Daniel Guerra
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LinkedIn User
Daniel was no question an asset to our group, within and outside of his duties. In addition to his duties, he was a big part of streamlining our group’s process for bringing on new vendors and communicating due dates for prototype parts, which gave our engineers increased confidence that there project schedules would not be compromised and drove our group to propose aggressive project schedules. I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel for an opportunity within any organization that is looking for his skill set, background, as well as an employee that has the ability to adapt to an ever changing role.
Saurin Dalal
Having known and worked with Daniel for many years, I fully endorse him. Daniel’s knowledge, experience, work ethic and professionalism is second to none. Any organization looking to add somebody with his background will be greatly rewarded.
LinkedIn User
Daniel was no question an asset to our group, within and outside of his duties. In addition to his duties, he was a big part of streamlining our group’s process for bringing on new vendors and communicating due dates for prototype parts, which gave our engineers increased confidence that there project schedules would not be compromised and drove our group to propose aggressive project schedules. I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel for an opportunity within any organization that is looking for his skill set, background, as well as an employee that has the ability to adapt to an ever changing role.
Saurin Dalal
Having known and worked with Daniel for many years, I fully endorse him. Daniel’s knowledge, experience, work ethic and professionalism is second to none. Any organization looking to add somebody with his background will be greatly rewarded.
LinkedIn User
Daniel was no question an asset to our group, within and outside of his duties. In addition to his duties, he was a big part of streamlining our group’s process for bringing on new vendors and communicating due dates for prototype parts, which gave our engineers increased confidence that there project schedules would not be compromised and drove our group to propose aggressive project schedules. I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel for an opportunity within any organization that is looking for his skill set, background, as well as an employee that has the ability to adapt to an ever changing role.
Saurin Dalal
Having known and worked with Daniel for many years, I fully endorse him. Daniel’s knowledge, experience, work ethic and professionalism is second to none. Any organization looking to add somebody with his background will be greatly rewarded.
LinkedIn User
Daniel was no question an asset to our group, within and outside of his duties. In addition to his duties, he was a big part of streamlining our group’s process for bringing on new vendors and communicating due dates for prototype parts, which gave our engineers increased confidence that there project schedules would not be compromised and drove our group to propose aggressive project schedules. I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel for an opportunity within any organization that is looking for his skill set, background, as well as an employee that has the ability to adapt to an ever changing role.
Saurin Dalal
Having known and worked with Daniel for many years, I fully endorse him. Daniel’s knowledge, experience, work ethic and professionalism is second to none. Any organization looking to add somebody with his background will be greatly rewarded.
Credentials
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Big Data in the Age of AI
LinkedInMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Careers in Cloud Computing: IT Pro to Microsoft Cloud Pro
LinkedInDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management
LinkedInDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bill George on Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cert Prep: Project Management Professional (PMP)®
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership Mindsets
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Project Portfolio Management Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Principles Of Lean Manufacturing
University of HoustonNov, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Adjustable Speed Drive Factory Training School
ToshibaApr, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
Successful Project Management Skills
SkillPathJan, 1999- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Syzygy Plasmonics
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Anything That's Needed
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May 2021 - Present
Using all the tools in my tool box to assist getting this exciting startup company to the next level. - Project Management - Engineering Management - Manufacturing Support - SME for software implementation projects - Coaching/mentoring young engineers - Critical vendor engagement - Problem Solving Using all the tools in my tool box to assist getting this exciting startup company to the next level. - Project Management - Engineering Management - Manufacturing Support - SME for software implementation projects - Coaching/mentoring young engineers - Critical vendor engagement - Problem Solving
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Baker Hughes
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager/Director Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2020
Coordinated with multi site, virtual and cross functional teams to develop strategy, roadmap and execution to drive business and digital transformation process. Led Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementation resulting in 58% reduction in engineering cycle times and annual cost savings of $6M/product line.• Product Owner, functional lead, business partner of complex PLM implementation responsible for budgets, requirements, risk management, test, deploy and hyper-care support.• Ensured robust business requirements capture, formalization and mapping to solutions by collaborating with key stakeholders and closing the gap between business and IT reassuring that the development strategy was moving in the right direction.• Contributed in leveraging technology/business process expertise and managing complex interfaces across multiple business units and functional areas/departments resulting in positive user acceptance.• Performed business analysis to translate business needs into an effective agile plan & development of a strategic roadmap which helped hit program’s “Go live” target dates. • Conducted program reviews for internal multi discipline teams and suppliers offering timely updates on cost, schedule and risks which provided an opportunity to adjust as needed on a fast pace environment. • Managed stakeholder engagement through frequent coordination with business, IT, legal, IP and export control functions, capable of influencing stakeholders up to executive level management.• Interacted daily with development team to ensure progress continued to be acceptable to all stakeholders and to frequently revisit task priorities. • Created business justification, KPI's and ROI for the PLM implementation.• Ability to demonstrate simplified soft and hard benefits to key business stakeholder thus improving the acceptance and adoption of revised business processes. Show less
