Bill Garcia

Experience

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  Sonoma State University

  Aug 2007 - May 2010

  Student Researcher/Assistant

  - Ensured health of laboratory computers- Prepared equipment for laboratory classes- Assisted teachers during laboratory sessions- Worked with researchers to run experiments and operate laboratories

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  RMI Laser

  Jul 2010 - May 2011

  Customer Service Technician

  - Installed customer units- Repaired damaged lasers- Assisted the sales team with Physics related questions- worked as phone support for customers

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  InnoLas Inc

  May 2011 - Mar 2013

  Field Engineer

  - Ensured operational status of customer units- Installed machines in customer plants- Traveled internationally for customer support- Debugged automation, software and hardware

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  AlsoEnergy

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  Field Service Engineer

  - Troubleshooting of installed units- Commissioning of monitoring tools- Exploration of new technology and methods- Networking and data management- Training and documentation editing- Commissioned Monitoring tools for over 50 Megawatts of Solar arrays

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  Stonestreet Winery

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Laboratory Technician

  - Analyzed incoming wine and grape samples- Maintained high lab throughput during harvest- Generated accurate data in a timely manner for the winemaking team- Repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment

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  Sonoma Beverage Works

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Technologist

  Generalist for machine work and technical duties.

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  California Cider Company

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

  Production Manager

  - Designed and implemented a warehouse inventory management database- Built software for managing and sharing production scheduling and needs within the company and suppliers- maintain routine maintenance schedule- Organized our deliveries to maximize floor space while also maintaining throughput in limited space- Overseen installation of several new tools- Set up QA and QC programs to maintain product quality- Installed machine protections and oversee machine health- overseen $2 million in growth in one year and kept our production on track to meet needs- increased overall production efficiency by 20%- Operate the forklifts when needed Show less

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  Water Tools Tech

  Jan 2018 - now

  Owner

  Independent owner and operator of pressure washer, steamer, and general winery sanitation equipment repair service.