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Mossville, Il

As quality and validation lead for the Commercial and Machine Engine division, I promote awareness of the Caterpillar Quality Management System requirements and support audit team activities to ensure compliance. I coordinate local and offshore teams to resolve customer issues by driving thorough validation and consistent application of our Continuous Product Improvement process. I also provide efficiency improvement through managing our test automation efforts.As engine application… Show more As quality and validation lead for the Commercial and Machine Engine division, I promote awareness of the Caterpillar Quality Management System requirements and support audit team activities to ensure compliance. I coordinate local and offshore teams to resolve customer issues by driving thorough validation and consistent application of our Continuous Product Improvement process. I also provide efficiency improvement through managing our test automation efforts.As engine application team lead, I coordinated technical oversight of nine engine application development teams in the U.S. and India to deliver engine and after-treatment control software for machine and industrial applications. I also managed the process of software library change in collaboration with staff from numerous departments.Select Highlights: Coordinated the development and introduction of new engine control software for hybrid excavator and medium sized bulldozer. Drove implementation of engine software for numerous machine applications utilized in countries with less strict emissions regulations. Show less

Mossville, Il

As an engineering team lead, I supervised 35 engineers in the U.S. and India to provide configuration management and verification test support for our core engine/after-treatment control software development division. I used Six Sigma methods to improve process efficiency and drive automation of pre-release, data link, and fuel system tests.Select Highlights: Optimized software library and flash file builds, elevating output by 50% without requiring additional resources. … Show more As an engineering team lead, I supervised 35 engineers in the U.S. and India to provide configuration management and verification test support for our core engine/after-treatment control software development division. I used Six Sigma methods to improve process efficiency and drive automation of pre-release, data link, and fuel system tests.Select Highlights: Optimized software library and flash file builds, elevating output by 50% without requiring additional resources. Documented test procedures for 100% of Tier 4 program core engine features. Designed test processes for teams in India and designated division-wide test equipment platforms. Managed work activities for engine and machine control software test teams including offshore resources. Coached an India-based test team amid its growth from one person to 15. Streamlined development processes for automated test routines through the creation of a program with a Microsoft Excel component. Delivered machine control software verification test support for nearly one year. Tested steering and implement control software using personally designed test benches. Show less

Oklahoma City, Ok

Lucent sold manufacturing operations to Celestica.I orchestrated engineering/technical support for the system test phase of the production process for Lucent Technologies 5ESS® switch. I maximized deep familiarity with switch hardware/software and computer systems used to manage production processes, capitalizing on my talents in software development and technical writing. I originated and refined software to confiugre and test OEM products. I managed process automation software to… Show more Lucent sold manufacturing operations to Celestica.I orchestrated engineering/technical support for the system test phase of the production process for Lucent Technologies 5ESS® switch. I maximized deep familiarity with switch hardware/software and computer systems used to manage production processes, capitalizing on my talents in software development and technical writing. I originated and refined software to confiugre and test OEM products. I managed process automation software to support production operations, interacting with Lucent/Bell Labs to diagnose and address hardware/software problems.Select Highlights: Oversaw the verification, shutdown, packing, and shipment of system test and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) shop facilities and equipment to Toronto, training engineers and providing continuing support. Orchestrated comprehensive engineering and technical support for OEM product configuration for incorporation into Lucent products. Transformed complex product description drawings into simplified production process documents demonstrating product assembly and testing operations. Show less

Oklahoma City, Ok

Lucent Technologies was spun off from AT&T.I continued to provide engineering support to the factory shop for troubleshooting systems during the test process. I developed and maintained process automation software to support production operations and managed upgrade of capitalized test equipment hardware. I provided test engineering technical support for new product introductions. I conducted engineer training and delivered software and technical support to joint-venture factory… Show more Lucent Technologies was spun off from AT&T.I continued to provide engineering support to the factory shop for troubleshooting systems during the test process. I developed and maintained process automation software to support production operations and managed upgrade of capitalized test equipment hardware. I provided test engineering technical support for new product introductions. I conducted engineer training and delivered software and technical support to joint-venture factory locations in other countries.Highlights:Implemented software modifications to automate telephone office hardware installation testing. This reduced test interval and saved $1.4M in first ten months of utilization.Created applications to automate software-loading procedures. This decreased interval of process by 50% and improved control of software distribution to meet ISO requirements.Defined and implemented process/software changes to support transfer of operations from Lucent to Celestica.Coordinated and implemented Y2K remediation efforts. Show less

Oklahoma City, Ok

As an engineer supporting the system test process in a telecommunication equipment manufacturing facility, I provided troubleshooting support to the shop operators who were testing product after final assembly. I was a system administrator for UNIX process support computers. I worked with worldwide joint venture factory sites to provided software and technical support for their system test operations. I also coordinated departmental ISO compliance activities.Highlights:Developed… Show more As an engineer supporting the system test process in a telecommunication equipment manufacturing facility, I provided troubleshooting support to the shop operators who were testing product after final assembly. I was a system administrator for UNIX process support computers. I worked with worldwide joint venture factory sites to provided software and technical support for their system test operations. I also coordinated departmental ISO compliance activities.Highlights:Developed software applications to track, control, automate, and schedule product into system test shop. The technical professional community recognized this project as finalist for Engineering Award of Excellence.Automated data generation process required for system test and implemented electronic process for loading data onto test equipment. This simplified process and reduced interval between final assembly and system test by 67%.Developed and maintained diagnostic software for 5ESS Switching Module Processor. Contributed to design reviews, coding, debugging, and testing major portions of diagnostic software at AT&T BELL LABORATORIES, Naperville, Illinois.Automated system test process for 5ESS modules, providing automation of system test in joint-venture factory locations using readily available PCs. Show less

Master’S Degree, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Eta Kappa Nu - international electrical and computer engineering honor society of IEEE, Tau Beta Pi.