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SMTC CorporationGlobal IT Director of Application Delivery
Aug. 2021Melbourne, Florida, United States
AdvisoryCloudStrategic Advisor
Apr. 2019 - Jul. 2021If you’re ever seeking business advice you can request a meeting with me on AdvisoryCloud at https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Stephen-Salaka
Tsunami Tsolutions LLC.Director of Strategic Technology
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2021Melbourne, Florida AreaPROBLEM: The aerospace industry has a data problem (too much, not enough, and in unusable formats). SOLUTION: Develop technical solutions, integrations, and tools to enable the aerospace industry to solve their big data through data driven applications including fleet forecasting, machine learning based real time predictive engine analytics, maintenance life tracking and scheduling, invoice analysis, MRO and inventory management systems, and unified business dashboard visualizations ensuring that planes stay in the sky, inventory keeps moving, and travelers are able to safely reach their destinations. RESULTS:
• Through the implementation of a unified technology strategy, reduced operating costs, standardized processes, centralized procurement, and solidified Tsunami Tsolutions market position as solution experts and platform integrators for the aerospace industry.
• As the leading firm for commercial and military engines integrations, developed machine learning predictive analytics system, increasing fleet readiness across deployments above 85%
• Grew the technology division 30% YoY from an initial seed team to multiple geographical technology centers
28 ConsultingIT Management Consultant/Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Trainer
Oct. 2012 - Apr. 2015Melbourne FloridaPROBLEM: Manufacturers have SCM and process problems that are eating into their bottom line. SOLUTION: Train the organization in lean six sigma, implement Six Sigma process improvement initiatives, and deploy technology solutions to reduce cost, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency. RESULTS:
• Trained, led, and ran Six Sigma process improvement initiative at International Paper, resulting in a reduction of quality-loss percentage of 18%, and an increase in overall material to product rate of 4.2%.
• Implemented ETQ system within Henkel Mfg. USA, saving them 6,500 man-hours per month on paperwork within US based factories.
Live Music TutorVP Engineering
Oct. 2012 - Jun. 2014United StatesPROBLEM: Conventional methods of music instruction are costly, take time to travel, and are hard to locate qualified instructors. SOLUTION: Create a technology platform that enables music students to connect with music instructors, online, in real time - to track sessions, schedules, ratings, and payments. RESULTS:
• Took start up organization from conceptual stage to launch in less than six months.
• Developed the Engineering team from scratch, securing offshore partnership of 20 remote developers, and 4 remote consultants
AtexVP of Professional Services, Digital (North America)
Jan. 2011 - Oct. 2012Melbourne, FloridaPROBLEM: Existing print media needed an easy onramp into the digital space. SOLUTION: Integrate digital CMS with existing print CMS to enable end users produce for print and web at the same time. RESULTS:
• Developed division from 8 initial developers, to 20 consultants and 80 offshore developers
• Successfully grew the client base to 1500 media outlets, to include national and international media outlets such as the New York Times, Time Magazine, and Gartner Publishing Group.
Wall Street AssociatesSenior VP of Information Technology Services
Nov. 2010 - Apr. 2011Tokyo, JapanPROBLEM: Japan's Largest bilingual recruitment firm needed software engineering strategies and processes to manage their growing user base. SOLUTION: M&A with Japan's largest native recruiting firm, and technology integration between the systems. RESULTS:
• Facilitated smooth merger and expansion from 150 recruiters to 3,000+, and implementation/integration of Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards with 250+ bespoke applications, reducing overall software maintenance costs by 67%.
• Captured savings of 8M ($80,000 USD) JPY monthly and boosted sales productivity by 40% leveraging PeopleSoft and Salesforce CRM integration with VPN and IP PBX systems
Ashley AssociatesCTO
Dec. 2007 - Oct. 2010Tokyo, JapanPROBLEM: International companies coming into Japan and local Japanese companies serving the world needed a better digital management strategy as well as the capacity to serve a growing international market. SOLUTION: As Japan’s first all-digital Production Company, provided transitional, consulting, and technology services for fortune 500 corporations and Japanese Government/Military – including 24x7 systems support, managing over 100 server clusters across distributed centers throughout South East Asia. RESULTS:
● Took 6 member initial team, and operating budget of 1B JPY and grew to 20 consultants, 120 offshore developers, and 2.5B JPY
● Built strategic outsourcing partnerships resulting in savings of 3M JPY ($30k USD) per month through lowered programming, quality assurance and testing costs. As well as improving production efficiency of coding operations by 30% and enhanced code quality by more than 80% with associated savings per developer per year by establishing offshore operations/skills.
Nova Corporation JapanDirector Of Information Technology
Sep. 2005 - Dec. 2007Osaka, JapanPROBLEM: Japan’s largest English Language instructional company (440k students) needed to expand its operations from the standard brick and mortar schools to deliver content to more remote locations. SOLUTION: Implement a set top VOIP system for content delivery by partnering with hardware and infrastructure companies, and developing multimedia experiences for learning. Lead local and remote teams through the design and implementation of both the infrastructure and software side to deliver real time english language lessons via VOIP systems. RESULTS: ● Improved overall performance (23% increase) with accelerated delivery times (1 month to 3 days), reduced development costs (40%) and increased quality of deliverables (16%), achieved through conversion to .NET framework.
● Developed strategic market positioning plan, leading to significant growth in both capacity (5% increase in new schools) and reach (8% growth in end users).
Kenpo Budokan KarateFounder
Jan. 1997Melbourne, Florida AreaKenpo Budokan Karate, or Combat Martial Arts / Traditional Open Hand Styles (CMATOS) for short is a derivative style from American Kenpo Karate. It fuses techniques from Ed Parker American Kenpo (EPAK), Tracy Kenpo Karate, Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Taekwondo, Hsing Yi Kung Fu, Bagua, Krav Maga, Kyoukushin, Arnis, and Yang Style Tai Chi. Teaching American Kenpo karate in Japan since 2005. Located in the heart of Tokyo and providing individual and group setting lessons and a wide variety of classes and seminars focusing on self-defense and fitness for all age groups.
Offering in person or video distance lessons in Kenpo Karate.
VariousInformation Technology Management Consultant
Jan. 1988 - Dec. 2005InternationalConsulting, training, and technology services (local, national, and international)
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