Experience matters
When embarking on your automation journey, pick an experienced guide to achieve your goals
Design For Manufacturability
Lutron Electronics - 1995 to 1997
Redesigned lighting controls for enhanced manufacturability. Programmed machines and launched new products in US and Carribean facilities. Even taught a DFM class to senior electrical engineering students at Cornell University.
Process Engineering
Lutron Electronics - 1997 to 1999
Deployed site-wide Kanban, optimized the utilization of constrained equipment, specified and sourced new tooling, and led teams in Kaizen efforts to increase productivity.
AGV Installation Engineer
JBT Corp, previously FMC - 1999 to 2003
Programmed numerous AGV types and Systems and deployed them in Automotive, Newsprint, Consumer Goods, and Hospital facilities nationwide. Continuously innovated to create new functionality and increase the safety by leveraging sensors and logic.
AGV Solutions Engineer
JBT Corp, Previously FTI - 2003 to 2009
Worked with sales team and customers to craft custom automation solutions including conceptual AGV designs, plant layouts, fleet calculations, budget development, and proposal document creation
Project / Program Manager
JBT Corporation - 2009 to 2018
Led numerous projects in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Europe in a variety of industry segments. Graduated to key account program manager developing industry specific solutions and deploying them worldwide. I was regularly called on to consult on new automation opportunities and system integration requirements.
Program / Product Manager
JBT Corporation - 2018 to 2021
Led a joint venture between AGV and Forklift company to revolutionize warehouse distribution storage and retrieval in high bay, double deep rack. Developed scope, improved commissioning techniques, and used analytical methods to drive efficiency gains and achieve 10K+ pallets per day at a single site.
Test and Safety Manager
JBT Corporation - 2021 to 2023
Centralized safety management for AGV division, developed near miss reporting and response system, and assisted clients with their application risk assessments. Managed the AGV test department to meet business objectives, deliver project requirements.
VP of Deployment
Vecna Robotics - 2023 to 2024
Led an AMR deployment team of 15 engineers including project management, project engineering, and installation engineers. Improved project execution and quality by implementing scope definition practices and pre-deployment engineering and testing. Provided guidance to my team and worked with product engineers to address new product issues.