Dexter Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Round Rock, Texas, United States

Lead product manager owning all business/productivity software products supporting Straumann’s clear aligner orthodontia business unit including the primary Doctor Portal (order management), intraoral scanner integrations, and the ClearCorrect Sync mobile app.- Managed cross-functional coordination between software, manufacturing, operations, clinical, financial, regulatory (RA), and legal departments to design and develop a robust upstream product pipeline (worth $70MM)- Developed and executed global go-to-market (GTM) product strategy to increase market share with orthodontists, increase utilization with existing customers, and differentiate the brand from key competitors (ex. Invisalign).

Austin, Texas, United States

Principal product manager supporting a small local OEM producing robotic case packing machinery for warehouse automation applications.- Identified several key areas of product sales funnel that were underperforming to open multiple new market opportunities increase order/inquiry backlog by 300%.- Overhauled the website SEO / event tagging, Google Analytics dashboard, and the Google Ads strategy to better target and track our key customer segments.- Engineered productivity improvements to existing products while reducing manufacturing costs by 15%.

Austin, Texas Area

As a managing partner for SDW, I champion the benefits our unique approach to design consulting can provide for engineering clients and their projects. Every company has a vision for it's project, and we help bring that vision to life through well planned designs and client interaction that stands out from the competition. We bring to the table over two decades of combined experience designing electro-mechanical systems, including manufacturing & automated processes, and collaborate directly with clients to ensure the right solution is produced using input from all parties.SDW offers hourly contracting, design consultation or even in-house turnkey solutions. We also provide "rent-to-own" resource placement for companies looking to fill in-house positions. As an engineer owned business, SDW offers a robust approach to technical resource staffing by utilizing our extensive experience to vet and train candidates long before pairing them with a client. Every member of the team is a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) and as such, will bring a level of expertise & professionalism to every design, no matter the complexity.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Here at HiveMind, we have a fascination with industrial automation technologies and an appreciation for elegant, practical new solutions. We also take pride in doing our part to drive beneficial innovations into the industry. That's why late last year, we founded HiveMind Automation, LLC to develop a unique approach to material handling applications with unparalleled versatility and functionality in a single, well rounded package. As co-founder and Director of Business Development, my duties include developing the vision and business strategy needed to make HiveMind a success. HiveMind however, is a unique environment. My founding partner Michael & I worked closely together to create the technology and HiveMind's vision, or "North Star", which has always been a commitment to quality and value. Networking, producing marketing materials and drumming up investment partnerships represent the rest of my day-to-day responsibilities.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

My roles with LoCap Energy included spearheading business development initiatives & developing marketing materials to promote LoCap Energy technology. I participated in industry networking, strategic partnership cultivation and contract negotiation.I also provided considerable contributions as the chief product design engineer. As the subject matter expert (SME) on thermal energy storage (TES), I designed an encapsulated phase change material (PCM) TES system as well as a dual-media packed-bed TES system which were interchangeable depending on the temperature range and application requirements. This design was patented (U.S. Patent 10,072,896) and validated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Project Engineer Design Team Lead for Best Buy Returns LineManage 5 engineers on warehouse design team to complete electro-mechanical system design.Complete line system layout for facility & coordinate requirements with customer.Project Engineer Design Lead for CorrectRX Pharmaceutical Automation LineDesign Conveying, Sorting, Filling & Weighing modules to help complete solution.Component design & review with 3 engineers under my supervision.Vendor & supplier negotiation/ coordination with CASI purchasing team.Build/test prototypes and develop production techniques with manufacturing team.Develop innovative solutions for one of the first pharmaceutical automation lines in the industry.Sub-system Design Lead for Automated Indoor Vehicle (AIV) Replenishment SystemDesign Transportation Systems & Solutions for AIV .Develop design & process for utilizing advanced autonomous robots and warehouse management software to manage inventory control & transportation.Work directly as integrator with Adept Technology to use the all new Lynx AIV robot.

Plano, Texas

Project Manager on the Caterpillar team (1.5+ years):I managed the Continuous Improvement (CI Card) Project which entailed re-organizing/streamlining CI Card handling process & cut turnaround time by 30+%. I coordinated & managed work with offshore resources in India.I worked on various Re-design/Redline Projects which included a Rotary Blasthole Drill MD6540 16M Mast re-design as wells as redline work on legacy drills MD6290 & MD6240.I worked on the Caterpillar Drawing Checker Project which entailed reviewing prints for appropriate GD&T/CAT standards(1E specs, etc.) and releasing them for production.Design Engineer on the GE Aviation team (1 year):I worked on the Upper Pylon Design Group which entailed designing Upper Pylon structure, exhaust & fairing components, resolving firewall design conflicts, coordinating manufacturability/ contacting suppliers and preparing & presenting detailed design reviews.Design/Analysis Engineer Cimarron COPV Project (4 months):I designed COPV tank liners & overwrap layups and ran stress analysis using Abaqus 6.12

Garland

Design and draft hex key machining parts; improve efficiency and VOH savings 5%; organize Kaizen events

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Organize and lead student trips; e.g., backpacking, kayaking, caving, etc.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Assist with research projects and publications

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mathematics