Experience

Origis Services
• United States
• Solar Electric Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Itron, Inc.

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Contingent Workforce

  • May 2018 - Apr 2022

  Manage Contingent Workforce Program for Itron Indirect Procurement. Actively reviewing MSP/VMS program options to improve cost, efficiencies and compliance. Demonstrate expertise serving as program lead throughout the RFx process regarding Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) assessment and selection. Direct and oversee more than $125M in contingent workforce expenditures for Itron across numerous categories, including Statement of Work, contingent… Show more Manage Contingent Workforce Program for Itron Indirect Procurement. Actively reviewing MSP/VMS program options to improve cost, efficiencies and compliance. Demonstrate expertise serving as program lead throughout the RFx process regarding Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) assessment and selection. Direct and oversee more than $125M in contingent workforce expenditures for Itron across numerous categories, including Statement of Work, contingent staffing, 3rd-party services, 1099, and payroll. Contribute to coordination and execution of the Human Resources total workforce management program. Employ control and authorization over the long-term strategy for contingent workforce procurement actions. Key objectives are cost efficiencies, supplier rationalization, compliance and visibility/transparency. Spearhead multiple concurrent projects, such as developing Agency of Record (AoR) strategy and initiating an innovative payment term optimization program. Navigate negotiations and conduct thorough reviews of Master Agreements and Statement of Work documents. Collaborate with stakeholders across all major business lines in order to fulfill contingent staffing needs. Ascertain, implement, and monitor cost savings projects for the indirect procurement team, ensuring optimal results. Show less Manage Contingent Workforce Program for Itron Indirect Procurement. Actively reviewing MSP/VMS program options to improve cost, efficiencies and compliance. Demonstrate expertise serving as program lead throughout the RFx process regarding Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) assessment and selection. Direct and oversee more than $125M in contingent workforce expenditures for Itron across numerous categories, including Statement of Work, contingent… Show more Manage Contingent Workforce Program for Itron Indirect Procurement. Actively reviewing MSP/VMS program options to improve cost, efficiencies and compliance. Demonstrate expertise serving as program lead throughout the RFx process regarding Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) assessment and selection. Direct and oversee more than $125M in contingent workforce expenditures for Itron across numerous categories, including Statement of Work, contingent staffing, 3rd-party services, 1099, and payroll. Contribute to coordination and execution of the Human Resources total workforce management program. Employ control and authorization over the long-term strategy for contingent workforce procurement actions. Key objectives are cost efficiencies, supplier rationalization, compliance and visibility/transparency. Spearhead multiple concurrent projects, such as developing Agency of Record (AoR) strategy and initiating an innovative payment term optimization program. Navigate negotiations and conduct thorough reviews of Master Agreements and Statement of Work documents. Collaborate with stakeholders across all major business lines in order to fulfill contingent staffing needs. Ascertain, implement, and monitor cost savings projects for the indirect procurement team, ensuring optimal results. Show less



SunPower Corporation

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Commodity Manager - Indirect Procurement / Contingent Workforce Management

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Human Resources Contingent Labor Benefits • Achieved measurable success in administering $250M in commodity spends with the goal of advancing IT, Human Resource functions, facilities, 3rd party services, payroll providers and marketing. • Conceptualized, launched, and promoted category strategies surrounding IT and HR projects in partnership with multiple business units during key initiative execution. • Presided over key sourcing and supplier engagement activities… Show more Human Resources Contingent Labor Benefits • Achieved measurable success in administering $250M in commodity spends with the goal of advancing IT, Human Resource functions, facilities, 3rd party services, payroll providers and marketing. • Conceptualized, launched, and promoted category strategies surrounding IT and HR projects in partnership with multiple business units during key initiative execution. • Presided over key sourcing and supplier engagement activities, including RFP’s, supplier performance management, spend analysis, contract initiation and renewals, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives. • Cultivated professional relations with alternative workforce firms while developing strategies for cost containment in order to achieve established targets. • Operated as primary point of contact for all consultant onboarding and contract negations within the company. • Bridged communications with business partners regarding needs assessments as well as assisted with procuring required resources to address gaps. • Facilitated efforts concerning corporate benefits, mobility, learning and development, recruiting, operations, and technology. • Launched a successful project aimed at streamlining the purchase order process for multiple ventures by aggregating demand. • Accomplished a RFP project with the goal of supporting a vast number of facilities for construction sites throughout North America. • Executed two Global RFP’s in order to expedite the implementation of VMS/MSP as well as Global Mobility program enhancement. • Decreased costs on an ongoing basis in the indirect space by leveraging negotiations, supplier consolidation, spend analysis, and heightened efficiency.