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Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager
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Jul 2013 - Feb 2018
Protype Manufacturing Support across multiple product lines/engineering teams responsible for planning, managing, Design for Manufacture Assembly (DFMA) and Supply Chain Readiness Assessments (SCRA) for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. • Served as the bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain • Facilitated the resolution of any gaps between engineering designs and manufacturability resulting in improved designs manufacturability, reducing production lead times and transferring critical manufacturing knowledge to Production Centers.• Onboarded new vendors, established partnership with key, sole source vendors and prioritized their orders. Prioritization was instrumental on getting the prototype parts on time.• Initiated, developed and implemented design for manufacturability guideless, manufacturing awareness, SCRA’s and DFMA’s with the ultimate goal of reducing cost, improve lead times and close manufacturing knowledge transfer gap between engineering and manufacturing centers. Show less
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Technology Team Based Safety HSE Council Committee Member (Stretched Project)
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
• Provide direction for change of the Technology Team Based Safety HSE culture.• Monitor and assist in the implementation of the Technology Team Based Safety HSE program.• Review internal/external HSE programs and processes to continuously improve the Technology Team Based Safety HSE program.• Ensure that procedures are in place and followed by the Technology Team Based Safety HSE Committee.• Minimally conduct quarterly meeting to review progress of the Technology Team Based Safety HSE Chair Committee and provide assistance as needed.• Conduct an annual meeting to review the Technology Team Based Safety HSE program with the Director of Engineering Services to ensure continuing adequacy and effectiveness. The meeting outcome shall be to identify improvement opportunities and any changes in operations or activities that may have any HSE significance and to produce a plan (including objectives and targets) to manage them.• Work with Chair Committee to annually audit or add workgroups to make sure all employees are included.• Safety Champion for IPT Lower Tertiary Team Show less
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Completions & Wellbore Intervention Additive Manufacturing Champion (Stretched Project)
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Stretched Project: In addition to the Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager responsibilities during these years got nominated to be the CWI AM Champion. Provided Additive Manufacturing training to engineering teams and actively searched for 3D printable candidate components.• Led an Additive Mfg. Wildcat Design challenge that won 2019 Best Internal Collaboration Award, which resulted in the birth of the industry’s first printed packer (RockLock™) and a $46M contract award from a prestigious customer. • Heavy contributor to the Sharepoint website that was created to conduct the challenge which was later used as a challenge template. Show less
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Sr. Project Engineer
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Dec 2008 - Jun 2013
Designed in SolidWorks/AutoCAD and tested New Products. Liaison with vendors to ensure equipment was designed, manufactured, and tested to specifications.• Played key role on the design, construction and commissioning of fracturing equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, blending system and acid mixer for the Blue Tarpon (Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Stimulation Vessel) a $155M project.• Demonstrated the ability to learn new technologies and products in a short period resulting in minimal learning curve, enhanced productivity and the ability to navigate through ambiguity. • Led mechanical design for the SureSENS 175HP electronic well monitoring gauge to be used in high pressure (up to 30 ksi) and high temperature environments (up to 175˚C) and SureFLOW 298EX full bore flow meter. • Initiated, developed and implemented sustaining order processing guidelines and drawing templates. This document was still being used to train engineers that join the Sustaining Team. Show less
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NAVCO® - National Air Vibrator Company
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Engineering
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Jun 1998 - Dec 2008
Led and created a high performance team of engineers and field personnel. Focal point for technical sales, design, manufacturing and after sales issues. Customer satisfaction was my main priority. • Direct involvement in modifications of existing products to reduce cost, eliminate waste and improve manufacturing efficiency. • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. • Played key role in evaluating and justifying going from 2D software (AutoCad) to 3D software (SolidWorks). This upgrade cut design time by 60%. • Experienced with heavy equipment manufacturing, welding specifications and machining techniques. • Applied Lean Principles to identify and eliminate waste on existing processes. Show less
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Education
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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