRM releases without disruption to Analytics end users. Orchestrated the execution of 1st Quarter, 4th Quarter, and Year-End initiatives, maintaining continuous sales order revenue streams through robust system integration with SAP.Leveraged a range of technical and leadership skills, including project management, team management, problem-solving, communication, and time management. Developed and implemented IT strategies and policies, managed budgets and resources, and ensured compliance with industry regulations. Provided technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems to enhance business success.Facilitated the transition of Data Warehouse tasks from an individual to a team of three, achieving a remarkable 200% increase in Data Warehouse and Analytics development efficiency.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Took charge of designing comprehensive reporting solutions for end-users across the enterprise, utilizing Informatica and Analytics products. These reports served both end-users and executives, facilitating confirmation of information, trend identification, and generating insights for business process improvement. Significantly enhanced business operation decision-making by creating Informatica configurations and Analytics reports, empowering the business to make strategic operating decisions.As a data warehouse developer, extensively utilized SQL to query relational databases on ERP and CRM platforms for ETL mappings. Conducted functional analysis conversations to extract technical requirements for the data warehouse and analytics reports. Applied SQL for data analytics, analysis, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborated with functional end-users, leading unit testing, system integration testing, and regression testing.Achieved consolidated reporting and analysis for Sales & Operations, resulting in a 20% improvement in sales funnel efficiency and a notable 40% increase in transactional data quality through successful cleanup initiatives.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Led the design of system integration solutions bridging enterprise resource planning and CRM software. Solutions incorporated ABAP, SQL, BAPI’s, IDOC’s, Siebel Tools, Data Transformation Engine (DTE), Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise Integration Manager (EIM), and eScript (a Java-like scripting language). Executed both real-time and batch interface methods. Acted as the lead software development programmer for three system integration projects, introducing two groundbreaking interface technologies and overseeing a Tibco upgrade.Designed, programmed, and constructed a North American interface for a global architecture on a Tibco-based information bus. This interface, contributing to over $150 million in monthly revenue (600+ orders/month) within SAP, showcased innovative solutions. Conducted extensive technical requirements gathering for Siebel and SAP products. Orchestrated user acceptance testing and provided end-user training.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Developed custom software applications in SAP R/3 ABAP, focusing on modules such as MM (Material Management), WM (Warehouse Management), PUR (Purchasing), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI-CO (Financials & Controlling), PM (Plant Maintenance), QM (Quality Management), and PP (Production Planning). Designed and constructed business process solution applications and reports. Conducted data analysis and ensured data integrity using SQL. Created numerous strategic ABAP business applications to enhance functional business efficiency across multiple corporate departments, including the successful implementation of an SAP R/3 Data Archiving strategy, resulting in increased disk space and cost savings.Innovated a comprehensive SAP R/3 Data Archiving process and strategy, leading to a 20% improvement in application efficiency and a 30% reduction in storage costs.All of the above is done at Philips in a manufacturing environment for big iron medical equipment such as Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography.I have two additional years of SAP at another company in an automated Warehouse Management setting. While there, I was on the team that performed a full cycle SAP implementation using SAP's ASAP methodology.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science / Faculty Of Engineering

Business Management, Ascend Seattle (Business) Program

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