Gojko Valencic

Experience

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  Dominion Tool & Die

  Jul 1988 - Nov 1994

  Software Application Engineer

  Fluid fill equipment R&D / design for automotive final assembly lines (Ford, GM, Chrysler, VW, Audi).

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  Siemens E&A, Airport Logistics

  Nov 1994 - Jul 2009

  Spearheaded system engineering leadership for a $500M business unit focusing on USPS mail / parcel sorting machines - specific focus on an ambitious $20M single pass mail sorting global / international R&D program. Introduced systematic requirements engineering management with Rational Rose and RequisitePro, which was recognized as “Best Practice”.Completed various top system deliverables for single pass sorting R&D program (system layout & simulation, system modules dynamic requirements specifications, system FMEA analysis, system exception handling and availability studies). Show less Oversaw integration facility for the Munich (MUC) T2 airport baggage handling project (ITA). Defined and organized entire facility logistic structure, including central reservation system, information panel, weekly status meetings and 24/7 operation/testing. Held $10M / yr P&L control for testing facility. Defined, organized, tested, and integrated a problem tracking system for systematic fault searches, correction, and validation; successfully received the Siemens “Best Practice” stamp of approval.Successfully presented numerous C-level demonstrations of the facility and integration process. Show less Directly delivered management leadership, engineering / technology expertise and technical direction to managers and staff. Accountable for strategic planning and budget development / management for entire Integrated Engineering department with 65+ engineers spanning systems, mechanical, electrical and information systems teams. Worked in collaboration with cross-functional management, including Project Management, Finance, System Support, Sales and Business Development. Served as primary driver behind new product R&D (cross-belt sorter for DHL, AS/RS and in-line scale for USPS) and standardization of engineering processes to boost division profitability.Played key engineering role in negotiating and securing a $60M DHL sort center contract. Successful in negotiating key contract exceptions / modifications allowing Siemens to apply innovative HW/SW controls structure and ListMake engineering tools thus substantially reducing engineering and commissioning content. Show less

  • Director, Product Lifecycle Management

    Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

  • Director, System Engineering

    Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

  • Integration Project Manager

    Jan 2002 - Oct 2003

  • Director, Integrated Engineering

    Jul 2000 - Dec 2001

  • Manager, Electrical Engineering

    Jun 1996 - Jun 2000

  • Sr. Software Engineer

    Nov 1994 - Jun 1996
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  Creative E-Marketing LLC

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2013

  President
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  Axmann Conveying Systems, Inc.

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  President & General Manager

  Overall business responsibility for a material handling company in a turnaround situation.

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  Shore Chan Bragalone Depumpo LLP

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Technical Advisor
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  Shore Chan DePumpo LLP

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2022

  Patent Agent / Technical Advisor

  Technical responsibility for case work-up (client patent portfolio evaluation and identification of enforceable patents, selection of potential targets, reverse engineering oversight of likely infringing devices, development of infringement contentions). Two prepared semiconductor cases resulted in multi $M settlements.