Recon Optical
Industry: Defense contractor company
DescriptionRecon Optical was a privately held defense contractor providing electro-optical and stabilization products. Headquarters: Barrington, IL Founded: 1922, Chicago, IL Parent organization: Bourns, Inc.
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Recon Optical Employees
United Technologies July 2008 - Present
Recon Optical January 1985 - July 2008
Skills
DoD, Earned Value Management, Military, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Engineering Management, Training, Visio, Sensors, ITAR, Avionics, Continuous Improvement, Proposal Writing, Testing, Manufacturing, System Design, Design for Manufacturing, Integration, Security Clearance, Program Management, Government Contracting, Requirements Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Aircraft, Project Planning, Leadership, Electronic Warfare, PMP, Simulations, Electronics, Defense, Engineering, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Team Leadership, Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science Management, Management
NEI 1982 — 1984
Associates in Computer Science, Electronics
Goodrich ISR Systems (formerly Recon Optical; now UTC Aerospace Systems) July 2008 - April 2012
Recon Optical 1998 - 2008
Recon Optical 1991 - 1998
Recon Optical 1989 - 1991
Northrop Corporation, Defense Systems Division, 1987 - 1989
Recon Optical/CAI Division 1984 - 1987
Skills
Defense Contracting, Trade Compliance, Microsoft Office, International..., Government Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Export Control..., Export Controls, International Sales, Non-disclosure..., Defense Trade Controls, ITAR, Personnel Supervision, Personnel Evaluation, Offsets, Proposal Writing, Federal Government..., International Trade, Federal Contracts, Defense, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Foreign Military Sales, Business Development, FAR compliance, Government Contract..., TAA, Aerospace, Military, Budgets, Process Improvement, Systems Engineering, Management, Leadership
Education
Washington State University 1977 — 1984
M.A., PhD
Ripon College 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
RF IDeas, Inc November 2013 - Present
Metrom Rail June 2012 - July 2013
ZOLL Medical Corporation February 2009 - June 2012
Welch Allyn July 2005 - January 2009
Paltronics October 2003 - June 2005
Motorola August 2000 - January 2003
Zenith Data Systems October 1998 - July 2000
United Technologies February 1997 - October 1998
Recon Optical March 1995 - December 1996
E-Systems July 1991 - March 1995
Skills
Embedded Software, Testing, Device Drivers, RTOS, C, C++, C#, Embedded Systems, Unix, Linux, Software Engineering, Medical Devices, Software Development, Software Documentation, Electronics, Debugging, ClearCase, Visual Basic
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1986 — 1991
B.S., Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Wisconsin Department of Revenue September 2014 - Present
State of Wisconsin October 2013 - September 2014
H&R Block December 2011 - April 2013
RMT, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Recon Optical 2005 - 2007
Triple Canopy 2004 - 2005
Barnes & Reinecke 2001 - 2004
Mercer 1999 - 2001
Cogenex Corporation 1997 - 1998
Walsh Environmental 1996 - 1997
Skills
Accounting, Finance, Tax, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, General Ledger, Process Improvement, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Legal Research
Education
Madison College 2010 — 2012
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal
Colorado State University 1991 — 1994
MS, Accounting
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1987
BS, Finance
Arlington HS
Schaeffler Group January 2012 - July 2015
GE Power and Water September 2008 - December 2011
Illinois National Guard January 2007 - March 2009
Recon Optical January 2007 - January 2008
US Army June 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, DoD, Military, Security Clearance, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Military Experience, Operational Planning, Leadership, Manufacturing, Military Operations, Project Planning, Defense, Army, Strategic Planning, Command, Leadership Development, Management, Project Management, Water Treatment, Tribology, Electrical Controls, Water Pumps, Engineering
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point 1997 — 2001
BS, Systems Engineering
Coppell High School
Coppell High School
Main Captiva, LLC September 2011 - Present
NFA Space Contemporary Art + Exhibit Services, Inc May 2007 - Present
Kelly Stachura Photography July 2001 - Present
Barrington High School August 2005 - June 2006
