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So proud and excited to take my new journey under the same umbrella with my beloved company, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

• Managed engineering capital project budget of $100K or less annually.• Communicated project timelines, deliverables and project execution strategy to various audiencesthroughout the plant, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing Systemsand contractor groups to gain complete alignment across the enterprise.• Led the execution of the D3 DCS v14 upgrade project, which involved the implementation ofseveral virtual servers, virtual desktops, thin clients, network switch configuration modificationsand systems integration with the existing manufacturing execution systems.• Led the implementation of waste stream mapping and continuous improvement projects inmaturation, primary filtration and polish filtration designed to aggressively reduce filtered beerloss.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Implemented short interval control dashboards in fassing and maturation to provide real-timetransparency in beer loss associated with high yeast solids.• Implemented inventory reporting system to accurately report inventory levels on the hourthroughout the entire Brewing department.• Implemented D3 PCM data restoration program to automatically restore production critical databack to the PCM after a scheduled PCM reload.• Led the implementation of process control systems design, development, maintenance andengineering for batch control systems.• Led the implementation of functional design specification documentation for the technicaldevelopment of the maintenance and engineering workforce.• Designed and implemented three tier technical support matrix for D3 DCS engineering andmaintenance.• Led the correction of production critical issues to increase beer availability, productivity, OEE andmachine availability.

• Managed asset care budget of $250K or less annually.• Managed maintenance department consisting of approximately (30) individuals, including (1)Maintenance Supervisor, (1) Maintenance Planner, (3) Factory Focus Leaders, (20) PackagingMechanics and (5) Packaging Electricians.• Developed technical development plans and performance reviews for the entire maintenancedepartment.• Led the implementation of the maintenance day pre and post planning meeting with themaintenance day team to gain alignment with production line performance post maintenance dayexecution.• Led the correction of preventive maintenance procedures for Filler, Labeler and Packerequipment.• Led the closeout of GMP and safety work orders within 90 days of creation.• Led the integration of operator involvement during maintenance planning and execution.• Led the implementation of lubrication and cleaning preventive maintenance procedures for skilledoperators.• Led the coordination of plant shutdowns and startups for capital project execution.• Led the execution of the semi-annual and annual overhaul of Utilities and Packaging equipment.

• Managed engineering capital project budget of $100K annually.• Communicated project timelines, deliverables and project execution strategy to various communities within the plant to gain complete alignment across the enterprise.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Led the implementation of process control systems design, development, maintenance and engineering for batch control systems.• Led the correction of production critical issues throughout the Brewing department in an effort to increase beer availability, productivity, OEE and machine availability.

• Managed an electrical support task team consisting of five highly skilled electricians in the delivery of continuous improvement projects throughout Packaging, typically involving balanced line flow, quality assurance and material loss reduction activities.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Led failure mode analysis and course correction for failed Filler flow control valves throughout Packaging.• Led the closeout of electrical safety work orders within 90 days of creation.• Supervised Packaging maintenance personnel on all three shifts and weekends.• Assessed progression of maintenance work order execution on the shift until closure.• Managed the Packaging electrician weekday schedule.

• Administered copper based LAN involving (50) thin clients, MS SQL Server, MS (.NET) WebServer, RS Linx OPC Real-Time Data Server and Atlas Copco Toolnet Servers, ContrologixDevicenet Scanners, Lenze Deto drives, Allen Bradley Armor Blocks, Allen Bradley ADNs, AtlasCopco Torque Tools and Eaton Lean error proofing systems.• Led the design and implementation of error proofing systems throughout the facility typicallyinvolving vision inspection, part placement detection, part presence detection, servo motioncontrol and conveyor interlocking.• Led the implementation of PLC code and motion control system modifications for the AutomatedElectrified Monorail production line.• Provided project management support for various Eaton Lean System upgrades and startups forTransmission Assembly Standardization.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Redlined electrical schematics to reflect current environment.

• Managed electrical engineering capital project budget of $100K or less annually.• Designed and implemented backup temperature control circuits for Blankmaking furnaces toautomatically detect low temperature events and provide immediate heating control.• Led systems integration for existing equipment involving PLC code, HMI development and motioncontrol system modifications.• Led the development of the electrical technical library for Blankmaking equipment support.• Led the correction of SOP documentation for Blankmaking equipment.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Redlined PI&Ds and electrical schematics to reflect current environment.

• Managed electrical engineering capital project budget of $100K or less annually.• Communicated project timelines, deliverables and project execution strategy to various audiencesthroughout the plant, including Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to gain completealignment across the facility.• Led systems integration for existing equipment involving PLC code, HMI development and motioncontrol system modifications.• Supervised electrical and mechanical contracting teams during equipment startups, machineupgrades and turnkey installations.• Provided production line or equipment startup support per project.• Redlined PI&Ds and electrical schematics to reflect recent changes in the plant.