Benjamin Freeman
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Experience
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Infinadeck
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2020 - 4 years
Rocklin, CA - Leading end-to-end and designed operations for the lifecycle of omni-directional treadmill in VR/AR. - Establishing efficient supply chain, manufacturing lines, customer support, and field service. - Reducing manufacturing time by over 40% through improved production line and outsourcing. - Increasing production capacity from 1 to 8+ units per month (800%) to meet demand. - Designing user-friendly system software and integrating 3rd-party applications. Implemented SOPs and… Show more - Leading end-to-end and designed operations for the lifecycle of omni-directional treadmill in VR/AR. - Establishing efficient supply chain, manufacturing lines, customer support, and field service. - Reducing manufacturing time by over 40% through improved production line and outsourcing. - Increasing production capacity from 1 to 8+ units per month (800%) to meet demand. - Designing user-friendly system software and integrating 3rd-party applications. Implemented SOPs and policies for manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service. Upgraded accounting, inventory management, and production software.
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Chief Executive Officer (Seed Stage)
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2020
Rocklin, CA - Direct and led the corporation's organizational activities. - Worked with C-Suite to establish business priorities, then helped design, develop, and implement the strategic plan. - Identified and addressed critical risks and growth opportunities while negotiating, overseeing policies and procedures that ensure the strategic use of organization resources. - Nurtured key relationships for successful fundraising efforts, securing $3M in investments and SAFE.
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OmniPad Corporation
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Technology Officer
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Redwood City, California - Led prototype development, streamlining project management processes - Collaborated with C-suite to define and execute strategic initiatives relating to the VR/AR environment & omni-directional treadmill. - Managed project facilities, IT infrastructure, and staffing.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Manager & Deputy Program Manager
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
Mcclellan, California - Oversaw daily operations of all staff, contributing to governmental activities - Developed and executed semiconductor maintenance plan for Dept. of Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) - Implemented site-wide use of a new cross-functional ERP System (including engineering standards, operating procedures, and inventory control).
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Ebara Technologies
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Segment Manager (Promoted)
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2016
Sacramento, California - Project manager for new product development for an OEM vacuum system - Develop business plans and market studies for new standard product lines - Successfully launched a new thermal solution product. Exceeded gross revenue goals of $500K (> $2 million) with a 40% GM within the 1st 6 months of the launch. - Developed web-based & mobile device software for internal thermal solutions sales, field service and engineering support
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Product Marketing Engineer (Promoted )
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
Sacramento, California, United States - Traveled into field to better understand customer needs - Developed Marketing materials and helped execute Sales Strategies
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Senior Engineer
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
Sacramento, California, United States - Designed both hardware and software for a Point-of-Use abatement system for the semiconductor markets - Established engineering standards and implemented Solidworks as the EBARA standard Engineering (computer-aided design) CAD tool
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AAR
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Manager (Promoted)
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Mar 2005 - Jan 2007
McClellan Park, California, United States - Developed production flow and process for prototype and standard products - Established engineering drawing release and change process and flow - Created engineering drafting manual and drawing formats defining standard practices for engineering - Redefine drawing part numbering scheme to allow for standard part numbering - Lead Engineering and Documentation departments through ISO 9000 certification
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Senior Design Engineer
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Oct 2004 - Mar 2005
McClellan Park, California, United States - Designed deployable structures for military and government agencies using - Lead engineering improvement projects to help standardize engineering practices
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Northrop Grumman
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Jul 2002 - Oct 2004
Carpinteria, California, United States - Design and development of the SHARAD deployable antenna for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft for NASA Jet Propulsions Laboratory (JPL) & Italian Space Agency (ASI). - Preparing spacecraft layouts, concepts, trade studies, and prototypes for Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) for Jet Propulsions Laboratory (JPL). Responsible for IRAD tasks supporting the program, designing and building the main boom hinge demonstration model and the radiator panel deployment system.
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
ME, Mechanical Engineering