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Technology Leader
Leader of business transformations that achieve sustainable performance improvement. Employs leading information technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) via internal and external cloud. Deep expertise in triggering financial performance improvement through the deployment of appropriate process changes enabled by technology.
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Corporate Director, Internet of Things (IoT) & Related Business Technologies |
2017 – 2019 |
Emerson Corporate Headquarters
Based in the Emerson corporate headquarters, facilitating the development and deployment of IoT and related technologies across Emerson’s world-wide operations. Related technologies include Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Block Chain, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, and Augment Reality / Virtual Reality.
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Corporate Director, Engineering Systems & Solutions |
2013 – 2016 |
Emerson Corporate Headquarters
Based in the Emerson corporate headquarters, overseeing the deployment of global engineering and related systems across Emerson’s world-wide operations. Primary IT applications include Oracle EBS and TeamCenter PLM. Also currently serving as a member of the Board on Program Management Advisory Council at the Washington University School of Engineering.
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Corporate Director, Program & Portfolio Management |
2011 – 2012 |
Emerson Corporate Headquarters
Based in the Emerson corporate Program Management Office (PMO), overseeing the deployment of global manufacturing systems across Emerson’s world-wide operations. Primary IT applications include Oracle EBS and TeamCenter PLM.
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Special Assistant to the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense |
2009 – 2011 |
Pentagon, Arlington Virginia and across Afghanistan
Recruited and led a team of engineering, agriculture, and supply chain experts to formulate and implement economic revitalization projects in Afghanistan, in support of International Security Armed Forces (ISAF) leaders McChrystal and Petraeus. Lived and worked in Afghanistan for 13 months during this tour, working closely with US and Afghan government officials as well as outside investors, private industry, and local Afghan businesses. Re-established international supply chains, reopened businesses, and established new businesses across that country. Awarded 3 medals for service in Afghanistan including the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism, Joint Chiefs of Staff Civilian Service medal, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service.
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Partner, Computer Sciences Corporation |
2003 – 2009 |
St. Louis, Missouri and across Iraq
In the Federal Consulting Practice, recruited, fielded, and led a team of engineering and supply chain experts that restarted manufacturing businesses in order to re-employ Iraqis, and stabilize the economy. Lived and worked in Iraq for 10 months during this tour, working closely with US and Iraqi government officials as well as outside investors, private industry, and local businesses. Re-established international supply chains, reopened businesses, and established new businesses across that country ranging from chemicals to farm equipment to automotive products. Personally authored the US investment plan for $100 million in congressionally authorized funds to restart and support the industrial base of Iraq. Recognized by the Deputy Secretary of Defense in a ceremony at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in November 2007 for “Selfless Service to Our Nation and the People of Iraq”.
Subsequently performed an evaluation of SAP implementation programs for the Secretary of the United States Army based in the Pentagon. Recommended specific actions around standardization and program management which were foundational in subsequent program streamlining.
In the Commercial management consulting side of CSC, led implementations of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Lean Six Sigma implementations. Also worked with C level executives across four industries to identify lessons learned and best practices associated with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Documented those elements in a 280-page hardback book.
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Vice President of Operations, JDS Uniphase |
2001 – 2003 |
Ottawa, Canada and El Segundo, California
Implemented operational practices such as Lean Six Sigma along with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Led major outsourcing initiative between North America and China. Led major factory consolidation initiative. Responsible for over two thousand employees as well as a subsidiary company in the eastern United States. Turned in strong P&L performance, built on reductions in order throughput times, major improvements in on-time delivery, sweeping site consolidations, and dramatic labor efficiency increases.
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Director, High Technology Management Consulting, KPMG |
2000 – 2001 |
Chicago, Illinois
Assisted client (JDS Uniphase) with leadership of their Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and Matrix 1 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementations.
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Director, McDonnell Douglas / Boeing |
1991 – 2000 |
St. Louis, Missouri and Mesa, Arizona
As Director of Production and Quality Assurance, led the development and implementation of manufacturing and QA processes on McDonnell Douglas’ last commercial helicopter program, introducing several new innovations in manufacturing technology, improving Return on Net Assets (RONA) by more than 40% from baseline.
As Director of Materials Management, reduced required inventory investment by more than $40 million, shortages by 46%, and Apache helicopter end-to-end throughput times by 50% in stable helicopter manufacturing operations.
As Director of Information technology (IT), led the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) on the military side of Boeing (a $24 billion / year division). Exceptional, well-documentedperformance improvements such as RONA increases (from 63% to 129%), inventory turns (from 5.7 to 9.4), and critical path cycle time reduction (from 235 days to 172 days).
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Senior Manager, Ernst & Young Management Consulting |
1985 – 1990 |
Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri
Designed and assisted our client (McDonnell Douglas) with implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes that reduced the required number of F/A-18 and F-15 aircraft in final assembly, freeing up tens of millions of dollars in cash flow. Also assisted other clients such as Chicago Cutlery in similar programs with very strong performance improvements. Earned professional certification from the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM).
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Supply Chain Management, John Deere Harvester Works |
1976 – 1985 |
East Moline, Illinois
Progressed through several roles at Deere, including: Shop Floor Expediter, Factory Fabrication Scheduler, Assembly Line Scheduler, Production Planner, Manufacturing Supervisor, and Design Change Coordinator. Earned more than a dozen employee suggestion awards, and submitted / implemented a recommendation related to safety stock calculations that netted the company more than $6 million in savings in raw material inventories. Earned professional certification from the American production & Inventory Control Society (APICS).
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Master of Business Administration in Technology Management (MBA/TM) at University of Phoenix
Completed programs in Structured Systems Design / System Engineering at Princeton University while in consulting, and e-Business at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) while at Boeing. Also served as Adjunct Professor for Information Technology at Washington University while at Boeing.
Other
Author of 4 business books and dozens of professional articles related to manufacturing, technology, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Developed and led courses in Strategic Planning for the American Management Association all over the United States and in China.
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