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago June 2004 - May 2005
Recon Optical June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Fine Art, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Photoshop, Sculpture, Printmaking, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Ceramic, Bookbinding, PowerPoint, Fiber Arts, Holography, Installation, Jewelry, Neon, Papermaking, Yoga, Dance, Marketing, Art, Public Speaking, Digital Photography, Curating, Image Editing, Art History, Fine Art Photography, Software Installation, Portraits, Visual Arts, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Education, Art Exhibitions, Art Gallery, Arts Administration, Collage, Contemporary Art, Curatorial Projects, Film, Image Manipulation, InDesign, Landscape Painting, Museum Collections, Museums, Oil Painting, Portrait Photography, Public Art, Still Life, Studio Art
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 — 2005
BFA, Studio Art
Harper College 2001 — 2003
AFA, AA, AS, Studio Art, Liberal Arts, Science
Barrington High School 1997 — 2001
High School Diploma
St. Anne School 1988 — 1997
Navistar Defense May 2012 - Present
Goodrich ISR Systems December 2010 - March 2012
Goodrich ISR Systems July 2008 - December 2010
Recon Optical March 2007 - July 2008
Recon Optical August 2003 - March 2007
Cardunal Savings Bank, FSB June 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Cost Control, Cost Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Pricing, Earned Value Management, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Defense Contracting, Variance Analysis, Military, Aerospace, Financial Analysis, Continuous Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2003
BS, Finance
Elgn Community College 1998 — 2001
Associate, Business
ARxIUM (AutoMed Technologies) April 2013 - April 2015
Sterling Engineering October 2011 - March 2013
Goodrich ISR Systems November 1999 - August 2011
Recon Optical January 1997 - November 1999
Recon Optical January 1986 - January 1997
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Quality Assurance, CAD, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Sheet Metal, Microsoft Office, Materials, Problem Solving, Visio, SPC, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Testing, Sensors, Simulations, Modeling, Pro/Intralink, Pro/Engineer, Aircraft Structures, Solidworks, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1975 — 1979
BS, Mechanical Engineering
CF Industries June 2014 - Present
CF Industries July 2010 - June 2014
CF Industries July 2005 - October 2010
CF Industries September 1992 - July 2005
Transamerica April 1991 - August 1992
Recon Optical July 1985 - April 1991
Skills
Product Management, Leadership, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Product Development, Pricing, Strategic Planning, SAP, Forecasting, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2000 — 2004
MBA
Augustana College 1981 — 1985
B.A., Mathematics/Computer Science, Accounting
Opti-Logic Corp. June 2012 - Present
ROI/EOS Technologies Inc April 2005 - February 2012
EOS Technologies, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Recon Optical 2005 - 2009
US Army January 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Military, DoD
Education
American Business & Technology University
A.S, Information Technology and Web Design
Elk Valley Baptist Academy
High School Diploma
DRS Technologies, Inc. June 2014 - Present
DRS Technologies, Inc. February 2014 - June 2014
Eaton Corporation April 2008 - February 2014
Eaton Aerospace February 2005 - April 2008
Recon Optical July 2003 - February 2005
Goodrich Aerospace (formerly TRW) June 1999 - July 2003
TRW (formerly Lucas) 1992 - 1999
Lucas Aerospace 1987 - 1992
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Earned Value Management, PMO set-up, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Government Contracting, Project Turn-around, ITAR, FAR, Operations Management, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Value Stream Mapping, Integration, Aerospace, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Contract Management, Strategy, MRP, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, Kanban, 5S, FMEA, SPC, Supplier Quality, Green Belt
Education
Kent State University 1980 — 1990
BA, Computer Science
Plexus Corp. February 2015 - Present
Plexus October 2011 - February 2015
Plexus June 2006 - October 2011
Recon Optical 2006 - 2007
Plexus January 2003 - May 2006
Manufacturer's Services Limited (MSL) 2000 - 2002
3Com 1999 - 2001
US Robotics August 1996 - 1998
