Roz McCreery

Experience

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  I.E.M., Ltd.

  Dec 1979 - Jul 1984

  Design Engineer

  Prepared detailed engineering fabrication drawings of automotive tool and die components. Participated in new product research and development. Conducted new product testing. Specified and procured mechanical components.

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  Owens Illinois, Glass Container Division

  Sept 1984 - Mar 1985

  Product Handling Engineer

  Designed material handling systems for glass manufacturing plants. Specified design materials and commercial components. Supervised installation and checkout of material handling systems.

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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Apr 1985 - Dec 1990

  Mechanical Engineer

  Developed proficiency in the area of mechanical systems through formal course work and developmental project work assignments. Provided technical expertise in the area of mechanical systems for the design, analysis, construction, installation, activation, and initial operation of projects for aerospace research systems and facilities. Responsibilities included establishing design requirements and criteria; interfacing with research customers and project managers; developing loads; preparing conceptual designs; conducting verification analyses; finalizing designs, developing fabrication drawings and specifications; and resolving technical issues during the design, fabrication, and initial operation of research facilities. Show less

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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Jan 1993 - Feb 2003

  Project Manager for the conceptualization, design, analysis, construction, inspection, quality assurance, installation, testing, system and sub-system validation, commissioning, and evaluation of major projects for complex, unique, and high-risk mechanical systems and facilities for aerospace research and development. Responsible for project budget, schedule, and technical performance. Successful execution of projects required a very high degree of originality and sound judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad engineering and scientific programs; in guiding the analysis of unique problems; and in developing new and improved techniques and methods to advance the state-of-the art in research and testing capabilities. Effective project leadership required the ability to exert influence without direct authority and to address personnel performance issues to accomplish project goals and objectives. Project Management included formulating and implementing solutions to problems in advanced technology development enabling progress in areas of exceptional research interest. Delivery of these technology developments represented major advances and opened the way for further development. Extensive knowledge of: research testing and evaluation programs and techniques; engineering principles and procedures; design and analysis; materials; fabrication and construction principles; and the integration, testing, and evaluation of complex, research facilities, precision mechanisms, and high-energy mechanical systems. Expertise in project management principles and techniques; agency funding and contractual regulations; construction management; budgeting; scheduling; value engineering; and safety. Show less Served as Acting Head of the Mechanical Engineering Section, Facilities Engineering Division, while Section Head was temporarily reassigned. Planned, coordinated, and directed seventeen engineers and technicians, providing complex and unique aerospace research facilities and systems for the Center. Oversight of all phases of engineering including budgeting, design, analysis, management of fabrication and installation efforts, testing, checkout, and initial standard operation of equipment. Responsible for technical review and approval of designs for compliance with functional requirements as well as standard engineering practices. Oversight of administrative and personnel activities including the development of career and training plans, recognition, awards, and mentoring. Prepared performance plans and conducted performance evaluations. Served as Acting Section Head while maintaining a full workload of six technical assignments. Show less

  • Project and Construction Management

    Jan 1991 - Feb 2003

  • Acting Head, Mechanical Engineering Section

    Jan 1993 - Jul 1994
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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2013

  Served as the technical authority for high-energy mechanical systems. Reviewed new designs, modifications, and repairs of high-energy mechanisms for compliance with national consensus codes, NASA policy and procedural requirements, and industry standard practices. Provided engineering consulting services for mechanical systems (design, fabrication, activation, operation, and maintenance). Served as a subject matter expert for technical issues, unique and complex applications, and facility breakdowns. Leveraged experience and technical expertise when providing leadership, guidance, and options to accomplish work. Developed trade space and comparative analyses necessary to inform investment decisions. Promoted good engineering practices throughout all LaRC facilities. Updated and led continuous improvement of Facility Systems Engineering procedures. Served as a member of LaRC safety committees and mishap investigation boards. Led an Architect-Engineer Board to establish a five-year design contract vehicle. Cultivated the next generation of engineers and project managers through mentoring and sharing of best practices with respect to machine design, project management processes, developing project requirements, documentation of designs and analyses, and preparation of presentations and reporting materials. Show less Served as the Facility Manager and guardian for the Langley Compressor Station, the central utility that generates and supplies high pressure (6000 psig) air to LaRC, primarily to enable aerospace research and development. The Compressor Station services National facilities used by NASA, DoD and industry. The LaRC Air Compressor Station includes six large compressors with interconnected dryer and storage systems. These six machines represent a substantial investment for the Center and provide all the high-pressure compressed air that is utilized by major research and development facilities at LaRC. The Compressor Station was poorly maintained for years resulting in serious safety and performance issues which led to my appointment as Facility Manager. - Developed and implemented a compressor overhaul plan that allowed the Center to realize additional performance from the machines and delayed the need to begin replacement- Advocated for the Compressor Station to be managed, staffed, and operated as a facility - Created staffing and organizational plans- Developed operator qualification and training program to certify facility operators and established facility operator qualification board- Updated facility standard operating procedures- Developed facility configuration management program- Managed the daily operation of the facility Show less

  • Standard Practice Engineer (SPE) for Mechanical Systems

    Feb 2003 - Jun 2013

  • Facility Manager Compressor Station

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2008
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  FeedbacK CoachAI

  Mar 2014 - now

  Director of Product Development

  Responsible for day-to-day operations and execution of business and technical aspects of the company. Assist in maximizing the company’s operating performance by keeping the team focused on attaining progress milestones in accordance with the technology and capabilities roadmap. Lead, guide, and direct the work of engineers, programmers, analysts, and other industry professionals in the development of the vCoach system - 3D AI-enabled coaching technology – the new standard in AI markerless body tracking. Guided the development of the predictive coaching metrics and conducted training in the use of the process to ensure consistent labelling of videos with 20 golf instructors. Applied expertise in project management and systems engineering to guide the technology development projects conducted with Topgolf. Lead system testing and requirements verification and validation. Show less