More than 30 years of experience in engineering and value improvement processes. More than 20 years experience in engineering design project management; plus value engineering related consulting, program management, and training. More than 15 years experience in VECP generation, review, and reporting. Have written more than 20 technical books and training manuals. Published in professional field with various professional organizations and publications. Wrote monthly column for two years for a local newspaper about business processes, computers, and Internet. Have served as expert, including expert witness in US Court of Appeals, for VECP's.Much experience in value engineering including value tear down, TQM, Six Sigma, Lean Engineering/Manufacturing, and value walk-throughs.Facilitation expert. Certified Value Specialist/Consultant, Certified Value Trainer w/ CEU, Licensed PE.e-mail: samivellc@gmail.comSpecialties: value engineering VEvalue analysis VAvalue managementCertified Value Specialist CVSvalue engineering change proposals VECPlean manufacturing/engineeringfacilitationvalue engineering program operationvalue engineering management and OMB reportingvalue engineering trainingprofessional engineer PEcivil engineeringstructural engineeringhydraulicsStrong computer skills; Office, Graphics, CADD, othersStrong communication skills: written & verbalStrong presentation skills