US Navy June 1988 - June 1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Electronics, Process Engineering, Quality Systems, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Operations Management, DFM, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing Management, Medical Devices, AutoCAD, Team Leadership, Team Building, FMEA, Validation, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Materials, Quality System, Process Improvement, SPC, Testing, Value Stream Mapping, Design of Experiments, ISO
Education
North Park University 2013 — 2015
Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Illinois - Chicago 1996 — 1998
Economics
UTC Aerospace Systems May 2013 - Present
UTC Aerospace Systems June 2009 - Present
UTC Aerospace Systems January 2011 - May 2013
Goodrich ISR Systems March 2008 - January 2011
Recon Optical (later acquired by Goodrich ISR Systems) March 2007 - March 2008
Recon Optical March 2002 - March 2007
Total Quality Solutions (now TQS Associates) November 1996 - March 2002
General Motors (later spun into Delphi Automotive) April 1995 - November 1996
General Motors (later spun into Delphi Automotive) April 1994 - April 1995
Application Engineering Corporation August 1993 - April 1994
Skills
Supplier Quality, Kaizen, Quality Management, Iso 9000, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Aerospace, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Engineering, DMAIC, Testing, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Supplier Development, FMEA, Green Belt, SAP, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, Materials Management, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Failure Analysis, Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, APQP, AS9100, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, MRP, Quality System, Validation, PPAP, Kanban, Earned Value Management, TQM, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing..., Poka Yoke, TS16949, Minitab, Quality Control, GD&T
Education
Purdue University 1991 — 1993
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems
Purdue University 1987 — 1991
BS, Aerospace Engineering
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center August 2010 - Present
Spec Precision Optics, Inc. April 2002 - August 2010
CIBA Vision April 1989 - June 2002
Engineering Advantage, Inc. 2002 - 2002
Hughes Optical Products April 1985 - April 1989
Recon Optical 1984 - 1988
Skills
Optics, R&D, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automation, Patents, Inventor, Defense, Telecommunications, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering
Education
Benedictine University 1976 — 2000
Bachelor, Applied Math
Applied Technology Associates April 2015 - Present
Boeing Directed Energy Systems February 1998 - April 2015
Recon Optical September 1985 - February 1998
University of Central Florida 1990 - 1993
Skills
Image Processing, Optics, Physics, Digital Imaging, Laser, Optical Engineering, Electro-optics, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Systems Engineering, Laser Physics, System Design, Simulations, Metrology, Adaptive Optics, ISR, Remote Sensing, Telescopes, Diffractive Optics, Focal Plane..., Matlab, Zemax, Optical Scattering, Illumination Systems, Computational..., Astrometry, Obital Mechnics, Optical Coatings, Atmospheric Optics, Applied Mathematics, Stochastic Methods, Stategy, Risk Management, Aerospace, Strategy, Telescope, Interferometry, Engineering Management, Diffraction, Electronics, R&D, Signal Processing, Engineering, Systems Design
Education
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1992
MSEE, Electro-Optics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1985
BSEE, Solid State Physics
Mahoney Environmental February 2015 - Present
Mahoney Environmental October 2014 - Present
Mahoney Environmental January 2014 - September 2014
Mahoney Environmental September 2011 - December 2013
The Conrad Group, Ltd. July 2008 - September 2011
MV Transportation August 2009 - October 2010
Veolia Transportation September 2002 - July 2008
21st Century Systems, Inc. April 2000 - September 2002
Recon Optical May 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Operations Management, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Team Building, Leadership, Program Management, Process Engineering, Policy, Telecommunications, Java, Management, Strategic Planning, Software Development, Budgets, Transportation, Hardware, Change Management, Management Consulting, Business Development, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, System Administration, IT Management, Troubleshooting, Integration, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Logistics, Data Center, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process..., Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Training, Consulting, Customer Service, Human Resources, Coaching, Disaster Recovery, Account Management, Analysis, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Information Technology, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Security, Strategy, Salesforce.com
