Gian Angelo Zapata, Ssm, Pmp, Icgb™, B.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Scarborough, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

· Lead the successful PLM implementation and migration project for an enterprise-wide PLM system upgrade from Infor Accelerate version 11SP9 to Aras Innovator version 12SP14 within 11 months.· Lead the successful PLM upgrade project for an enterprise-wide PLM system upgrade from Aras Innovator PLM System version 12SP14 to Aras 22 (version 14.0.8) within 4 months.· Co-lead the implementation of a PLM-based web application in a span of 3 months that enabled PLM document access to select global employees.· Collaborated with PLM implementation partners, ERP Consultants, and global engineering groups to translate over 200 user requirements into functional requirements and test cases.· Chaired weekly implementation/upgrade meetings and communicated overall project progress to key stakeholders.· Coordinated and engaged global users on pre-launch User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure a bug-free go-live transition.· Produced and documented more than 20 user guidelines and trained super users on the use of the new PLM system.· Manages and maintains over 20 PLM Production (PROD), Quality Assurance (QA), and Development (DEV) servers on a multi-server architecture (Application, Database, Vault, and Conversion).· Manages and applies configuration changes to code tree files as well as restore databases and/or the PLM application itself for PLM-related changes and/or upgrades.· Built and continuously improves PLM related processes, such as Onboarding, Offboarding, Issue and Change Management Processes.· Prepares and sends out global user notifications related to system outages and solutions deployment.· Participates in workflow tasks from the IT support system (Go-To-Assist) to troubleshoot production environment related issues.· Queries and analyzes data from MS SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and creates dashboards to form meaningful data using Pivot Tables in MS Excel.

· Delivered an enterprise-wide Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system migration project that transferred over 10,000 configuration items from an Enovia PLM system to a Windchill PLM system.· Planned and developed a project schedule to meet project scope of launching a new PLM system within a time budget of 3 months, to include migration, testing, and end user training.· Synchronized the Bill of Material (BOM) structure of more than 100 parts in the new PLM system with the existing ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics GP).· Piloted the CAD integration of a machining product file (CATIAv5), to include all related 3D CAD models (part models, fixtures, bolts, etc.) into the Windchill PLM system. · Standardized the identification of Configuration Items by defining standard attributes (metadata) and naming conventions to all migrated manufacturing files within the Windchill PLM system. · Interfaced with key stakeholders (Business Systems and IT Operations teams) and Windchill Subject Matter Experts (SME) for building new configuration management procedures.· Exported and performed data mapping for all active part numbers with new standardized attributes from the Enovia PLM system.· Evaluated and tailored external stakeholder deliverables, procedures, and process maps to meet the organization's requirements and standards. · Restructured the organization’s configuration management procedure using industry standard practices, SME feedback, and ISO 10007 recommendations. · Established new Windchill guidelines and coached the manufacturing engineering team on the new PLM system.· Delegated responsibilities to junior manufacturing engineers and guided them on the Enovia PLM data extraction and verification process.

· Worked cross-functionally with teams, not limited to engineering, quality, and operations to lead, and manage more than 5 quality and process improvement projects using various lean tools. · Succeeded to transition over 50 customer design changes from engineering to manufacturing and performed process improvements, configuration, and routing updates.· Analyzed and measured current state production processes to drive change that slashed up to 65% of machining time on more than 50 parts by implementing lean manufacturing strategies.· Identified and led the implementation of Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles on a machining centre that enhanced fastener search time from 10 minutes to 10 seconds.· Saved more than C$75,000 annually by optimizing raw material dimensions and part nesting.· Conducted over 100 engineering change and risk management (FMEA) meetings with all levels across the company for continuous improvement efforts and new product introductions.· Controlled and adhered to configuration traceability requirements of over 100 unique fuselage parts throughout the entire product lifecycle from initiation through obsolescence.· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to problem solve quality escapes, non-conformances, defects, and scraps using effective root cause analysis tools (Pareto chart, Ishikawa diagram, 5-why).· Provided focused support to deal with and clear production issues by collaborating with other manufacturing engineers, NC programmers and operations personnel.· Created over 500 manufacturing documents, Work Instructions, Process Flow Charts, SIPOC diagrams, and other supporting documentation for new and existing products.· Drafted more than 50 part and assembly drawings for drill jigs, vacuum fixtures, clamping tools, quality inspection templates, marking templates, etc. using CAD software (CATIA).

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· Participated in over 100 worldwide, on site, flight-line maintenance repairs and inspections.· Applied SB installations on board aircraft in challenging environments; performed power outlet replacements, bulkhead seat monitor wire sleeve installations, seat fairing replacements, etc. · Interacted and communicated work package initiation, resumption, and completion with aircraft maintenance engineers in the absence of the team leader.· Examined over 5000 in-warranty items at the customer premises and generated reports for acceptable and non-acceptable claims.· Inspected, disassembled, repaired, and reassembled over 1000 aircraft components such as first class and business class table assemblies, carbon fibre seat pans, backrests, headrests, etc.· Coordinated with Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to ensure that part refurbishment or replacement aligns with the customer’s needs and requirements.· Inspected incoming parts for serviceability; scrapped Beyond Economic Repair (BER) components and accepted serviceable components into the workshop.· Operated a variety of hand-held tools and equipment, not limited to pneumatic drills, blind rivet guns, bench drills, bench grinders, etc.· Inspected the surface finish of components after anodization; reported back stained or damaged parts to the shop supervisor.· Developed innovative tools to aid the extraction of helicoils.· Participated in shop floor audits and 5S improvement drives.· Promoted safety practices by always wearing gloves, goggles and other PPE when the job called for it.

Certificate Course, Ctec210 - Fundamentals Of Project Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours), Aerospace Technology

Btec Higher National Diploma, Aerospace Engineering

Btec National Diploma, Aerospace Engineering