Aaron Muhl
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Lars Markwort
In my time as GM for Europe, Aaron was most helpful in the coordination of outside sales team requirements with internal service, applications and engineering resources. He is very interested and capable in understanding engineering specifics. Moreover, he has the rare gift of understanding specfic customer needs and translating them to engineering tasks. I found Aaron to be a team player who is perfectly placed at the intersection between different teams. He is self-motivated and driven, has a good understanding of technology and the principles behind it. Moreover, he is able to put himself in the shoes of his customers and always tries to create a win-win situation. I highly recommend Aaron for any kind of sales or product management position in a high tech environment!
Larry Sever
Aaron is one of the sharpest people you could ever hope to work with. He is truly an asset to any team!
Kyle Reissner
Aaron delivers from a short term tactical standpoint, helping customers & reps focus on the now; and from a long term strategic perspective by having the vision on what solutions will resonate in the future. He has a firm understanding of the technology, customer needs, the software adoption lifecycle and not only can work with customers but also has proven the ability to pull together cross functional internal groups to bring in new ideas to light.
Lars Markwort
In my time as GM for Europe, Aaron was most helpful in the coordination of outside sales team requirements with internal service, applications and engineering resources. He is very interested and capable in understanding engineering specifics. Moreover, he has the rare gift of understanding specfic customer needs and translating them to engineering tasks. I found Aaron to be a team player who is perfectly placed at the intersection between different teams. He is self-motivated and driven, has a good understanding of technology and the principles behind it. Moreover, he is able to put himself in the shoes of his customers and always tries to create a win-win situation. I highly recommend Aaron for any kind of sales or product management position in a high tech environment!
Larry Sever
Aaron is one of the sharpest people you could ever hope to work with. He is truly an asset to any team!
Kyle Reissner
Aaron delivers from a short term tactical standpoint, helping customers & reps focus on the now; and from a long term strategic perspective by having the vision on what solutions will resonate in the future. He has a firm understanding of the technology, customer needs, the software adoption lifecycle and not only can work with customers but also has proven the ability to pull together cross functional internal groups to bring in new ideas to light.
Lars Markwort
In my time as GM for Europe, Aaron was most helpful in the coordination of outside sales team requirements with internal service, applications and engineering resources. He is very interested and capable in understanding engineering specifics. Moreover, he has the rare gift of understanding specfic customer needs and translating them to engineering tasks. I found Aaron to be a team player who is perfectly placed at the intersection between different teams. He is self-motivated and driven, has a good understanding of technology and the principles behind it. Moreover, he is able to put himself in the shoes of his customers and always tries to create a win-win situation. I highly recommend Aaron for any kind of sales or product management position in a high tech environment!
Larry Sever
Aaron is one of the sharpest people you could ever hope to work with. He is truly an asset to any team!
Kyle Reissner
Aaron delivers from a short term tactical standpoint, helping customers & reps focus on the now; and from a long term strategic perspective by having the vision on what solutions will resonate in the future. He has a firm understanding of the technology, customer needs, the software adoption lifecycle and not only can work with customers but also has proven the ability to pull together cross functional internal groups to bring in new ideas to light.
Lars Markwort
In my time as GM for Europe, Aaron was most helpful in the coordination of outside sales team requirements with internal service, applications and engineering resources. He is very interested and capable in understanding engineering specifics. Moreover, he has the rare gift of understanding specfic customer needs and translating them to engineering tasks. I found Aaron to be a team player who is perfectly placed at the intersection between different teams. He is self-motivated and driven, has a good understanding of technology and the principles behind it. Moreover, he is able to put himself in the shoes of his customers and always tries to create a win-win situation. I highly recommend Aaron for any kind of sales or product management position in a high tech environment!
Larry Sever
Aaron is one of the sharpest people you could ever hope to work with. He is truly an asset to any team!
Kyle Reissner
Aaron delivers from a short term tactical standpoint, helping customers & reps focus on the now; and from a long term strategic perspective by having the vision on what solutions will resonate in the future. He has a firm understanding of the technology, customer needs, the software adoption lifecycle and not only can work with customers but also has proven the ability to pull together cross functional internal groups to bring in new ideas to light.
Experience
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Toward Zero
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jan 2015 - Present
Manufacturing is vital to our national and local economies. With the right culture, process and technology, local manufacturing can not only overcome lower labor rates and lower environmental standards in other parts of the world, we can can create companies that thrive and offer high technology jobs that are highly rewarding both mentally and financially.The amazing team of people at Toward Zero Co. is committed to helping your company. Manufacturing is vital to our national and local economies. With the right culture, process and technology, local manufacturing can not only overcome lower labor rates and lower environmental standards in other parts of the world, we can can create companies that thrive and offer high technology jobs that are highly rewarding both mentally and financially.The amazing team of people at Toward Zero Co. is committed to helping your company.
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GE
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Brazil
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Consultant
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2015
Architect software solutions leveraging existing infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and lower operational costs.There are several areas where manufacturing software can help operations:1. Deferred CapEx - Improve existing asset efficiency and delay that capital expenditure.2. Reduced COGS - Identify waste streams and reduce or eliminate them from your manufacturing process.3. Increased Net Earnings - Prepare for the unexpected. Collect data, record genealogy, and document for regulatory compliance... all electronically, saving costs.As a voting member of ISA-95 I have access to resources all over the world who have solved just about every manufacturing challenge there is. Just ask!
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Serra
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Spain
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Apr 2002 - Sep 2009
Responsible for $6M in sales and revenue while managing as many as twenty nine direct reports. Managed the sales force to target, qualify, and close integration services, Wonderware, and Siemens business. Used as a resource by the Siemens and Wonderware sales force to explain the value proposition to the customer, and how to successfully implement a solution. Key Achievements • Designed and implemented sales plan increasing orders from $3M in 2006 to $6M in 2008• Managed expenditures and the sales pipeline, delivering profit every fiscal year• Successfully rebranded Serra image to increase sales using client message: “On Time, Under Budget”• Implemented standard operating procedures increasing project quality and reducing cost 20% • Partnered Serra with Siemens as the exclusive Simatic IT R&D Suite consultant for the west coast• Created format and methods that were used for Wonderware’s technical training program• Created OEE Audit Process to accelerate sales discovery phase and system implementation for manufacturing MES
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Nanometrics
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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May 2000 - Mar 2002
Nanometrics pioneered Integrated Metrology technology, enabling closed loop control on Semiconductor process tools. Implemented a sales strategy to leverage OEM success by partnering with the OEM sales force, increasing revenue for both the OEMs and Nanometrics at End User accounts. Leveraged Integrated Metrology sales to drive Metrology Tool sales. After demonstrating success in the US market, was sent to Europe to assist in the opening of a sales office in Dresden, Germany. Key Achievements • Exceeded quota every fiscal year• Increased the global Integrated Metrology business with Applied Materials• Opened European office in Dresden, Germany, to increase business with European End Users
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Engineer
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Jun 1997 - May 2000
After repeated success as a Sales Engineer, selected for a strategic sales position to partner with European OEMs selling capital equipment into the US market. Spent 6 months in Europe developing partnerships used to increase Siemens automation sales with the US End User market. Key Achievements • Exceeded quota every fiscal year• Selected by Siemens to participate in the 6 month Automation Sales training program• First member of the Automation Sales class of 1997 to be assigned a territory and accounts• Sent to Europe as the lead sales resource for a 6 month strategic sales effort to partner with European OEMs selling capital equipment into the US market
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Education
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1993 - 1997
Purdue University
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1988 - 1992
Crescent Valley High School
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