Ken Glasser
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Mark Akita
I have worked with Ken for 20 years in a variety of areas at Toyota including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Planning. Ken works well with people and has consistently demonstrated the ability to effectively work from C-level to colleague and customer in order to meet the project goals. I have found Ken to be very flexible and adaptable to any situation as he possesses both high emotional intelligence and conflict management skills. In the area of Business Operations Ken has demonstrated the ability to visualize and communicate both the high level or big picture goals along with the specific program details which consistently improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the project teams. Ken’s Engineering degree and hands-on experience provide him with high level technical proficiency and he possesses the ability to understand complex technical details and provide effective summary explanations in more layman style terms. I recommend Ken for any position for which he feels qualified to apply.
Steve Hatanaka
During my time at Toyota, I had the opportunity to work with Ken on numerous programs. Ken’s efforts to implement new audio technologies to the Scion brand gave our Sales and Marketing teams the material needed to effectively position the product in the market. Ken worked through development and supply chain issues to ensure that prototype parts needed for press introductions were delivered on time. He also handled the on-site installation and validation to insure optimal media and consumer experiences. While I was working abroad, I could always count on Ken to provide concise, effective and nuanced communication to ensure that our global teams were not only on the same page but understood the reasons why specific build details must be achieved. Ken is a team player and recognizes that details and execution can make or break marketing campaigns. When Ken was on a development team, there was a sense of confidence that came to the team as well. Ken is as effective in communicating product benefits as he is in collaborating with internal and external engineering, operations management, supply chain, marketing and sales groups. I would recommend Ken as a strong leader to bring products from concept to market.
Mark Akita
I have worked with Ken for 20 years in a variety of areas at Toyota including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Planning. Ken works well with people and has consistently demonstrated the ability to effectively work from C-level to colleague and customer in order to meet the project goals. I have found Ken to be very flexible and adaptable to any situation as he possesses both high emotional intelligence and conflict management skills. In the area of Business Operations Ken has demonstrated the ability to visualize and communicate both the high level or big picture goals along with the specific program details which consistently improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the project teams. Ken’s Engineering degree and hands-on experience provide him with high level technical proficiency and he possesses the ability to understand complex technical details and provide effective summary explanations in more layman style terms. I recommend Ken for any position for which he feels qualified to apply.
Steve Hatanaka
During my time at Toyota, I had the opportunity to work with Ken on numerous programs. Ken’s efforts to implement new audio technologies to the Scion brand gave our Sales and Marketing teams the material needed to effectively position the product in the market. Ken worked through development and supply chain issues to ensure that prototype parts needed for press introductions were delivered on time. He also handled the on-site installation and validation to insure optimal media and consumer experiences. While I was working abroad, I could always count on Ken to provide concise, effective and nuanced communication to ensure that our global teams were not only on the same page but understood the reasons why specific build details must be achieved. Ken is a team player and recognizes that details and execution can make or break marketing campaigns. When Ken was on a development team, there was a sense of confidence that came to the team as well. Ken is as effective in communicating product benefits as he is in collaborating with internal and external engineering, operations management, supply chain, marketing and sales groups. I would recommend Ken as a strong leader to bring products from concept to market.
Mark Akita
I have worked with Ken for 20 years in a variety of areas at Toyota including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Planning. Ken works well with people and has consistently demonstrated the ability to effectively work from C-level to colleague and customer in order to meet the project goals. I have found Ken to be very flexible and adaptable to any situation as he possesses both high emotional intelligence and conflict management skills. In the area of Business Operations Ken has demonstrated the ability to visualize and communicate both the high level or big picture goals along with the specific program details which consistently improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the project teams. Ken’s Engineering degree and hands-on experience provide him with high level technical proficiency and he possesses the ability to understand complex technical details and provide effective summary explanations in more layman style terms. I recommend Ken for any position for which he feels qualified to apply.
Steve Hatanaka
During my time at Toyota, I had the opportunity to work with Ken on numerous programs. Ken’s efforts to implement new audio technologies to the Scion brand gave our Sales and Marketing teams the material needed to effectively position the product in the market. Ken worked through development and supply chain issues to ensure that prototype parts needed for press introductions were delivered on time. He also handled the on-site installation and validation to insure optimal media and consumer experiences. While I was working abroad, I could always count on Ken to provide concise, effective and nuanced communication to ensure that our global teams were not only on the same page but understood the reasons why specific build details must be achieved. Ken is a team player and recognizes that details and execution can make or break marketing campaigns. When Ken was on a development team, there was a sense of confidence that came to the team as well. Ken is as effective in communicating product benefits as he is in collaborating with internal and external engineering, operations management, supply chain, marketing and sales groups. I would recommend Ken as a strong leader to bring products from concept to market.
Mark Akita
I have worked with Ken for 20 years in a variety of areas at Toyota including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Planning. Ken works well with people and has consistently demonstrated the ability to effectively work from C-level to colleague and customer in order to meet the project goals. I have found Ken to be very flexible and adaptable to any situation as he possesses both high emotional intelligence and conflict management skills. In the area of Business Operations Ken has demonstrated the ability to visualize and communicate both the high level or big picture goals along with the specific program details which consistently improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the project teams. Ken’s Engineering degree and hands-on experience provide him with high level technical proficiency and he possesses the ability to understand complex technical details and provide effective summary explanations in more layman style terms. I recommend Ken for any position for which he feels qualified to apply.
