Aaron Gorsky
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Mina Abdelshahid
Aaron is an exceptional leader who would make a huge difference in any organization. He is target oriented and people oriented at the same time. He also has an exceptional ability to resolve issues quickly. His initiatives to implement creative, out of the box ideas have improved production and profit margins significantly. Aaron is very effective when it comes to putting plans into actions; he formulates strategies, tactics, and action plans to drive results. Aaron makes a substantial contribution to the continued growth of the organization, and always exceeds normal output standards and turns problems into opportunities. The team working with Aaron will need to be powerful enough to catch up with his ideas, speed and quality.
John P.
I worked with Aaron on a project to enhance a CRM Microsoft Dynamics application for KB Home. Aaron had always been very detail oriented and diligent, always producing very good quality work. He is flexible and able to adjust quickly to changes in the requirements. I strongly recommend Aaron as a very good developer and Microsofy dynamics specialist.
Mina Abdelshahid
Aaron is an exceptional leader who would make a huge difference in any organization. He is target oriented and people oriented at the same time. He also has an exceptional ability to resolve issues quickly. His initiatives to implement creative, out of the box ideas have improved production and profit margins significantly. Aaron is very effective when it comes to putting plans into actions; he formulates strategies, tactics, and action plans to drive results. Aaron makes a substantial contribution to the continued growth of the organization, and always exceeds normal output standards and turns problems into opportunities. The team working with Aaron will need to be powerful enough to catch up with his ideas, speed and quality.
John P.
I worked with Aaron on a project to enhance a CRM Microsoft Dynamics application for KB Home. Aaron had always been very detail oriented and diligent, always producing very good quality work. He is flexible and able to adjust quickly to changes in the requirements. I strongly recommend Aaron as a very good developer and Microsofy dynamics specialist.
Mina Abdelshahid
Aaron is an exceptional leader who would make a huge difference in any organization. He is target oriented and people oriented at the same time. He also has an exceptional ability to resolve issues quickly. His initiatives to implement creative, out of the box ideas have improved production and profit margins significantly. Aaron is very effective when it comes to putting plans into actions; he formulates strategies, tactics, and action plans to drive results. Aaron makes a substantial contribution to the continued growth of the organization, and always exceeds normal output standards and turns problems into opportunities. The team working with Aaron will need to be powerful enough to catch up with his ideas, speed and quality.
John P.
I worked with Aaron on a project to enhance a CRM Microsoft Dynamics application for KB Home. Aaron had always been very detail oriented and diligent, always producing very good quality work. He is flexible and able to adjust quickly to changes in the requirements. I strongly recommend Aaron as a very good developer and Microsofy dynamics specialist.
Mina Abdelshahid
Aaron is an exceptional leader who would make a huge difference in any organization. He is target oriented and people oriented at the same time. He also has an exceptional ability to resolve issues quickly. His initiatives to implement creative, out of the box ideas have improved production and profit margins significantly. Aaron is very effective when it comes to putting plans into actions; he formulates strategies, tactics, and action plans to drive results. Aaron makes a substantial contribution to the continued growth of the organization, and always exceeds normal output standards and turns problems into opportunities. The team working with Aaron will need to be powerful enough to catch up with his ideas, speed and quality.
John P.
I worked with Aaron on a project to enhance a CRM Microsoft Dynamics application for KB Home. Aaron had always been very detail oriented and diligent, always producing very good quality work. He is flexible and able to adjust quickly to changes in the requirements. I strongly recommend Aaron as a very good developer and Microsofy dynamics specialist.
Credentials
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Critical Thinking
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Cost Accounting: Analyzing Product Profitability
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Developer - Windows & Web Applications
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Certified Technical Specialist - Distributed Applications
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FAA Licensed Commercial Multi-Engine with Full Instrument Privileges Pilot
Federal Aviation Administration
Experience
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Local Bounti
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Engineering and Automation
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Jun 2022 - Present
At Local Bounti, we use 90% less water and 90% less land than traditional agriculture. The perfect environmental greenhouse conditions ensures the highest possible nutritional value and taste, and we are non-GMO and pesticide/herbicide free. Our sustainable, root-on, living product results in less environmental impact, carbon footprint, and less waste. I lead a team responsible for designing and implementing advanced automation systems for greenhouse and vertical farm operations. My expertise includes: • Project management • Technical problem solving • Driving continuous improvement initiatives • Software and mechanical engineering In my current role, I am responsible for: Overseeing the development and maintenance of automation systems that control temperature, humidity, irrigation, and other critical factors to ensure optimal growing conditions for a variety of crops. • Managing budgets, project timelines, and personnel to ensure that our automation systems are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. • Developing and implementing automation strategies and technologies to optimize operations and improve efficiency. • Providing technical guidance and support to team members and other stakeholders. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that automation projects align with company goals and objectives. • Ensuring that product processing systems are efficient, effective, and meet regulatory requirements. I have a strong background in engineering and a passion for using technology to optimize agriculture and improve efficiency. Show less
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Sunkist Growers
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager of Research and Technical Services
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2017 - Jun 2022
Direct technical vision, roadmap, and strategy to research, develop, and manufacture technology used in packinghouses with 54 total employees. Develop products in coordination with mechanical, electronic, and software teams, collaborating to create marketing campaigns, website, and videos to document innovation. • Transformed and relocated business, downsizing successfully to eliminate excess overhead while increasing efficiency with only 1 week of downtime. o Delivered modern capital projects, implemented new tools, and established sales strategy and representatives, resulting in recognition through articles by industry-leading companies to document restructuring and transformation success. • Designed next-generation machine vision sorting system, Sunsortai, with complex technologies spanning software, electronic, mechanical, shipping and receiving, and administrative processes, increasing opportunities and company visibility. Show less
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Director of Engineering
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Recruited to rebuild and lead engineering department, transforming into high-performing organization. Assessed legacy technologies and determined which systems to redesign while providing resources to teams to enable transformation. • Tasked engineering department to identify challenges across R&D, testing, and product development while creating new technologies to propel company forward. • Resolved ongoing human resources problems with facilitation of team discussions to use strong influencing abilities to improve interpersonal skills across members. Show less
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Dell Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Development Senior Advisor for KB Home
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2006 - 2011
Excelled in first cross-functional role, working with many different types of professionals to execute IT operations for KB Home. Demonstrated commitment to innovation and efficiency in fast-paced environment with focus on continuous process improvement. • Partnered with Microsoft engineers to design Microsoft Dynamic CRM as biggest customer at time; consulted with sales, executive, and marketing teams to determine how to manage pipeline, customer, sales, contract, and closing processes to properly code system. • Automated financial data updates related to business plan information, resulting in increased productivity and data accuracy. Show less
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Programmer Analyst
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Jan 2004 - Apr 2006
Spearheaded application development and platform updates to support key business functions across 12 US-based Processing Facilities. KEY PROJECT: Data Analysis System Provided detailed processing facility production data, analysing 200MM records with sub second response times; Billing and Reconciliation System; Classic ASP to ASP.net Intranet Conversion; and Data Warehousing. TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT: ASP.NET & SQL Server Cognos PowerPlay & ReportNet, MS SQL Server, Stored Procedures, Active Reports. Show less
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Education
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California State University, Fullerton
Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering -
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Technical Management -
Mount San Antonio
Associate of Science - AS, Commercial Flight
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