Andrew Townley Email & Phone Number

Salisbury, Maryland, US

Grand Rapids, MI, US

• Small team, so we do it all as far as writing, reviewing, testing, and deploying code. Currently 100+ supported applications across all GA Richard’s companies.𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬
• Developing relational database infrastructure, RESTful APIs, and web ui for storing/viewing machine data. The system is expected to contain billions of table records and will be flexible to add/remove.
• Implemented realtime capacity information across entire application, enabling schedulers and team leads to more accurately plan and utilize machinery/personnel
• Created relational db infrastructure, UI, and backend code for a cycle count web app to help track inventory accurateness and improve readiness for customer demand
• Foundational logic partial rewrites that solved bugs existing for 10+ years
• Significantly increasing app speeds through ASAP mindset (As simple as possible)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Front End:
• Program/Improve/Design Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to help clients control their systemBack End:
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs to control large ASRS and conveyor systems
• Wrote a program to control the cranes, reducing time for manual movements of palletsOther:
• Write JavaScript programs to reduce mundane task times
• Travel to site to commission projects and assist in debugging / functionality testing

Seoul, KR

• Help train new engineers on notching process and machinery
• Implemented a new C program to find root causes of issues on machinery
• Managed multiple cost savings projects targeted at improving yield/OEE
• Was Additive manufacturing liaison for Electrode department
• Fast tracked 3D part creation and implementation for multiple departments

Seoul, KR

• Worked part time as an engineer intern to help the off shifts when there wasn’t engineering support
• Led rewinder team on off-shift, including training of new employees
• Created a new process instruction standard for the notching department
• Created a new rewinder standard operating procedure

Seoul, KR

• Maintained production lines
• Installed new rewinder from previous rotation, increasing annual profits by ~$2 million
• Led project that improved the quality of product, resulting in a sale price increase from $0.05/lb to $1/lb
• Was in charge of all vision systems for department, including training and fine tuning

Seoul, KR

• Worked and Lead projects that reduced waste and permanently solved recurring issues
• Repurposed/Converted a slitting rewinder machine to run notched material
• Developed a C application from scratch to parse, analyze, and visualize millions of data points
• Invented first prototype of material compression holder to prevent movement during heat cycles
• Led trainings on new machinery

Electrical Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Associate'S Degree, General Math And Natural Sciences