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I am an experienced systems engineering consultant with experience in New Product Development, Product and Process improvement, Requirements Definition and Management, Validation and Verification. I am experienced with DOORs, SLATE, and other SE tools.  I have a Masters Degree in Systems Engineering with an MBA and a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering.  My experience spans numerous industries including Aerospace, Nuclear, Composites and Molded Rubber Products, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, and others.  

I am a Certified Value Specialist (CVS) through SAVE International and a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  I also have a Masters Certificate in Project Management and I am a Certified Six Sigma yellow belt.  I have experience in consulting and training in Value Analysis and Value Engineering, Lean Product Development (Lean Six Sigma), and Systems Engineering. 

I am accustomed to fast paced projects where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple tasks is the norm. I have lead product development teams and been a lead systems engineer for requirements management teams.  I have also had experience as a project manager responsible for planning and execution of project plans, estimating, earned value and variance reporting and problem resolution.  For more information, please download my resume.  A few highlights include:

  • Senior Systems Engineering Consultant on the design and development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing’s CORE Systems Engineering group supporting all wide bodied commercial aircraft in lean-six sigma and value engineering methods and techniques. (Boeing)

  • Lead Value Engineer/Lean-Six Sigma Facilitator on various projects resulting in an estimated $64.5M in savings through application of Value Engineering or Six Sigma methodologies. (INL, Boeing, & Raytheon )

  •  Lead Systems Engineer and Project Engineer for a wide variety of projects responsible for development of management plans for key projects and organizations utilizing advanced Industrial and Systems Engineering techniques and methodologies. (Boeing, INL)

  • Healthcare Systems Redesign Engineer - Apply systems engineering principals including value engineering and lean six sigma methodologies to improve patient care through increased access to clinical appointments, improved flow, reduced wait time and other systems improvements (VA Healthcare System).

  • Lead Systems Engineer Information Technologies (IT) and Telecommunications implemented a configuration management program for the IT systems and other key projects.  (INL)

  • Project manager and control account manager on several $10M control accounts, monitored earned value, project progress and resolved key project issues with stakeholders. (INL)

My experience and practical knowledge of Systems Engineering and Value Engineering methods and techniques are well suited for consulting in almost any industry.  I am passionate about product and process improvement and working with teams to accomplish these goals using proven methodologies and tools.  I would like an opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience can be an asset to your organization.  Until then, thank you for your consideration and I look forward to talking with you at your earliest convenience.

 



 
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