Michael Schaeffer, PMP

Experience

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  Future Renewable Energy Enterprises

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Systems Engineer

  ● Worked on all aspects of the project life cycle for photovoltaic (PV) systems from initial procurement through the closing phase.● Developed new products, such as off the grid PV systems, solar powered billboards, and solar snow guards; which totaled over $2.5M in gross sales.● Completed RFPs, FP-EPA customer contracts (SOWs), township permit sets, interconnection agreements and final paperwork, as well as other deliverables.● Created internal documents and design tools and compiled a technical user’s guide to provide customers the tools to enhance their solar experience. Show less

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  Gaming Laboratories International, LLC

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

  ● Analyzed constraints using various techniques and maintained the schedule of engineering projects totaling over $20M in gross income.● Project lead for hardware and software testing, ensuring conformance with casino gaming regulations.● Evaluated and optimized in-house programs such as eVolution, eResults, and GLI’s parts tracking database in order to improve work efficiency and accuracy.● Throughout the product life cycle, perform root cause analyses to determine corrective action for CSNs. Show less

  • Engineer Project Coordinator

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Test Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
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  Dialight

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  ● Manage onsite and remote cross-functional teams in order to complete multi-phase projects in a swift work environment; utilizing fast-tracking and crashing techniques to meet critical deadlines.● Provide strategic direction for company-wide global compliance, develop and implement team initiatives and foster synergy between third party regulatory agencies.● Shifted focus towards enhancing long-term processes utilizing project management methodologies to drive organizational advancement resulting in a 17% improvement in workflow. Show less

  • Compliance Engineering Manager, N. America

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Global Compliance Engineer

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  IGT

  Jan 2021 - now

  Project Manager, Compliance

  ● Clearly and concisely communicated technical requirements with internal and external stakeholders.● Led the successful integration of compliance software, improving reporting accuracy, operational efficiency and transparency.● Managed project budgets up to $18M, consistently delivering on-time and under-budget.● Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to ensure project milestones align with corporate goals.● Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) for the compliance department to measure process effectiveness. Show less