Alexandra Sonnabend, PE

Experience

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  Structural Engineering Services

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Intern

  Early engineering career development as a high school student. Responsibilities included reorganizing and updating project records, archiving drawings, and professional representation.

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  AngioDynamics

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Advanced Research Intern

  Biomedical device research and development. AutoCAD and Solidworks-based drafting for prototype design, lab-based prototype construction and initial testing. Developed devices for vascular access, oncology, surgery, venous disease, renal therapies, and peripheral intervention. Developed patented products; participated in biomedical device conferences.Intellectual Property Intern - Patent, copyright, and trademark research; editing.

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  Ecovative Design

  Apr 2011 - May 2012

  Engineering Intern

  Startup company creating innovative compostable packaging. Developed a production system for the mycelium-based, compostable packaging material, with designs drafted in Solidworks. Development of production systems including clean room filtration (HEPA) and automated cleaning systems for re-usable production tools. Identified and coordinated with vendors to innovate processes.

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  Boeing

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2021

  -Led Marketing, Communications and Branding team to launch seven new aftermarket services products and develop go-to-market plans in 2019.-Desktop publishing of marketing content, graphics coordination and layouts for B2B sales campaigns-Owned cohesive product positioning and brand story across the leasing portfolio, including Boeing Converted Freighters.-Drove segmentation, targeting and product positioning that effectively addresses customer pain points.-Orchestrated strategic customer communication plan across portfolio of four product categories.-Organized product training and provide materials for sales teams and regional marketing directors.-Selected by executive leadership to serve on a committee tasked with defining sales and marketing organization training initiatives. Show less - Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer. Cross functional team leader for cost reduction of components to enhance production consistency and rate. - Resolved chronic production flight test issues, eliminating $5.5 million per year. Ran root cause analysis from identification in flight test through the production system and drove corrective action with international suppliers.- Developed a business plan to eliminate $750k per 777 airplane, awarded three patents for innovative quick-connect hydraulic fittings.- Engaged with suppliers and internal teams to address and resolve top dispatch reliability issues.- Negotiated solutions in strategic fleet meetings and conferences with international airlines. Support of airplane delivery.- Principal Boeing engineering representative on multiple NTSB investigations in the global 737 fleet. Show less

  • Business Development & Marketing Director

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Product Marketing Director

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Product Marketing Analyst

    May 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Engineering Account Manager

    Oct 2017 - May 2018

  • Engineering Program Manager

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Design & Customer Support Engineer

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
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  CS Engineering Seattle

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  Co-Founder

  Innovative healthcare solutions driven by market research and optimized by systems engineering.

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  HDR

  Jul 2021 - now

  Project Manager, Transportation Engineering

  Leading four major infrastructure projects in Alaska. Client relationship owner and manager of multi-firm, engineering consulting teams through aerial, terrestrial and bathymetric survey, cultural resources evaluation, environmental impact assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, runway, roadway, and bridge design for access to a mining district in remote northwest Alaska.