Experience

Adaptec Solutions

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager - ASRS Project Managers

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Sr. Project Manager

  • May 2022 - Jan 2023



Universal Instruments Corporation

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Engineering Program Manager

  • Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Provide project leadership for the High Speed Wafer Feeder program utilizing global, cross-functional project team. Support VP of Engineering with the development and reporting on KPIs as well as implementation of project management processes. Key Responsibilities • Provide project leadership for a global, cross-functional project team to develop a high-speed wafer feeder (a key platform driving the technology roadmap). Brought struggling project to market in 1 year. • Planning for future phases to grow the high-speed wafer feeder platform in 2022. • Supported updates and implementation of a product development process focused on consistency and ownership into all levels of the organization. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for project management utilizing experience and education in project management to enhance project management maturity. Provided internal training to cross-functional teams. Show less



D3

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Project Management

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

  Hands-on PMO Leader focused on the establishment and growth of a Project Management Office. Managed projects for key customers by managing hardware and software projects in product development and engineering services environment. Provide leadership for Project Managers and key accounts. Support portfolio and company strategy development. Hands-on PMO Leader focused on the establishment and growth of a Project Management Office. Managed projects for key customers by managing hardware and software projects in product development and engineering services environment. Provide leadership for Project Managers and key accounts. Support portfolio and company strategy development.



Frontier Communications

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Ownership of IT-related projects in the ERP, Back Office and Corporate Systems portfolios trained and coached of Project Management Team and instituted good practices aimed at increasing the maturity of the IT PMO. Key Responsibilities • Administrator and user of Planview software for project tracking, resource management and financial planning. • Developed policies, procedures and standards that meet existing and newly developed policy and regulatory requirements. • Use of Frontier’s Software Life Cycle (SLC) processes to plan and execute projects. • Developed and improved processes to ensure compliance to established PMO guidelines. Served as lead within the team of project management personnel. Show less



Carestream

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PMO Manager

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Creation of Projects from the project scope, develop and maintain schedules, resource management and cost management; Instrumental in coordinating development teams to provide a solution. Key Responsibilities • Support the portfolio strategy for the Carestream Imaging Systems Project Management Office (PMO). • Direct ownership of scope, schedule and budget for projects following the Carestream Health product development processes. • Responsible for PMO governance. • Establish priorities for a team of project managers. • Develop project management expertise through mentoring and training. • Monitor and track progress of projects within the portfolio. Show less



LenelS2

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Program Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  Developed scope, schedule and budgets for projects in support of Lenel’s strategic portfolio. Drove change in the PMO for continuous improvement of project management processes, identified problems, generated solutions and alternatives. Key Responsibilities • Developed and managed program metrics and performance through tracking/reporting and active engagement with stakeholders for continuous service improvement. Initiated, planned and executed projects for access and video projects. • Led various risk and information security teams in presenting recommendations for improvement to technology subject matter experts and management. • Demonstrated strong performance management and people development skills, coached and managed cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. • Applied the United Technology Corporation’s PASSPORT product development process. Show less



Bosch Security and Safety Systems

• Germany
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Project Management Group

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2013

  Developed a Project Management Office supporting project managers in the US, China and Germany. Supported the project needs for the Intrusion division of Bosch Security and has been viewed as a model by which other business units adopt. Provided platform to facilitate learning across divisions/sectors. Key Responsibilities • Assisted with information security risk assessments and improvement of risk management capabilities and earned the Robert Bosch Project Manager Certification • Managed security system integration and development efforts and provided support to multiple large projects. • Engaged business ownership of development, compliance and exceptions to established policy. • Communicated and represented project management at Bosch internally and externally. Provided organizational support of projects of the BU’s strategic plan. • Coached project managers in leadership, result orientation, cooperation and communication as well as project management methods. • Developed a “Centers of Excellent” strategy to leverage the expertise in different PMOs within the division. Show less



Hover Davis, Inc

• Rochester, New York Area

• Manager, Logistics And Project Management

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2008

  Ensure accuracy for all operational requirements for projects and achieve all investment objectives; evaluate all system capacity and analyze all production requirement and system deficiencies. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for scope, schedule and cost for projects for the SMT electronic component placement industry. • Utilized various software tools including Microsoft Office, Visio and Project. • Development of a CDOV Product Development Process for Major (>$250k) and Minor Projects. • Created a Project Office to serve as a single resource for all projects. • Directly responsible for 12 team members in electrical design, electro-mechanical design, field support and technical writing. • Applied for (and received) NYS grant for “Design For Six Sigma.” Coordinated the selection of training contractor as well as set up the training guidelines, syllabus and project coordination with project teams. Show less