Steve Hatanaka
During my time at Toyota, I had the opportunity to work with Ken on numerous programs. Ken’s efforts to implement new audio technologies to the Scion brand gave our Sales and Marketing teams the material needed to effectively position the product in the market. Ken worked through development and supply chain issues to ensure that prototype parts needed for press introductions were delivered on time. He also handled the on-site installation and validation to insure optimal media and consumer experiences. While I was working abroad, I could always count on Ken to provide concise, effective and nuanced communication to ensure that our global teams were not only on the same page but understood the reasons why specific build details must be achieved. Ken is a team player and recognizes that details and execution can make or break marketing campaigns. When Ken was on a development team, there was a sense of confidence that came to the team as well. Ken is as effective in communicating product benefits as he is in collaborating with internal and external engineering, operations management, supply chain, marketing and sales groups. I would recommend Ken as a strong leader to bring products from concept to market.
Experience
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Geometrics Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Aeris IoT SaaS
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United States
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Telecommunications
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200 - 300 Employee
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Customer Experience Consultant
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Mar 2018 - May 2018
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Toyota North America
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Planner / Product Development Senior Analyst
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
Develop business strategies to align future vehicle production with market share and profitability goalsManagement of two vehicle portfolios consisting of more that 50 programs on next generation vehiclesInvestigate new products and technologies to support business strategies Create business plans to turn high potential concepts into realized products on future vehiclesPresent business cases to executives to obtain financial and workforce resources to develop products Plan product implementation across multiple, international manufacturing plants, car lines and suppliers Define features and specifications for purchasing to create Request for Quotation for supplier base Negotiate with and award purchasing contracts to qualified suppliers to assure cost and profit targets are met
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Toyota Motor Sales
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer-Audio, Electronics & Telematics
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Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
Quality interventions including issue identification, root cause analysis (8 Discipline and 5 Why’s), Toyota Global Rating response reports, and Technical Service Bulletin creationCompleted Toyota’s Media Training and led Toyota’s Entune Telematics System launch as Subject Matter ExpertPresented new technology and customer benefit at Entune events (CES 2011 & Camry Detroit Reveal 2012) Conducted supplier audits (US, China, Taiwan, Canada and Japan) and provided sourcing recommendationsLead improvement activities on Scion Audio, Rear Seat Entertainment, Bluetooth, and other electronics programs
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Project Manager/Planner-Audio, Electronics & Telematics (Toyota, Lexus, Scion)
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2012
Key contributor for Toyota Entune Telematics Strategy including industry partnerships and system featuresCreated Entune hardware roll-out plan for 2 million vehicles from plants in USA, Canada, Japan, MexicoGuided Human Machine Interface and User Experience design direction for system feature/function/operationCoordinated with Toyota Technical Center, Connected Vehicle Technology and suppliers to ensure that Navigation, Multimedia and Telematics met Performance, Reliability and Usability end-to-end ecosystem targetsConducted product evaluations (drive & bench test, apps load testing, call center operator training for customer handling, software upgrade training, dealer training) to ensure that user function and experience goal were met Audio/Electronics:Developed strategy, business plans and pricing for Scion audio and other electronic products including: Security Alarm and Remote Engine Start systems, iPod Integration, Bluetooth Hands Free Operation, and Satellite Radio. Managed project and team timelines and coordinated resources to bring products in development to launch
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Project Management
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Aug 2007 - Mar 2008
Multiple simultaneous roles and responsibilities due to business needAudio & Electonics Planner – Business plan development and system integrationAccessory Project Manager –Assign resources & schedules tasks to achieve product development goalsField Quality Engineer – Mentor and Trainer
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Quality Assurance Engineer
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Apr 2000 - Jul 2007
Quality Audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier baseCoordinated countermeasure actions and recovery plans with international and domestic suppliers Implemented Kaizen “Continuous Improvement” tools including “Visual Management”, “FIFO”, and defect prevention “Andon” to prevent non-conforming goods from passing thru production
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Product Development Engineer
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May 1996 - Apr 2000
Toyota & Lexus Vehicle component design – concept to productionResponsible for design of Tow Hitch, Wire Harness, Roof Rack, Running Board, and Entertainment systemDesigned products to enhance customer vehicles and maintain competitive market positioningDevelopment of Installation Instructions to ensure proper assembly and operationConducted “Train the trainer” and “Hands-On” training both in the classroom and on the shop floor
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Production Supervisor
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Jul 1995 - May 1996
Under the Toyota Motor Sales Umbrella - Toyota Logistics Services is responsible for moving Toyota vehicles from Manufacturing Centers and Ports of Entry to the independent dealer network. I was responsible for the operations of one shop which was adding post production content to completed vehicles. In this capacity I led a shop of 60 Teamsters Union installers to achieve targets in a fast paced production environment.Responsible for team member scheduling and training to meet daily production targetsBuilt training plans to Assign, Track and Report status to ensure all daily operations could be staffedAdjusted individual training plans to address limitations for Time at Station, Position and Repetition Developed overall training program covering On Boarding of new hires through 100% trained status
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SLB
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer - Co-op
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Jul 1994 - Sep 1994
Responsible for maintaining production operations in a circuit board manufacturing and fabrication facility producing Automated Test Equipment "ATE" Responsible for maintaining production operations in a circuit board manufacturing and fabrication facility producing Automated Test Equipment "ATE"
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3M
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer - Co-op
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Dec 1992 - Jul 1993
Manufacturing Assembly - Data Cartridge Performance ImprovementDesign of Experiments - Annova analysis to determine process optimization for data cartridge productsTest conceptualization, Test Method development, Production Scheduling, Product Assembly and verification testing. Reporting results to management. Manufacturing Assembly - Data Cartridge Performance ImprovementDesign of Experiments - Annova analysis to determine process optimization for data cartridge productsTest conceptualization, Test Method development, Production Scheduling, Product Assembly and verification testing. Reporting results to management.
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering -
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California State University-Dominguez Hills
Graduate Studies: Quality Assurance
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