Edwin Pope

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2013

  Supervised and trained 4 information technology technicians, researching, purchasing and implementing new communications systems, cell phones, networks and user level computers for over 500 people. Advised and supported 5 multi-functional staff sections and executive-level leadership on all communication-electronics requirements. Exercised staff supervision over all communications personnel within the organization. o Resourced and coordinated communications support for 8 key brigade training events; recognized for exceptional orchestration, despite critical personnel shortages.o Managed the installation of over 40 military computer and FM systems and implemented procedures to streamline future equipment upgrades.o Oversaw the installation and inspection of multiple internet lines for a new battalion headquarters building, while at 40% personnel strength.o Planned and executed the installation of 33 military computer systems and 99 vehicle mounted radios. Show less Managed the security, safety and welfare of 100+ personnel; advised and oversaw the Iraqi Army signal capabilities development, orchestrating training international soldiers on FM/HF communications and network operations.o Developed a retransmission plan with Iraqi Army Signal Company, supporting secure communication between 2 key Iraqi cities.o Led a site survey and troubleshooting operation with an Iraqi Army Signal Company to successfully restore an existing retransmission site.o Managed the installation and transfer of over 80 computer workstations to new Army domain; oversaw secure and unsecure internet servers, providing services to 8 separately located units. Show less Supervised, trained and led a platoon of 16 Soldiers while maintaining over $19 million in communications equipment. Responsibilities include planning and supervising the employment of voice and data communications systems and providing network connectivity to over 6,000 personnel.o Led the platoon to outperforming all other signal platoons in six brigade and battalion exercises before deploying to Iraq.o Managed all battalion radio communications assets and Command Post Node for digital communications during thebattalion’s pre-deployment training exercise, which received accolades from the brigade and set the standard for other units.o Ranked in top 10% out of 25 peers by battalion commander in annual evaluation. Show less

  • Brigade Communications Officer

    Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Battalion Communications Officer

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Officer Advisor to Iraqi Army

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Joint Network Node Platoon Leader

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Signal Officer Basic Course

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
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  Remington Arms Company

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  Helpdesk Manager

  Lead two help desk technicians to ensure proper response time to all trouble tickets, budget replacement of user devices such as laptops and cell phones. Local user population of 500 users, responsible as a leader to assist all remote site technicians with any issues outside of their respective skill levels.

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  Exova Group plc

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Night Shift Production Supervisor

  • Supervised a team of 13 technicians and maintained a 99.9% accuracy rate.• Streamlined titanium tensile testing, reducing test time by 71%, and increased lab efficiency by 57%.• Secured and executed a $600K aerospace contract and tripled the testing throughput.• Led night shift maintenance and reduced overtime by 10%.

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  General Motors

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  Vehicle Performance Engineer, Mass Integration

  • Directed root cause analysis for mass discrepancies, improving precision by 5% and resolving production issues.• Developed a statistical vehicle audit tool, cutting audit times by 20%.• Predicted C7 Corvette Grand Sport mass within 0.3% accuracy, enhancing design processes.• Advocated design changes resulting in a 30kg mass reduction, saving $17M in costs and improving NVH performance.• Coordinated GHG certification values, saving $7M in CO2 emissions.• Improved cross-functional collaboration to implement weight reduction strategies. Show less

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  S&P Global

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2024

  Principal Analyst

  • Built global databases covering BIW materials (300K+ lines) and vehicle subsystems (250K+ lines), improving raw material forecasting accuracy while enabling weight predictions at component levels.• Pioneered machine learning workflows to predict vehicle weights, dimensions, and material utilization.• Delivered keynotes and panel discussions at major industry conferences, generating client leads.• Advocated for and hired the group’s first data scientist, driving operational improvements.• Spearheaded automotive demand calculations in a firm-wide copper study, identifying global shortages and proposing innovative solutions for battery technology.• Enhanced data workflows through the integration of APIs and advanced analytics platforms (KNIME, Tableau, Power BI).• Secretary VALOR board, implementing veteran-focused strategies.• Automated forecasting processes, reducing cycle times by 60%.• Led design and execution of material utilization studies, impacting industry-wide practices. Show less