Cockrell School of Engineering, Texas Inventionworks , Austin Texas. Buildings :: EERC, ECJ.23000 sq ft of labs and engineering development space (13 labs, 1 study area, 1 'garage' with 6000 sq ft of classrooms (5), Machine shops, Wood shop.Labs and development rooms:Floor 0:DFAB (digital fabrication) - 3D printing of all types: 1 metal 3D, 6 SLA,2 SLS, 54 FDMs.7 Trotec CO2 lasers.Garage - tool checkout, machine repair, storage, etc.Machine shop - manual machining. (JETs)Machine shop - CNC (Tormachs)Floor 1:HQ - a large area for project construction, innovation and design.Project and general meeting rooms.Metrology Lab.E2 - Electronics level 2 - Mid level test equipment and high end solder/de-solder stations. embedded systems development. E1 - Electronics level 1 - Soldering, bread boarding, general project development.SIDI - (Sensors, IoT, Development and Integration) - Embedded systems development with the integration of sensors, IoT interfaces and communications.Robotics and Automation - Robotics development, testing and integration. Automation development and testing.

Personal project / product development. IInnovation and invention.Electromechanical investigation and device development.Bringing together people in various industries, practices, disciplines and hobbies to advance the sciences of IoT (Internet of Things) and Robotics using available methods, materials and processes that incorporate electronics hardware, mechanical devices, firmware, software and applications.

As Director of New Product Development & Engineering, responsible for the overall focus of the engineering organization, aimed at development and launch of new products through managerial, project management, and technical operation responsibilities. • Serve as key contributor and manager, issuing direct input to long range objectives for approval by President/CEO and Board of Directors• Provide product vision and overall concepts for company• Work directly with other departments, including sales, marketing, procurement• Analyze and determine the competitiveness of new technologies and applications• Apply PMI methodologies and Agile frameworks to product development activities• Conduct Scrum and/or core team meetings during development to release of product• Management of projects, PDLC and/or SDLC• Create, analyze, and deliver project documents, manage stakeholder communications, schedules, status, and issues. (Jira, MS Project, Visio, etc.)• Using Jira for Scrum/Sprint process control and Subversion for revision control of software development• Use waterfall framework for hardware development, Scrum framework for applications and firmware development, cyclic, XP, and others as needed • Review vendors and suppliers for development of new products and sub components• Participate in the design of electrical, mechanical, and software components for new products• Manage the development and testing of hardware products and the associated firmware and software applications• Responsible for department budget creation, allocation of resources• Develop and maintain the engineering department staff and related operations tasks

As Director of Hardware Systems Development, I developed Electronic Gaming Machines as platforms for gaming applications. Utilized PMI methodologies and Agile frameworks during development, construction, and implementation of 7 EGM’s. These were debuted at Las Vegas Convention Center, 2014. Product Program Management, Project Management:- Performed the project management by using the waterfall methodology for development and manufacture of the hardware devices. - In conjunction with the game development group used the Scrum framework for application development and release.- Held core team meetings to insure alignment of hardware development with outside vendors.- Used MS Project for overall project tracking.- Used Jira for Scrum control and Subversion for application development management.- Insured project documents, timelines, and status were communicated to all stakeholders.- Managed internal and external product development engineering groups.- As a product owner authored PRDs and ERDs for internal and external developers. Manufacturing and Production Operations:- Evaluated emerging gaming technology hardware and designed them into the products.- Successfully integrated 3D games into the EGMs.- Directed the seamless transfer of product development to manufacturing (NPI).- Managed production forecasts, material requirements, and material supply chain. - Managed quality personnel and quality control systems (Dept. of Quality Assurance). - Managed Product testing and certifications. (Dept., of Certifications & Regulation).Other related duties:- Personnel management.- Cost Management and ROI control and reporting.- Negotiated agreements with vendors, suppliers, and partners.

Directed internal and external engineering organizations to develop new products using the latest in GPS technology with WiFi communication capability. Incorporated user friendly applications and embedded software development for handheld devices.Using PMP methodologies with the incorporation of some Agile frameworks the following was accomplished:- Defined the project management plans for each product to be developed and authored the PRDs / SOWs for each.- Defined process controls for both Project Management and Product Development to insure ‘On Time’ and ‘Within Budget’ product delivery.- Created WBS, schedules, and budgets for each project and tracked the projects using MS Project.- Held Scrums for daily software updates and sprint management. Held core team meetings for overall product development review and release of product.- Used Jira for Agile process control and Subversion for application versioning and revision control.- Coordinated domestic and overseas manufacturing for handheld electronic products. - Implemented the transfer of product development to manufacturing (NPI), to domestic and overseas CMs.- Managed production forecasts, materials requirements, and materials supply chain. - Managed product industrial design firms and the associated contracts.- Evaluated GPS and WiFi technologies and incorporated them into new products.- Evaluated emerging technologies and incorporated those technologies into the products.- Working with software development teams developed embedded firmware and end user applications specific to the device. - Developed and managed the engineering department budget.- Successfully launched two products with three products in development.o Two developed in Shenzhen China and launched in the USA.o Three under development, Shenzhen China, and USA. - Introduced the product development Phase Gate methodology based on waterfall to insure a product’s successful launch.- Patent awarded: US 8894502 B2