• Global Commodity Manager - Residential/Commercial Racking and Storage

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Manage mechanical Balance of Systems supply line. Direct and control > 50M of annual spends to support SunPower Distributor/Installer network for residential and commercial projects. Supporting the launch of two new products by identifying key suppliers, negotiating contracts, supporting quality audits and preparedness of ramp readiness strategy. Own Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities for key suppliers to reduce supply chain risk and reduce cost. Own negotiation and closure… Show more Manage mechanical Balance of Systems supply line. Direct and control > 50M of annual spends to support SunPower Distributor/Installer network for residential and commercial projects. Supporting the launch of two new products by identifying key suppliers, negotiating contracts, supporting quality audits and preparedness of ramp readiness strategy. Own Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities for key suppliers to reduce supply chain risk and reduce cost. Own negotiation and closure of Non-disclosure agreements (NDA), Master Supplier Agreements (MSA) and Joint Development Agreements (JDA). Communicate forecasting data to suppliers on a monthly basis to drive availability and lead-time improvements. Negotiate Vendor Managed Inventory agreements for critical BOM components. Develop supply chain strategy for storage product currently under joint development.

• Global Commodity Manager - BOS Electrical

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

  Managed Electrical Balance of Systems supply line for Utility scale PV Projects. Directed $40M+ of annual spends for the support of Utility scale solar projects. Acted as single point of commercial contact with key suppliers and partners. Drove cost reductions by competitive sourcing, negotiations and identification of Design for Cost opportunities. Supported Should Cost analysis activities and utilized competitive benchmarking as leverage in contract negotiations. Owned closure of… Show more Managed Electrical Balance of Systems supply line for Utility scale PV Projects. Directed $40M+ of annual spends for the support of Utility scale solar projects. Acted as single point of commercial contact with key suppliers and partners. Drove cost reductions by competitive sourcing, negotiations and identification of Design for Cost opportunities. Supported Should Cost analysis activities and utilized competitive benchmarking as leverage in contract negotiations. Owned closure of Non-disclosure agreements (NDA), Master Supplier Agreements (MSA) and joint development agreements (JDA) for product launch. Owned pricing agreements and cost down initiatives with all suppliers. Supported global growth opportunities and supplier identification in South Africa to support key project expansion.

• New Product Introduction - Operations Manager (C7 Tracker)

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  SunPower C7 Tracker - The lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for utility-scale deployment - Bankable CPV technology with proven performance - The highest quality materials ensuring predictable long-term performance - Modular solar cell receivers enabling future plant performance upgrades - The most scalable solar cell manufacturing platform with the ability to deliver gigawatts of power plants around the world - Local job creation through rapidly deployable regional… Show more SunPower C7 Tracker - The lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for utility-scale deployment - Bankable CPV technology with proven performance - The highest quality materials ensuring predictable long-term performance - Modular solar cell receivers enabling future plant performance upgrades - The most scalable solar cell manufacturing platform with the ability to deliver gigawatts of power plants around the world - Local job creation through rapidly deployable regional manufacturing.



Austin Huns Rugby

• United States
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member - Director of Youth Rugby

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  I work with countless generous volunteers to provide a first class rugby experience for all co-ed youth participants. Our guiding principles: • Safety is #1 priority • Open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic circumstance • We are all ONE club • Preparing young rugby players for a lifetime of rugby • Professional attitude in everything we do • Positive coaching • Foundational focus in teaching • Progression of capabilities • Responsibility • Have… Show more I work with countless generous volunteers to provide a first class rugby experience for all co-ed youth participants. Our guiding principles: • Safety is #1 priority • Open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic circumstance • We are all ONE club • Preparing young rugby players for a lifetime of rugby • Professional attitude in everything we do • Positive coaching • Foundational focus in teaching • Progression of capabilities • Responsibility • Have FUN! Show less I work with countless generous volunteers to provide a first class rugby experience for all co-ed youth participants. Our guiding principles: • Safety is #1 priority • Open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic circumstance • We are all ONE club • Preparing young rugby players for a lifetime of rugby • Professional attitude in everything we do • Positive coaching • Foundational focus in teaching • Progression of capabilities • Responsibility • Have… Show more I work with countless generous volunteers to provide a first class rugby experience for all co-ed youth participants. Our guiding principles: • Safety is #1 priority • Open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic circumstance • We are all ONE club • Preparing young rugby players for a lifetime of rugby • Professional attitude in everything we do • Positive coaching • Foundational focus in teaching • Progression of capabilities • Responsibility • Have FUN! Show less



Intel Corporation

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Materials Program Manager - New Product Introduction

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Materials Program Manager - New Product Introduction (NPI) Solid State Drives (SSD)

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2011

  Global Fab Materials Program Manager - Identify sourcing and logistics opportunities in emerging geographical locations. Support Fab spares and services requirements by identifying and developing new supplier capabilities. Support Site buyers and purchasing managers with supplier management of key quality, delivery and cost objectives. Coordinate with Fab Tool Owners for productivity and cost improvement strategies. Primary quality owner for major Intel distributor as well as cost… Show more Global Fab Materials Program Manager - Identify sourcing and logistics opportunities in emerging geographical locations. Support Fab spares and services requirements by identifying and developing new supplier capabilities. Support Site buyers and purchasing managers with supplier management of key quality, delivery and cost objectives. Coordinate with Fab Tool Owners for productivity and cost improvement strategies. Primary quality owner for major Intel distributor as well as cost projects manager for Fab services organization. Work with Fab manufacturing teams to align on project prioritization and equipment scheduling of White Paper pilot runs. Own change management process for Fab consumables.

• Materials Engineer

  • Nov 2002 - Jan 2006

  Developed and deployed spares cost reduction strategies. Supported internal fab customers in working groups by owning and resolving materials spares issues. Chaired the Sematech Spares and Service Council which consisted of purchasing managers from the major member companies of Sematech. Key deliverable: • Identify industry wide spares reliability, logistics and material technical issues and enable the supply base to demonstrate and provide solutions to the… Show more Developed and deployed spares cost reduction strategies. Supported internal fab customers in working groups by owning and resolving materials spares issues. Chaired the Sematech Spares and Service Council which consisted of purchasing managers from the major member companies of Sematech. Key deliverable: • Identify industry wide spares reliability, logistics and material technical issues and enable the supply base to demonstrate and provide solutions to the industry • Design an online database of alternative/competitive source suppliers for use by the member companies • Facilitate benchmarking studies across the member companies on various topics regarding key Capital equipment and spares attributes.



Pecan Street Project

• Team member - Intel Representative

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

  Overall the Pecan Street Project's mission is "To make the city of Austin into America's clean energy laboratory – a place for researchers and entrepreneurs to develop, test, and implement the urban power system of the future." Appointed by Intel to Austin’s Pecan Street Project, an initiative to bring government, utilities, universities, and prominent private sector businesses together to assess the requirements to build the new energy system of the future. Played a key role in the… Show more Overall the Pecan Street Project's mission is "To make the city of Austin into America's clean energy laboratory – a place for researchers and entrepreneurs to develop, test, and implement the urban power system of the future." Appointed by Intel to Austin’s Pecan Street Project, an initiative to bring government, utilities, universities, and prominent private sector businesses together to assess the requirements to build the new energy system of the future. Played a key role in the distributed generation / renewable energy (DG/RE) team by evaluating various renewable energy technologies and deployment requirements under various installation scenarios. Compiled report of current capabilities and technology competencies of solar companies for the Project. Show less Overall the Pecan Street Project's mission is "To make the city of Austin into America's clean energy laboratory – a place for researchers and entrepreneurs to develop, test, and implement the urban power system of the future." Appointed by Intel to Austin’s Pecan Street Project, an initiative to bring government, utilities, universities, and prominent private sector businesses together to assess the requirements to build the new energy system of the future. Played a key role in the… Show more Overall the Pecan Street Project's mission is "To make the city of Austin into America's clean energy laboratory – a place for researchers and entrepreneurs to develop, test, and implement the urban power system of the future." Appointed by Intel to Austin’s Pecan Street Project, an initiative to bring government, utilities, universities, and prominent private sector businesses together to assess the requirements to build the new energy system of the future. Played a key role in the distributed generation / renewable energy (DG/RE) team by evaluating various renewable energy technologies and deployment requirements under various installation scenarios. Compiled report of current capabilities and technology competencies of solar companies for the Project. Show less



SUNY Poly SEMATECH

• United States
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intel Assignee

