• Implemented continuous improvement department and introduced LSS/DMAIC problem solving methodology. Financial benefits included $3.2M annualized hard savings, $1.5M cost avoidance, $1M revenue enhancement accumulated over 15 projects in 18 months. • Mentored industrial engineers, executives, project leaders, and team members facilitating the use of LSS problem solving tools and templates.• Filled a key role in developing a project management office for the health system resulting in system wide visibility for resource allocation and priorities. • Identified and updated policies and procedures as part of improvement and standard work implementation.

Design and commercialize products and equipment for Pipeline Industry. Responsible for execution of new product development strategic initiatives for Hot Tap and Plugging global operations utilizing DFSS to expedite optimum product solutions. •Utilized NextGate phase and gate new product development process and DFSS methodology to ensure highest customer valued strategic products were prioritized and delivered to customers with emphasis on high confidence validation and risk management using computer simulation including double block and bleed plugging systems for pipeline repairs. •Responsible for expense and capital of company owned test assets and execution of technical and sales training. Updated and reconfigured test facilities as needed to align with strategic objectives and meet design specification. Responsible to develop capability with outside test flow loop resources to perform validation test of isolation equipment. •Collaborated with stakeholders to finalize specifications, performed detailed computational analysis. Supervised a 3 man simulation group. Transitioned outsourced computer simulation to an in-house center of excellence. Completed first in house FEA of STOPPLE® Train, LOCK-O-RING®+, and standard fittings. Managed first in house CFD projects correlating data acquisition with simulation. •Served as chair for global patent committee. Managed all IP activity for Pigging product group. •Led the 2014 pigging department strategy process resulting in a 2015 roadmap, served as contributor on 2016 and 2020 strategic planning team. Developed budgets, roadmaps, and project plans to execute the resulting initiatives. • Collaborated with product managers, application engineers, and regional sales managers to identify, prioritize, and solve customer issues. • Facilitated shared objectives with supply chain to ensure TDW delivered the highest valued solution set of products to market.

Design and manufacturer OEM equipment for global retailers. Recruited to lead innovative strategic initiatives and aggressively pursue intellectual property for an $80M business. Implemented a new product development phase and gate project management process. Developed a quality management system using 8D problem solving. Key Results/Responsibilities:• Implemented a new product development phase and gate project management system. Managed and led 5-7 commercial projects simultaneously. Developed quality control systems using 8D problem solving and 80/20 planning for continuous improvement. Responsible for developing budget including creation of all new patents and intellectual property.• Frequently communicated with largest customer to establish value provided and align with customer objectives.

Process improvement / continuous improvement project engineer focused on midstream pipeline projects.

Construction project manager for large road and bridge projects. Managed design, bid and construction process.