Mark Hickson Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Nussloch, De

I lead Leica Biosystems' R&D and Global Support departments, based in Vista, California. We develop hardware and software products for the digital pathology market, supporting global customers to scan, manage and analyse digital images for the diagnosis of cancer.Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of everything we do.

Nussloch, De

I led the Leica Biosystems Hardware Engineering team, which consists of about 40 talented mechanical, electronic and mechatronic engineers.The new BOND-PRIME staining platform delivers high productivity, featuring Universal Access, and can seamlessly adapt to your incoming workflow demands – whether it be batch, continuous, single slide or STAT cases, or a combination of all the above.

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein Westfalen, De

I had overall responsibility for delivery of the modules program; valued at about $200M. This program included stores modules, fuel & water storage units, maintenance modules, flat racks and interface systems for floating bridges.RMMVA secured the Land 121 Phase 3B contract in 2013 to supply the Commonwealth of Australia with more than 2,500 logistical trucks and nearly 3,000 modules. The contract is worth more than $1.7 billion.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Implemented the Service Delivery Enhancement Program across Victoria Police Forensic Services Department. This was a major transformation program, which delivers enhanced forensic services to Victoria Police and the court system.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Program management responsibility for Ford Ranger vehicles, which are designed in Australia, and manufactured in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina. Interface with global Program Management, Engineering and cross-functional teams located in multiple regions to ensure the vehicle program addressed all product attributes, financials, procurement, manufacturing, homologation and launch requirements.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Scope: Lead and manage a team of 20 engineers, across multiple programs and disciplines. Manage major programs including new vehicle structures (e.g. Commodore, Cadillac, Chevrolet) and vehicle accessory products. Responsible for performance evaluations and career management of the team, including recruiting, training and mentoring.Achievements:➢ Led cross-functional team consisting of manufacturing, procurement, quality and validation team members to deliver the 2013 Commodore body structure. Managed budget of $45M and delivered world-class body structure on time with outstanding quality (zero design issues at launch).➢ Implemented a significant mass reduction program for the 2013 Commodore, including first-time use of new technology for General Motors. Delivered weight saving of 16kg (3kg better than target).➢ Guided local stamping supplier to create joint venture with Korean company to introduce advanced steel manufacturing process (hot stamping) into Australia.➢ Managed the execution of dozens of concurrent accessory projects, generating annual revenue of $50M. ➢ Collision repair and service champion; made technical presentations to more than 2000 people at industry seminars around Australia on crash repair, body service and road rescue.➢ Managed several industry-based AutoCRC research projects with Swinburne University and University of Queensland.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Scope: Lead and manage a team of 10 engineers, across multiple programs and disciplines. Responsible for performance evaluations and career management of the team, including recruiting, training and mentoring. Set the technical direction for all body structure development for vehicles such as Commodore, Cadillac and Chevrolet. Provide expertise to all design engineers on structural design, performance and manufacture.Achievements:➢ Led the manufacture of more than 150 complete prototype vehicle bodies ($11M budget). Created a statement of requirements, evaluated supplier bids, and managed the manufacturing process at Japanese supplier (including the overall tooling and manufacturing strategy and all engineering changes).➢ Initiated the 2013 Commodore weight-reduction program by creating the strategy and achieving global approval for technical details. Developed plans to mitigate manufacturing risks and led negotiations with senior leadership to gain approval for required funding ($20M).➢ Holden’s representative on global expert teams for several years. Expertise recognised within General Motors (e.g. author of several global best practices).

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Scope: Responsible for overall body structure development, ensuring that all new body designs meet global best practices and global manufacturing requirements. Ensure that global strategies were rigorously employed to result in low mass and low cost vehicles. Provide expertise to all design engineers on structural design, performance and manufacture. Achievements:➢ Technical body expert for 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, engineered at Holden and manufactured in Canada. This vehicle was named World Car Design Of The Year in 2010.➢ Led the planning for numerous body designs, including Chevrolet, Buick and Holden branded vehicles.➢ Holden’s representative on global expert team including working in Detroit (for 6 months) with global experts.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

➢ Managed the Body Structures team through the launch of the 2006 Holden Commodore.➢ Located at the Vehicle Assembly Plant for several months during the pilot and initial production builds.➢ Resolved all launch issues: water leaks, dimensional quality, supplier quality.➢ Conducted performance reviews and career management for each team member.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

➢ Designed and released Holden Commodore underbody sheet-metal.➢ Worked on-site at stamping die suppliers in Japan, resolved all dimensional quality issues.➢ Led manufacture of prototype Holden Commodore and Caprice bodies in Japan.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au

➢ Led the introduction of various material technologies into the Commodore body structure, all of which were new to Holden (eg. high strength steel, tailor-welded blanks, hot stamping).➢ Chairman of the GM Global Steel Team in 2003.

Burwood, Victoria, Au

➢ Provided engineering and research services to industrial clients.➢ Streamlined manufacturing process at Ajax Fasteners, reduced production costs and reduced waste.

London , Gb

➢ Responsible for the repair and upgrade of London Underground’s rolling stock and signal equipment. ➢ Prepared commercially competitive tender responses for the overhaul of train and railway equipment.➢ Advised senior management on technical and quality issues relating to suppliers and national rail operators.

Assistant cameraman on feature film "36K"

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

➢ Discovered and developed an innovative steel rolling technique that resulted in an international patent and worldwide research activities.➢ Developed new steel processing technologies and improved products for implementation at domestic and international BHP operations. ➢ Authored several peer-reviewed technical articles published in international journals.

Adelaide, South Australia, Au

Credential Of Readiness (Core), Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Engineering (Hons)

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