Blaze Polakiewicz - IT Project Manager, Johnson Matthey

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Work Background

Johnson MattheyIT Project Manager

Sep. 2021London, England, United Kingdom- Lead global IT SAAS platforms implementation programmes within Corporate Functions (from idea stage through to Service Transition to BAU operations) - Lead divers international multi-functional project teams both external and internal - Manage relationships with business partners, vendors and customers

Tecomet, IncCasting Process and Metallurgy Engineer - Project manager

Jun. 2019 - Jun. 2021Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom- Developed and implemented an optimised orthopaedic implants manufacturing process on time and within budget - Improved quality control systems - Facilitated workshops and trainings for company's staff members - Utilised PMI project management methodology - Advised Senior Management on further development

The University of SheffieldKTP Associate

Jun. 2019 - Jun. 2021Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomProject: Development of an optimised investment casting process

The Weir Group PLCResearcher - Project Manager

Apr. 2018 - Feb. 2019Project: Failure mode analysis in PD Slurry Pump Valves - wear processes understanding and new solutions development - Led execution of project activities related to understanding of failure processes and provided a new solution to extend life of critical parts within slurry pumps; - Prepared project plans and progress reports; - Performed tests, analysed test results, compiled the results in reports, formulated possible processes and material improvements; - Coordinated materials procurement - new suppliers introduction; - Managed stakeholders - assuring the benefits and deliverables meet the stakeholders requirements; - Represented the company and the university as a corrosion/wear specialist at scientific conferences and expos

University of StrathclydeResearcher - Project Manager

Jul. 2017 - Feb. 2019Glasgow, United KingdomProject: Failure mode analysis in PD Slurry Pump Valves - wear processes understanding and new solutions development - Led execution of project activities related to understanding of failure processes and provided a new solution to extend life of critical parts within slurry pumps; - Prepared project plans and progress reports; - Performed tests, analysed test results, compiled the results in reports, formulated possible processes and material improvements; - Coordinated materials procurement - new suppliers introduction; - Managed stakeholders - assuring the benefits and deliverables meet the stakeholders requirements; - Represented the company and the university as a corrosion/wear specialist at scientific conferences and expos

RichemontR&D Project Engineer Intern

Oct. 2016 - Mar. 2017Delémont, Switzerland- Established standard operating procedures and methods, - Developed testing devices, setups, procedures - Developed new metal alloys for watchmaking, - Search for new materials development methods; - Monitored experimental studies and analyses of the results, - Studied corrosion behaviour of new noble metal alloys, - Executed project activities, presented reports and shared project findings with different project teams within the business