Engineering and Operations Leader

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1493020

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1493020

ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS LEADER | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, CONTROLS & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Core Expertise

  • Leading cross-functional engineering and operations teams with P&L and performance accountability.
  • Developing technical sales and business development strategies for industrial automation markets.
  • Controls engineering and embedded systems design for microprocessor-based products and power electronics.
  • Systems integration and product delivery across multisite manufacturing and engineering operations.
  • Supply chain, procurement, and process improvement to enhance on-time delivery and quality.

Project Background

  • Integrated engineering and sales activities across five acquired engineering and manufacturing businesses.
  • Led development of an industrial safety platform using private LTE, tracking, geofencing, video monitoring, and incident documentation.
  • Directed operations and resource allocation as VP of Operations to support engineering and product delivery.
  • Managed supplier relationships, procurement coordination, and multisite project execution across regional locations.
  • Designed embedded firmware and hardware for microprocessor, communication, and motor drive systems.

Key Skills

  • Controls engineering | Embedded firmware (C, C++) | Assembly language for microcontroller-based products
  • Power electronics | Motor drives design and testing | Analog and power circuit design
  • USB | Bluetooth | I2C communications protocols and peripheral integration
  • Business development | Technical sales | Proposal writing and executive-level business case development
  • Operations management | Supply chain coordination | Procurement and supplier relationship management
  • Product development and systems integration | Safety platform concepts leveraging private LTE and monitoring
  • Lean Six Sigma methodologies and project management practices (in progress)

Education

  • MBA, Manufacturing — Marquette University
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, Control Systems — Milwaukee School of Engineering

Awards & Recognition

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) — exam planned 2026
  • Pursuing PMP certification and Lean Six Sigma training (in progress)

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned engineering and operations leader with 35+ years across industrial automation, controls, and electronics. Proven record integrating multiple acquisitions, leading multisite engineering teams, and delivering technical product solutions. Combines hands-on technical depth with commercial and operational leadership to drive product development, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.

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