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Ithaca, Ny, Us

As an Engineering Project Manager at BAE Systems, I specialize in driving process improvement initiatives and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and productivity across multidisciplinary teams.Key Achievements:- Established a multidisciplinary process, reducing test data analysis time by 80%.- Led cross-disciplinary teams to implement process and software solutions, resulting in a 99% reduction in execution time and saving 40+ engineering hours per month per program.- Owned the product lifecycle of a strategic enterprise-wide best practice, integrating streamlined processes and capabilities.Core Responsibilities:- Identify and lead process improvement opportunities across the organization.- Build and implement process and software solutions to optimize operations.- Create value stream maps, decision trees, and process flow diagrams.- Reengineer business processes using process mining, task mining, and data analytics.- Develop business intelligence dashboards and statistical process control charts.

Kokomo, Indiana Area

Developed a Business Intelligence KPI leveraging SQL, Power Pivot, Power Queries, Power BI, DAX, and visualization of plant bottlenecks with a prepackaged analysis providing recommended actions, resulting in a 30% + decrease in overtime costs and became an enterprise-wide KPI. Designed and implemented a new line run plan that resulted in a 16% throughput increase, equaling an additional 200 units per shift, plus a reduction of overtime staffing from 6 to 1 person, a $147,000 benefit.Led 40+ continuous improvement projects generating $2M in annual cost savings leveraging advanced data analytics, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, business process engineering, six sigma tools, DMAIC, and process mining.Responsible for SOPs for 300+ operations.

West Lafayette, In

As the Strategy and Operations Manager at bioVidria, Inc., a pioneering biotechnology startup, I specialize in driving operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives within the realm of protein analysis and material development.Key Achievements:- Led day-to-day manufacturing operations, focusing on increasing efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.- Implemented Lean Six Sigma and Project Management principles across all functional areas, resulting in streamlined processes and improved performance.- Successfully managed a $1M operating budget and played a pivotal role in commercializing new products, including infinity nanoparticles for protein sample collection.Core Responsibilities:- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including procurement, inventory management, waste reduction, R&D, quality control, and shipping.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and reduce costs.- Lead strategic projects to advance product development and commercialization efforts.

West Lafayette, In

In my role as a Quality Engineer at bioVidria, Inc., I spearheaded efforts to design, improve, and standardize the nanoparticle manufacturing process, ensuring optimal quality, efficiency, and repeatability in our operations.Key Achievements:- Designed and standardized the nanoparticle manufacturing process, focusing on quality and efficiency enhancements.- Authored and maintained production and quality control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance.- Developed a relational Access database to centralize manufacturing process data, facilitating efficient data management and analysis.Core Responsibilities:- Lead efforts to optimize the nanoparticle manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.- Manage production and quality control SOPs to maintain consistency and compliance with industry regulations.- Source and manage third-party vendors to implement automation programs, resulting in significant production time reductions and quality improvements.- Select and implement ERP and CRM systems to streamline internal operations and enhance efficiency.

As an Engineer at Oerlikon Fairfield, a renowned provider of engineered gear and drive products, I contributed to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing revenue and reducing overhead through innovative engineering solutions.Key Achievements:- Drove continuous improvement projects to increase revenue and decrease overhead, leveraging statistical analysis and data mining techniques to uncover process correlations.- Conducted mechanical tests and internal audits to identify areas for operational and engineering improvements.- Designed and implemented a new testing procedure that successfully reduced testing time by 20%, enhancing efficiency and productivity.Core Responsibilities:- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and increase revenue while reducing overhead.- Utilize statistical analysis and data mining techniques to identify process correlations and opportunities for improvement.- Conduct mechanical tests and internal audits to assess operational and engineering performance and identify areas for enhancement.- Design and implement testing procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations And Global Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Theta Chi, IIE

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