Bill Perkins Email & Phone Number

United States

Inglewood, California, Us

During my career break, I focused on refining my personal and professional goals while pursuing enriching experiences that deepened my passions and expanded my skill set. Recognizing that my greatest professional successes and personal fulfillment come from acquiring and sharing knowledge, I embraced opportunities to grow in impactful ways. I became a published author, sharing insights and ideas through written storytelling. When my 80-yr old mother asked me to explain what she needed to know about buying and using her new computer, I determined to write her an instructional manual. This manual has become my inaugural published work.I was honored to serve as a personal mentor and growth coach at one of the California's fastest-growing churches, fostering development in others. I took a mission trip to Guatemala where I had the most fulfilling experiences of my life. I acted as a visual storyteller, capturing and sharing the experiences of our group. I have recently earned a certification in solution-based pastoral counseling, equipping me to guide others through challenges with empathy and actionable strategies. These experiences have reinforced my innate desire to contribute to the growth and success of others, while igniting a previously undiscovered spark that is now fueling a love for both written and visual storytelling.

At Trioptics, LLC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, I progressed from Engineering Manager in January 2020 to Director of Engineering by January 2021, holding the latter position until October 2023. I led a diverse team of 14, implementing lean manufacturing principles that dramatically cut production cycle times from 9 months to 4 weeks. My strategies not only boosted engineering service revenue but also enhanced data management and performance tracking through a new financial dashboard, significantly improving operational efficiency and technical issue resolution.Here are some of my key achievements:• Boosted manufacturing capacity by 65%, contributing to substantial sales growth in US through hands-on production enhancements and comprehensive management of production planning and quality standards.• Accelerated technical sales by defining specialized test processes using Imagemaster® OptiCentric® and PrismMaster® instruments.• Drove 30% annual growth by managing resources, expanding teams, and fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Prior to Trioptics, I was at AT&T Services, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, from April 2012 to December 2019 as a Senior Manager in Technical Quality Operations. I managed quality control with consumer electronic suppliers and refurbishment centers there, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction. I developed New Product Introduction strategies for better customer experiences at launch and led cross-functional teams in operational requirements, acceptance testing, and validation planning. I also oversaw a multiregional testing team of 50 operators, improving DIRECTV product reliability through detailed performance trend analyses.Key contributions of this role: • Minimized fielded quality defects, enhanced operational excellence, and accelerated new product launches by developing a Six Sigma-based escalation process and managing nationwide engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.• Decreased open quality initiatives by 85% through a new performance model and defect tracking system while driving cost reductions, boosting customer satisfaction, and revolutionizing quality control.

Arlington, Va, Us

Before AT&T, I served as an Engineering (Section) Manager in Electro-Optical Sensor Design at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, CA, from September 2009 to August 2011. In this role, I directed a team of 15-20 mechanical engineers in developing opto-mechanical sensor systems, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and leading technical reviews for mechanical packaging and design-for-manufacturing for various products, including space sensors and tactical systems.key achievements of this role are:• Ensured efficient, reusable solutions for multiple technically sound, cost-competitive, highly producible space-based, airborne, and tactical high-precision reflective imagers.• Contributed to risk reduction and successful project completions by driving program execution and productivity, enhancing inter-departmental cooperation, and refining bidding processes.• Authored and led mechanical and optical engineering center proposal volumes for several space-based and airborne systems while generating executable, innovative engineering labor bids, contributing to the multimillion-dollar win of a space-based sensor contract win.

Arlington, Va, Us

Recognized expert using advanced interferometric and optical measurement techniques to perform complex opto-mechanical alignment, testing, modeling, and analysis for hyperspectral optical sensors and special test equipment.Responsible engineer for developing and managing the flow-down of test equipment requirements for various tactical and space-based electro-optical systems. This effort included an extensive supplier interface to collaboratively solve component, product, and system-level problems.Directed numerous investigations and product improvement initiatives related to designing, manufacturing, and testing large-scale reflective optical components, including coating development, bonding, manufacturing, infrared imaging, environmental, thermal-elastic test, and optomechanical design solutions.

As a Program Manager at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, CA, I led a team in pioneering cost-effective characterization methods for space optical coatings, achieving nearly tenfold savings compared to conventional approaches. I streamlined test techniques and data analysis for space optical coatings, significantly enhancing project alignment with customer needs and expediting project delivery through improved tracking and management strategies, incorporating Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

During my participation in the Integrated Product Team Leader Rotation Program at Raytheon, an elite 24-month leadership development initiative, I was among just five engineers selected company-wide. I successfully managed a $20M annual operating plan, developing detailed financial forecasts and proposals for projects valued between $1M and $10M. I developed an Excel-based tool that reduced weekly financial reporting efforts by 25%, improving efficiency and data accuracy among financial analysts. Through strategic contract negotiations, I achieved a 5% reduction in program costs for a $5M purchase agreement. I also managed the complex relocation of a major subcontractor from New York to California, ensuring the program remained on budget and schedule, which resulted in a performance-based fee award.

Master Of Science - Ms W/Honors, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bs, Optical Engineering