> cat resume.txt
> Executive Profile
Strategic Engineering Leader with 25+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, and software development[cite: 3]. Proven expert in Lean Manufacturing and "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast" methodologies to optimize throughput in high-volume environments[cite: 4, 5]. Adept at scaling engineering departments, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver global-tier consumer goods and industrial solutions[cite: 4, 5].
> Core Competencies
- Strategic Engineering Leadership: Plant Operations, Global Technical Standards, Organizational Scaling[cite: 4, 5].
- Process Innovation: Lean Six Sigma, Industrial Automation, Predictive Maintenance, Robotics[cite: 4, 5].
- Technology Integration: ERP Development, MariaDB/PHP Infrastructure, Custom Controls Design[cite: 4, 5].
- Security & Infra: Secrets Management, Cryptographic Key Authentication, Distributed Systems, DevOps[cite: 2].
> Professional Experience
Self Employed | Remote
Independent Consultant & Developer | April 2026 – Present
- Providing independent engineering consultation, custom application development, and systems integration services.
Fidus Global | Remote[cite: 1, 2]
Director of Operations / Controls Engineer IV | January 2024 – April 2026[cite: 1, 2]
- Directed lifecycle management and standardized operational playbooks for enterprise-scale engineering projects[cite: 4, 5].
- Championed the development of custom C# and Python automation tools to enhance system reliability and reduce manual intervention across diverse client sites[cite: 4, 5].
- Led team members with 15 direct reports[cite: 1].
KPI Solutions | Remote[cite: 1, 2]
Manager, Controls | March 2019 – January 2024[cite: 1]
- Built and spearheaded the Controls department to rescue failing high-stakes projects, achieving the organization’s lowest attrition rate through servant leadership[cite: 4, 5].
- Standardized robotic palletizing and event-driven methodologies, significantly reducing deployment timelines and operational costs[cite: 4, 5].
System Solutions of KY | Louisville, KY[cite: 1, 2]
Director of Engineering | January 2016 – March 2019[cite: 1, 2]
- Tripled annual engineering revenue within 12 months by restructuring department workflows and expanding technical service offerings[cite: 4, 5].
- Shifted the entire engineering division to 3D modeling (Revit/Inventor) and established repeatable, high-precision equipment design standards[cite: 4, 5].
Aardvark Advantage | Bardstown, KY[cite: 1, 2]
President / CEO | December 2012 – March 2015[cite: 1, 2]
- Scaled a startup from 6 to 18 major projects in two years, achieving $1.2M in sales within the first 12 months through custom ERP automation[cite: 4, 5].
- Created a training program for entry level engineers[cite: 1].
Alliant Technologies | Louisville, KY[cite: 1]
Sr. Controls Engineer | June 2008 – December 2012[cite: 1]
- Developed estimating tools and worked in sales to grow the freight and parcel vertical market[cite: 1].
- Managed electrical installations and started up automated systems[cite: 1].
FKI, DAI and Cirrus | Various Locations[cite: 1]
Controls Engineer | June 2000 – June 2008[cite: 1]
- Completed re-control projects replacing PC controlled OPTO-22 systems with Allen-Bradley Logix family PLC systems for sortation equipment[cite: 1].
- Completed a project using Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV) to pick up pallets from a palletizer and deliver them to the dock[cite: 1].
> Education & Certifications
| Institution / Program |
Details |
| Field Related Studies[cite: 1] |
OSHA 10, JHA and JSA Training, Root Cause Analysis[cite: 1]. Self-taught C#, C++, Java, PHP, MySQL, Python[cite: 1, 4]. |
| Central Hardin High School[cite: 1] |
Completed Aries A+ and Net+ courses[cite: 1]. Intro & Advanced Computer Programming[cite: 1]. Electricity and Electronics course[cite: 1]. |
| Certifications[cite: 1] |
OSHA 10, A+, Net+, UX/IX, Project Management[cite: 1]. |