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1993 — 1997
B.A., Criminal Justice, Business
Navistar Defense September 2010 - Present
GOODRICH January 2008 - September 2010
RECON OPTICAL January 2007 - January 2008
NORTHROP GRUMMAN December 2004 - January 2007
NORTHROP GRUMMAN February 2000 - December 2004
COMCOR MORTGAGE CORPORATION September 1996 - October 1999
GMS MORTGAGE CENTER June 1993 - September 1996
Skills
ITAR, Earned Value Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Aerospace, SAP, Government Contracting, Budgets, DoD, Analysis, Engineering Management, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Six Sigma, Management, Software Documentation, Team Building, Variance Analysis
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
BS, Finance
Motorola January 2010 - Present
Abbott Laboratories July 2009 - October 2009
Motorola July 2005 - April 2009
Motorola January 2006 - December 2006
Motorola May 2000 - June 2005
Motorola June 1999 - May 2000
Motorola January 1998 - May 1999
Motorola April 1994 - January 1998
Hughes Aircraft Company June 1987 - April 1994
Recon Optical June 1983 - June 1987
Skills
PMP, Visio, Program Management, Integration, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Process Management, Process Improvement, Mobile Devices, Project Management, Software Project..., Testing, Wireless, Business Process, DMAIC, ITIL, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Business Process..., Manufacturing..., SDLC, Change Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2000 — 2004
MISM, Information Systems Managment, Project Managment
George Washington University, ESI International 2000 — 2003
Master of Project Management Certificate, Master of Project Management
DePaul University 1999 — 2000
CCP, Computer Career Program
Bradley University 1979 — 1983
BS, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Hinsdale Central High School 1975 — 1979
ZF TRW June 2015 - Present
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) May 2013 - Present
Chrysler LLC June 2012 - May 2013
Orri Corporation March 2011 - December 2011
University of Michigan December 2010 - September 2011
Sardo Construction Inc 1989 - December 2009
Alenia Spazio S.p.A. 1993 - 1994
Recon Optical 1985 - 1989
Northrop Grumman 1981 - 1985
Honeywell 1979 - 1981
Skills
Black Belt, SPC, Six Sigma, Aerospace, Management, Automotive, Business Development, Product Development, Procurement, Leadership, Kaizen, Analysis, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, FMEA, Testing, Project Management, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing...
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business, A
DePaul University 1986 — 1988
no degree earned, Courses in pursuit of International Business
Western Michigan University 1974 — 1978
BS, Aviation Tech
TechAlliance 1994 - Present
Recon Optical 1989 - 1994
Sargent Welch Scientific 1977 - 1988
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1965 — 1969
BS, Mathematics
United Technologies Aerospace Systems March 2013 - Present
Recon Optical (Acquired by Goodrich in 2008 January 2004 - March 2013
Recon Optical January 2001 - January 2004
Recon Optical August 1989 - January 2001
Skills
DoD, Systems Engineering, Military, Engineering Management, Aerospace, Earned Value Management, Security Clearance, Program Management, Aircraft, Testing, Electronics, Six Sigma, Defense, Process Improvement, System Design, Business Development, Sensors, Training, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Government Contracting, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Management, Integration, Continuous Improvement, ITAR, C4ISR, Configuration Management, Avionics, Proposal Writing
Education
California Coast University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
Rolls-Royce October 2009 - Present
Rolls-Royce June 1998 - October 2009
Reeder & Kline Machine Co. May 1989 - June 1998
Recon Optical May 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Manufacturing..., General Construction, Composites, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, GD&T, Supplier Quality, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Machine Tools, Green Belt, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Construction, FMEA, SPC, Process Improvement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, 5S
Education
Indiana State University 1987 — 1989
Bachelors of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Tech.
