Project ManagementSuccessfully managed a variety of large-scale initiatives from requirements through implementation. Developed and led a program wide affordability initiative that included a comprehensive business plan, supporting functional plans, schedules, resources, metrics, and training and communication plan. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop, organize and execute detailed activities and tasks. Calmly and effectively communicated status, assessed risk and made course corrections when needed. Team Building and LeadershipDeveloped a dynamic and high achieving program team by working with people one-on-one and in groups. Led strong and capable cross functional teams of two to two-hundred. Utilized all team members' participation in developing a program integrated plan, mission, goals and objectives. Concisely conveyed concepts and direction with strong written and verbal skills. Prepared and delivered effective customer and team presentations. Continually worked with academia and industry to develop leadership and team building skills.Process DevelopmentSuccessfully worked with users to develop cost effective design processes and tools for used for large-scale product definition. Promoted systems engineering approaches that focused on enterprise level requirements and architecture, proven design principles, validation and verification best practices and management skills. Encouraged out of the box thinking to develop and implement new methods. Provided user input for enhanced software development and database management. Technical Aptitude Excelled at finding solutions to complex large-scale design and integration problems. Skillfully balanced applying proven solutions along with new technologies in the design and manufacture of new products and systems. Successfully mastered the use of three-dimensional design and visualization tools used in the design of over 1,000,000 new parts.