Steven Ward Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Enforced 73 Cyber Security Standards in preparation for DHS CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) Audit. Served as Domain Administrator for Process Control Network (level 1 to level 3 of the Purdue Network Model for Industrial Control Systems) with 1K+ in assets. Sustained all aspects of Cyber Security on PCN OT network.• Performed risk assessments for each asset on PCN OT network, constructing an asset database.• Led project to change IP addresses from 52.xx.xx.xx to 172 address space for PCN OT network after DuPont sold 52 address space. • Installed Jump Boxes on OMN (Purdue level 3.5) for remote access to PCN, delivering better security than direct remote connection to PCN.• Created and maintained automated backup system (Acronis) for 350+ computers, providing more consistent backups than manual system and easier auditing.• Tracked McAfee Antivirus on all computers utilizing corporate ePO console, updating to new components as released by Honeywell.• Refined and supported WSUS OS patching system using groups defined in domain group policy based on various Honeywell software versions. Patches were released based on Honeywell approvals.• Devised disaster recovery plans, including offsite storage of computer backups, ensuring ability to quickly recover from any type of event.• Executed final approval as site gatekeeper for all firewall changes and network access requests.• Formulated active directory domain group policies for password requirements, account screen saver, account auto login, and WSUS groupings. • Drove engineers to upgrade from non-supported systems, building and installing new computers when required.• Implemented Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) to evaluate network bandwidth issues.

Guided group of 50 people with 24 direct reports, including CMP Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance Technicians. Identified and prioritized department projects that resulted in increased device and inline yield, decreased costs, enhanced equipment uptime, and augmented capacity and productivity. Managed $12M annual budget.• Analyzed area equipment capacity, supervising projects, improving capacity across all CMP processes to support wafer start ramp from 8000 wafers to 9500 wafers per week without purchasing additional equipment.• Organized multiple multi-million-dollar capital acquisition programs on time and on budget from inception to implementation, designing specification, contractor comparison, ROI justification, site prep, and integration of hardware, material, and resources of multiple departments.• Spearheaded CMP area automation with execution of auto rework, auto send-ahead, R2R enhancements, auto start, and Process Tool Qualification automation, strengthening capacity by 1.5% and decreasing required manufacturing headcount.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Worked with key customer for new factory Manufacturing Execution System (MES) used to control WIP flow and factory automation in new, highly automated 300mm semiconductor factory. Coordinated user input and created user teams to describe required functionality. Led effort to migrate the MES system to a sister factory in Germany. Organized and prioritized requirements from both factories for new functionality releases and resolved conflicting requirements between factories.• Collaborated closely with IT to prioritize functionality, ensuring requirements were met as intended, devised and coordinated user acceptance testing, and identified and tracked bug fixes.• Defined scope for each software release based on manufacturing capabilities needed and stability enhancements.• Developed system solutions for user issues by designing functionality to solve specific use cases.• Coordinated user training for each software release covering new functionality.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Directed ramp planning for new technologies, including ramp speed, wafer start profile, and equipment qualification timelines. Managed Line Control department accountable for line balance, output forecasting, capacity planning, and resolving WIP flow issues. • Supervised 4 direct and 250 indirect employees, including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Manufacturing with 24x7 factory support. • Initiated SPC culture and initial implementation of Advanced Process Control functions in 200mm Fab.• Built Process Stability methodology, guiding execution of initial tool matching procedures.

Richmond, Virginia, United States