Nikolaus Goran
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Tate Johnson
Nik and I worked together on the Future Combat System (FCS) Reliability Investment Program (RIP). Nik was chartered with learning the Reliability Discipline through executing Reliability Enhancement Testing and the Failure and Corrective Actions that resulted from this testing. Through these efforts, Nik proved not only to be technically competent, but also adept at coordinating with stakeholders ranging from design engineering to Program Management. On numerous occasions, Nik supported extended work hours, while balancing Graduate School, to meet Program Commitments. Nik is a personable, bright, and hard working engineer who I would recommend to any engineering organization.
Linda Lack Zentner
Nikolaus joined us as an intern and his work was excellent. It was quite amazing how much value he added. He learned the large armament hammer and mission equipment vibration table equipment quickly and became the recognized expert on the LAH, a multimillion dollar piece of custom equipment. Nik quickly became a resource, treated as an equal by a large group of more experienced engineers. He is knowledgable of the product, a 23,000 pound weapon system mission module composed of ammunition handling equipment and a large caliber cannon, and knows how to work with little or no direction. I would recommend Nik for any position. He is a hard worker who takes personal responsibility for his team and puts out high quality work! This young man has a great future ahead of him!
Tate Johnson
Nik and I worked together on the Future Combat System (FCS) Reliability Investment Program (RIP). Nik was chartered with learning the Reliability Discipline through executing Reliability Enhancement Testing and the Failure and Corrective Actions that resulted from this testing. Through these efforts, Nik proved not only to be technically competent, but also adept at coordinating with stakeholders ranging from design engineering to Program Management. On numerous occasions, Nik supported extended work hours, while balancing Graduate School, to meet Program Commitments. Nik is a personable, bright, and hard working engineer who I would recommend to any engineering organization.
Linda Lack Zentner
Nikolaus joined us as an intern and his work was excellent. It was quite amazing how much value he added. He learned the large armament hammer and mission equipment vibration table equipment quickly and became the recognized expert on the LAH, a multimillion dollar piece of custom equipment. Nik quickly became a resource, treated as an equal by a large group of more experienced engineers. He is knowledgable of the product, a 23,000 pound weapon system mission module composed of ammunition handling equipment and a large caliber cannon, and knows how to work with little or no direction. I would recommend Nik for any position. He is a hard worker who takes personal responsibility for his team and puts out high quality work! This young man has a great future ahead of him!
Tate Johnson
Nik and I worked together on the Future Combat System (FCS) Reliability Investment Program (RIP). Nik was chartered with learning the Reliability Discipline through executing Reliability Enhancement Testing and the Failure and Corrective Actions that resulted from this testing. Through these efforts, Nik proved not only to be technically competent, but also adept at coordinating with stakeholders ranging from design engineering to Program Management. On numerous occasions, Nik supported extended work hours, while balancing Graduate School, to meet Program Commitments. Nik is a personable, bright, and hard working engineer who I would recommend to any engineering organization.
Linda Lack Zentner
Nikolaus joined us as an intern and his work was excellent. It was quite amazing how much value he added. He learned the large armament hammer and mission equipment vibration table equipment quickly and became the recognized expert on the LAH, a multimillion dollar piece of custom equipment. Nik quickly became a resource, treated as an equal by a large group of more experienced engineers. He is knowledgable of the product, a 23,000 pound weapon system mission module composed of ammunition handling equipment and a large caliber cannon, and knows how to work with little or no direction. I would recommend Nik for any position. He is a hard worker who takes personal responsibility for his team and puts out high quality work! This young man has a great future ahead of him!
Tate Johnson
Nik and I worked together on the Future Combat System (FCS) Reliability Investment Program (RIP). Nik was chartered with learning the Reliability Discipline through executing Reliability Enhancement Testing and the Failure and Corrective Actions that resulted from this testing. Through these efforts, Nik proved not only to be technically competent, but also adept at coordinating with stakeholders ranging from design engineering to Program Management. On numerous occasions, Nik supported extended work hours, while balancing Graduate School, to meet Program Commitments. Nik is a personable, bright, and hard working engineer who I would recommend to any engineering organization.
Linda Lack Zentner
Nikolaus joined us as an intern and his work was excellent. It was quite amazing how much value he added. He learned the large armament hammer and mission equipment vibration table equipment quickly and became the recognized expert on the LAH, a multimillion dollar piece of custom equipment. Nik quickly became a resource, treated as an equal by a large group of more experienced engineers. He is knowledgable of the product, a 23,000 pound weapon system mission module composed of ammunition handling equipment and a large caliber cannon, and knows how to work with little or no direction. I would recommend Nik for any position. He is a hard worker who takes personal responsibility for his team and puts out high quality work! This young man has a great future ahead of him!
