Led Uber ATG’s Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing Team, brought up ATG’s first Manufacturing Facility, implemented multiple Operations Solutions, and managed the production of nearly (300) Self Driving Vehicles (SDV). Workforce consisted of 7-11 employees; frequent 1/1's, weekly startup and status, and daily support and engagement. Worked cross functionally with many teams in org which include Product QA & Test, Hardware & Design Eng, Fleet Management, Program Management, Material Management, Global Supply, & Safety.Managed all Manufacturing Operations for the Autonomous Vehicles; operations involved: •Facility Bring Up, Improvements, and Maintenance – Equipment & Tooling Purchasing & install, Lighting & Electrical install coordination, Facility Layout, and Process Optimization•Engineering Technician Management & Cross Functional Communication•Build Requests, Build Readiness, Product Validation, & Build Execution•Quality Assurance (ISO 9001 Compliant), Issue Tracking, Corrective & Preventive Actions, Analysis & Reporting•Product Traceability, Data Collection, Error Proofing & Reporting - Manage the development of data-driven solutions to enforce effective process execution and monitoring•Change Management & Rework/Repair – Managed all product rework (in house and supplier), managed all vehicle recalls, and managed all vehicle revision changes•Operator Training & Certifications•Manufacturing KPIs, Reporting, & Budget Support•Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, & Monitoring/Control•Gemba Management, Continuous Improvement, 6S Implementation, & Site SafetyManaged all Supporting Systems for the Autonomous Vehicle; operations involved:•Manufacturing Execution System (MES) – Vendor Relations, Implementation, & Upkeep•Atlas Copco Smart Tooling – Vendor Relations, Implementation, & Upkeep•Plant Level Controls (PLC) – Vendor Research and Communication

As a Production Lead I was responsible for engaging employees in the wiring and/or mechanical functions of production, coordinating activities in expediting the flow of material, parts, and assemblies between areas of production. Workforce consisted of 50-80 assemblers on the Production Line, Pre-Test QA check, EOL QA check, and Sub-assembly workstations.Skills include:-Led a Production Line that tripled its production in less than a years time-Helped drive a culture change that put manufacturing's focus on safety, lean manufacturing, and 5S resulting in a large increase in productivity. -Assisted increase On-Time Delivery, not just for a product, but for a facility from 48% to 97%. -Developed new designs for manufacturing to help make a task faster, safer, and more proficient. -Helped in cost-out strategies to eliminate waste while building a large product.-Possesses urgency and strong decision making skills in any work environment.

A top assembler who preformed specific manufacturing techniques and tasks including mechanical assembly and wiring, to follow company procedures using drawing and schematics to assemble components, and maintain compliance with quality standards and produce finished products. Practices safe working skills and follows safety procedures at all times. Maintains quality standards per company policies /procedures for correct, neat, and orderly wiring. Works independently with minimal or no technical support and is able to adapt to new environments. Reviews and identifies mechanical and electrical issues. -A leader on a manufacturing team of Research and Development of the largest solar inverter in the world, the 1500V 4MW Solar Inverter and Research and Development in manufacturing for a 1.3MW Generation 2 Solar Inverter.-Senior assembler in three major solar inverter production lines; 1500V 4MW, 1.3 MW Gen2, 1.3 MW Gen1-Proficient at reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings-Trained new assemblers to meet production standards and goals