Ryan De Leon

Experience

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  True Temper Sports

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Engineering Project Intern

  Project Responsibilities:• Utilized a piston and compressed air hydraulic system to determine the structural durability of skateboards made from recycled carbon fiber

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  The Center for Energy Research - UCSD

  May 2013 - Jun 2017

  Research Assistant

  • Designed and assembled a novel 48 probe tip to measure plasma density and electric potential in linearly flowing plasma in the longitudinal direction• Designed, machined, and installed support structures for diagnostic probes• Created 3D models of diagnostic probes and support structures using Creo Parametric• Published for involvement in design and testing of a high power RF matching network for helicon plasma antennas• Presented research at the American Physical Society, Division of Plasma Physics Conference 2014 Show less

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  Global TIES- University of California, San Diego

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Undergraduate Project Manager

  Managed undergraduate led engineering projects employed by local organizations that sought to extend and enrich the STEM experience of young learners. Acted as liaison between Faculty Advisors and student teams, assigning and grading homework, creating project deadlines, and providing guidance when necessary. Projects include the following:K-12 Environmental Education: Students create interactive and fun STEM lesson plans designed to introduce STEM topics and processes to young learners from under-represented demographics within STEM fields, and inspire future pursuit into STEM fields.Birch Aquarium: Students were tasked with creating a kiosk that gave patrons to the aquarium a personalized experience that gave information based on the patron's age, interest, and preferred language, utilizing RFID technology. Team was split into hardware and software teams, and by the end of the academic quarter were able to provide clients with a functioning prototype of concept. Show less

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  ILA Vietnam

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  ESL Teacher

  - Planned ESL lessons and led classrooms for levels that range from minimal English skills (age 4-7) to advanced (age 12-16). Classrooms sizes varied from 8 students to 19 students, with time also spent at local public schools were classroom included 25+ students. - Completed ILA Young Learners course with 30 hours of face-to-face input and teacher observations.

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  QuEST Global

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  Project Engineer

  - Awarded Employee of the Quarter in Q4 2019 for having immediate positive impact on the team, maintaining composure in high stress situations, and going above and beyond for the customer- Managed quality escapes of Ground Support Equipment due to non-conforming material and manufacturing, including Root Cause Analysis (5-Why's, Fishbone Diagram), containment of field units, communication with customers, and creating project plan for redesigned units - Assisted development of revised quality management system, including risk assessment criteria, first article inspection reports, DFMEA, and applicable quality standards (AS9100/SAE/ISO)- Coordinated between engineering, procurement, and supplier groups to request quotes for GSE, and consolidated project plan strategy to reduce customer cost as focal for Regional Jet Programs- Utilized SAP/SRM to create purchase orders, extract sales data, and track shipments and locations of units(Employment terminated due to COVID-19) Show less

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  Illumina

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Led team of (2) direct reports, overseeing daily performance and efficiency by establishing daily GEMBA meetings, quarterly Road Maps, and Capacity Plans to prioritize goals and support professional development • Site representative for SAP system enhancements and Asset Life Cycle Management Global projects, collecting and approving user requirements, revising local SOPs to align with changes, and training end-users • Reviewed and approved change records, technical, and validation documentations as well as completed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) during electronic system enhancements• Maintained 100% on-time compliance metrics of calibration and preventative maintenance activities by developing dashboards to improve operator and team visibility of equipment coming due for service• Acted as equipment and calibration subject matter expert during internal and regulatory audits• Conducted Quality Investigations of calibration providers for (1) failure to report OOT findings, and (2) improper labeling by onsite technician using statement of work as justification to proceed with SCAR• Led development of internal calibration program, delivering 27% hard cost savings on annual equipment calibration budget and internalizing service of 60% of equipment Show less - Lead Quality Investigations and Corrective/Preventative action efforts regarding calibration and preventative maintenance of inspecting, measuring, and testing equipment (IMTE) used to manufacture next-generation sequencing instruments- Ensure timely, traceable calibration and preventative maintenance services to ISO:13485 and 21CFR compliance- Conduct Product Impact Assessments during Out of Tolerance events and reassess equipment for appropriate usage and conditions- Perform process improvement projects such as database migration to EAM (SAP) of 1,500+ equipment assets- Managed employee training for (2) new hires offering continuous guidance and mentorship while providing constructive feedback Show less

  • Senior Quality Engineer

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Quality Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Quality Analyst, Calibration/Preventative Maintenance

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Body Mechanix Fitness

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

  Certified Personal Trainer

  NASM Certification (Sep 2021)- Lead small group fitness classes focusing on developing body strength through proper form of lifts and exercises, and body conditioning through High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts.