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Weybridge, Gb

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Responsible for setting strategy and providing leadership to maintain and develop enterprise solutions supporting $27bn global aerospace manufacturing operations, including multi-year program to migrate to next-generation ERP blueprint.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Led team of employees delivering business outcomes through Brilliant Manufacturing product rationalization, prioritization, and implementation. Created integrated strategy incorporating off-the-shelf ERP, MES, QMS applications, custom digital twin app development, and machine monitoring, visualization, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led team of GE employees responsible for identifying and executing IT programs and initiatives supporting Erie manufacturing operations and the Global Supply Chain, including developing and implementing a multi-phase, multi-year program to transition to pillar applications to enable Digital Thread.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Managed teams of GE employees and contractors in partnering with business leaders to identify solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and simplify processes. Primary focus areas: supply chain (inventory, material planning, purchasing and supplier collaboration, order management, bills-of-material, discrete manufacturing) and configuration management. Additionally responsible for oversight of Renewables IT program management, including process compliance, tollgate reviews, training, etc.Key Accomplishments:Partnered with management from various functions to develop a strategy for tracking wind turbine components throughout the lifecycle to enable long-term services business growth. Garnered support and funding for a multi-year project targeting $4.7mm bottom-line savings and up to $200mm of top-line revenue growth.Led team of four business analysts responsible for evaluation and prioritization of business requirements and project execution for global supply chain and related functions.Delivered cost-effective solutions enabling estimated savings of $6.8mm annually and a return-on-investment of over 20X.Supervised on and off-shore global application support for supply chain operations across three manufacturing sites, which enabled uninterrupted production of up to 3000 units per year and contributed to overall Renewables revenue of nearly $8bn.Trained and advised 35 global IT team members on project management methodologies. Mentored 3 LSS Green Belts. Completed GE Black Belt Certification program.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

The Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP) develops business leaders through challenging rotational assignments and a rigorous training curriculum. JOLP prepares its members for off-program placement in challenging roles by providing the opportunity to learn about GE's products and customers as well as make significant contributions to the business.1st Rotation: Renewable Energy - Finance 2nd Rotation: Technology Services Group - Project Management3rd Rotation: Thermal - Commercial OperationsTraining: Lean Green Belt (Certified); Advanced Manager Course; Evaluation, Analysis, and Pricing; Wind Power Fundamentals; Power Plant Fundamentals; Campus Interviewer; FacilitationKey Accomplishments:Analyzed existing Wind Parts inventory metrics and policies, and developed a proposal for a globally consistent obsolescence policy. Policy was accepted by the Renewables CFO, and the analysis provided prompted the business to target $10mm in obsolete inventory margin.Developed requirements and solicited vendor proposals for a 3500-port voice-over-IP phone system and installation for seven GE sites in Atlanta, GA. Identified total cost of ownership savings of 30% ($1.5mm) by providing detailed Quality Function Deployment (QFD) analysis.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed military and civilian communications technicians in a variety of settings. Served as the Deputy Director of Information Mangament in Alaska, responsible for the garrison support of Fort Wainwright. Deployed with a strong team of Soldiers responsible for a large, mobile, tactical operations center throughout Iraq. Worked with the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Communications of Kuwait to progress communications projects throughout that country in support of deployed and deploying troops.Key Achievements:Directed diverse team of over 90 military, civilian, and contracted employees in designing and implementing $58mm of high visibility communication infrastructure projects on behalf of the State of Kuwait. Drafted and administered government contracts worth over $27mm.Managed all aspects of training, safety, and performance of 21 communication technicians, and maintenance and accountability of $15mm of tactical communications equipment. This focus on readiness, safety, and accountability resulted in zero loss of personnel or equipment after 16 month combat deployment supporting 3800 soldiers across 20 sites in Iraq.Maintained credibility through leadership excellence. Received consistent performance reviews, including: “top 10% of all company grade officers I have served with in 19 years of service.”