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Shakopee, MN, US

Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Golden Valley, MN

• Build reputation as thought leader; manage and develop global team of 150 engineers within a $600M business. Demonstrate success of new technology innovations in high volume product-based environment. Partner with.
• Developed pipeline of breakthrough innovations that enabled expansion into new markets and created revenue streams such as connected combustion solutions, smart sensors, data analytics and service offerings.
• Spearheaded initiative for common platform development across multiple product lines and global design teams.
• Led safety committee to review product design and manufacturing and take action to rectify any safety concerns.
• Introduced burners and control systems designed for applications in over 20 industrial verticals including automotive, metal finishing, food & beverage, glass furnaces, steam boilers and commercial heating.
• Refreshed the strategic burner management offerings and updated to global agency certifications. Added onboard diagnostics, new user interfaces, and expanded communication protocols to raise market-leading position.

Golden Valley, MN

• Oversaw 13 direct reports from electronics hardware and software design teams. Mentored and coached employees by setting performance expectations, conducting assessments, and creating action plans to improve results.
• Implemented Agile project management methodology including daily standup meetings and iterative developments for critical projects with short timelines; significantly accelerated new program launches.
• Ensured processes, procedures, and best practices were defined, documented and followed consistently. Developed new methods for streamlining manufacturing test equipment design for up to 50% reduced test times while.

Golden Valley, MN

• Headed global project teams in delivery of high-volume Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product solutions in the combustion industry. Developed project plans and delivered within budget, scope, and quality.
• Achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Named Project Manager of the Year 2011 for the Environmental and Combustion Controls division.Key Projects
• Managed several integrated furnace control developments with strategic OEM customers Lennox, Rheem, and Goodman. Implemented three (3)-phase variable frequency drive (VFD) with adaptive control to deliver.
• Developed award-winning oil primary control; generated several patents on innovative features including a new LCD display with diagnostics for tracking key performance indicators. Awarded patent for method of detecting.
• Designed a high-volume intermittent pilot ignition control for residential appliances. Product included patented low-cost flame sensor and spark ignition circuit along with enhanced user interface for easy.

Golden Valley, MN

• Designed embedded hardware and software for residential combustion safety controls. Demonstrated and implemented innovations and process improvements in manufacturing and productivity.
• Designed hardware for breakthrough standing pilot water heater control with unique low-power operation. Sales total more than three (3) million units per year.