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Macquarie Park, Nsw, Au

Berkeley Vale, Nsw, Au

Waterloo, Nsw

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Architect a cloud-based data management system, intended to become the backbone of the product quality management system .Manage an interdisciplinary team tasked with developing and implementing test systems automated monitoring and control.Manage the introduction of programmable logic controllers as the core component of test systems.Coordinate the test rigs equipment selection process.Employ staff, manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.Manage overseas contractors for the delivery of web-based software applications.

Sydney, Australia

Lead the requirements generation and change request process.Implement systems to manage projects, capture and define requirements, document roles and responsibilities. Develop and maintain a comprehensive project requirements specification template.Implement a systems integration approach to requirements specification through close interaction with multiple teams.Facilitate cross team interaction for the design of manufacturable products.Define the system architecture for manufacturing automation encompassing: MES interface, operator interaction, software application, automation control, equipment selection and specification.Coordinate the process of equipment selection for the production rigs. Cooperate with equipment suppliers for the design and delivery of specific equipment suitable for our needs.Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Manufacturing Rig Development Process.Manage external subcontractors and suppliers for the design and manufacturing of production rigs.Introduce PDM system for mechanical design documentation across multiple teams.Develop an extensive content collaboration and project management system by leveraging the Jira and Confluence tools.Foster a culture of shared ownership for the successful outcome of projects.

Sydney, Australia

Manage software development projects of applications for the automated manufacturing and testing of fibre optics networks equipment :Set up the initial JIRA project templates for the Manufacturing Software Team.Cooperate with Product R&D and Process Engineering for requirements definition.Process implementation.Software development encompassing multiple automation system hardware components and optical instrumentation.Develop and apply procedures for testing, commissioning and deployment of software applications.

Sydney, Australia

Manage software development projects of applications for monitoring and controlling high volume automated production machinery and in-line automated manufacturing test equipment:Cooperate with Product R&D and Process Engineering for requirements definition.Process implementation.Integrate software application with MES and multiple configuration servers for configuring and programming of QA chips.Integrate multiple automation system hardware components.Test, commission and deploy applications at both Sydney and China manufacturing sites.

Auckland, New Zealand

Fully in charge of operational, business development and financial management of the company. The company’s turnover grew from $168,000 in the first year to $460,000 during the second year and over $1M during the last financial year. All growth was funded solely from cash.Develop requirements and specifications in conjunction with customers and other stakeholders.Equipment selection and specification.Manage contractors for mechanical design, electrical design and manufacturing.Manage suppliers of complex testing equipment.Deploy, test and commission.Staff management: employ, train, allocate work and monitor progress.Project progress reporting and reviewing with the customer.Develop Merit of Measurement’s own Automated Test Equipment (ATE) – available on lease for the local electronics contract manufacturing industry.Develop ATE systems and test fixtures for leading electronic product manufacturers.

Auckland, New Zealand

Project Manager for the development of a 3D (geometry and texture) camera and laser scanner.Draw up product specifications, cost estimates and project plan.Apply for and secure government funding through the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.Specify and purchase components.Manage project team and subcontractors for rig design and build.Software development – application control and client management.Calibrate, install and commission.

Auckland, New Zealand

Automated Testing Equipment (ATE) configuration, calibration and maintenance management for testing defence training equipment:Configuration management: set up procedures, produce tools and provide technical assistance to ensure that all ATE systems located at customers’ sites throughout the world ran the same software versions and were in calibration.Set up systems and procedures to centralise test results from all distributed ATE systems into one database.Software applications development for functional product testing:Develop test procedures and software application specifications, in conjunction with the hardware design and embedded software engineers.Software development.Test results storage and analysis on MS SQL Server 2000 database.

Auckland, New Zealand

Project Manager for the development of remote communications, data analysis and processing software tools for stand-alone data logging instruments:Develop software application specifications, in conjunction with the hardware design engineers.Software development.Design, produce specifications, select equipment and implement the company’s functional test stand.

Auckland, New Zealand

Project Manager for the complete refurbishment of the Refrigeration Division’s Engineering Test Laboratory:Develop requirements and specifications in conjunction with the Product Development and Process Engineering teams for:Quality assurance testing;Product development testing;Energy rating standards compliance testing.Specify hardware components, coordinate purchasing and installation.Manage subcontractors for electrical design and installation.Software development.Cooperate with Standards NZ for the development of AS/NZS standards applicable to energy rating testing and harmonising them with relevant international standards.Two such systems were installed at the East Tamaki (NZ) and Brisbane (Australia) Fisher & Paykel Refrigeration Division sites.

Auckland, New Zealand

Scientific research applied in the road transportation field:Project management of research projects.Literature searches.Select and specify research equipment.Software development for experimental research.Conduct experimental research. Process and analyse experimentally acquired data to validate mathematical models.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Fully in charge of the production program for manufacturing a three-wheeler motor-vehicle for passenger transport (also known as Tuk-Tuk):Design the vehicle’s chassis using AutoCAD.Purchase parts and components for regular production requirements through continuous liaison with local and overseas suppliers and sub-contractors.Tooling.Organise the production line. Develop and implement the manufacturing process.Employ, train and manage production operators.Manage the production line on a day-to-day basis.Write workshop and service manuals.Organise and maintain the back-up parts stock for after-market service.Actively involved with the South African Bureau of Standards in the development of safety standards concerning three-wheeler motor vehicles.

Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

Scientific research applied in the transportation field:Theoretical generation of mathematical models of the motor vehicle’s transmission.Implement theoretical models into software algorithms for validation and simulation.Experimental analysis of engine induced vibration levels in the truck chassis.

Bucharest, Romania

Managing student projects and supervising laboratory classes for the “Motor Cars Calculus and Construction” and “Motor Cars Manufacturing and Repairing” papers.

Sibiu County, Romania

Manage a team of 30 staff in the coil spring manufacturing division:Organise and plan production on a day-to-day basis.Train operators and provide technical assistance.Responsible for product conformity with technical and quality specifications.Maintain and upgrade the company’s quality standards.

Diploma, Engineering Business Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical - Automotive Engineering

High School