Cruise

• Directed a team of 5 FTEs and managed over 1,500 offshore employees across three vendors to support autonomous vehicle machine learning model development.
• Owned the roadmap and development of advanced labeling tools for autonomous vehicle machine learning models, directly improving model performance.
• Led a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions that labeled billions of data points.
• Established and optimized a New Product Introduction (NPI) framework, accelerating time-to-market for labeling data products.
• Conducted user research and stakeholder alignment sessions to define product requirements and prioritize features.
• Reduced operational costs by $1M through streamlined workflows and capacity planning.
• Awarded the Operations Visionary Award for groundbreaking contributions to AV data labeling operations.

Staff Product Manager - Machine Learning Data Labeling / Ground Truth

Brunk Industries

• Transformed organizational culture by defining and implementing data analytics dashboards (Power BI, SQL), enabling informed decision-making across the organization.
• Partnered with cross functional product teams to optimize internal tools, reducing inefficiencies by 20%.
• Developed strategies to improve product reliability/uptime saving >1,000 hours annually.

Director of Operational Excellence

Amcor

• Managed operations at a $100M revenue medical packaging facility with ~200 employees.
• Directed end-to-end product lifecycle management by commercializing new products and programs and implementing operational roadmaps to ensure profitability. 
• Spearheaded $4MM in new product launches by collaborating with R&D, sales, and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery and market success.
• Restructured operations to optimize talents, improve teamwork and communication, and increase throughput
• Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives with customer feedback that reduced expenses by 10% for core products.

Sr. Operations Manager

• Oversaw engineering and EHS functions, managing a $4M budget and 20 direct reports.
• Introduced automation technologies, saving $500K annually.
• Established the facility’s first preventive maintenance program, defining requirements to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Led a team of customers, sales, product management, R&D for new product development

Technical Engineering Manager

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
• Established first capacity model to better improve manpower and quote new business
• Led engineering and maintenance teams, managing a $1.5M annual expense budget.
• Managed a portfolio of capital projects totaling $1M, enhancing plant capacity by 12%.
• Designed and implemented a new plant layout, achieving improved efficiency and reduced overhead.

Engineering Manager

The Dow Chemical Company

Lead mechanical engineer for commissioning and startup of a world-scale polyethylene plant ($500MM + project), Lead engineer for Salt Mining and Hydrocarbon Distribution Plant
• Commissioned and started up a $500M+ polyethylene facility, collaborated with product teams to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Leveraged advanced and predictive analytics to identify improvement opportunities and enhance product output and profitability.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

• Completed Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) which included stints in software development, Cat Proving Grounds, and manufacturing engineer at the Cat I6 Engine plant.
• Home group in Mechatronics where I spent my time developing, modifying, and validating control strategies for CAT engines at the global tech center in Mossville IL.

Systems Engineer - Mechatronics

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In my day job I lead amazing individuals building AI products for Machine Learning Engineers in the Autonomous Vehicle space. 

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Vantage Data Centers

Since joining Vantage Data Centers in 2023, I've led the contract management system project to implement Ironclad, enhancing our operational efficiency through diligent weekly status reporting, project status calls, and collaboration with the Legal team. My role also entails updating monthly capex hours for our Corporate System and Business Process Improvement team, ensuring transparency and accuracy in our financial planning.

I spearheaded the companywide Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt program, producing 10 certified Green Belts and significantly contributing to project identification and milestone achievement. This initiative bolstered our process improvement efforts and fostered a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.

My efforts in streamlining projects and programs have been instrumental in automating and enhancing our processes and systems, notably creating a new intake process that seamlessly complements our Service Now implementation. This has improved project management efficiency and enabled a more cohesive operational structure within the company.

Technical IT Project Manager, Global

Covetrus

At Covetrus, my focus was on leading the Technology Group's capacity and demand management. This included overseeing planning, change management, and communications for the newly implemented Shepherd application. My role was crucial in supporting Covetrus-wide PMO activities, ensuring our technology infrastructure could efficiently meet current and future demands.

I successfully transitioned all CTG Infrastructure teams into a comprehensive time-tracking tool, markedly improving our forecasting capabilities for future project needs and fostering better business practices. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, I ensured that CTG's capacity was adeptly aligned with both existing and anticipated requirements, facilitating smoother project execution and resource allocation.

