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Houston, Texas, United States

Highly skilled Data & Analytics Product Manager with a proven track record of acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Expert in collaborating to define product vision, translating business requirements into technical strategies, and managing the full product lifecycle. Strong experience in backlog management, prioritizing features, and ensuring timely, high-quality product launches. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, coordinating between business and technical stakeholders, and overseeing product development. Committed to continuous improvement through performance tracking, user feedback, and iterative enhancements. Shared accountability for driving business outcomes and ensuring product success.

Houston, Texas, United States

In my current role as Director, I lead a skilled team of over 40 data professionals. We develop sophisticated alerts for predictive maintenance using cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to minimize failures and provide decision support insights and analytics to improve planning and execution of GSE, Facilities, Line, and Base maintenance. My responsibilities include setting the strategic vision and direction for the data analytics function, ensuring our initiatives drive significant business outcomes with clear ROI, influencing executive decision-making to foster a data-driven culture across the organization, managing resources effectively including budgeting, resource allocation, and technology adoption, and focusing on the development and succession planning of a high-performing analytics leadership team.

Houston, Texas Area

In my previous role as Senior Manager, I led a diverse team of over 20 professionals, comprising data scientists, analysts, and top-tier aircraft technicians. Our primary focus was developing sophisticated predictive maintenance alerts using advanced AI/ML techniques to minimize system failures.Key Responsibilities:Provided both technical and business expertiseDeveloped enterprise data assets within an advanced PySpark data lakeOversaw implementation of end-to-end analytics pipelines, including:Data capture and preprocessingAnomaly detectionPrognostics for various aircraft systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, avionics, and communications)My extensive domain knowledge enabled me to:Solve complex business issuesMaintain seamless operationsLeverage expertise in data analysis, data mining, statistical modeling, and machine learningNotable Achievements:Led $20M annual capital analytics projects in collaboration with the digital technology team, resulting in:Improved employee performanceEnhanced return on investmentUnited diverse business units to achieve strategic goals by:Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Aligning objectives with the organization's visionThis role was pivotal in enhancing aircraft system reliability across multiple domains through data-driven insights and strategic leadership.

Greater Chicago Area

As Principal Engineer, I focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and adding value through advanced analytical methods. My key responsibilities and achievements included:Operational Efficiency Enhancement:Improved block forecasting using statistical inference, predictive analytics, and operations researchRefined fuel planning estimates, reducing unplanned contingency fuel by 12.6 minutes per flight through nonparametric analytics methodsData Analysis and Insight Generation:Employed various analytical methods including linear, nonlinear, supervised, and unsupervised techniques to analyze operational data patternsShared insights broadly to drive best practice implementations for business excellenceTeam Development:Identified areas for skills enhancement within the teamLed interactive training sessions for both technical and non-technical colleagues on software development best practicesBoosted our analytics team's overall capabilitiesPredictive Modeling Improvement:Increased prediction accuracy by up to 10% for system-wide reliability goalsInnovated techniques using advanced methods such as clustering, matrix transformations, and time-series modelingMy performance in this role was recognized for excellence, particularly in applying sophisticated analytical techniques to solve complex operational challenges and in fostering team growth through knowledge sharing and targeted training initiatives.

Greater Chicago Area

As a Senior Engineer, my role encompassed several key responsibilities and achievements:Software Development:Utilized high-level programming languages such as C# and PythonDeveloped applications to:• Improve data collection• Influence workflows• Provide automated operational supportResult: Saved significant high-value engineering labor hours annuallyOperational Support:Provided exceptional 24/7 support in collaboration with operational teams, including:• Dispatch• Load planning• Flight operationsOutcome: Significantly reduced cancellations and customer disruptionsGeospatial Analysis:Drafted spatial analyses of airports using ArcGISImpact: Enhanced mission capability within safety, regulatory, and aircraft performance constraints and payload capabilitiesResult: Achieved safe flight operations and an orderly flow of air trafficCreative Problem-Solving:Developed innovative solutions for:• Attendant tax apportionment• International overflight charge auditing• Carbon emission monitoringOutcome: Lowered multimillion-dollar liabilities in each case, achieving key business objectivesThis role allowed me to combine technical expertise with operational knowledge to drive significant improvements in efficiency, safety, and cost-saving across multiple areas of the airline's operations.

Sterling, Va

During my tenure, I had two primary areas of focus:Technical Support and Training:Provided both on-site and remote technical supportArranged training sessions for Metron Harmony products, including:• Air traffic flow management software• Surface surveillance softwareMaintained system uptime in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)Software Development and Implementation:Initiated a mission-critical air traffic flow management softwareUtilized technologies including:• Linux• Java• Apache• Atlassian• VMWareResult: Achieved $6.5 million in fuel savings at Sydney Airport within two months of implementationThis role allowed me to combine technical expertise with practical implementation, resulting in significant operational improvements and cost savings. The successful development and deployment of the air traffic flow management software demonstrated my ability to deliver high-impact solutions in a critical aviation environment.

Houston, Tx

My key responsibilities and achievements in this role included:Business Intelligence Development:Created web applications for business intelligenceTailored applications for a diverse audience, from front-line employees to executive managementStatistical Analysis and Forecasting:Applied statistical methods to:• Analyze and improve operational reliability• Forecast block timesData Management and KPI Development:Collaborated with IT professionals to:• Identify crucial transactional data• Capture data relevant to operational efficiencyUtilized this data to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of operational efficiencyThis role allowed me to bridge the gap between technical data analysis and practical business applications, creating tools that enhanced decision-making across all levels of the organization. By focusing on operational reliability and efficiency, I contributed to improving overall company performance through data-driven insights.

Houston, Tx

Engineer efficient trucking routes using operations researchProvide yield in the form of cost savings on the order of millions of dollars (USD) per year

Master’S Degree, Predictive Analytics

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Programming, A

Boeing Flight Operation Engineering Certificate, Aircraft Performance

Certificate programs that teach fundamentals of aerodynamics and propulsion, regulatory requirements to the certification and operation.

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Engineering