TTA, LLC

• Hornell, NY

• Manager, Design Engineering / Program Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

  Establishes schedule for project and monitors its progress; routinely analyze, evaluate and forecast the current project status against the baseline schedule, assessing the impacts of design changes to the schedule. Key Responsibilities • Managed the administrative and daily operations of rail car programs ($50k - $30MM) to ensure compliance with Customer's requirements. • Managed personnel including work allocation, training and problem resolution. Key job characteristics also include the evaluation of employee performance and the motivation of employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. • Provided technical and professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities. • Developed program budgets and managed actual program expenditures against the planned budget. • Developed project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and manage the project to the schedule. • Supported new business activity by providing technical and commercial proposals to current and prospective customers. ----- Manager, Design Engineering (2003) • Led the Engineering Team to support the product plan, schedules and costs while exceeding the customer's expectations and delivering industry leading quality. • Managed engineering development to support the customer's specification with new features, innovative approaches and improved products. • Managed engineering documentation and releases to manufacturing in order to meet plans and schedules. • Ensured seamless coordination between engineering and manufacturing. • Responsible to ensure project design reviews take place routinely including participation from all functional areas. • Planned engineering budgets and manpower forecasts to support responsibility. • Developed the Engineering team by increasing the skill level of engineers and hiring new talent. • Directly responsible for 12 team members in electrical and mechanical disciplines. Show less



Alstom

• France
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Project Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2003

  Provided project planning and management for established initiatives within a company whilst ensuring that projects are completed to specification, within an established time frame and budget. Key Responsibilities • Involved in the electrical design and layout of the Multi-Level car R&D project. • Assisted in drafting the technical proposal and responses to NYCT for the R160 Project ($2.4B contract). • Prepared and presented the System Engineering approach during oral presentations with NYCT. • Assisted in developing the engineering schedule for the R160 contract using Primavera P3 Software and manpower forecast/loading. • Assisted in defining the engineering organization and budget for the project. • Developed supply contracts with partner units and key suppliers. • Developed the process to manage contract deliverables (CDRL) and provided responses as agreed to the customer. • Developed project plans related to engineering. • Developed value engineering proposal for wire harnesses versus wire packs. Show less



Orion Bus Industries

• Oriskany, NY

• Manager, Interior Body Group

  • Jul 1999 - Sep 2000

  Oversaw the activities of workers; hired, trained and evaluated new employees; and ensured that company is on track to meet its financial goals. Key Responsibilities • Managed scope, schedule and cost of smaller, customer-specific designs. • Managed engineering remote skill sets applied to the Orion VII project. • Followed the Western Star/Orion Product Development Process. • Member of the ISO 9001 Implementation Team as well as a certified internal auditor. • Managed the Interior Engineering team (14 members) at multiple locations. • Responsible for budget and manpower considerations. • Supported the Pro-Engineer implementation • Applied standards to designs (i.e., FMVSS, NHTSA, ADA, etc.) Show less



Navistar Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Program Manager / Program Manager

  • Feb 1996 - Jul 1999

  Program Manager (1997 to 1999)Responsible for performing Program Management responsibilities for Engine/Powertrain projects. Projects included implementation of the Allison 2000-series transmissions, alternative transmission technology projects and customer-specific projects.----- Engineering Program Manager (1996 to 1997)Managed the Medium/Bus Platform Electrical Engineering team to complete the Consolidated Engine Controller project. Direct responsibility for 7 direct reports. Show less

• Electrical Engineer

  • Oct 1994 - Feb 1996

  Performed the role of Electrical Engineer to satisfy customer-specific requests. Primary focus involved wire harnesses and automotive electrical systems.



Holiday Rambler

• Wakarusa, IN

• Electrical Checker / Electrical Engineer

  • Jul 1991 - Oct 1994

  Electrical Engineer (1992 to 1994) Responsible for vehicle system electrical design on motorhomes and towables. Designs affected primarily wire harnesses and electrical systems on recreational vehicles. ----- Electrical Checker (1991 to 1992) Responsible for checking drawings against company standards as well as industry standards. Electrical Engineer (1992 to 1994) Responsible for vehicle system electrical design on motorhomes and towables. Designs affected primarily wire harnesses and electrical systems on recreational vehicles. ----- Electrical Checker (1991 to 1992) Responsible for checking drawings against company standards as well as industry standards.