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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Dayton, Nevada

Responsible for reforming a burnt out overworked engineering team who had stopped following good design and documentation practices. And a quality team who didn’t get any support or empowerment.- Reduced project delivery over-run by 50% by correctly assigning available resources and utilizing resource load leveling- Implemented a product data management.

Taylorsville UT

Tower System Engineering ManagerHiring and functional manager over global team responsible for product definition and adherence. Lead technology development and introduction team. Guide system design training. Balance regional product support and execution. - 50% Reduction in product development hours by cultivating standard interface design - Simplify.

Jeremy Ranch, UT

Develop and manage wind tower design team. Direct product development and design. Develop fabrication and field installation expertise. Manage IP strategies and portfolio. Select and support strategic B2B relationships. Support development of marketing strategy.- Developed an IP portfolio resulting in the ability to sell the company assets- 30% product.

Responsible for: product management, fabrication process development, production, and staffing of engineering and operations teams. Manage IP portfolio and strategy. Lead both product development and fabrication process development. Management of awarded government grants.- Opened an engineering office and factory in Sri Lanka- Eliminated IP royalty.

A Senior Engineering position contracted to Hill AFB for composite (tower, radome, and shelter) program support. Responsibilities included: Project and project technical managementField supervisor of composite tower installationsComposite technology selection and reviewAnalysis of advanced composite technologies and programs

general project requirements included insuring: design for manufacturability, creation of development agreements, interface with patent lawyers for IP clearance/creation, supplier selection, development and performance of DVT. Additional responsibilities and strengths were:Pro Engineer modelingPro Mechanica stress analysis of metal and plastic partsLead.

Managed two shifts of microfilm operators. Responsible for film production and quality control.

Product Coordinator involved in: developing business plan, coordinating training for national network of sales agents, interface between two companies in product alliance, and develop pricing estimates for unit production.Project Manager. Responsibilities: contract review, document control, equipment design, design approval, job scheduling internal and.