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Seattle, Wa, Us

Leading robotic and automation systems development for Amazon Grocery.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led high impact programs at the Advanced Technology division of Amazon Robotics as Senior Technical Program Manager. Supporting the development, implementation and deployment of best-in-class automation technologies. Led teams in the development of mechatronic and automated guided vehicle solutions.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Senior R&D Program Manager at the Advanced Technology division of Amazon Robotics. Supporting the development and adoption of product development process standards. Leading the development, implementation and deployment of automation solutions at scale. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers around the world with individuals at all levels of the organization to drive program success.

Arlington, Va, Us

Manufacturing Operations Leader for the Future Production Systems (FPS) team supporting the integration of the 777 and 777X. Redesigning products, parts, tools and processes in cross-functional teams to advance manufacturing and production capabilities. Serving as prime consultant on significant matters relating to policies, capabilities and objectives which impact manufacturing. Engaging cross-functional groups to drive cost, schedule and improvement initiatives. Completed quality-focused RCA project to eliminate recurring defects and rework resulting in 316 hours of annual disruption and rework cost avoidance.

Arlington, Va, Us

787 Shipside Support Lead for the Everett Delivery Center Flight Line. Supported as team leader and manager. Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and ability to maintain focus in high pressure and dynamic environments associated with supporting aircraft test flights, as well as ticketing and delivery of commercial aircraft. Responsible for investigating, monitoring, coordinating, and resolving issues / activities to resolve aircraft build issues. Working directly with manufacturing, leadership and support organizations to understand, prioritize and resolve production issues. Achieving organizational success by building and managing relationships. Supported the training and mentoring of the Boeing South Carolina Shipside Support team as well as other organizations to increase organizational learning and build best practices. Implemented a support plan which reduced organization's overtime by 16%. Project manager of successful RCA project focused on addressing chronic damage of critical aircraft parts which is costly and time consuming to repair. The project is estimated to provide cost savings of nearly one million dollars annually.

Arlington, Va, Us

Supporting the 787 Industrial Engineering team. Conducted analysis of current and future business environment using established guidelines. Contributed to the forecast, acquisition, and utilization plans to optimize resources in support of company initiatives and program business plans. Supported the development and maintenance of Business Systems definition to be used for manufacturing planning. Led a team to complete organization New Hire Training project focused on reducing attrition, improving employee morale and cost avoidance. Lead cross-functional projects to streamline and integrate work flow. Developed tools to provide near term crew cycling and staffing requirements. Roles and functions include: business planning, process improvements, ship side support, scheduling, crew cycling, resource planning, root cause analysis, process development, lean manufacturing, presentations, and leadership proposals.

Bellflower, California, Us

• End-to-End project manager for Information Systems and Information Technology projects.• Manage, train, develop and mentor new and existing employees.• Demonstrated ability to conduct negotiations and build working together relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports.• Develop and manage IT project plans, scope, budget, schedule and deliverables.• Coordinate and oversee supplier activities.• Provide oversight of technical approaches, products and processes. • Completed cost avoidance project to reduce supply costs by 12%.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Change Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance