Bryan Lin, PMP, AHPP
Project Manager at Vital Farms- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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2022 Core Product Certified
SmartsheetJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Hybrid Project Pro (AHPP)
Project Management InstituteFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vital Farms
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jun 2023 - Present
We exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food. We exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food.
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Custom Powder Systems
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Reported directly to the company ownership in a strong matrix environment, fostering a high-energy and effective work collaboration environment. Led the Project Management Office (PMO) and spearheaded organizational digital transformation initiatives. Provided critical business intelligence to aid ownership and managers in making data-driven decisions, enabling proactive and strategic planning.• Mentored a high-performing project management team, establishing ground rules and empowerment to ensure successful projects delivery.• Offered daily feedback, advice, and encouragement to team members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.• Implemented data mining techniques and facilitated comprehensive reporting to provide valuable business intelligence (BI), facilitating informed decision-making based on data rather than instinct alone. Show less
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Project Manager
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2023
Collaborated closely with company ownership to lead and successfully deliver multimillion-dollar, large-scale projects in a diverse and international workplace environment. Demonstrated a strong track record of problem-solving and increasing organizational process efficiency by leveraging technology to develop innovative solutions.DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION:• Enhanced projects visibility and user efficiency by 75% through the creation of a Company Portal from scratch.• Implemented real-time updates, a Kanban system, a comprehensive milestone calendar, and multiple automated visual metrics. LARGE SCALE PROJECT:• Served as the integrator and single point of contact, leading a team to successfully deliver all equipment for 2 production lines within a multimillion-dollar machinery project in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing building.• Managed 8 equipment vendors across multiple continents (USA, UK, Canada, Spain) to manufacture 28 pieces of equipment with a combined footprint of 63 by 52 feet.• Completed the project within a tight timeline of 2 years and 4 months involving 103 stakeholders, overcoming challenges such as time differences and language barriers.• Utilized a hybrid project management methodology (agile + waterfall) along with scrum and a robust PMIS, Smartsheet, to ensure real-time collaboration and on-time delivery via automated workflows. WORKFLOW AUTOMATION:• Streamlined processes by developing and implementing automated workflows, resulting in a remarkable 62% reduction in internal drawing approval time, from an average of 4 days to an impressive 1.5 days as a notable achievement. CROSS-CULTURAL PROJECTS:• Demonstrated effective cross-cultural leadership, reducing costs and increasing efficiency in international projects.• Leveraged cultural differences and motivated diverse teams to achieve project goals in an increasingly diverse and international workplace. EQUIPMENT STARTUP TRIPS:• Assisted equipment startup trips as needed. Show less
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Mechanical Designer
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
Utilized keen attention to detail to create designs following GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) guidelines, ensuring fitness, functionality, and maximizing manufacturing process capacity.Key Accomplishment:Streamlined Mechanical Engineering Design Process:• Enhanced department productivity by implementing a transformative solution that reduced design and drafting labor for each designer/draftsman by at least 5 hours per week (approximately 45 hours per week for the entire department at the time).• Developed an Autodesk Inventor add-on utilizing iLogic coding skills, simplifying and automating previously extensive manual tasks.• Replaced manual letter-by-letter hand-typing for each mechanical part in iProperty with a user-friendly dropdown menu, enabling one-click automation. Show less
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Mechanical Draftsman
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
• Proactively communicated with the shop floor and implemented Agile workflow into the drafting environment to enhance efficiency and accuracy in design processes.• Leveraged exploded view diagrams to improve communication between engineering and the shop floor, facilitating clear understanding and efficient manufacturing.• Achieved exceptional drawing quality with a drawing return rate of lower than 1%.• Implemented a tracking system using a Kanban approach (Trello), maintaining a design journal, and utilizing detailed checklists to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. Show less
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E.W. Keith & Associates
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Springfield, Missouri, United States
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Computer Aided Design Technician
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
Provided sub-contractor services for CAD work, mechanical design, and process improvement in the midwestern United States, primarily serving the Springfield, Missouri area. • Collaborated closely with clients to understand their specific needs and deliver tailored solutions that met their requirements. • Supported clients with expertise in CAD software, delivering high-quality design solutions and contributing to the overall efficiency of their projects. • Demonstrated strong technical skills and attention to detail to deliver accurate and reliable work in a timely manner. • Implemented process improvement initiatives, such as CE Marking, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in Europe. Show less
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EVGA Corporation, Taiwan Office
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Taipei City, Taiwan
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Product Manager
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2005 - 2009
Led the end-to-end development of a new USB peripheral product line, taking it from concept to production within a span of 18 months and contributing to company growth and profitability. • Orchestrated the integration of hardware sourcing, software development, and driver testing to ensure a seamless product experience. • Oversaw various aspects of the product's lifecycle, including industrial design, packaging design, accessories design, website development, user manual localization, and overseas production processes in China. • Demonstrated exceptional project management skills, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful product launches. • Collaborated closely with engineering teams internally/externally to align technical capabilities with product requirements and ensure optimal performance. Show less
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Leadtek Research, Inc.
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Software Engineer
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2003 - 2005
• Led projects related to hardware installation procedures for a range of graphics adapters (VGA cards) and add-on software installations.• Improved the efficiency of hardware installation procedure development and maintenance processes.Key Accomplishment:• Achieved a significant 900% increase in efficiency for hardware installation procedure development and maintenance.• Implemented a modular approach by breaking down installation subroutines, resulting in easier maintenance and code reusability.• Consolidated thirty-two (32) installation projects into a single code base, simplifying the overall process and reducing redundancy. Show less
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Software Engineer
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2002 - 2003
Led hardware installation procedure projects for a diverse range of graphics adapters (VGA cards) and collaborated closely with the testing department to ensure product readiness for market release.
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Assistant Software Engineer
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2000 - 2002
Developed CD-ROMs housing hardware installation procedures for graphics adapters (VGA cards) and selected motherboards.
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勁竹科技編輯室
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Hsinchu City, Taiwan
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Editor In Chief
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1999 - 1999
Published ISBN 9789572230879 (呼朋引伴獨家秘笈) Published ISBN 9789572230879 (呼朋引伴獨家秘笈)
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Education
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2011 - 2012
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician -
1994 - 1998
Chung Hua University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
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