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Columbus, Ohio, United States

As the Architect for the Connected Plant at Andelyn, I lead a dedicated team responsible for the design, selection, implementation, and support of innovative technologies and systems. We enable seamless integration of processes, applications, and data, fostering a unified and adaptable model for both laboratory and manufacturing operations. Our Connected Plant Strategy focuses on data acquisition and harvesting, automation, and continuous innovation, leveraging both on-premises and cloud technologies to drive efficiency and enhance operational capabilities.

Columbus, Ohio Area

As the Serialization Level 3 Systems Lead, I managed site-level applications (Bosch, Optel, Systech) responsible for Serialization data and communication between plant floor equipment and the Global Serialization Repository (SAP ATTP). I played a key role in the design, development, testing, and deployment of the Hikma/West-Ward Global L3 solution and oversaw the management of two additional L3 solutions at our US facilities. Additionally, I was the Team Lead and supported our Global Serialization Architect in maintaining the L4 (SAP ATTP) and L5 systems.I was also a founding member of the Operational IT (OIT) working group, a collaborative initiative between Engineering and IT. This group aims to enhance cooperation, collaboration, and efficient delivery of robust technology solutions to the Manufacturing Operations.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Leverage my knowledge of Manufacturing Technology, applications/systems and underlying architecture, IT best practices, technology trends, and emerging technologies to lead and participate on underlying technology projects and baseline systems support, technical guidance, and administrative and maintenance duties for mission-critical systems. This requires attention in multiple areas:- Consulting and Analysis: meet regularly with IT colleagues and stakeholders tounderstand and analyze their processes and needs. Determine/gather requirements to present possible solutions or improvements.- Client Support: Perform baseline system support, administrative and maintenance duties for assigned systems.Troubleshoot application and system problems and take corrective action.- Project/Solution Activities: support goals by participating on project teams. Deliveron assigned tasks and action items.

Columbus, Ohio Area

As an IT Applications Engineer, my responsibilities are:- Assist customers in identifying, designing, and implementing hardware and software solutions to meet the needs of their Manufacturing Operations.- Collaboration with Corporate IT to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with IT systems and are in compliance with Corporate standards.- Managing the implementation project.- Updating and developing IT Group best practices and standards.- Assisting, advising, and informing Polaris Management of technology trends and opportunities.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio based Polaris Automation, Inc. is an engineering firm specializing in the design of industrial automation control systems. Offering a wide range of services including programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human machine interface (HMI) programming, C++ and Visual Basic programming, web-based application development, relational database design and interface, AutoCAD and Intergraph services, control panel design and fabrication, energy services, design of control networks, and IT integration.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Replex Plastics is a premier supplier of exceptional quality parts for optical applications. In recent years, Replex' focus has shifted toward renewable energy products, specifically solar. In my role as Project Lead Engineer, I coordinated Replex efforts for a collaboration with Case Western Reserve University's Dr. Roger French to study the performance, degradation, and lifetime prediction for mirror, modules, and PV systems utilizing standard one-sun panels and Replex UV absorbing mirror.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Personal Real Estate Investment. Identified and recycled foreclosed properties from non-productive liabilities into tax revenue and income generating assets. I was responsible for property evaluation, financing, project planning and management, and property management.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Responsible for all operations related to Manufacturing Division: pricing, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, & shipping/receiving, Project Management. Also conducted all Vendor, Customer Relationships, & Human Resources functions: hiring, termination, staff development, payroll, & safety training.• Developed more accurate cost structure & project costing process, resulting in more consistent pricing policies & gross profit margins.• Devised & implemented inventory & production time tracking & reporting process to improve profitability.• Created marketing plan for entire Division, including complete overhaul & redesign of company website.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Responsible for planning, execution, & ongoing management of technology-related startup, including: cost analysis, pricing, business projections, & reporting.• Managed all client projects, including definitions, requirements, scope of work, & technical staff / contractor resources.• Conducted all accounting & financial duties, sustaining quarter over quarter growth rate of 31% & gross profit margins exceeding 40%.

• Lead Engineer supporting post-extrusion processes; responsible for all design & layout of equipment & facilities; process, equipment, & facilities installation & improvements; daily production support.• Research & development of new products; Project Management, including equipment design & specification, project budgets, timelines, & resource scheduling.• Managed in-house & contract personnel; worked with management & associates to appropriately minimize impact to production.• Upgraded existing coating line, which improved quality & increased production by 30%, resulting in growth over three-year period from $1.5 million to over $13 million annually.• Developed & designed production line for newly patented coating for Acrylic sheet, making possible the successful company entrance into a market yielding annual gross sales exceeding $30 million.

As a student/Engineering Assistant, my role was supporting and assisting the Engineers with proposal and submittal creation and generation, control panel layout and schematic development, and PLC programming.