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Intel CorporationTechnology & Development Engineering Technician
Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2024Oregon, United StatesCurrently, I maintain zero-incident safety record and contribute to a 15% reduction in targeted downtime by completing 800+ preventative maintenance procedures. I boost team maintenance proficiency and quality by mentoring six new technicians on best practices.
Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
➙I reduced return-to-production time by 50%, enhanced toolset reliability, and increased profitability by 15% in a process valued at $1.5 billion by identifying 65 key technology improvements.
Urbane Innovation LLCInventor | Founder | Owner
Jun. 2012 - Sep. 2019Atlanta, Georgia AreaWith this organization, I secured second place in the 2016 Atlanta Braves App Contest, earned a commendation from the Braves CEO, and established app as a high-impact solution for fan engagement by developing "NewEX" a ticketing engagement app.
Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
➙I patented the "Propulsion Engine" which elevated Wind Turbine Energy Production Efficiency up to 97% of nameplate capacity, drove 300% revenue growth with zero emissions, and secured patents in the US and Germany.
➙Patented & developed innovative beverage can marketing vehicle which Coca-Cola ran a "Sharing Can" pilot program utilized key features from.
➙I won Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport App Redesign Contest (2017) by developing patent-pending feature to improve accessibility for physically disabled passengers: which delivered $3 million impact on airport efficiency and customer satisfaction.
ShellProject Services Engineer
Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2015Houston, Texas AreaIn this capacity, I developed and monitored Kulluk Repair Project’s Ethics and Compliance Plan and approved for project execution within two months. I incorporated Lean Six Sigma principles into iMMLS and Kulluk Repair Project’s Management of Change (MOC) procedures to expedite approval/rejection of proposed changes from six months to three weeks.
Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
➙I achieved 1:1 ROI, reversed initial outlook of $127 million, and translated into $190 million in potential value by conceptualizing and proposing an alternate project execution plan.
➙I earned recognition from project leadership for identifying $9 million in potential savings by analyzing and eliminating duplicate project charges, incorrect billing, and inflated rates. ➙I delivered estimated savings of $20.5 million by revitalizing cost controls and reducing "Unknown/Indirect Costs" from 23% to industry standard of 3%.
ShellDesign Controls & Automations Engineer
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2011Houston, Texas, United StatesDuring this time, I led project teams to deliver a reliable subsea control system, including topsides and subsea components with defined constraints. I oversaw design and execution phases of prospect development, including system selection, FEED, and specialist troubleshooting support for existing production assets. I managed all aspects of compliance, specifications, system analysis, programming, and safety for the Ozona Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).
Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
➙I minimized project costs for the Ozona HCU by 18% by completing production and testing 10 months ahead of schedule as well as eliminating preventable upgrades.
➙I achieved 100% functionality testing for all safety components and outperformed the previous version's 11% functionality test by designing the Hydraulic Control Unit Function Test Procedure.
➙I improved testing scope from 17 to 128 combinations and achieved a 650% increase in thoroughness by enhancing safety software rigor, including adding 111 lines of Shutdown Criteria combinations.
➙I was commended by General Manager and selected as Shell’s “Zero Hero” for providing outstanding safety interventions at a contracting company’s facility and ensuring compliance with Shell’s 12 Life-Saving Rules.
US ArmyAir Defense Artillery Plans Officer
May. 2002 - Oct. 2008In this role, I led a three-person team to oversee planning and training of air defense airspace management cell, ensured Army airspace command and control situational awareness, and synchronized air defense operations for a 3.4K-person brigade combat team at Fort Riley, KS. I supported monitoring of the brigade’s campaign plan to control and stabilize 76 neighborhoods in Baghdad.
Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
➙I achieved 100% operational readiness rate within three months by developing and implementing brigade’s innovative air defense airspace management cell.
➙I boosted training efficiency by 40% through seamless implementation of a new Digital Training Management System.
➙I was selected by brigade commander from 17 peers as a member of the team to plan and facilitate establishment of five joint security stations and 14 combat outposts in Iraq.
➙I contributed to mission success and achieved the highest number of counter-fires in theater by providing hands-on leadership to team on synchronizing clearance of 35+ artillery and mortar counter-fires in Iraq.
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