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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Cupertino, California, Us

Drive key initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of product launches within Apple’s Audio Line of Business. My strategic contributions are detailed as follows:- Streamlined Product Launches: Spearheaded the rapid development and optimization of test stations for new audio products. Formed teams and managed product testing failures that directly support Apple's strategic goal of accelerating product availability while maintaining the highest quality standards.- Enhanced Project Management: Implemented advanced project management methodologies using tools like Radar, JIRA, Confluence, and Wrike. This integration increased project delivery precision and significantly reduced risks, leading to more predictable and successful product launches.- Optimized Cross-Functional Collaboration: Led cross-functional teams, enhancing communication and process alignment across engineering, testing, and logistics. My efforts minimized delays and reduced overhead costs by streamlining interactions and dependencies, ensuring seamless project execution.- Innovative Process Solutions: Developed and standardized a repeatable build bring-up tracking process that has been instrumental in cutting down project cycle times and enhancing team productivity.

Fremont, California, Us

Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing sales strategies, and enhancing client relationships, particularly with key accounts in the medical device industry such as Intuitive Surgical.Client-Centric Solutions: Collaborate with clients to solve complex prototyping and manufacturing challenges, improving product quality and customer satisfaction.Internal Process Optimization: Mapped and automated non-value-added tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing costs in internal operations.New Business Development: Created and executed sales strategies that enhanced market presence and revenue streams, fostering long-term client partnerships.

Deliver customized leadership development programs and facilitate psychological safety sessions for corporate leaders, focusing on enhancing team performance and leadership capabilities in technical and engineering environments.Leadership Development: Designed and facilitated workshops and training sessions for senior leaders and managers, specializing in leadership skills, psychological safety, and team dynamics.Psychological Safety Expert: Led psychological safety sessions with Cisco Systems' senior leadership, driving a culture of open communication, trust, and enhanced team performance.Tailored Solutions: Created custom leadership development programs for clients, focusing on leadership challenges in high-pressure technical fields, resulting in improved team cohesion and leadership effectiveness.High-Impact Facilitation: Recognized for delivering engaging, results-driven sessions that empower leaders to tackle modern workplace challenges with confidence and strategic foresight.

Tempe, Az, Us

Mentor and prepare engineering students for their careers after graduation by focusing on leadership development, professional growth, and real-world application of engineering principles.Mentorship & Career Development: Provide guidance to students on leadership, communication, and professional skills to help them transition successfully from academia to industry.Leadership Coaching: Teach leadership principles tailored to engineers, helping students understand the critical role of leadership in technical and engineering environments.Industry Insight: Share real-world experiences from roles at Apple, Cisco, and other companies to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application in engineering careers.

Founder of WINsulting, specializing in leadership development programs for engineers transitioning into leadership roles. Focused on empowering technical professionals to become effective leaders through personalized coaching and strategic development plans.Customized Leadership Programs: Developed and delivered leadership programs specifically tailored to engineers and technical professionals, fostering operational excellence and strong team leadership.Strategic Consulting: Advised organizations on leadership development strategies, process improvement, and creating psychologically safe work environments for engineers and technical teams.Corporate Training & Workshops: Conducted leadership training sessions and workshops, helping engineers improve communication, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness.Entrepreneurial Leadership: Grew WINsulting from concept to a leadership development business, serving corporate clients and individual professionals in the engineering sector.

Led and scaled a globally distributed team, implementing change management strategies for leading technology clients, including Apple, Cisco, Ford, and Sinclair. Focused on continuous improvement and process automation across complex engineering and manufacturing environments.Team Leadership & Growth: Expanded the team from 3 to 6 consultants, driving strategic initiatives in change management and process optimization, enhancing team effectiveness.OKRs & KPI Integration: Collaborated with senior stakeholders to define and implement OKRs and KPIs, ensuring the smooth integration of solutions into client operations.Process Automation: Leveraged Lean and Scrum methodologies to automate internal processes, delivering key projects on time and within budget. Achieved 100% user adoption of new systems, significantly improving efficiency across clients.

San Carlos, Ca, Us

Managed a team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced robotics startup, focusing on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and operational performance. Developed scalable manufacturing processes for robotic solutions.Process Development & Optimization: Developed and standardized manufacturing processes that reduced assembly time and errors, incorporating key performance indicators (KPIs), compliance standards, and SOPs.Kaizen Methodology: Implemented Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvements, contributing to a 20% reduction in operational costs and increased production efficiency.Supplier Collaboration: Aligned supplier capabilities with technology needs, ensuring that materials and components met both quality and cost targets.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Oversaw Cisco's Product Lifecycle Management process across 31 business units, managing the global supply chain and addressing manufacturing challenges. Played a key role in ensuring products were delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality.Product Lifecycle Leadership: Managed the full product lifecycle for Cisco’s Central Supply Chain, ensuring the successful resolution of manufacturing challenges across multiple business units.Process Improvement: Facilitated process changes that increased product quality by 15%, reduced costs by 20%, and accelerated time-to-market by 5 months.Onboarding Program Development: Developed Cisco’s New Hire 30-60-90 Day Onboarding Program for engineers, promoting psychological safety and communication transparency, leading to a 50% increase in retention among new graduates.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Led the launch of 27 IoT, Switching, Security, and Routing products within Cisco’s $4 billion portfolio, driving efficiency and innovation from concept to mass production. Focused on reducing costs, increasing quality, and optimizing time-to-market.Product Launch Leadership: Led cross-functional teams through the NPI process, ensuring successful launches for over 27 products. Reduced time-to-market by 5 months using Agile PLM and DFM principles.Supplier Selection: Handpicked suppliers and contract manufacturers, assessing factory capabilities, costs, and schedules to ensure production met quality and budget standards.Kaizen Methodology: Employed Kaizen and DFM to improve mass production processes, resulting in significant operational cost savings.

Los Alamos, Nm, Us

Led a technical team responsible for maintaining uptime for critical supercomputing and data center facilities, supporting national security initiatives. Managed the installation of advanced cooling systems in high-security environments.Team Leadership: Led a team of 10 mechanics and electricians, ensuring 100% uptime for critical national security facilities.Advanced Systems Implementation: Managed the installation of advanced cooling systems in high-security environments, meeting rigorous defense-related project standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with security, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure operational success and compliance with national security requirements.

Worked alongside a master machinist, gaining hands-on experience with machining equipment and learning the fundamentals of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in a high-precision environment.DFM Fundamentals: Learned the principles of Design for Manufacturability directly from a master machinist, understanding how to optimize designs for manufacturing processes.Machining Operations: Gained practical experience operating lathes, CNC machines, and other precision equipment, ensuring safe and efficient machining.Technical Skills Development: Acquired foundational skills in machine operation, safety procedures, and quality control, which became the groundwork for future engineering and manufacturing roles.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Education record

Education record

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering