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• I integrate my experience in business improvement and data analytics to develop business intelligence and data solutions for research scientists and analysts around the globe using primarily using Power BI and.
• Identified opportunities and implemented reporting automation of numerous tasks that were previously being done manually and redundantly by scientists in the field.
• Designed and implemented a simple and effective system that combines both self-service and standard business intelligence dashboards - allowing users the freedom to innovate, while at the same time making business.
• Implemented a process for gathering user experience and driving continuous improvement into existing data reporting and intelligence solutions.
• Worked with business leadership to engrain reporting into business operations.

Intelligent Solutions Group, Urbandale, IA

• Worked with Data Scientists and Wranglers to transform Data Science projects into valuable insight and solutions.
• Developed new business streams by connecting data science with the John Deere Operations Center and vehicle automation systems.
• Designed, implemented, and managed a Lean Startup / Agile based approach for developing Data Science projects from conception to production implementation. Reduced waste and time to production by focusing on what.
• Led Data Science projects by guiding and mentoring Data Scientists and Engineers. ­ -Integrated outputs from Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks, and traditional Linear Models to solve problems simply and.
• Led the end-to-end development of a cutting-edge mobile application using a Convolutional Neural Network to predict agronomic output. ­ -Acted as the Product Owner for the Agile scrum team, integrating UX (User.
• Represented the Data Science team on the Intellectual Property Committee. Guided the team into the IP process, resulting in 8 disclosures submitted, 2 trade secrets, and 4 patents recommended for filing over a one-year.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

• Led the global telematics / analytics strategy for the Crop Care customer support team, integrating machine telematics into all facets of the business, including marketing, factory quality, and warranty reliability..
• Conceived, secured funding, and led development of a hydraulic wheel bearing prognostic alert system in partnership with Iowa State University. Provisional patent filed.
• Executed Master Blackbelt project for corrosion resistance improvement project for Sprayers. ­ -Integrated business analytics into the Six Sigma process, using R and Tableau to model and explain results.­ -Immediate.
• Developed a customer experience scoring metric tied to dollar value, based on Net Promoter Score™, and Natural Language Processing, leading to clearer prioritization of key projects and higher customer satisfaction.
• Integrated data analytics from machine telematics into all facets of the business, including Marketing, Factory Quality, and Warranty & Reliability. ­ -Included integration with teams in Brazil, India, and Europe..
• Developed a custom factory quality alert system using Tableau and R to provide real time alerts based on statistical analysis of factory test, quality control data, and customer telematics and survey data. This reduced.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

• Quality Planning Lead, Self-Propelled Sprayers (2011-2015)
• Managed team of 7 Quality Engineers for new product programs, developing quality strategies, risk assessment and resource plans for new Sprayer Programs.
• Led Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Planning for the redesigned 4Series Sprayer- first year warranty was 65% lower than the previous Sprayer new vehicle program.
• Developed project plans for high risk suppliers and/or major parts in commodities such as electronics, hydraulics, plastics, metal fabrication, and welding.
• Trained Quality Engineers to John Deere standards corporate wide, including modifying corporate training to be more interactive and effective.
• Championed Six Sigma project on contamination control for sprayer hydraulic system, reducing defects and warranty costs.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

• Managed resolution of top supplier quality and warranty problems, reducing PPM of worst performing supplier by 50%.
• Lead supplier quality audits for new sourcing and continuous improvement.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Led Quality Planning of suppliers of automotive Controlled Braking Systems for production in China, Mexico, and Europe.
• Conducted supplier assessments and trained suppliers (in Chinese) on best practice automotive product development and quality planning, leading to best combination of technology, cost, and risk for the program.

Shanghai, China

• Managed a group of product engineers new to the product line while developing the local product engineering support structure in China, including problem solving discipline, good engineering practices, and a customer.
• Provided technical support for China component localization and sourcing initiatives.
• Worked extensively with our largest customer to explain technical issues.
• Learned Mandarin Chinese while on assignment and verbally communicated exclusively in Chinese after 1 year on the assignment.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Developed product specifications and test plans for automotive components used in advanced braking and suspension systems.
• Designed and developed innovative solutions for integrating sensors into control systems.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Engineering intern in the Sound and Vibration industry. Included a 6-month assignment in Linnich, Germany.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Quality, Reliability, Statistical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering