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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Eagle, Id, Us

I led the end-to-end delivery of strategic IT programs for a global food manufacturer, spearheading enterprise-level Plant Modernization, Supply Chain, and Digital Transformation initiatives while managing a multimillion-dollar annual budget. • Orchestrated deployment of on-premises data centers, including network architecture, advanced wireless networks, and server standardization, ensuring seamless integration with operational systems. • Directed and mentored four project managers, empowering team to develop as leaders while promoting alignment with performance goals. Established and monitored KPIs and fostered results-driven culture that enabled managers to drive attainment of schedule, budget, and resource allocation targets. Select Achievements • Managed IT infrastructure improvements for 17 North American plants with zero unplanned downtime, ensuring uninterrupted production in facilities processing millions of pounds of product daily. • Coordinated IT infrastructure for new plant construction in China and Argentina, leading seamless international deployment for on-time project completion. • Spearheaded significant annual savings by leading technology pilot to transition manual warehouse processes to robotic automation, significantly reducing labor costs and boosting operational efficiency. • Steered change management and hyper care processes for handheld scanner deployment, transitioning from paper-based to digital inventory management. Increased user adoption by incorporating feedback into system upgrades.

Eagle, Id, Us

I supported IT infrastructure deployment for multimillion-dollar, enterprise-wide ERP upgrades across 17 manufacturing plants, ensuring seamless integration with operational processes and systems. • Managed large-scale infrastructure components, including Wi-Fi networks, compute capacity, storage solutions, and mobile device management (MDM), critical to supporting real-time inventory management systems. • Coordinated closely with executive leadership, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and key milestones. • Facilitated onboarding of new vendors to expand supplier network and enhance procurement efficiency. Select Achievements • Minimized disruption to day-to-day operations by partnering with change management and training teams to champion effective adoption of new systems and tools enterprise-wide. • Significantly reduced cybersecurity risks and strengthened overall IT infrastructure security; drove end-of-life process for legacy devices across 25% of plants, replacing vulnerable hardware with modern and secure alternatives.

New York, Ny, Us

As the sole engineering lead in a fast-paced startup, I drove the design, construction, and integration of scalable, energy-efficient data centers powered by renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, and wind). • Led successful design and deployment of 1.7 MW data center, integrating center with hydroelectric dam. Established and managed team of 22 contractors from six total entities to deliver project on time and within budget.• Managed vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions while meeting cost and sustainability targets. • Co-engineered load-following solution that dynamically adjusted data center power consumption based on renewable energy availability, reducing operational costs and grid dependency. • Streamlined sales efforts by developing scalable product portfolio for tailored data center solutions, improving client engagement and enabling more efficient project execution.

Perrysburg, Ohio, Us

•Deployed disruptive green technology, expanding glass container manufacturing plant capacity. •Leveraged international relationships in matrix-reporting environment, delivering sustainable technology and process improvements across the asset fleet.•Successfully managed the Magma Holzminden project from initiation through closing. Expansion of a glass plant with R&D pilot technology. Navigated significant change orders, regulatory hurdles, and the global Covid-19 crisis.•Leveraged 3D modeling software to track, validate, and present designs during the development phase.•Initiated and planned the deployment of second-generation technology for plant in Illinois. Trimmed scope where possible to preserve capex during uncertain economic times. •Provided on-site and off-site leadership for engineering teams by mentoring and motivating team members to meet project goals.

Louvain-La-Neuve, Be

•Oversaw schedule, budget, quality, resources, and scope management for the latest product in IBA’s Proton Therapy Treatment Room portfolio.•Hired and managed 16 field engineers across two teams for two sequential site installations over 18 months. •Collaborated with R&D, logistics, sub-contractors, architects, and construction managers to design/build, calibrate, commission, and validate medical accelerator equipment.•Delivered IBA’s second ProteusOne in the world in Royal Oak MI. Leveraged management reserves to acquire additional resources and emergency supplies. Mitigated significant risk to project schedule and scope overcoming issues in product development.•Planned and started project execution of a ProteusOne in Jacksonville FL. Coordinated requirements, construction design controls, and schedule forecasting with a team of 25 subject matter experts, construction managers, architects, engineers, and key stakeholders.•Participated in development of framework for continuous improvement of project schedule and cost reduction.•Acted as Technical SME during commercial team account management negotiations and change orders.•Lead recurrent technical and team meetings with subject matter experts to review quality reports and execute root cause analysis (RCA). Generated consensus amongst stakeholders. •Resolved conflicts to establish healthy team performance.•Developed and coached three employees for promotion. One direct report moved into Project Management.

Louvain-La-Neuve, Be

•Managed equipment, team development, and customer training through two sequential installations of Gantry Treatment Rooms.•Advocated customer needs through commissioning and acceptance test project phases.•Managed project configuration and software release quality testing.•Managed technical files for regulatory compliance

Louvain-La-Neuve, Be

•Owned five subsystem technologies on two proton therapy projects.•Updated patient positioning robot installation procedures to increase quality, safety, and throughput.•Assisted in development of streamline method for robot calibrations to save 3 days of installation schedule on similar treatment rooms globally.•Developed innovative methods for x-ray imaging system calibration to save five days of installation schedules. Traveled globally to train and support teams using the technique.•Expatriated for five years to two foreign countries. Installed equipment compliant to international and local regulations and standards.

Us

•Appointed to assist with development of proprietary product, Surface Plasma Resonance Bio-Instruments (SensiQ).•Trained on Solidworks to create assembly drawings and exploded view BOM’s.•Developed sensor driver circuit boards and thermal control systems.•Authored and executed assembly quality tests and checkout procedures

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Certificate, Project Management Certificate