PPM Capacity Planning Manager (Office of the CIO)

Zayo Group

My tenure at The Zayo Group involved enhancing the IT department's operational framework and establishing a rewards recognition program for all IT staff. I was responsible for enhancing and overseeing our M&A programs and vendor management processes, ensuring we maintained a streamlined approach to vendor identification, onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution.

Taking on additional responsibilities after we lost a vendor management resource, I quickly adapted to fill the gap, learning the necessary skills to ensure business continuity. My efforts improved vendor management workflow processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing potential operational bottlenecks.

I had the opportunity to implement a new PMO for our technology organization, working closely with management and other teams to anticipate future business needs and evaluate PMO team performance. My role involved coordinating improvements and deploying a project management tool within the technology organization, increasing our project management capacity and enhancing project visibility for leadership.

Senior IT Program Manager (Office of the CIO)

Senior Information Technology Program Manager

Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology

I spearheaded program development and delivery, collaborating closely with senior management to manage high-visibility projects and releases. My role was pivotal in reviewing new policies with the Senior Management team and keeping various departments in sync through updated presentations from Budget, Human Resources, and Business Technology teams.

I led the IT Portfolio Management team on a process improvement project that significantly simplified intake questions for business stakeholders, streamlining our gating governance processes. By creating a spreadsheet to track projects through the intake process, I illuminated new roadblocks and resource constraints, enhancing transparency and efficiency in our project management efforts.

Facilitating Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings, I supported our Technical team in prioritizing current and future business needs, ensuring that we could swiftly adapt to changing demands. My management ensured on-time, on-budget delivery of critical projects, such as the Kronos upgrade, CMS server relocation, and IP schema change, positioning me as a trusted project manager and subject matter expert (SME) across the organization.

IT Portfolio Manager

I enhanced work effectiveness and organization by implementing process improvements and deploying new tools to support Agile principles. Through my leadership, our team increased delivery cycles to an on-demand cadence, meeting business needs more efficiently and effectively.

I championed the Scrum approach across the organization, significantly boosting our responsiveness to business demands. My efforts in driving the implementation of the Rally tool were instrumental in supporting Agile processes companywide, facilitating a culture shift towards more agile and responsive project management.

By conducting weekly team meetings for training, status reporting, and project tracking, I fostered a collaborative and transparent work environment that empowered my team, accelerated project delivery, and improved overall team performance.

IT Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master

Ball

Supported, organized, Disaster Recovery Project company-wide

Effectively managed and organized Verona SCADA Server Project

Helped the IT Operations department organize weekly status reports

IT Project Manager Consultant (3 month contract position)

3 month contract assignment with CDI @ IBM.

Project Manager- Risk & Security Management, IBM

Intrado

Implementation Project Manager

Crocs, Inc.

Planned and implemented external E-Commerce web sites worldwide;worked with diverse, geographically distributed global teams to successfully meet project deadlines.

Technical E-Commerce Retail Project Manager

Maverick Ranch Natural & Organic Meats

Project Manager Lead (Research & Development)

I am a customer-driven project leader with a strong capacity for solving technical / business challenges. My areas of expertise include relationship management, portfolio governance, operational efficiency, and team culture-building.

𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦:
► Project & Program Management: I drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals using Agile/Scrum, ITIL, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

► Team Leadership & Development: I unify diverse teams, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.

► Strategic Planning & Analysis: I analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to enhance productivity.

► Innovation in Product Delivery & Process Improvement: I innovate and improve processes, delivering substantial business value.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
■ At Vantage Data Centers, I managed the implementation of the Ironclad contract management system, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

■ My PPM Capacity Planning Manager role at Covetrus involved optimizing technology group capacity and improving forecasting and business practices.

■ At The Zayo Group, I established a PMO, streamlined vendor management processes, and contributed to M&A programs.

■ Spearheading IT portfolio management at The State of Colorado, I enhanced project intake processes, improving governance and delivery timelines.

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
♦ Master of Business Administration (MBA), Expected 2024, Southern New Hampshire University

♦ Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, The University of Phoenix

♦ Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ITIL Certified, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦:
Operational expertise across Unix, Oracle, ERP systems, and proficiency in tools like MS Project, Jira, and Salesforce, among others.

I thrive on tackling new responsibilities and challenges, driven by a passion for solving business problems and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration. My greatest fulfillment comes from projects that push boundaries and necessitate innovative solutions, like the early delivery of cutting-edge performance management software for a previous employer.

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