I managed a team of 15 engineers responsible for Path Planning, Positioning and Perception technology development to support critical autonomy programs for the enterprise. I guided engineers to deliver high-quality software releases on time for numerous Autonomous and Remote Control related New Product Introduction (NPI) projects: Fully Autonomous Mining truck, Semi-Autonomous Dozer, Autonomous Drill. etc. I also helped define and execute longer-term positioning strategy across multiple machine programs. I defined and got approval for a technology expansion plan focused on team attraction and retention.

I managed engineering teams with responsibility for the fully-autonomous large mining truck’s onboard autonomous system development (hardware and software), system integration and validation using surrogate machines at a local test area, and site-wide simulation development. We successfully delivered the truck portion of the Command for Hauling system that was piloted in a Western US mine site and successfully deployed to two major customers in Western Australia. Customers reported significant productivity and cost savings using the autonomous system.Throughout this time, I grew and managed staff to nearly 30 Engineers to support the accelerated NPI Autonomous Truck program. I split the group in two in 2012 to create a new Integration and Validation Team. I managed engineering staff in multiple locations that included developers in different states as well as support engineers in different counties. I also managed and communicated the large Autonomous Truck program budget across multiple organizations.I worked with the team to complete New Product Introduction Gate Reviews 1-5. I led a group that developed site solutions and guidelines for machine to office site communications and defined methods of simulating site wide machine interactions.

I led implementation/planning teams of 23-27 staff members to support network infrastructure (WAN/MAN/LAN). We successfully supported major upgrade of Enterprise Data Center with Pod concept deployment in multiple locations to allow for better maintainability and stability. I coordinated successful execution of major Peoria area Optical Network and Systems (ONS) replacement that increased data transfer speeds to support IP Telephony.I also led team efforts that developed the Wireless LAN business case and ensured it was deployed and supported consistently within Peoria area which improved security and provided guest access.I prioritized staff efforts to support 44,000 port LAN upgrade to support IP Telephony and Self Defending Network. I created a quality focus and established a SWAT team to improve delivery efforts and response time.I also developed supplier relationship and issue tracking processes and became part of Cisco program for large customers.Throughout this time I managed a budget of $17 Million dealing with LAN Planning, MAN Planning, Voice/Video/Collaboration Planning (cell & traditional), Remote Access Planning and support. We achieved 16% reduction in IM&E and year over year reductions in MAN, Video and Remote Access costs. I managed $33M of internal recoveries that consisted of 8 different technologies. I led network prioritization meetings to decide on resource and project schedule for the division. I also developed the business case and coordinated staff efforts for the redundant fiber path from Peoria to Mossville.I sponsored twelve 6 Sigma projects and coordinate efforts of six 6 Sigma Black Belts to obtain millions of dollars in cost savings.

I developed and executed Enterprise wide Intranet Improvement Program and coordinated team efforts. This included facilitating the investigation and selection of a Web Content Management solution. I led the Internet/Intranet Technical Strategy team to establish enterprise standards, improve information retrieval, and establish enterprise strategy. I led the Benchmarking sub-team in the first DMEDI 6 Sigma project that defined the enterprise common Intranet start point. I evaluated external web hosting solutions with an RFP and coordinated the response.I also directed efforts of diverse staff responsible for reusable code and divisional initiatives that included: C library support, division infrastructure, client/server db work. I dordinated support for multiple products as part of a suite of tools to make technical standards and documents available in a secure manner. I also coordinated division-wide Software Engineering Process Group to implement the Capability Maturity Model defined by SEI.During this time, I continued Electric Lines Structured Design Procedure engineering application development and managed team efforts in the development of the Intelligent Hydraulic Schematic project.I also provided support and training for multiple internally-developed Structured Design Procedure products and managed FLEXlm licensing implementation.

I developed and delivered the Electric Lines Structured Design Procedure using a multi-phased approach and a multi-discipline team. This enterprise award winning program was written in C and integrated with Pro/Engineer. I also developed the Flywheel design procedure using ICAD (an Object Oriented knowledge tool) and completed the Wheel Loader Bucket Structured Design Procedure using ICAD to quickly evaluate design options.I learned Pro/DEVELOP functionality and became the Caterpillar Application Specialist. I also coordinated Interleaf compound document tool evaluation and managed and supported site manager group and training efforts. Developed internal Plot filter that was a critical part of Engineering Standards documentation. I piloted On-line viewing technology with product review of multiple products. I completed MFE 480 Design for Manufacturability – Bradley University