Credentials
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IBHRE
-Aug, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Versare
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Director
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Vireo Health, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Engineering Director
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Jul 2019 - Apr 2021
Focused on rapid introduction of life improving products for our patients.
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National Operations Director
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May 2016 - Jul 2019
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Medtronic
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Manger
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Feb 2015 - May 2016
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Continuous Improvement Leader
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
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Reliability Engineer - Post Market Devices
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Nov 2009 - Sep 2013
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BAE Systems
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Reliability/Test Engineer
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
Supported Future Combat Systems Man Ground Vehicles reliability improvement effort Reduced department overhead costs by implementing new databases Increased product reliability through life testing - (FMECA and FRACAS) Coordinated efforts on new technology implementation allowing for easier and more reliable data acquisition Augmented interdepartmental communication through creation of detailed test and instrumentation plans Improved safety by automating previously manually… Show more Supported Future Combat Systems Man Ground Vehicles reliability improvement effort Reduced department overhead costs by implementing new databases Increased product reliability through life testing - (FMECA and FRACAS) Coordinated efforts on new technology implementation allowing for easier and more reliable data acquisition Augmented interdepartmental communication through creation of detailed test and instrumentation plans Improved safety by automating previously manually operated equipment Facilitated a team of experts that reengineered unique test equipment to improve reliability Show less Supported Future Combat Systems Man Ground Vehicles reliability improvement effort Reduced department overhead costs by implementing new databases Increased product reliability through life testing - (FMECA and FRACAS) Coordinated efforts on new technology implementation allowing for easier and more reliable data acquisition Augmented interdepartmental communication through creation of detailed test and instrumentation plans Improved safety by automating previously manually… Show more Supported Future Combat Systems Man Ground Vehicles reliability improvement effort Reduced department overhead costs by implementing new databases Increased product reliability through life testing - (FMECA and FRACAS) Coordinated efforts on new technology implementation allowing for easier and more reliable data acquisition Augmented interdepartmental communication through creation of detailed test and instrumentation plans Improved safety by automating previously manually operated equipment Facilitated a team of experts that reengineered unique test equipment to improve reliability Show less
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2007 - May 2009
Assistant taught four courses over the course of four semesters Selected to create hardware and software for new vibrations laboratory Received high ratings for subject matter knowledge and approachability Designed laboratory experiments to explain complex physical systems to students Improved students' subject matter understanding through weekly office hours Repeatedly selected by same professors because of quality of previous work Piqued students' interests by lecturing on… Show more Assistant taught four courses over the course of four semesters Selected to create hardware and software for new vibrations laboratory Received high ratings for subject matter knowledge and approachability Designed laboratory experiments to explain complex physical systems to students Improved students' subject matter understanding through weekly office hours Repeatedly selected by same professors because of quality of previous work Piqued students' interests by lecturing on special topics from industry Show less Assistant taught four courses over the course of four semesters Selected to create hardware and software for new vibrations laboratory Received high ratings for subject matter knowledge and approachability Designed laboratory experiments to explain complex physical systems to students Improved students' subject matter understanding through weekly office hours Repeatedly selected by same professors because of quality of previous work Piqued students' interests by lecturing on… Show more Assistant taught four courses over the course of four semesters Selected to create hardware and software for new vibrations laboratory Received high ratings for subject matter knowledge and approachability Designed laboratory experiments to explain complex physical systems to students Improved students' subject matter understanding through weekly office hours Repeatedly selected by same professors because of quality of previous work Piqued students' interests by lecturing on special topics from industry Show less
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Eaton
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Ireland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Evaluated production centers for efficiency, product quality and improvement possibilities Increased line output by improving settings on control mechanisms Enhanced data analysis through creation of computer code Optimized machinery settings to improve quality Educated employees on new line equipment resulting in higher throughput Integrated new machinery into existing motor production line Evaluated production centers for efficiency, product quality and improvement possibilities Increased line output by improving settings on control mechanisms Enhanced data analysis through creation of computer code Optimized machinery settings to improve quality Educated employees on new line equipment resulting in higher throughput Integrated new machinery into existing motor production line
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Education
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2005 - 2007
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering -
2007 - 2009
University of Minnesota
MS, Mechanical Engineering -
2001 - 2005
Drake University
BS, Business Administration - International Business
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