Summary:Contracted as the Project Manager I was charged with and performed the operational oversite of the build of high power traction power supply and switching systems using PMI methodologies.- Project Manager for DC Switch Gear traction supply systems.- Hardware Project Manager: (Electronics, Firmware, Software) for Traffic Controls systems development.- Managed the program support team to implement and build traction supply systems. - Introduced Core Teams and Extended teams and how they operate within a team/project/program structure. - Introduced engineering practices that has a ‘quality as you go’ methodology. - Designed product tracking processes and procedures for manufacture, test, quality, and customer delivery. - Implemented best practices utilizing quality standards (SQC, SPC, and QFD) and industry best practice procedures. - Implemented cell build processes for engineering and assembly. - Introduced work instruction practices and WBSs as best practice applications. - Introduced quality assurance processes targeting specific materials, processes, procedures, as necessary to meet the customers 'sign off' requirements. - Tracked projects using MS Project – resource loading, cost tracking, EV etc. (PMI [PMP] project management)

Summary:As a Senior Operations Engineer I coordinated the operations that performed the concept, design, build, sell process for Dell products. As a Project Manager of assigned products I ensured the successful design, build and launch of a product through all phases of its development.- Senior Operations Engineer for several projects / products. (Alienware, Dell Inspiron, Accessories)- Successfully managed several product designs through Dell NPI & ODM NPI systems.- Managed manufacturing and assembly operations at overseas contract manufacturers.- Created Statements of Work (SOW), process documentation, procedures, infrastructure requirements etc.- Followed the Dell BPI (Business Process Improvement) processes in conjunction with PMI methodologies.- Performed program implementation via the Dell Phase Gate process. Excellent adjunct to PMI PM.- Provided technical and manufacturing guidance through all of the product development phases.- Managed operations extended teams (local and regional) as part of the product development process. - Ensured core and brand teams had completed all tasks in support of Product Operations Processes.- Created strategies for Worldwide Operations based on product plans and roadmaps.- Utilized 6 Sigma to improve new production processes and product quality, at launch and throughout the programs.- Ensured that Operations achieved: Launch, and Release for sale status.- Drove strategies to reduce overall manufacturing transformation costs.- Successful in quality improvements by eliminating sources of defects in design, supply chain (suppliers), NPI, and manufacturing processes.- Drove continuous improvement in operations processes, product manufacturability and flexibility, and operations cycle times and quality.Achievements:Managed the successful launch of two Laptop computers through the operations PrP Phase Gate process. Successfully launch two new and innovative products using new techniques and delivery systems.

- Manager of NPI operations and Project Management of several product designs through NPI/NPO.- Managed the manufacturing and assembly operations at contract manufacturers.- Managed Supply Chain quality and delivery.- Implemented Six Sigma, 5S, ISO 9000 and insured adherence thereto.- Managed software development and IT infrastructure development as necessary for product development.- Coordinated engineering, software, DVT, and SIT teams to insure project schedule compliance.- Created process control documents and procedures for each project. (Charter, Plan, Scope, SOWs, ERDs).- Generate contracts, NDAs, and other company / supplier documentation.- Executed Project Management Plans to a successful product delivery.- Used MS Office Applications to track, chart, and report project progress. - Created drawings for prototyping, manufacturing, 3d rendering, and packaging.- Insured ongoing project operations fall within budget. Budget creation and administration.- Provided technical guidance through all product development phases.- Officially closed projects through reports, finalized documentation, and summary project evaluations.Achievements- Managed the successful implementation of new ODMs. - Successfully launched two new product lines from concept to RTS (Release to Ship).- Wrote, using Microsoft Access and VB6, a production line product build database.- Implemented RoHS requirements on new and existing products.

Managed a manufacturing support group in Austin Texas and then successfully transferred the majority of that work to Guadalajara Mexico.

Hardware engineering design for desktop bar code printers.Hardware engineering design for plastic card printers.

A service provider company.Provided contracted engineering design and implementation services. Project management and program management as needed for development, manufacturing, and delivery of products and services.