Dean Derek Email & Phone Number

Gresham, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Area

The Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee represents citizens of Multnomah County regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues. The Committee advises the Board of County Commissioners and Transportation Division on matters involving bicycle and pedestrian transportation within the County’s road jurisdiction.

Gresham, Or

Work one on one with assigned student to keep student on task in classroom environment,. When necessary work with student outside classroom per Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Gresham, Or

Experience in design environments encompassing electronic, electrical, mechanical and thermal problem solving.Solutions are available to a multitude of opportunities.With a focus on power conversion topologies and strategies, practical solutions are achieved for transit, industrial and control challenges.Experience in transistor, SCR and SSR switching supplies. Experience in programming on different PLC platforms, including LOGO 8, AB and Modicon. Design solutions include UL, CE, FCC and ISO compliance where required.21 years in Engineering Management Roles working with electrical, electronic, mechanical, civil and structural engineers. Has an established proven record of success negotiating and administering contracts to provide services on time and within budget. Expertise in introducing innovative technologies to many markets has contributed to enhanced efficiencies, streamlined approaches that avoid delays, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.Design Services include but not limited to:Power Conversion Design utilizing latest topologiesPLC Control Design using different PlatformsSystem Level Scope and DesignSpecifcation GenerationAnalog Signal DesignUtilizing The FollowingSix Sigma ToolboxRoot Cause AnalysisQFD (quality Functional Deployment- new product development processDFx- Design for Assembly, manufacturability, repair, test, costAutoCADAutoCAD ElectricalContact information: Web: derekengservices.com (under construction)Ph: 412.996.0007Email: dderek2253@aol.com

Gresham,Or

Facilitate program of Aging By Design: Steps To Create a Purposeful Life. This program is based on The Conscious Aging Workshops, a series of group reflections and discussions designed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). The workshops present tools and practices for helping people discover and plan for a rewarding and exciting final third of life. SunStone Facilitation Services LLC will lead the groups in meditative reflections and lively discussions of life's progressions. The workshops are designed to help participants explore:• Claiming your Elderhood• Self Compassion and Forgiveness• Align Relationships• Reflect through Life Review• Surrender and Acceptance• Claim a New Vision of AgingContact Information:Web: sunstonefs.com Phone: 503.922.9045Email: dean@sunstonefs.com or Barbara@sunstonefs.com

Portland, Oregon Area

The purpose of the American Lung Association's Local Leadership Board to is raise the organization's profile in the community, advocate for lung health and increase resources to fund local programs and services.Local Leadership Board members impact the work of the Association including: programs and services, public policy, research, and revenue generation.

Gresham, Oregon

Camas, Wa

Manufacturer of Pressure Washer and Water Treatment Systems for Commercial and Industrial Markets.Sr. Electrical EngineerProvided project support as required for electrical systems and products pertaining to special projects and new product development (NPD). • Mentored engineers and taught selective electrical design topics through intercompany seminars in Camas, WA and Denver, CO.• PLC standard product design using LOGO 8 platform. • Introduced new product strategies such as VFD's and PLC controls for upgrading electrical control platforms.• Standardized electrical controls and selection process for motor protection. • Collaborated with the Quality Department in setting strategy and implementation of company programs.• Created an Electrical Design Standard for KNA. • Provided support to Englewood, Colorado facility on projects including EMC compliance project and new floor care products.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Mid-level Electronics Manufacturing Services provider of electromechanical assemblies to military, commercial, industrial, and natural resource customers.Staff position reporting to GM. Managed staff of up to 34 personnel. P&L responsibility on contracted design projects.• Managed and set yearly budget of >$1M.• Managed a cross-functional staff of 26 including engineers (electrical/electronic, mechanical, component, test) and document control specialists. • Increased efficiency by 25% through leveraging design tool implementation processes.• Maximized available resources via creation of varied allocation tools to reduce tack time by 15% while expediting solutions, including designing web based resource request tool. • Collaborated with multiple company departments achieving initiatives to reduce OOB errors in receiving by 75%• Developed program to evaluate part obsolescence on proactive basis resulting in 50% reduction in production delivery. • Engaged staff and stakeholders at all levels of the organization minimizing response time by 3 days. • Maintained Department ISO9001 registration for design and ISO13485 registration with exception to design.• Functioned as a contributor in design of state of the art project for COTS product to operate in a 200°C ambient temperature.• Functioned as interim Quality Manager for 8 months in conjunction with Engineering Manager duties. Reinstated ISO9001 certification during that tenure.

Mt. Olive, Nc

Global service and equipment provider to mass transit market, including Traction Power Systems (worldwide), Overhead Electrification Group (North / South America) and EMC Traction (Europe).P&L responsibility for custom solutions to Transit industry. Directed department of 50 technical personnel associated with 3 separate international corporate divisions. • Facilitated an engineering organization comprised of 34 electrical, mechanical and mechanical design personnel.• Deployed all necessary resources to successfully deliver projects on-time and within budget. • Communicated continuously with customers to provide project updates, pro-actively identify technical issues for rapid resolution, and accelerate new project opportunities including review of complex requirements.• Mitigated multiple financial risks by collaborating with customers on critical project delays to avoid financial penalties and potential legal actions.• Reduced time-to-market by 50% and 25% through identifying product cost reduction opportunities through standardizing design process for external substation distribution design market segment.• Pioneered an alternate energy source substation in the traction power market, from initial concept and design / development by a multi-site project team and two external contract companies to final system integration / testing by in-house team.• Recognized as Subject Matter Expert and industry leader as evidenced by presentations, papers and professional societies:oPresenting Battery Power Supply for Peak Electrical Demand Mitigation for Traction Systems (EOT Cranes, Transit Systems, Trams)Battery Power Supply for Peak Electrical Demand Mitigation for Traction Systems (EOT Cranes, Transit Systems, Trams), at 2006 American Iron & Steel Technology Conference;oNested Loop Control of Alternate DC Energy for Traction Systems patent filed in 2006/2007.oReceiving corporate backing for participation in four IEEE Standards Groups for Transit System Equipment

North Huntingdon, Pa

Responsible for the management of the Engineering / Manufacturing departments in a startup environment. Responsible for overall project management associated with standard products and specialty designs. Product base is power conversion equipment utilizing various topologies and devices such as SCR’s and IGBT’s. • Directed project work in manufacturing and engineering departments, including scheduling assemblers, technicians and mechanical designers.• Instituted processes for Engineering design practices and Manufacturing documentation.• Completion of securing a Declaration of Conformity for CE Mark on dual frequency converter. Areas of responsibility included designing power components to meet conducted and radiated emission standards and safety standard per EMC and Machinery Directives. Participated in the EMC testing. Responsible for finalizing documentation requirements, scheduling production and material procurement for final order.• Directed continuous improvement efforts on product optimization and cost control by evaluating existing designs and initiating cost saving measures on component sourcing and alternate supplier options.• Present seminars to customers and manufacturer’s representatives on product applications. Designed sales and marketing tools for standard products. • Completed feasibility study and conceptual design for a large (20MW) power conversion system for fuel cell industry.

New Kensington, Pa

Advisory Engineer: Assigned to various product groups within the company. Assigned to PCS Group and Medium Voltage Drives group on project basis to develop new products utilizing SCR’s and IGBT’s. • Conceptual and detail design responsibilities on new standard product development utilizing common platform designs. Leveraged existing designs and topographies into proposed new product development. Wrote specification for development project for new conversion system.• Integral team member of group commissioned to solve recurring field problems on an existing standard product, 30 kHz tuned inverter supply. Successful completion of project through changes in control and thermal design.• Member of Quality Functional Deployment (QFD) Team. This team defined new product markets and generated specifications in conjunction with customer requirements.• Technical Lead on new water- cooled, high powered, conversion topology. Provided direction for the mechanical packaging and water-cooled system layout. • Project manager for a government specified new product used for reversing field exciter applications. Worked with government contractors on product definition and requirements. Provided quote information to sales. Project responsibility through manufacture and test including detail design for the power switching topography and the control circuits.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Managed Engineering Department comprised of electrical engineers (hardware and software) and mechanical designers. This department supported a family of SCR and IGBT based products comprising a business unit within the company.• Directed staff in new product development, and maintenance of existing products. Responsible for profitability of product line. Accountable for direct manufacturing cost content of sales. Increase in profit realized while increasing sales by >40% through new product development while maintaining department resources. Able to accomplish this through proactive resource plan and efficient design strategies• Defined long and short range strategies for department objectives in conformance with company policies and objectives. • Initiated departmental policies to reduce cycle time on special jobs and reduce turn around time on shop initiated corrective action items.• Initiated innovative technical breakthroughs for established customer base resulting in continual yearly revenue growth.• Directed department effort in third party listings for product line (UL/CSA).• Initiated cost saving measures by closely coupling engineering and sales departments with procurement personnel and manufacturing plan. • Worked closely with Marketing/Sales Department in defining yearly goals and pricing objectives.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Design engineer responsible for new product development and design. Assigned by project to different groups within Robicon. Developed various new products, which resulted in new OEM accounts. • Responsible for Product Maintenance of existing Standard Products.• New Product development and design.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE, robotics club Concentration on Computer H/W and S/W design and architectures.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Club Treasurer Graduated Departmental Honors

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Club Treasurer, IEEE Student Member

Architecture