Experience

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  Momentive

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Engineering intern

  West Chemical Operations • Utilized Aspen software to model the site’s largest source of hazardous waste and performed a design of experiments to reduce waste and maximize product recovery resulting in a successful execution. Silicone Rubber Finished Products (B30) • Increased capacity to meet customer demand without investment or batch time extension by optimizing batch sizes.Global Engineering • Actively worked with the Global Engineering Team to produce and distribute monthly global project KPIs while maintaining full-time student status.• Developed and introduced the global SAP maintenance policy documents. Show less

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  Momentive

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Production engineer

  • Lead effort to identify and eliminate a contamination source which prevented product shipments to customers generating an additional $0.5 Billion in revenue.• Managed a production line with a team of operators which produced 8.5 tons of Chlorosilanes per hour, while adhering to all EHS, maintenance, quality, and production standards.• Prioritized, planned, and executed maintenance and reliability activities, achieving top reactor performance with over 75% annual run time and over 85% reactor availability.• Led the first departmentwide 5S event in over five years implementing visual management, reducing waste, and eliminating safety hazards. This effort was selected and shared as a best practice in the company’s global newsletter. • Performed daily reporting on plant metrics and delivered insights to management, enabling prompt resolution of production issues and implementation of preventive measures.• Assumed responsibilities as a field chemical operator for a duration of three months amid a union labor dispute. Show less

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  Dsm

  May 2019 - Aug 2021

  Plant performance engineer

  • Identified and separated hazardous waste from nonhazardous waste streams, resulting in a 56% reduction in hazardous waste generation at the site and achieving a $1.5 million annual expense reduction.• Designed and managed a new scheduling process to maximize asset utilization of process bottleneck which resulted in a 5% (1,026mt) increase in site throughput.• Improved the bulk solid charging system's precision, leading to a 20% increase in First Time Right (FTR) batches and avoiding material variances, thereby exceeding the site's monthly KPI target for FTR.• Developed and delivered monthly KPI presentations to Senior Management, fostering alignment among global sites.• Volunteered and participated in shifts with operations to further develop process understanding and facilitate collaborations with Improve Plant Department. Show less

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  Proconex

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Engineer ii

  • Developed and executed PASX digital record integration with DeltaV reducing the customer’s annualized expense $250K through improved run rate, right first time, and compliance.• Provided superior customer service resulting in demand for expanded support increasing revenue $230K annually.

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  Applied control engineering, inc.

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Leveraged technical expertise to consult clients and identify unique business requirements, tailoring custom solutions that addressed their specific needs and challenges.• Led cross-functional teams to conceptualize solutions, adeptly translating them into comprehensive proposals that clearly outlined benefits and value propositions for clients.• Successfully managed projects, overseeing all stages from design and programming to testing and start-up, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions on time and within budget.• Collaborated with other Team Leaders and Operations Managers to ensure effective resource allocation across projects, optimizing project delivery and meeting company-wide resource demands.• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, fostering their growth and development, and effectively identified resource needs within the team Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Team Lead - Engineer IV

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024