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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Architect and direct comprehensive development strategies for mobile and web applications, propelling global accessibility and user engagement.• Facilitate collaborative efforts across cross-functional teams, synthesizing requirements, and formulating priorities to align with business objectives.• Command the software development lifecycle, deploying robust methodologies and practices to ensure agile, responsive, and quality software solutions.• Execute a blend of operational, tactical, and strategic activities, ensuring project alignment with company-wide goals and customer expectations.• Spearhead talent acquisition, team development, and performance management, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.• Innovate in continuous development practices, employing CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and canary deployments for streamlined and secure release cycles.• Leverage a tech stack encompassing Azure DevOps, Git, MS SQL, C#.Net, ReactJS, Swift, Kotlin, Microsoft Azure, and Kafka to deliver scalable eCommerce solutions.

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Pioneered global eCommerce solutions, enhancing mobile and web service experiences across international markets.• Championed Agile transformation, driving process improvements and technology adoption to elevate product quality and customer satisfaction.• Advocated for and implemented state-of-the-art technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform, to optimize application performance.

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Managed a team of Web Developers supporting in-house web applications.• Launched the initial version of the Little Caesars Web Ordering eCommerce application to allow online ordering across all US stores.• Lead the rewrite of the Web Ordering application as a single-page app using ReactJS.• Introduced Agile practices to the Web Ordering team.• Provided employee hiring, development, feedback, and performance reviews.

Turin, It

At the forefront of a strategic initiative for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), I directed the finalization and user acceptance of a comprehensive NAFTA-wide logistics system.Highlights of the Role:• Acted as the linchpin for customer engagement, ensuring that all software deliverables aligned with FCA’s operational needs and strategic goals.• Managed project scopes, timelines, and priority queues, maintaining clear communication channels with the client to manage expectations effectively.• Provided leadership for the software development team, overseeing the adaptation of global products to meet local business requirements and objectives.• Ensured architectural integrity and the rigorous testing of the product, leading to successful closure of functional gaps and optimal resource deployment.• Supervised a disciplined software development lifecycle, assuring delivery aligns with client commitments and industry standards.• Championed process optimization by implementing agile methodologies such as Kanban within JIRA, enhancing workflow visibility and team productivity.• Instituted a regular meeting cadence, bolstering team communication and synchronicity across project phases for streamlined software delivery.

• Advanced IT projects through requirements analysis, recommendations, and project management to meet the client’s business goals• Worked with end users and technical staff to uncover use cases, define scope, create action plans, identify best practices, document systems, and manage projects.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

The mission of the Argus Farm Stop is to grow Ann Arbor’s local food ecosystem. We are a direct-to-consumer market for local producers (vegetables/fruit, meats, baked goods and dairy as well as food artisans).Argus Farm Stop opened its doors in August 2014.

Dearborn, Mi, Us

• Established and managed client expectations, project scope, schedule, communications, and risks.• Worked closely with internal and external clients and technology staff to define platform/applications strategy, current and future features.• Triaged items and prioritized development schedules according to client expectations.• Participated in requirements, development, management, and quality assurance as needed.

Irving, Texas, Us

Spearheaded a critical automation project that encompassed the relocation of three production lines and the rollout of an advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enhance operational efficiencies.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Managed comprehensive automation and software development projects with a budget of $5 million, delivering them within the scheduled time frames and allocated financial resources.• Led a cross-functional team, including internal staff and external vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of project tasks.• Orchestrated the end-to-end process of requirements gathering, analysis, and implementation for the MES, creating a system that provided real-time data to optimize manufacturing efficiency.• Authored detailed technical specifications that guided the development and integration of software and automation solutions, ensuring they met the high standards required for the manufacturing processes.• Played a pivotal role in the enhancement of production line performance, significantly contributing to the reduction of waste, improvement of product quality, and increase in overall plant productivity.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Designed software and hardware solutions in an Agile workplace using techniques such as job shadowing, personas, use cases, mockups, object models, workflow assessments, and high-level screen designs.

