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Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Lead a cross-functional team of managers and engineers to create IT strategies in support of mission critical systems for global manufacturing. Create multiyear roadmaps for digital transformation to optimize quality in manufacturing. Develop, deploy, and support 20 global installations of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across six countries. Selected Achievements: * Increased quality and efficiency by consulting with engineering and manufacturing operations to analyze production processes and test data to implement solutions that drive continuous improvement. * Optimized UX by creating a DevOps strategy aligned with customer needs and objectives.* Improved communications and stakeholder relations by travelling globally to deploy new systems and train local IT leaders. * Successfully transitioned systems and processes to cloud-based solutions with zero downtime. * Achieved information system technology project/program goals by developing a strategic plan aligned with business strategy, quality targets, and cost objectives.* Recipient of the Manufacturing Excellence Award.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

In this position, I led a team of five to deliver and deploy various IT projects while providing technical support to the engineering team for security and networking needs.Selected Achievements: * Primary IT contact to support manufacturing operations, including the deployment of competitive manufacturing strategies. * Effectively migrated HP-UX plant floor applications to Linux and dedicated discrete servers to a virtualized environment with zero downtime and no compromise to security.* Minimized manufacturing downtime and consistently met or exceeded all IT operation targets.* Mitigated risk as a member of the GM manufacturing cybersecurity team.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

This was a special assignment where I managed IT infrastructure commissioning and information systems startup at new facility. This included network, voice/telephony, servers, and desktops. Selected Achievements: * Successfully delivered all projects on time and within scope/budget by effectively managing vendor relationships, delegating tasks, tracking milestones, and monitoring expenses. * Recipient of the LEAD (Leadership in Execution and Attitude Demonstrations) award for facility startup.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

In this role, I led team of eight application support specialists and two system administrators to implement procedures and guidelines for FIS support and development. Selected Achievements: * Achieved a cost savings of $50M+ and improved PPM to single digits by pioneering a world-class traceability and error proofing system to improve quality across the entire division. * Provided 24x7 global application and system administration support for 60+ systems across eight countries.

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity

M.S., Technology

B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology