Tom Fitch Email & Phone Number

Tulsa, Ok, Us

Luneta, LLC develops advanced machinery lubricant inspection technology for machine condition monitoring and reliability. Luneta's technology is designed primarily for the heavy machinery market (OEM and aftermarket) used largely in process plants including petrochemical, power generation, primary metals, food processing, mining, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, and cement manufacturing.

Danvers, Ma, Us

• Relocated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.• Worked closely with manufacturers in China, India and the USA to improve manufacturing and tailor products to the Asian market.• Hired and trained project managers and installation teams in Malaysia, Thailand and Korea.• Collaborated with product design engineers at the corporate offices in the UK and the USA to generate new product ideas and improve existing designs.• Met with potential customers and trained project managers and sales teams in Australia, Dubai, London and India.• Worked closely with customers throughout Asia to establish customized “damage prevention” standards.

Danvers, Ma, Us

• Relocated to Shanghai, China.• Responsible for the company’s strong presence in China by helping secure the first major customer and the first $2 million in sales from the country. • Later successfully grew the business to Malaysia, Thailand and Korea.• Adapted the “McCue To You” process for the Asia Pacific region so that it was efficient, scalable and created the highest value to the customers.• Created a graphical sales tool known as the “Damage Distribution Map” to improve communication, grow sales and bring more value to the customer. This sales tool was later taught to the company’s entire sales team and has been successfully used in over nine countries.• Ensured that all customers experienced the highest level of service, value and quality that went with the McCue brand.• Managed the initial hiring of a Chinese workforce to support the company’s goals while also embodying the company’s culture and work ethic.• Translated the company’s operating plans, budgets and strategic initiatives into work assignments for the team in China with measurable goals and timelines to ensure accountability.• Institutionalized all necessary meetings and processes to ensure good communication and collaboration.• Ensured quarterly and annual EBITDA, cash flow and net profit targets were met.• Managed and oversaw the annual strategic planning, operating planning and budgeting process.• Coordinated all the support and delivery functions of the business to support the sales, product development and marketing efforts.

Danvers, Ma, Us

• Responsible for the entire product development process from idea to production.• Designed new products, made improvements to existing products and evaluated products, parts and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.• Additional responsibilities included a concentration on energy absorbing designs, the employment of new technology, failure mode analysis and product testing.• Modeled and evaluated products using SolidWorks 3D CAD Design software.• Validated and optimized designs using SolidWorks Simulation Professional FEA software package (formerly known as COSMOSWorks).• Extensively used ‘environmentally friendly’, recycled and recyclable materials in all designs with a focus on Polycarbonate (PC) and HDPE.• Built and tested prototypes in an ‘active learning’ process to further evaluate design concepts, material selection and assist in customer feedback.• Traveled to both customers and vendors to build relationships and discuss projects.• Worked closely with vendors to ensure project success and to reduce manufacturing costs through proper Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Assembly.• Successfully employed the use of Injection Molding, Extrusion, Rotational-Molding, Thermoforming, Machining, Stamping, Forming, Sheet Metal and Sand Casting.• Design materials have included various Steel and Aluminum alloys, PC, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, ABS, PP, Urethane Rubbers, Silicones and EPDM’s.• Managed anywhere between 3 and 6 design projects at a time and worked either on a team or alone depending on project complexity.• Worked across department lines to increase sales, create marketing material, support customer needs and maintain product quality.• Employed and led Cross-Functional-Teams to ensure successful Product Launches.• Clients have included IKEA, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy, Safeway and many large retailers in Canada, Europe, Asia and South America.

• Worked alongside the owner in developing product ideas and solutions.• Studied the art of Industrial Design Renderings and the Product Development Process.• Witnessed firsthand the joy and challenges of owning a Product Design Company.• Conducted research on electronic components to be used in product circuitry, contacted vendors, acquired samples, quotes, created prototypes, and conducted testing.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, Us

• Created computer generated 3D cover illustrations for the internationally distributed magazine Practicing Oil Analysis.• Successfully met the deadline and requirements for the magazine’s first 35 issues.• Ideas started as hand sketches before being generated in realistic 3D using Autodesk 3ds Max (formerly known as 3D Studio Max) and Adobe Photoshop.• Worked while a full time engineering student to pay tuition and living expenses.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

B.S., Aerospace Engineering

B.S., Mechanical Engineering