James Villarreal

Experience

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  Lockheed

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1985

  Project Engineer
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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1995

  Technology Leader, Mission Support Directorate

  Developed advanced technologies such as Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms for applications in the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs

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  DDMS Technologies

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Senior Scientist and Business Development
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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 2000 - Feb 2005

  Master Black Belt

  • Lean Six Sigma Process Improvment, Program Manager

    Jan 2000 - Feb 2005

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
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  Jacobs

  Feb 2005 - Jul 2009

  Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Program Manager

  Continuous Improvement Program; 2005 to 2009

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  FMC Technologies

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2016

  Manage a Global group that provides assurance of system and product life cycle development efforts to include requirement definition, system integration and interface management of engineering products and process requirements.The group is also responsible for technical content of engineering processes, project schedules, reporting, and driving continuous improvements involving engineering process performance in order to better attain business goals and objectives. FMC Technologies, Inc. is a global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. The Company designs, manufactures and services systems and products, including subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead production systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.

  • Global Manager, Subsea Engineering Processes

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Project Management Process Improvement Manager

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
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  WorldWide Interpreters Inc

  Apr 2016 - now

  President

  Led operations for this organization which provides interpretation services to major hospital and healthcare systems, governments (state and local) throughout the US. Created an environment which continuously improved operational efficiencies, reduced costs on suppliers, and injected savings into the process flow. • On-demand telephone interpretation service: Our call center can quickly connect you to a fluent interpreter in over 225 languages at any moment. • Video (ASL) and Virtual Interpretation: Communicate with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing customers that use sign language or virtual interpreters in several languages. • Translation: Looking to translate your websites, e-learning modules, legal contracts, marketing materials and employee handbooks? • Live Interpreting: Looking for in-person interpreters for meetings, conferences, webinars, or training? What sets us apart? • 20+ years in business • State-of-the-art call center • Long experience with Government clients • Ability to manage considerable volume interpretation calls each day for large State Governments and Hospital networks • Ability to absorb large institutions overnight • Many of our interpreters also hold specialized certifications in areas such as medical terminology and court interpretation standards. Show less