Experience

Ruland Design Group

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Owner

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  For more than 20 years, Ruland Design Group has created residential and commercial buildings in San Diego that exceed our client’s expectations – on budget and on time. Specializing in Accessory Dwelling Units, we've designed over 100 ADUs throughout San Diego. From residential to commercial property design, we have you covered. Check out our award-winning restaurant designs, our residential remodels, or one of our many ADUs. Whether you're looking to build an ADU as a rental or simply need extra space for guests, our experienced team will help you achieve your goals while getting the most out of your space. From design to permit processing, we provide everything you need to start construction on your ADU. Show less



Northrop Grumman

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • 2009 - 2018

  Drove cross matrix, multi-layered team with over 13 different functions to deliver development units on schedule executing with a burn rate of $13M per month. Closed year-end financials to within 1% on a $45M budget spread over 15 projects. ** Focus on managing all activities within project scope with emphasis on delivery, costing, budget, project schedule, change orders, terms and conditions, risk management, and overall control of the project lifecycle including team space design for improved coordination ** Create integrated program plans detailing engineering and manufacturing development and contingency plans for design through production while allocating resources for each phase ** $25M risk reduction and opportunity increase for a large scale unmanned aircraft system development contract highlighted to senior management ** Present program reviews to our clients and executive leadership. Coordinated development efforts between 10 engineering and design functions, identifying gaps, highlighted potential risks and opportunities, and resolved resource conflicts ** $45M annual budget for over 15 R&D and capital investment efforts executed within budget and delivered on-time. Align future investments and return on investment forecasting with program goals and financial commitments ** Partner with suppliers and vendors to deliver critical hardware on-time and in support of our deployments ** Coordinate facilities programming to redeploy over 250 employees and workspace layout for on-going team transitions Show less



Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)

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

• Program Manager

  • 2005 - Nov 2008

  ** Fostered international client relationships with Pacific Rim and European commercial electronic manufactures and designers ** Managed 5 integrated product teams in developing new home networking products integrating VoIP and wireless technologies in DSL and cable modem platforms ** Fostered international client relationships with Pacific Rim and European commercial electronic manufactures and designers ** Managed 5 integrated product teams in developing new home networking products integrating VoIP and wireless technologies in DSL and cable modem platforms



Kyocera Wireless

• San Diego, CA

• Staff Program Manager

  • 2004 - 2005

  ** Ensured all mobile phone critical components were available for and qualified for all new product development programs. Developed close collaboration with major vendors and suppliers ** Evaluated new technology implementations and validated design changes to ensure continued high volume production ** Ensured all mobile phone critical components were available for and qualified for all new product development programs. Developed close collaboration with major vendors and suppliers ** Evaluated new technology implementations and validated design changes to ensure continued high volume production



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  ** Led 25 member cross-functional team with 6 direct reports in developing enterprise network switches based on new ASIC switch fabric architecture with wireless access capabilities ** Managed a full life cycle development with quarterly time based software release process for seven network switch platforms resulting in a simultaneous release of 50 separate software images ** Drove product development through concept to pilot production phases. Implemented development strategies for 2 product families with production of over one billion units each. Strategies included design, test, and support for high volume production ** Employed strong client management skills for multiple large scale engagements and served as a focal point for client communication and interface Show less



Optical Research Associates

• Pasadena, CA

• Senior Optical Engineer

  • 1997 - 2000

  ** Led product development and technical support efforts for two engineering software products with over 1,000 domestic and international customers. ** Managed over 20 domestic and international beta test sites to evaluate new product improvements and features. ** Interfaced with clients and marketing to identify localization issues, collect and prioritize new feature sets for new products and software releases ** Led product development and technical support efforts for two engineering software products with over 1,000 domestic and international customers. ** Managed over 20 domestic and international beta test sites to evaluate new product improvements and features. ** Interfaced with clients and marketing to identify localization issues, collect and prioritize new feature sets for new products and software releases



Loral Aeronutronics

• Newport Beach, CA

• Senior Optical Engineer

  • 1991 - 1997

  ** Designed and supported missile seekers, night vision systems, and laser designator/trackers. Developed laser tracker subsystem from prototype to field deployment ** Responsible for all engineering and manufacturing issues from prototype development and test to final production release including long term field support ** Designed and supported missile seekers, night vision systems, and laser designator/trackers. Developed laser tracker subsystem from prototype to field deployment ** Responsible for all engineering and manufacturing issues from prototype development and test to final production release including long term field support