Sam Rookard

Experience

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  JLG Industries

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Manufacturing Intern

  I worked as an intern in the Advanced Manufacturing department at JLG's main plant in McConnellsburg, PA. The Advanced Manufacturing team is designed as a global support system for the company and has a hand in a wide range of affairs that can be reflected in the various responsibilities I was given during my time there.My activities included but were not limited to:- Time studying manufacturing lines within the plant- Designing facility layouts using AutoCAD- Participation in lean events- Upkeep of material handling using MAPICS and Sessions Show less

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  Gore

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Manufacturing Operations Intern

  I worked with the Turbine Filter Manufacturing/Operations team, focusing mainly on continuous improvement opportunities. Our group's activities covered a wide range of responsibilities, everything from implementing new inventory management systems to organizing production layouts to maximize efficiency.My projects included but were not limited to:- Moving a prototype into a state capable of full scale production- Implementing a kanban system for several frequently used parts- Outfitting production area with sound dampening material to reach acceptable decibel level- Reorganized material movement and facility layout to improve product flow and efficiency Show less

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  Accenture Federal Services

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2017

  SAP Business Intelligence & Enterprise Performance Management

  • Configured business intelligence solution in accordance with client requirements in an agile delivery environment.• As an SAP business warehouse developer, assigned technical stories requiring variety of BI tools and performed cutover tasks associated with transport of solution to production environment.• Served as primary on-site client liaison for technical solution, meeting with client-side counterparts and leadership to:- Manage expectations and gather requirements for future development efforts.- Address Tier 1 and 2 technical issues and escalate as required.- Maintain and support BusinessObjects reporting infrastructure.- Lead investigations into data discrepancies and coordinate responsible parties to drive resolutions.- Coach client end users, foster relationships and provide weekly reports to Accenture and client-side leads.• User Experience – SAP Design Studio – Tableau- Conducted research and training to develop technical capabilities to deliver customized visualization and dashboard solutions for client using UX/UI best practices.- Demoed finalized product to key client stakeholders, conducting live run of tool and facilitating subsequent design and impact discussion. Show less

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  Accenture Federal Services

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Active member in the AFS Blockchain Community, serving as a steward for the technology across accounts, industries and use case applications.• Co-lead for the thought leadership initiative, directed at driving the development of white papers, point-of-views and other enabling materials to spur growth and discussion.• Routinely investing in personal development training to ensure continued growth and keep pace with the speed of the innovative space – most notably obtaining Solution Architect certification.• Facilitator in a variety of internal and external engagements to support use case development for account leadership, spur new ideas and applications in the community, and provide general introduction to the technology.• Functional member of a supply chain-based proof of concept, with a focus on federal government operations. Show less • Directly support key client stakeholders responsible for overview and implementation of enterprise-wide system.• Use of Python, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI to provide variety of analytics-based support, resulting in detailed infographics and impactful observations to drive data-based decisions.• Analyze machine learning algorithm outputs to determine functional requirements are met, diagnose inefficiencies and/or errors in system implementation design, and identify cost-savings opportunities. • Consolidate findings to determine bottom line impact for client; package into simple, clear and effective presentations to support client decision-making and system understanding.• Serve as liaison between development and client-side business owners to ensure requirements are implemented according to expectations; support agile-based development lifecycle.• Develop custom workload evaluation tool using several client data sources to highlight unknown inefficiencies in day-to-day operations and encourage pursuit of new work. Show less

  • Blockchain Identity Lead

    Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Blockchain Consultant

    Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Geospatial & Compensation Analytics

    Dec 2017 - Feb 2020
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  Accenture

  Jun 2021 - now

  Technology Innovation Strategy Manager

  Metaverse Continuum Business GroupFocus on Decentralized Identity and Biometrics