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Passionate technology professional with a proven track record leading high performing Global technical teams. Lifelong learner that believes we can make a real difference in the lives of people and the planet through the work we do and the relationships we make.• Act as role model for a safety-first culture while demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times• 20+ years of experience in designing, deploying and presenting IT solutions/systems in a large public international company• 20+ years people management. 8+ managing Global teams of 134.• Experience managing Department budgets of > $40M CAPEX, > $24M OPEX and > $10M Labor. Project Budgets of > $8M• Demonstrated leadership with multiple converged IT/OT teams that includes Controls Engineering, .NET software engineering, Program/Project management, new machine tool integration and support for high volume manufacturing, R&D and construction environments• Recognized experience implementing Industry 4.0 concepts• Proven vendor management experience, including strategic partnerships, outsourcing and shared service models• Leads definition and communication of Manufacturing Enterprise Architecture Strategies• Proven track record of implementing transformation in the industrial sector which have led to tangible business improvements• Established experience leading cross functional technical teams - coaching, teaching and guiding people in the various roles within a project driven organization• Owns 24/7 Global Tier-2 & 3 technical support and assigned Problem Investigations for systems and platforms within First Solar’s heterogeneous manufacturing, R&D and EPC application landscapes

Listed skills include Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, and 13 others.