Kevin Kauffman

Experience

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  City of Asheboro

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Facilities Maintenance Technician
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  SATELLITE

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Director of Scheduling

  SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership in Tomorrow's Endeavors) is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers 54 high school sophomores from underserved parts of North Carolina to North Carolina State University's campus for a five-day STEM immersion and leadership development camp. Students are exposed to numerous STEM fields through partnerships with North Carolina State University and local professionals. Students are also given a glimpse of the college experience through lectures and residential life and are mentored by some of the most accomplished North Carolina State University students and educators.As Director of Scheduling, I was responsible for organizing lectures, activities, and transportation. In addition to my role as Director of Scheduling, I also had the opportunity to serve as a counselor (2014-2015) for a group of six students.For more information, you can check out our website found below or reach us directly at ncsusatellite@gmail.com Show less

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  Oracle

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Platform Engineer

  I worked with an international team as a Platform Tester for Oracle Communications Linux-based operating system. My responsibilities included writing automated test plans and test cases, creating tools and utilities, and reviewing merge requests. Coding was done using an internal markup language that combined HTML, PHP, and XML.

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  SATELLITE

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Co-Director

  SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership in Tomorrow's Endeavors) is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings 54 high school sophomores from underserved communities in North Carolina to North Carolina State University's campus for a five-day STEM immersion and leadership development program. Students are exposed to numerous STEM fields through partnerships with North Carolina State University and local organizations. Additionally, students are given a glimpse of the college experience and are equipped with the knowledge and resources to pursue a post-secondary education. SATELLITE operates with a $10K annual budget and has 25 undergraduate staff.As Senior Co-Director, I am responsible for fundraising, strategic partnerships, staffing, program expansion, and program evaluation.For more information, you can check out our website found below or reach us directly at ncsusatellite@gmail.com Show less

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  General Dynamics Mission Systems

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

  General Dynamics is one of the leading industry leading defense contractors. The General Dynamics Mission Systems business unit provides mission critical C4ISR defense solutions implemented on the land, sea, space, and cyber domains.I worked in a manufacturing environment during my internship with GDMS. I researched and made recommendations on technology implementation as part of a continuous improvement initiative. I also led the development of production work instructions and oversaw assembly of the production units. I worked closely with manufacturing floor workers, manufacturing engineers, and management. Show less

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  General Dynamics Mission Systems

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern, Manufacturing Engineer
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  North Carolina State University

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Project Title: Fabricating Semi-Transparent Electrodes Composed of Metallic Networks

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  Accenture

  Feb 2018 - now

  Business & Technology Delivery Consultant

  Currently serving in operations for a groundbreaking pilot project at Accenture, where I coordinate with 3 regional partners administering the program in rural communities and I lead technical and non-technical support resolution efforts. This project has received national recognition for its approach to non-medical interventions, potentially reshaping healthcare approaches nationwide. Prior to this role, I played a pivotal role in a Health & Public Service Salesforce engagement, where I trained over 2200 end users and resolved 200+ Tier 3 help desk requests, showcasing my expertise in handling complex issues and supporting users during go-live. Additionally, I was integral to the functional design team, contributing significantly to the design document. In my earlier position, I led efforts in gathering requirements and defining user stories for a Health & Public Service platform, resulting in a notable 30% increase in conversion rates.Throughout my career, I have collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions for healthcare and public service challenges. I am now seeking new opportunities where I can continue to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in these sectors. Show less