Bob Walters
Semi-Retired Subject Matter Expert at Wizard International- Claim this Profile
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Mark Wilkie
Bob is a senior leader who has a proven track record of managing groups of diverse people across multiple departments (both internal and external) to ongoing success. For example, Bob came onboard and was tasks with defining and bringing to market a critical "controller" box for our flagship product. He drove business and technical clarity early in the project, then successfully navigated the various engineering challenges, vendor and manufacturing partnerships, before finally bringing the product to market, complete with the various certifications needed both domestically and in Europe. The positive outcome of this endeavor is a direct testament to Bob's ability to manage up and down the chain - being able to talk to people's priorities - regardless their position or role.
Daniel Deimert
Bob led the organization through many changes at a high pace, and he did so well in my opinion. In his role as Director, Bob took great care about his people. He led a global team with people in many timezones from many cultures and kept it all glued together. Bob has an engineer's logical mind and is good at setting technical direction and clear goals. He also empowers anyone working for him and is good at delegating both responsibility and authority.
Mark Wilkie
Bob is a senior leader who has a proven track record of managing groups of diverse people across multiple departments (both internal and external) to ongoing success. For example, Bob came onboard and was tasks with defining and bringing to market a critical "controller" box for our flagship product. He drove business and technical clarity early in the project, then successfully navigated the various engineering challenges, vendor and manufacturing partnerships, before finally bringing the product to market, complete with the various certifications needed both domestically and in Europe. The positive outcome of this endeavor is a direct testament to Bob's ability to manage up and down the chain - being able to talk to people's priorities - regardless their position or role.
Daniel Deimert
Bob led the organization through many changes at a high pace, and he did so well in my opinion. In his role as Director, Bob took great care about his people. He led a global team with people in many timezones from many cultures and kept it all glued together. Bob has an engineer's logical mind and is good at setting technical direction and clear goals. He also empowers anyone working for him and is good at delegating both responsibility and authority.
Mark Wilkie
Bob is a senior leader who has a proven track record of managing groups of diverse people across multiple departments (both internal and external) to ongoing success. For example, Bob came onboard and was tasks with defining and bringing to market a critical "controller" box for our flagship product. He drove business and technical clarity early in the project, then successfully navigated the various engineering challenges, vendor and manufacturing partnerships, before finally bringing the product to market, complete with the various certifications needed both domestically and in Europe. The positive outcome of this endeavor is a direct testament to Bob's ability to manage up and down the chain - being able to talk to people's priorities - regardless their position or role.
Daniel Deimert
Bob led the organization through many changes at a high pace, and he did so well in my opinion. In his role as Director, Bob took great care about his people. He led a global team with people in many timezones from many cultures and kept it all glued together. Bob has an engineer's logical mind and is good at setting technical direction and clear goals. He also empowers anyone working for him and is good at delegating both responsibility and authority.
Mark Wilkie
Bob is a senior leader who has a proven track record of managing groups of diverse people across multiple departments (both internal and external) to ongoing success. For example, Bob came onboard and was tasks with defining and bringing to market a critical "controller" box for our flagship product. He drove business and technical clarity early in the project, then successfully navigated the various engineering challenges, vendor and manufacturing partnerships, before finally bringing the product to market, complete with the various certifications needed both domestically and in Europe. The positive outcome of this endeavor is a direct testament to Bob's ability to manage up and down the chain - being able to talk to people's priorities - regardless their position or role.
Daniel Deimert
Bob led the organization through many changes at a high pace, and he did so well in my opinion. In his role as Director, Bob took great care about his people. He led a global team with people in many timezones from many cultures and kept it all glued together. Bob has an engineer's logical mind and is good at setting technical direction and clear goals. He also empowers anyone working for him and is good at delegating both responsibility and authority.
Experience
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Wizard International
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Semi-Retired Subject Matter Expert
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Jul 2022 - Present
Stepped back from daily duties and now am just focusing on training my replacements and assisting on special projects as required.
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Sr. Manager Product Development
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2022
Manage Hardware/Software teams responsible for new product development and updates to existing products.
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Senior IT Manager
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Sep 2011 - Jul 2022
Responsible for all IT functions including Strategic Planning, Budgets, Tactical Projects, Staffing and Support.Accomplishments include:- Cost reductions of 25%- Planning and execution of client computer upgrades to current versions of Windows- Orderly migration of Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server, and network technologies- Implement Confluence as Intranet/Wiki, including real-time reporting with corporate databases- Rollout of cloud based backup system- Implementation of Dynamics GP and Nodus eCommerce products- Migration to Fiber based data and voice communication
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Sr. Program Manager
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Nov 2007 - Oct 2012
Project management of hardware programs including research and development, new product development and engineering change orders. Coauthor of patent (pending approval). Accomplishments include:- Shepherded electronics from requirements through production- Re-engineered hardware development business processes- Introduced new CMC model with updated features- Managed CE Qualification process for hardware products- Custom camera development and integration with software products
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Trinity Lutheran College
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Affiliate Faculty
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Feb 2014 - May 2016
Instructor of Business Information Systems course for the Business Department for 3 years until college closed. Evaluated and selected curriculum based on requirements from the Department head. Supplemented textbook material with applicable papers and resources for a complete picture of information systems. Instructor of Business Information Systems course for the Business Department for 3 years until college closed. Evaluated and selected curriculum based on requirements from the Department head. Supplemented textbook material with applicable papers and resources for a complete picture of information systems.
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ADP
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Lebanon
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting Director - Project Services
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Lead nation-wide team of project managers devoted to delivering solutions for payroll outsourcing clients. Accomplishments included: - Implemented Siebel CRM to manage project portfolio - Lead organizational realignment within project management team
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Service Delivery Manager
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Jan 2006 - May 2007
Responsible for service delivery for multiple client contracts valued at over $5M. Accomplishments included: - Internal liaison for service delivery. - Process management and improvement - Project management for client initiated projects - Enterprise HR (Peoplesoft variant) stabilization.
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Director, Worldwide Enterprise Systems
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1996 - 2005
Responsible for the strategic direction and tactical execution of world-wide computing infrastructure. Directed team of up to 6 managers and 60 resources through multiple system migrations and upgrades. Actively reduced budget from $12M budget to less than $6M while improving service levels. Key accomplishments included: - Sarbanes/Oxley project leadership - Development of strategic outsourcing plan - Negotiation of key outsourcing contracts - Development and implementation of Security Policies - Project Management of SAP CRM/BW Implementation - Basis support for SAP R/3 implementations.
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Systems Consultant
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1991 - 1996
Multiple Development and Project Management functions including: - Custom Claims Management System - Custom EDI Processing System - Network and Telecommunication Systems Deployment - Dabase Design and Modeling - Accounting and Inventory Management System Implementation Multiple Development and Project Management functions including: - Custom Claims Management System - Custom EDI Processing System - Network and Telecommunication Systems Deployment - Dabase Design and Modeling - Accounting and Inventory Management System Implementation
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Lead Engineer
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1982 - 1991
Multiple positions including: - Development lead for software engineering team - Supervision of Database Administration team - Avionic software development Multiple positions including: - Development lead for software engineering team - Supervision of Database Administration team - Avionic software development
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Education
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1982 - 1985
Washington University in St. Louis
MS, Computer Science -
1978 - 1982
Virginia Tech
BS, Computer Science
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