Adam Nelson
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Jacques Bertrand, Eng.
Adam is a product driven engineering manager who takes the time to coach and mentor engineers. During the last two years, he has guided me to think out of the box when trying to solve complex engineering problems on the EFB and AIS product lines. He's always available to get his hands dirty and is constantly leaning about new technologies. A true coach on and off the ice!
Jacques Bertrand, Eng.
Adam is a product driven engineering manager who takes the time to coach and mentor engineers. During the last two years, he has guided me to think out of the box when trying to solve complex engineering problems on the EFB and AIS product lines. He's always available to get his hands dirty and is constantly leaning about new technologies. A true coach on and off the ice!
Jacques Bertrand, Eng.
Adam is a product driven engineering manager who takes the time to coach and mentor engineers. During the last two years, he has guided me to think out of the box when trying to solve complex engineering problems on the EFB and AIS product lines. He's always available to get his hands dirty and is constantly leaning about new technologies. A true coach on and off the ice!
Jacques Bertrand, Eng.
Adam is a product driven engineering manager who takes the time to coach and mentor engineers. During the last two years, he has guided me to think out of the box when trying to solve complex engineering problems on the EFB and AIS product lines. He's always available to get his hands dirty and is constantly leaning about new technologies. A true coach on and off the ice!
Credentials
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Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
Scrum AllianceOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum AllianceOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified LabVIEW Architect
National InstrumentsJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CloudOps
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Professional Services
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Delivery Manager
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
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CMC Electronics
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Canada
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Product Engineering Manager
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2020
• Developed business and strategic plans for the Aircraft Information System (AIS)product line which included revenues, margin targets, pricing, costs, and other KPIs toensure a healthy EBITDA and CAGR.• Collaborated with the engineering teams (and Scrum Master) to develop / refine /prioritize user stories on multiple products.• Managed annual budget of $4m for New Product Introduction and Sustaining activities.• Developed and deployed a web-based tool leveraging an existing SQL backend topredict and manage resource needs. This tool reduced the maintenance and eliminateduse of Excel spreadsheets required to manage resources.• Grew a cross-functional team of 4 to 16 engineers in 6 months with a mix of full-timeand flexible staff to ensure customer milestones were achieved.• Generated and delivered ~$100m proposals for a major commercial airline and militaryaircraft manufacturers with on-site demonstrations.• Embedded team in various standards committees focused on future of product line.
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Project Engineer
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
• Lead a team of 18 Systems, Software, and Hardware engineers on an industry-leading Aircraft Information System program.• Developed and qualified new hardware for a Research and Development project focused on enhancing avionics communication in all phases of flight.• Managed 3 hardware and software suppliers through the process to achieve a Supplemental Type Certificate on the Boeing 767. This included intricate cabling, modifications to the aircraft, an external antenna, 4G / LTE modem, Wi-Fi access points, and accompanying software. • Involved in ARINC industry committees which implemented and updated specifications for transmission of data and security in complex avionics systems.
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AVISTA, a Belcan Company
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Manager
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
• Utilize project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects (this includes managing and monitoring health of project in regard to goals, scope, risks, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction as well as anticipating issues and taking corrective action when necessary).• Establish and maintain a leadership role with the project team and seek to put the team in the best position for success by aggressively identifying and removing barriers.
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Senior Software Engineer I
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
• Managed a diverse team of Software Engineers to develop requirements, write and release test software, submit qualification documents, and test cockpit control panels for business jets• Created project plans to ensure on-time delivery of test software to meet multiple customer deadlines• Provided excellent customer relations throughout a high-pressure project to guarantee customer satisfaction• Maintained product delivery and performance standards while effectively managing budgets upwards of $500k
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Software Engineer II
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
• Led multiple projects for power electronics cooling systems, data concentrator units, and control panel assemblies for commercial and military aircraft
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Software Engineer I
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May 2008 - Jan 2011
• Designed and implemented custom circuit boards to convert a manual test setup to fully-automated to reduce testing time and operator touch-time• Wrote an automated testing suite in LabVIEW which reduced manual testing time by 90%• Established an internal LabVIEW training and mentoring plan that fully developed and effectively engaged employees’ knowledge and skills• Wrote, debugged, and reviewed requirements-based tests for next-generation passenger aircraft
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Hockey Coach
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Aug 2008 - Mar 2017
Nine years experience as the head coach of a highly competitive American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 3 men's hockey team in the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA) and Midwest Collegiate Hockey League (MCHL) conferences. A successful track record for graduating student-athletes, maintaining player eligibility, managing staff, scouting and recruiting, and developing talent at the collegiate level. Proven coaching accomplishments include:• Took on a previously 1-34-6 program (2006-2007) and improved to 65-42-8 (2008-present) • 7 consecutive MACHA/MCHL playoff appearances• Increased program size from 12 to 41 players requiring multiple teams• Designed and executed practice plans for multiple teams• Coordinated a series of spring practices focusing on individual skills• Developed an off-ice training and weightlifting program based on U.S. Army standards• Organized and conducted multiple film sessions focusing on player improvement and opponents’ systems
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Master of Engineering, Engineering Management -
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Master of Engineering, Engineering Design -
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering