Experience

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  Novatek inc

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  Mechanical engineering intern
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  Cummins inc.

  Jul 2012 - May 2023

  Managed market strategy for key engine product lines, helping to shape a 10-year product plan that focuses on product placement where we have strengths and opportunities.Led marketing swim lane for new product development, developing and presenting the value proposition for a product line that will deliver $30M margin annually.Recaptured $3M of lost margin from inflationary actions through pricing refinement and policies, with minimal disruption to the customer base.Became the business expert for a newly developed feature tradeoff process by evolving the process, making it more effective, and gaining recognition for it as a best practice.Recognized as a “trailblazer” by an executive director for storytelling improvements and best practice techniques relating to product lifecycle, which were implemented for all markets.Streamlined an Excel-based tool for understanding the total cost of ownership, reducing throughput time by 90%, enabling the sales team to create on-the-spot analysis with customers.Developed competitive comparison templates using key attribute comparisons, SWOT analysis, and market characteristics, for a single-page reference on competitive positioning. Show less Led validation work of internally and externally sourced components, advancing products from concept to production, without impacting program deadlines.Utilized development and validation tools (tech profiles, quality assurance plans, DFMEAs, test plans, etc) to deliver performance and quality. Identified and resolved defects in the Failure Incident Report Group process, through repair, replacement, or confirming the low risk of failure, using a 7-step problem-solving process.Six Sigma green belt certified for completion of key architectural feature projects, including one project which was selected as a top-6 project of over 200 submitted Six Sigma projects.Led concept strategy layout which was patented and allowed safe operation of natural gas in pneumatic starters. Show less

  • Product Manager

    Jan 2020 - May 2023

  • Program Manager / Project Manager

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Product Validation Engineer

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2017
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  Honeywell

  Aug 2023 - now

  Lead project engineer