Wabash College 1985 — 1987
Mathematics
Zenith Electronics December 2013 - Present
Toshiba Medical Research Institute 2007 - November 2013
Cummins Allison 2005 - 2007
Recon Optical 2004 - 2005
Northrop Grumman 2002 - 2004
Raytheon 1999 - 2002
Skills
Embedded Systems, C, Android Development, RTOS, C++, Image Processing, Software Optimzation, Multithreading, ClearCase, Embedded Software, Integration, Device Drivers, Debugging, Testing, SDLC, Software Design, Digital Signal..., System Design, Software Engineering, Android, VxWorks, Python, Java
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Hollister February 2009 - Present
Recon Optical 2008 - 2009
Goodrich ISR Systems (Formally Recon Optical) July 2008 - December 2008
Force Protection Technologies (FPT) / Recon Optical January 2006 - July 2008
Culligan International Company 2005 - 2007
Paterno Wines International 2004 - 2006
Winternitz 2002 - 2003
Brady Ware 1990 - 2001
Geo. S. Olive & Co. 1984 - 1990
Skills
Serengeti Electronic..., Travel Management, Office and Department..., Budgets, Management, Accruals, Project Planning, SAP, Program Management, Administrative..., Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Customer Service, Forecasting, Leadership, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Time Management, Travel Arrangements, Team Building
Education
Broward College 1972 — 1974
Recon Optical April 2002 - January 2008
Bell & Howell February 1983 - January 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Statistics, Product Development, Culture Change, Resource Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Engineering Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Business Development, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Contract Management, Engineering, Project Management
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master, Business Administration
Motorola Mobility February 1993 - Present
L-3 Communications 1990 - 1993
Recon Optical 1989 - 1990
Skills
Wireless, LTE, Embedded Systems, CDMA, Embedded Software, Cellular Communications, GSM, UMTS, Bluetooth, Debugging, Mobile Devices, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
raytheon ownerkilgore2005 - Present
Recon Optical April 1997 - March 2002
Skills
DoD, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Earned Value Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Sensors, Process Improvement, System Architecture, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Requirements Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Government Contracting, Operations Management, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, Business Development, Electronics, System Design, Proposal Writing
Education
University of Maine 1974 — 1978
Motorola Mobile Devices October 1992 - February 2006
Motorola 1992 - 2006
Recon Optical 1978 - 1992
Skills
Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Product Development, Logistics, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Project Management, Auditing, Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Team Leadership, ISO, Operations Management, Software Documentation, Team Building, DMAIC, Mentoring
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1996 — 1998
MBA, School of Graduate Studies
DePaul University 1989 — 1992
BA, Business
Northrop Grumman Corporation October 2011 - Present
Northrop Grumman September 2010 - October 2011
Goodrich ISR Systems July 2008 - September 2010
Recon Optical September 2002 - July 2008
Recon Optical Inc September 2001 - September 2002
US Navy July 1970 - December 2001
Skills
DoD, Military, Program Management, Government Contracting, Systems Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Aerospace, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Security Clearance
Education
Academy of Competitive Intelligence, Fuld Gilad Herring 2013 — 2013
CIP-II Master Certification, Competitive Inelligence
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2009
Executive Scholar, General Management
College of Naval Warfare 1998 — 1999
MA, National Security and Strategic Studies
Defense Systems Management College 1998 — 1998
Certified Acquisition Officer Level 2, Program Management
The George Washington University - School of Business 1996 — 1998
MS Information Sys Technology
US Army Command and General Staff College 1994 — 1995
Field Grade Military Studies
US Marine Corps Command and Staff College 1988 — 1989
Field Grade Military Studies
University of Washington 1974 — 1977
BA, Pol Sci, Minor Avionics
Recon Optical April 2006 - July 2008
Defense Contract Management Agency November 2002 - March 2006
Arizona State University September 2001 - October 2002
Arizona State University May 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Program Management, Earned Value Management, Systems Engineering, Government, Project Management, Labview, Project Planning, Engineering Management, Government Contracting, DoD, Scanning Electron..., FESEM, Elemental Analysis, MS Project, Process Improvement, Defense, Proposal Writing, Security Clearance
