Kent Firestone (AMUG 🦕)

Experience

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  LTV Aircraft Products

  Jan 1989 - Sept 1990

  Computer Numerical Control Programmer
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  3D Systems Corporation

  Sept 1990 - Dec 1992

  Technical Support Specialist | Applications Engineer
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  DTM Corporation

  Feb 1994 - Oct 1999

  Directed software, hardware, and process test activities for research and development group. Supervised and performed installation and hardware maintenance of Selective Laser Sintering equipment in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, and South America.

  • System Test Manager

    Apr 1997 - Oct 1999

  • International Field Service Manager

    Dec 1994 - Apr 1997

  • Application Engineer

    Feb 1994 - Dec 1994
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  3D Systems Corporation

  Oct 1999 - Apr 2003

  Process Development Manager

  Led process and material development activities for the advancement of the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology at DTM Corporation and 3D Systems after acquisition.

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  May 2003 - Aug 2004

  Program Manager

  Managed research programs for a Mechanical Engineering consortium designed to develop process and material advancements for the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology.

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  Solid Concepts Inc

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2014

  Executive leadership of additive manufacturing operations including SLA, SLS, FDM, PolyJet, and DMLS divisions totaling 120 employees in three facilities. Established and managed the P&L operations of a new production facility for the largest U.S. service provider in the additive manufacturing industry. Grew operation from a startup into a $9M per year division while averaging 10% net profits annually.

  • Vice President of Additive Manufacturing

    May 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Director of Operations

    Sept 2004 - May 2013
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  Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2020

  Executive leadership for all aspects of business including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, strategic planning and execution. Increased revenue by 7% and reduced OPEX costs by 5% in the first year as CEO. Executive leadership of global operations including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and software divisions totaling 450+ employees in seven facilities. Led multiple cost reduction efforts that resulted in a 5% gross margin improvement.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  • SVP of Operations | Chief Operating Officer

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2017
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  EOS North America

  Mar 2021 - now

  Senior Vice President of Operations

  Senior leadership for engineering, manufacturing, field service, logistics, quality and materials activities within EOS’ North American operations.