Irving, Texas, Us

Texas Power Systems, a Caterpillar facility, specializes in the assembly of diesel engines within a 1,000,000-square-foot manufacturing space, staffing over 500 employees in Seguin, Texas.Professional Experience:• Spearheaded the IT strategy and execution for a $250-million plant launch, successfully delivering all IT systems as part of the core Leadership team.• Directed the design, implementation, and operation of a comprehensive IT infrastructure and software systems, managing a budget of $7 million and ensuring alignment with the plant's strategic objectives.• Built and led a versatile IT team of 15 professionals, alongside orchestrating the integration of services from 6 third-party vendors, to establish a robust plant-wide IT system, ensuring seamless functionality from inception.• Developed and executed a suite of business processes, policies, and standard operating procedures tailored to enable optimal IT operations, facilitating smooth application support and maintenance post-launch.• Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, fostering an environment that supported swift issue resolution and high systems reliability.

Troy, Mi, Us

Plex Systems is a software solutions provider for web-based, SaaS enterprise information systemsProfessional Experience:• Directed the design, delivery, and management of web-based, software as a service (SaaS) solutions for diverse, global customers (ranging from a 390-bed hospital to a $300 million manufacturer with 6 locations) in the healthcare, medical devices, manufacturing, and assembly industries. • Managed customer accounts through the product life cycle, traveling to sites in the U.S., Canada, China, and Japan to meet with key executives and management staff to conduct pre-sale demonstrations, assess requirements, create technical specifications, manage development resources, and implement enterprise information systems.• Managed project teams with up to five customer implementation staff, software developers, and third-party vendors to write project specifications, develop software, create test plans, design installation plans, and resolve problem situations.• Developed dynamic HTML applications using SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, and .Net

Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, Gb

• Pioneered the development and integration of advanced software systems, linking internal databases and management tools across 35 global manufacturing plants, fostering a cohesive and agile business environment.• Orchestrated a cross-cultural, corporate-wide initiative to redefine business processes, integrating Quality, Sales, and Manufacturing data into a unified operational framework.• Deployed five revolutionary global Internet-based information systems for 35 plants and 800 users, phasing out outdated manual practices, enabling real-time tracking of resolutions, and presenting a unified customer management interface.• Led the creation of an electronic quotation system utilized by twenty North American plants and 50 users, facilitating seamless coordination of sales efforts across diverse teams and enhancing operational efficiency.• Co-authored the technical specifications for the new divisional website, yielding significant annual cost savings through enabling internal content management.• Identified and rectified numerous reporting inaccuracies within internal systems, driving data integrity and operational improvements.

Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, Gb

• Unified and managed three engineering teams across eight manufacturing plants, optimizing product application support, cost calculation, and new product launch management.• Directed a strategic overhaul of engineering capabilities, invigorating the team with new talents and advanced technology, thereby elevating the division’s innovation and competitive edge.

Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, Gb

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of potential acquisitions, playing a key role in the strategic expansion of the company’s manufacturing operations.• Oversaw the seamless integration of new plant acquisitions into the group’s operational structure, aligning them with corporate standards and practices.• Managed projects autonomously, defining key milestones, engaging with external vendors, coordinating internal resources, and reporting progress to executive management.

• Orchestrated the global launch of engine component programs, synergizing production activities across three plant locations in the U.S. and Spain.• Managed procurement and scheduling of production equipment, ensuring timely support for new program launches.

• Supported the installation, debugging, and commissioning of all production equipment from inception to full operational status during the greenfield site's plant launch in Valencia.• Orchestrated the collaboration between local contractors, European suppliers, and North American stakeholders, ensuring seamless project execution and vendor management.• Relocated to Spain and developed Spanish language skills to successfully work with local contractors and new employees.

• Directed a manufacturing crew of 40 personnel, maintaining strict adherence to ISO-9000 and QS-9000 standards while supervising production, quality control, and employee coordination.• Implemented strategic initiatives to control production procedures, optimize quality assurance protocols, and assign personnel, resulting in a marked improvement in operational efficiency.• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and safety, leading to enhanced performance metrics and employee satisfaction.

• Engineered process improvements in forging production units, significantly boosting throughput and enhancing product quality.• Led a technical team comprising two technicians focused on rigorous troubleshooting and rapid problem resolution, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.• Initiated and drove process optimization projects that resulted in measurable performance gains and established best practices for ongoing excellence in production.

Provided consulting services to clients (entrepreneurs and startup companies) and created comprehensive business plans, including market analysis, strategic direction, and financial forecasts, used to secure financing for the venture.

Mba, Mba

B.A.Sc., Systems Design Engineering