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Ontario, Canada

We help Advanced Manufacturing and Automation owners and their sales teams streamline sales and win more work in less time.Here’s how we can help you:🔸Assess: We deep dive into your sales process and uncover opportunities.🔸Plan: We blueprint a comprehensive solution that fits your needs.🔸Implement: We go to work and put it all together.🔸Train: We train you and your team in the new tools.🔸Deploy: We go live with your team and closely monitor and adjust quickly.🔸Support: We resolve issues and adapt to changes fast.Book a free consultation at meetwsteve.com or email me at steve@ember-ops.com

Wellesley, Ontario, Canada

Wellesley, Ontario, Canada

Leveraged my Project Management and Software skills from the Industrial Automation world to help dozens of companies build tailored and intuitive systems.Key Contributions:🔸Conducted deep dives into daily operations to uncover efficiency and growth opportunities.🔸Clarified business goals and mapped out strategic plans to achieve them.🔸Delivered user-friendly systems using Zoho One for: 🔹Sales/CRM 🔹Project Management 🔹Accounting/Inventory Management 🔹Recruiting 🔹Custom Operations Applications 🔹Support Desk 🔹Email Marketing 🔹Social Media Marketing🔸Developed detailed analytics to provide comprehensive business insights.Industries Served:Manufacturing, Publishing, Medical Devices, Real Estate, Retail, Home Services, Food Production, Government, Construction, Contract Sales Organizations.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for bridging the gaps between sales, clients, and the technical team, ensuring that projects were delivered on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities:🔸PROJECT COORDINATION: Managed all project phases from sales to site acceptance.🔸CLEAR COMMUNICATION: Kept all stakeholders aligned and informed.🔸ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Ensured no details were overlooked from start to finish.🔸STRATEGIC FLEXIBILITY: Adapted to changing client needs for successful project delivery.🔸STANDARDIZATION: Developed procedures and tools to streamline sales and project management.🔸CLIENT SATISFACTION: Driving client success, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.In the fast-paced world of Industrial Automation, flexibility and clear communication were critical to ensuring project success and client satisfaction. These skills remain central to my approach in managing projects today.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

I led project teams and designed integrated software solutions for a wide array of automation equipment, ensuring successful delivery and implementation.Key Responsibilities:🔸SOFTWARE DESIGN: Developed and integrated software for optimal machinery performance.🔸PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Guided projects from design to deployment, focusing on quality and timeliness.🔸STANDARDIZATION: Created standard code libraries and tools to streamline processes.🔸PROCESS DEVELOPMENT: Established procedures for engineering disciplines to ensure consistency.🔸DATA MANAGEMENT: Optimized machine and business processes through data flow expertise🔸TEAM LEADERSHIP: Managed and motivated a diverse technical team to maximize contributions.🔸COMMUNICATION: Ensured clear communication across all project phases for stakeholder alignment.This blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes in my career and in delivering high-value solutions to my clients.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Led cross-functional teams on projects ranging from $500k to $10M, managing all aspects from proposals to delivery.Key Responsibilities:🔸PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Directed projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.🔸PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT: Created cost estimates and proposals for large-scale projects.🔸STANDARDIZATION: Developed standard software libraries to enhance efficiency.🔸TEAM MANAGEMENT: Oversaw technical teams, providing guidance and support.🔸FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT: Managed budgets and performed accurate forecasting.🔸COLLABORATION: Coordinated with engineering, assembly, vendors, and clients for seamless execution.These responsibilities honed my ability to deliver complex projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring client satisfaction and driving business growth.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Launched my career by developing and integrating software and hardware design for advanced automation and robotics equipment.Key Responsibilities:🔸SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Designed and implemented control systems for automation equipment.🔸CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION: Coordinated with engineering, assembly, vendors, and clients.🔸HARDWARE DESIGN: Developed and integrated hardware solutions tailored to project needs.🔸GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT: Installed and commissioned equipment for Fortune 500 companies worldwide.🔸INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Serving Energy, Life Sciences, Automotive, Consumer Products, and Food & Bev.🔸RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Built strong professional relationships with clients, vendors and colleagues.This role laid the foundation for my expertise in automation, hardware design, and project management, forming the bedrock of my career and leading to my current success.