Aine Donovan

Experience

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  M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.

  Oct 1999 - Dec 2002

  Radio Frequency Design Engineer

   Managed product builders and test technicians, as technical project lead for CATV Accessories Group. Designed and developed RF accessories for broadband CATV systems.  Prepared statistical and yield analysis reports.  Trained the customer on site in US and Mexican facilities, covering correlation and integration testing. Partnered with the project manager and a production manager to establish a product’s first run at the offsite manufacturing site in China.  Identified and managed resolution of problems in the first production run in China. Show less

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  M/A-Com Eurotec

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

  Radio Frequency Design Engineer- Contractor

   Designed diplex filters using High Q planar spiral inductors. Developed test equipment and procedures. Guided product from initial concept, through design and ultimately into manufacturing.

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  Analog Devices

  Jun 2004 - Nov 2006

  Senior ADC Applications Engineer

   Engaged with customers spanning diverse industries, including automation, aerospace, and defense. Created technical specifications for new business opportunities.  Created technical datasheets and application notes for new releases and new applications on existing products, used internally and for customers.  Debugged custom hardware circuits and software, including SPICE and ADIsim to simulate the circuitry around the ADC to replicate the conditions of the customers application.  Developed new products and collaborated with the Design Evaluation Team to evaluate products for business feasibility.  Managed creation of prototypes and product testing. Supported released products, working with cross-functional team members to address customer issues Show less

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  ECE Center, Co. Limerick

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2018

  Owner/Manager

   Identified a gap in the local market and leveraged opportunity to run a start-up. Grew and sustained the enterprise over 10 years Budget management and strategic planning and superb customer service led to exceeded targets with annual growth Developed and ensured consistent compliance across policy and procedural areas (Department of Education, Tusla) Ensured highest possible standards for organizational norms (highest rating 5star achieved) Spear-headed innovative on-line documentation and communications tools for staff and clientele Led project to relocate the business to larger space, which involved working with city planners, clientele, and negotiating rents and rates Researched and identified new funding sources Developed re-branding initiatives to ensure on-going relationship building with local community and clientele Hired, trained, and managed a highly skilled team of dedicated staff Coached staff to ensure highest quality assurance for clients Collaborated and trained team to consistently build trust and resilience in staff Cultivated confidence across the team through on-going training initiatives and leadership development for staff, including in innovative technologies and communications platforms. Recognizing and supporting development of staff skills grew the certification and skills across the team Self-development: Continued training and professional development to hone my skills in specialist areas;Leadership for Inclusion  Wound down the business in 2018 for international re-location (USA) Show less

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  Cummins Inc.

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2025

  Data Quality Team Manager

  Leading the team responsible for the availability and accuracy of all customer facing technical engineering data for genset products.   Management of the Data Quality Team supporting NPI and CPS of all customer facing technical data. Prioritization of work and projects and workload forecasting to ensure adequate resource availability. Communication to BU leadership on team achievements, team goals, issues, project budgets and business cases for funding requirements. Resolution of project roadblocks through clear definition of the issue and concise open communication with all stakeholders. Provide career support and development to the team through individual work plans, 1:1 discussions and annual goal setting aligning to corporate and BU goal trees. Development and growth of a team who challenge their own implicit biases to ensure we provide a diverse and inclusive environment with equal growth and career development opportunities for all.  Diversity and Inclusion Employee Resource Group sitewide education officer.  Subject Matter Expertise in creation, management, and control of Cummins wide BIMs (Building Information Models). Continuous Improvement of process and methodologies using 6 sigma tools- DMAIC. Work cross functionally with Product Compliance and Regulatory team to ensure compliance with all standards- e.g: ISO standards, EPA emissions, CARB. Collaboration with all stakeholders to revise related policies and procedures based on process changes Show less

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  Bill Austin & Associates, Inc.

  May 2022 - now

  • Director of Engineering

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Senior Systems Engineer (Consulting)

    May 2022 - Feb 2025