Kyle Kramer

Digital Strategy Manager at Aberdeen Advisors
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Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, US
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  • Some German Elementary proficiency
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John Szweda

In my role as a Senior Principal Engineer at Baxter Healthcare I have worked with Kyle on a number of key plant projects. He has been an asset in the validation of both new and existing equipment here at our North Cove facility. Kyle is detail oriented and can be counted on to complete assigned projects accurately and on time. He is personable, professional, and a team player that is very easy to work with. He has exceptional technical abilities as a quality engineer and is great at working through difficult situations in a very professional manner.

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Credentials

  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
    IBM
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
    ASQ - World Headquarters
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • 3D Printing Specialization
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
    Dassault Systèmes
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
    Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
    Feb, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    Project Management Institute
    Mar, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • USA Basketball Coach License
    USA Basketball
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
    NC State University

Experience

  • Aberdeen Advisors
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Strategy Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Aberdeen Advisors is a boutique digital consultancy providing innovative products and services. We represent clients coast to coast. Our firm specializes in all Digital Transformation matters, from the seed of an idea to the final product. Whether you’re a Startup, SMB owner, or Enterprise we will help you thrive in the digital world. Our specialties include business & tech strategy, custom software development, package implementation, M&A technology support, and startup accelerator services. Aberdeen Advisors is a boutique digital consultancy providing innovative products and services. We represent clients coast to coast. Our firm specializes in all Digital Transformation matters, from the seed of an idea to the final product. Whether you’re a Startup, SMB owner, or Enterprise we will help you thrive in the digital world. Our specialties include business & tech strategy, custom software development, package implementation, M&A technology support, and startup accelerator services.

  • AdaptoPlay
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • Board Member
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      AdaptoPlay is a nonprofit organization of volunteers passionate about helping children who are differently-abled. Through play children develop imagination, coordination, physical, cognitive, and emotional skills. Play matters! AdaptoPlay is a nonprofit organization of volunteers passionate about helping children who are differently-abled. Through play children develop imagination, coordination, physical, cognitive, and emotional skills. Play matters!

  • Eastman
    • Philippines
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Robotics and Automation Project Leader
      • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

      Work Scope:• Lead, coach, and manage cross functional teams to drive automation transformation efforts and improve capabilities of business and manufacturing processes. • Guide, drive, and execute a holistic strategy for digital transformation efforts in alignment with Eastman’s strategic goals and objectives.• Charter and develop new initiatives or innovations, providing strategic guidance on improvements; intake new work, prioritize for/with the business and incorporate into workstreams as appropriate.• Report on the financial impact of improvement efforts through the development of decision models (e.g., Discrete Event Simulation), guiding better business decision-making and capital allocation. Show less

    • Innovation Process Manager for Circular Economy and Fibers, Corporate Innovation
      • Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

      Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Work Scope:•Leading and managing project teams within the corporate innovation portfolio focused on creating innovative products and increasing Eastman’s market share within the Circular Economy (Sustainability) and Fibers businesses.•Streamlined work processes through the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This includes the management of Corporate budgets, along with project communication tools utilizing Microsoft Power BI. Show less

    • Advanced Development Engineer
      • Dec 2017 - Mar 2021

      Work Scope:• Served as project lead for several development efforts in the Fibers and Polymers divisions centered around innovation, sustainability, and the circular economy. • Led a sustainability project team to successfully help obtain a Green Shirt certification from Canopy Planet. This led to new business with environmentally conscious customers and implementation of Eastman Naia product in H&M’s Conscious collection. • Implemented automated business intelligence dashboards (Power BI) in the Fibers Business to track key metrics in connection with potential customers, streamlining customer meetings and identifying bottlenecks in customer sampling process. Show less

  • BWX Technologies, Inc.
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Development Engineer
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

      Work Scope:• Coordinated and supported concept planning, design, and execution stages of major innovations in nuclear propulsion in a partnership with the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. • Assisted in project planning and provided mechanical design leadership in project execution by creating 3D models and assisting in rapid innovation efforts.

    • Project Engineer
      • Jan 2015 - May 2017

      Responsible for technical oversight of assigned projects including the implementation and construction of various on-site activities. This ranges from small component replacement to large capital projects.Work Scope:•Planning, authorizing, executing, verifying, and delivering engineering work products.•Responsible for design inputs, design outputs, verification, change control, interfaces, and documentation associated with projects.•Oversight of construction activities associated with various projects.•Responsible for detailed specifications of technical requirements to meet codes and standards, along with acceptance tests and criteria (IQ/OQ/PQ).•The approval of technical changes, preparation of design documents to support field change requests, drawing revisions, approval of vendor data.•The implementation of cost-saving projects, utilizing the Lean Six Sigma design process. Show less

  • Baxter International Inc.
    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quality Engineer
      • Sep 2013 - Jan 2015

      Work Scope: • Conducted validations and provided project support in compliance with GMP, ISO, and FDA requirements. Assisted in product line expansion during “Saline Shortage” of 2014. • Awarded Baxter PowerUp Award in February 2014 and July 2014 for work on product traceability implementation with the pharmaceutical supply chain (e-pedigree). • Increased product quality by using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and successfully resolved an FDA complaint centered around chemical degradants in IV product. Overall, resolved product recalls and led to cost savings >$500,000/year. • Lead corporate and local plant improvement projects including factory acceptance in Europe. Show less

  • Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      Work Scope: • Performed pre-formulation development and helped commercialize branded prescription products designed to improve quality of care and address unmet medical needs. • Increased efficiency of data output by streamlining lab processes. • Coordinated with general managers to discuss new products and performance metrics. Work Scope: • Performed pre-formulation development and helped commercialize branded prescription products designed to improve quality of care and address unmet medical needs. • Increased efficiency of data output by streamlining lab processes. • Coordinated with general managers to discuss new products and performance metrics.

  • The Biomolecular Medicine Laboratory
    • Research Assistant
      • Jan 2012 - May 2013

      Work Scope: • Developed new bioassays and related methods for identifying new pharmaceutical candidates, enhancing gene-based therapies, improving drug delivery and design, and enabling clinical diagnostics applications. • Awarded student research award and “URECA!” Grant for research in gene therapy. Work Scope: • Developed new bioassays and related methods for identifying new pharmaceutical candidates, enhancing gene-based therapies, improving drug delivery and design, and enabling clinical diagnostics applications. • Awarded student research award and “URECA!” Grant for research in gene therapy.

  • Pal’s Sudden Service
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Server
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

      Involved in food preparation and customer service. Pal's is the first business in the restaurant industry to receive a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Involved in food preparation and customer service. Pal's is the first business in the restaurant industry to receive a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Education

  • Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2020 - 2022
  • North Carolina State University
    Master’s Degree, Industrial Engineering
    2014 - 2018
  • Tennessee Technological University
    Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering with a Bio-Molecular Concentration
    2008 - 2013
  • East Tennessee State University
    2010 - 2011
  • Science Hill High School
  • Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
    Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
    2022 - 2022

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