Erik Likeness
Chief Development Officer at VLI Tech- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Erik was an instructor during my Lean Six Sigma (L6S) Green belt training at United Space Alliance . He was great role model who communicated clearly and patiently with his students. Erik's reputation at USA was stellar and I regret not having the chance to work with him on more projects during my time at USA. I would like to thank Erik for contributing to success of all those who had the privilege of participating in the L6S program.
DeSoto Clark, MBA, CLSSBB
Erik Likeness is an extraordinary person. I have seen many examples of his talent and have been impressed by his thoroughness and work ethic. Erik not only managed multiple successful projects, he ensured success by demonstrating leadership abilities that his peers both admired and respected. Erik is a take-charge person who is able to present inventive ideas and communicate the payback. Erik is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Erik was an instructor during my Lean Six Sigma (L6S) Green belt training at United Space Alliance . He was great role model who communicated clearly and patiently with his students. Erik's reputation at USA was stellar and I regret not having the chance to work with him on more projects during my time at USA. I would like to thank Erik for contributing to success of all those who had the privilege of participating in the L6S program.
DeSoto Clark, MBA, CLSSBB
Erik Likeness is an extraordinary person. I have seen many examples of his talent and have been impressed by his thoroughness and work ethic. Erik not only managed multiple successful projects, he ensured success by demonstrating leadership abilities that his peers both admired and respected. Erik is a take-charge person who is able to present inventive ideas and communicate the payback. Erik is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Erik was an instructor during my Lean Six Sigma (L6S) Green belt training at United Space Alliance . He was great role model who communicated clearly and patiently with his students. Erik's reputation at USA was stellar and I regret not having the chance to work with him on more projects during my time at USA. I would like to thank Erik for contributing to success of all those who had the privilege of participating in the L6S program.
DeSoto Clark, MBA, CLSSBB
Erik Likeness is an extraordinary person. I have seen many examples of his talent and have been impressed by his thoroughness and work ethic. Erik not only managed multiple successful projects, he ensured success by demonstrating leadership abilities that his peers both admired and respected. Erik is a take-charge person who is able to present inventive ideas and communicate the payback. Erik is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Erik was an instructor during my Lean Six Sigma (L6S) Green belt training at United Space Alliance . He was great role model who communicated clearly and patiently with his students. Erik's reputation at USA was stellar and I regret not having the chance to work with him on more projects during my time at USA. I would like to thank Erik for contributing to success of all those who had the privilege of participating in the L6S program.
DeSoto Clark, MBA, CLSSBB
Erik Likeness is an extraordinary person. I have seen many examples of his talent and have been impressed by his thoroughness and work ethic. Erik not only managed multiple successful projects, he ensured success by demonstrating leadership abilities that his peers both admired and respected. Erik is a take-charge person who is able to present inventive ideas and communicate the payback. Erik is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
The George GroupJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
The George GroupJun, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteDec, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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VLI Tech, Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Development Officer
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Apr 2011 - Present
- Creator of EMS Anyware Product Suite - Utilizing 20+ years of software development experience with Lean Six Sigma Statistical management practices, developed a mobile app for EMS companies across the nation to optimize their operation by improving response times, reducing operational costs, and generating more revenue for their companies.- Paramount Customer Service - Implemented a health monitoring system throughout the EMS Anyware Suite to provide support staff with early notification of potential issues. Utilizing statistical process control, early indicators automatically alert staff of the potential service impacting issue, before the customer even knows there may be a problem. This reduces risk of system downtimes and earned a reputation in the industry as one of the most responsive and supportive technology vendors.
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United Space Alliance
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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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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Strategic Project Manager
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Feb 2005 - Apr 2011
- Best Practice Software Management Architect – Developed software project management processes based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and other models such as Agile in order to optimize around CMMI high maturity project planning practices.- Leadership Award for Successful Implementation of CMMI Level 5 – Directed a team of project managers and metrics analysts to successfully implement and deploy CMMI level 5 processes and techniques for quantitative software project management and process improvement leading to a successful appraisal.- Designed Process Simulation Models for Software Development – Developed innovative simulation and statistical models to predict task duration and software product defects using Regression and ANOVA statistical techniques with Minitab integrated into Crystal Ball Monte-Carlo simulations.- Directed Deployment of Company-wide Lean Transformation Initiative – Championed Lean Production Techniques such as 5S, work-cells, replenishment-pull, value-stream mapping and statistical process control across seven business elements spread throughout Texas & Florida to institutionalize a mature, lean culture throughout over 80 facilities such as hardware/software integration testing and simulation, data centers, control centers, and computer and electronics repair.- George Group Master Black Belt Certification – Direct and mentor over 25 Green Belts and Black Belts in software and IT organizations. Lead and effectively facilitate complex, high visibility projects in collaboration with all levels of management while embedding the Lean Six Sigma Methodology into other industry best practices such as CMMI and ITIL.- George Group Black Belt Certification – Managed multiple cross-functional improvement projects utilizing the DMAIC and Design for Six Sigma methodology to achieve financial savings for transactional processes while achieving target schedule and budget using earned value.
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Lead Software Test and Verification Engineer
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2005
- Performance Award for Detailed Testing, Education, and Tool Support (12/2004) – As the Verification Tool Project Manager; assessed the tool support needs of the organization, managed the development of tools (written in Access, C++, Excel, Javascript, Perl, and Visual Basic), including the planning, development, and delivery of end-user education.- Performance Award on Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Team (12/2004) – Supported the CMM team to provide objective evidence in achievement of the CMM Level 3 Certification.- Leadership Award for Groundbreaking Software Verification Techniques (7/2004) – Supervised the Early Testing Team in development of testing techniques to solve problems in an evolving facility while capturing team knowledge to disseminate to the entire verification organization.
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Technician & Teaching Assistant
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Aug 1996 - Aug 1999
- Teaching Assistant & Tutor - Facilitated Fortran 90 training for engineering lab students and provided one-on-one tutoring.- Undergraduate Research Assistant - Developed user-friendly data acquisition software in various programming languages for research studies- Systems Administrator - Managed engineering lab help desk personnel and maintained over 150 assets including desktops, laptops and servers. - Teaching Assistant & Tutor - Facilitated Fortran 90 training for engineering lab students and provided one-on-one tutoring.- Undergraduate Research Assistant - Developed user-friendly data acquisition software in various programming languages for research studies- Systems Administrator - Managed engineering lab help desk personnel and maintained over 150 assets including desktops, laptops and servers.
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Education
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1995 - 1999
Texas A&M University
BS, Aerospace Engineering -
1991 - 1995
Service High School
High School
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