  • Dec 1999 - Nov 2002

  Assigned by Intel to International Sematech consortium in the Equipment Productivity Improvement group. Chaired and facilitated working groups to improve performance of Fab capital equipment in the areas of availability, spares reliability, yields and OEM service and support. Influence Fab equipment supplier continuous Improvement roadmap based on issues of the Consortium’s thirteen members. Reduce overall spares and service cost by working with supplier and its supply chain structure… Show more Assigned by Intel to International Sematech consortium in the Equipment Productivity Improvement group. Chaired and facilitated working groups to improve performance of Fab capital equipment in the areas of availability, spares reliability, yields and OEM service and support. Influence Fab equipment supplier continuous Improvement roadmap based on issues of the Consortium’s thirteen members. Reduce overall spares and service cost by working with supplier and its supply chain structure. Directed Cost of Ownership reduction projects based on top supply chain issues of member companies. Direct funding for testing of Improvement projects (Beta Sites) based on ROI and CoO impact. Maximize Return on Investment of Intel’s ISMT membership dues. Show less Assigned by Intel to International Sematech consortium in the Equipment Productivity Improvement group. Chaired and facilitated working groups to improve performance of Fab capital equipment in the areas of availability, spares reliability, yields and OEM service and support. Influence Fab equipment supplier continuous Improvement roadmap based on issues of the Consortium’s thirteen members. Reduce overall spares and service cost by working with supplier and its supply chain structure… Show more Assigned by Intel to International Sematech consortium in the Equipment Productivity Improvement group. Chaired and facilitated working groups to improve performance of Fab capital equipment in the areas of availability, spares reliability, yields and OEM service and support. Influence Fab equipment supplier continuous Improvement roadmap based on issues of the Consortium’s thirteen members. Reduce overall spares and service cost by working with supplier and its supply chain structure. Directed Cost of Ownership reduction projects based on top supply chain issues of member companies. Direct funding for testing of Improvement projects (Beta Sites) based on ROI and CoO impact. Maximize Return on Investment of Intel’s ISMT membership dues. Show less

• Equipment Development Engineer / Engineering Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

  Manage Engineering staff on multiple projects to support capacity expansion needs on worldwide factory operations. Consultant to suppliers on effective methods of doing business with Intel. Perform Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) audits on current and potential equipment manufacturers. Executed Intel’s equipment Methodology discipline for the primary purpose of providing manufacturing operations with the lowest total capital costs. Primary contact for current and prospective suppliers… Show more Manage Engineering staff on multiple projects to support capacity expansion needs on worldwide factory operations. Consultant to suppliers on effective methods of doing business with Intel. Perform Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) audits on current and potential equipment manufacturers. Executed Intel’s equipment Methodology discipline for the primary purpose of providing manufacturing operations with the lowest total capital costs. Primary contact for current and prospective suppliers in communicating Intel’s factory capability requirements on a five year roadmap. Negotiated commercial and technical equipment requirements with OEM’s Show less Manage Engineering staff on multiple projects to support capacity expansion needs on worldwide factory operations. Consultant to suppliers on effective methods of doing business with Intel. Perform Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) audits on current and potential equipment manufacturers. Executed Intel’s equipment Methodology discipline for the primary purpose of providing manufacturing operations with the lowest total capital costs. Primary contact for current and prospective suppliers… Show more Manage Engineering staff on multiple projects to support capacity expansion needs on worldwide factory operations. Consultant to suppliers on effective methods of doing business with Intel. Perform Supply Chain Risk Assessment (SCRA) audits on current and potential equipment manufacturers. Executed Intel’s equipment Methodology discipline for the primary purpose of providing manufacturing operations with the lowest total capital costs. Primary contact for current and prospective suppliers in communicating Intel’s factory capability requirements on a five year roadmap. Negotiated commercial and technical equipment requirements with OEM’s Show less



Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jul 1995 - Jan 1997

  Assembly Process Engineer supporting Dicing and Wirebond capital equipment in the contract manufacturing organization. Responsible for Equipment performance and reliability including improving equipment Cost of Ownership and product quality. Group Leader of technician team responsible for maintenance of equipment.

• Process Engineer

  • Jul 1993 - Jul 1995

  Process Engineer responsible for Fuji Surface Mount Equipment performance and reliability. Primary Responsibiliites included improving equipment performance metrics, Cost of Ownership improvements and product quality. Group Leader of Technician team responsible for maintenance of equipment.