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Evanston, IL, US

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Zug, Switzerland

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

As an Engineering Line Manager I was responsible for all the development within a complete HVAC equipment controller line. All development disciplines reported to me - 25 direct reports including embedded firmware, software, hardware and test engineers, project managers and technical writers.I worked closely with the Product Manager to define and maintain.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

I started my Project Management role with "custom solution" development - meeting the needs of customers with specialized equipment sequences best achieved with a special product variant. Since this was a growing business, I managed it as a profit center, with a dedicated cross-functional team.As project manager, I was responsible to management for quoting.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

In my first assignment at Siemens (then the company was called Landis & Gyr Powers), I investigated adaptive control algorithms and implemented pilots of various versions to find one suitable for HVAC room & equipment control, leading to a patent application together with a colleague.I also designed and documented a family of Unit ventilator applications.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Started an experimental theater troupe with two colleagues and served as General Manager. We selected scripts, auditioned casts, created costumes and props, and stage productions. I performed in most of the shows, as well as kept the books.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Product Management

Five year night school track!

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Treasurer Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, volleyball team

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Theater, Played bass in a few bands, volleyball club, Student Advisor