Education
Arizona State University
BSE
CrossFit Barrington June 2011 - Present
J-Power USA Development Co., Ltd. December 2008 - Present
United States Army Reserve October 2007 - January 2012
Recon Optical September 2007 - June 2008
US Army May 2003 - October 2007
Skills
Military, Security Clearance, DoD, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Army, Top Secret, Force Protection, Command, National Security, Afghanistan, Intelligence Analysis, Military Experience, Military Training, Exercises
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Virginia Military Institute 2000 — 2003
BA, History
Panasonic April 2014 - Present
Mid America Point of Sale December 2009 - March 2014
Panasonic 1999 - June 2011
L-3 Communications 1995 - 1999
Nuclear Data 1993 - 1995
Recon Optical 1989 - 1993
Texas Instruments 1983 - 1989
Skills
Product Management, Consumer Electronics, Software Development, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Channel, Product Marketing, Account Management, Product Launch, Sales, Marketing Management, Channel Partners, SaaS, Electronics, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Solution Selling, B2B, POS, Integration, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Leadership, Sales Management, New Business Development, P&L Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1983
EET, Computer Science, Electronics
Ingersoll Machine Tools August 2013 - Present
Goodrich ISR 2010 - March 2012
Goodrich ISR Systems September 2002 - March 2012
Recon Optical 1990 - 2002
Recon Optical September 1984 - 1990
Syntronic October 1983 - September 1984
Northrop Grumman May 1980 - September 1983
Skills
Product Development, Program Management, System Architecture, New Business Development, Defense Acquisition, Optoelectronics, Defence Sector, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Integration, Sensors, Engineering Management, Business Development, DoD, Military, Earned Value Management, Continuous Improvement, Simulations, Defense, Proposal Writing, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Security Clearance, Optics, Air Force, Government Contracting, System Design, Electronics, ITAR, Six Sigma, R&D, Process Improvement, C4ISR, Requirements Management, Manufacturing, Electronic Warfare, UAV
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1976 — 1980
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Ingersoll Machine Tools August 2011 - Present
Goodrich ISR Systems July 2008 - September 2011
Recon Optical May 2002 - July 2008
Haumiller Engineering Company August 1999 - February 2002
Northrop Grumman Corp. April 1995 - August 1999
Walker Parking Consultant 1990 - 1994
Walker Parking Consultant 1990 - 1994
Skills
Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, 5S, Engineering Design, Thermal, Project Teams, Machinery, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, GD&T, Solid Modeling, Manufacturing..., Aerospace, Earned Value Management, Military, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Project Engineering, engineering, Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's Degree
Aerotek/The Fitzpatrick Company January 2015 - Present
Delta Technical Solutions/Rexnord November 2014 - January 2015
Sunstar America May 2014 - November 2014
Corpak MedSystems May 2011 - May 2014
Woodward MPC July 2010 - June 2011
Rapid Displays April 2008 - September 2009
Pentair-EP January 2007 - February 2008
Recon Optical March 2006 - May 2007
Gendex Dental Systems (Danaher) January 2004 - March 2006
Ford Aerospace 1987 - 1991
Skills
FMEA, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Selling, DMAIC, Aerospace, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, JIT, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Project Estimation, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Procurement, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 1999
B.A, Liberal Arts and Business
LaneTech
Technology Service Corporation (TSC) 2009 - Present
Technology Service Corporation (TSC) 2006 - 2009
Technology Service Corporation 2004 - 2006
Recon Optical 1999 - 2004
Northrop Grumman Corporation 1997 - 1999
Skills
Embedded Systems, C/C++, Visual C++, VHDL, JAVA, Xilinx ISE, Aldec, Mentor Graphics, Cadence Schematic..., NI LabVIEW, Matlab, FPGA, DSP, Microprocessors, Digital Signal..., Creative Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Radar, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Labview, Product Design, Electronics, Systems Design
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2004
Ms, Business Administration
Indiana Institute of Technology 1994 — 1997
BS, Electrical Engineering
North Central High School 1990 — 1993
Diploma
Midwest Printed Circuit Services, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Adecco Staffing, USA June 2012 - Present
Goodrich ISR Systems November 2008 - April 2012
MANUFACTURING & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING January 2008 - April 2012
MicroTrain Technologies 2012 - 2012
Recon Optical January 1995 - January 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Military, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Program Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Production, Kanban, Inventory Control, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Operations Management, 5S, Kaizen, Team Building, Cost Reduction, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Process Development, ISO, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Project Planning, Customer Relations, Manufacturing..., Budgeting, Inventory Management, PMP course completion, Microsoft Project, ITIL Process, Component Traceability, SMT/ Through hole..., MS Project, Budgets, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting, Training, Customer Service, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Procurement, Testing, Leadership, Engineering, Six Sigma, Integration
Education
College of Lake County 2002 — 2003
Microtrain
Microsoft Project 1 & 2, ITIL and PMP courses
IOA Ombudsman Association
Ombudsman Counselor
Marion High School
Naval Weapons Center
Workmanship Instructor for high reliability electronics, WS 6536E and J-STD-001
at MIMA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
L-3 Communications 2002 - Present
L-3 Communications 1997 - 2002
L-3 Communications 1986 - 1997
Recon Optical 1984 - 1986
Skills
Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Leadership, Software Project..., Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Management Skills..., Operations Management, Quality Management, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Large-Scale Budget &..., Business Development, Configuration Management, Manufacturing
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Technology
Goodrich ISR Systems January 1998 - August 2011
Recon Optical 1999 - 2008
Skills
Troubleshooting, Electronics, DoD, IR, Computer Hardware, Process Improvement, Routers, Excel, Problem Solving, Testing, Windows, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Operating Systems
Education
College of Lake County 1980 — 1985
Associate of Applied Science, Electronics, English, Physics, Mathematics, prior certs
Recon Optical 1997 - 1999
Skills
Business Development, Systems Engineering, Process Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, Earned Value Management, Embedded Systems, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Program Management, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Matlab, Testing, DoD
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B2B2G Solutions January 2015 - Present
Servpro of Norco/Mira Loma June 2011 - Present
Recon Optical August 1984 - January 2009
DRS Technologies, Inc./Photronics February 1981 - August 1984
Skills
DoD, Program Management, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Operations Management, Process Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, IICRC/Clean Trust..., IICRC Certified Water..., IICRC Applied..., Introduction to Mold..., Understanding..., Successful Subrogation 1, U.S. EPA Certified Lead..., Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Earned Value Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Electronics, Integration, Aerospace, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Military, Sensors, Budgets
Education
Dowling College 1969 — 1972
Bay Shore High School 1961 — 1965
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation
Restoration
Northrop Grumman April 2012 - Present
Goodrich ISR (formerly Recon Optical) July 1998 - March 2012
Recon Optical February 1989 - June 1998
Recon Optical December 1984 - January 1989
Bally Manufacturing, Gaming Division May 1984 - November 1984
Skills
Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Testing, Embedded Software, Integration, Earned Value Management, System Architecture, Aerospace, Requirements Management, System Design, DoD, Software Engineering, Sensors, Software Development, Simulations, Security Clearance, Program Management, Electronics, Military, Six Sigma, Software Design, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Ford Motor Company June 2011 - Present
UGN, Inc. June 2009 - June 2011
Recon Optical May 2005 - May 2007
US Navy 1982 - 2003
Skills
Master Training..., Leadreship Training, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., TS16949, ISO, Leadership, Military, Security Clearance, Training, Engineering Management
Education
South Suburban College 2008 — 2009
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
US Navy Technical Training 1982 — 2003
Electronics
Affiliated Computer Services April 2011 - Present
ACS, a Xerox Company April 2011 - Present
Pizza Hut April 2004 - June 2008
Alaska Airlines September 2000 - April 2004
Recon Optical 1997 - 1997
Six Flags Theme Parks 1986 - 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Insight, Customer Support, Telecommunications..., Problem Solving, People Skills, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Leading Development..., Personal Development
Education
Mesa Community College 2009 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
College of Lake County 1990 — 1993