PROFILE

An extensive medical devices, and medical instruments career. Broad experience
with a proven record of accomplishments in the biomedical discipline, as well as
in the validation of medical devices, medical instruments, research and analysis,
and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).Further experiences in other analytical,
demanding and results-driven industries. Applies and process the necessary
technical and functional knowledge to design experiments, and independently,
takes ownership of the project. Validation of software, and hardware
implementation, fixes and upgrades. Has great initiative to solve problems and
initiates scientific ideas. Uses the Lean and Six Sigma approach to maximize and
be more efficient, with the end result of laying out smooth flow of workstations,
to speed up the production processes, also to minimize the cost and transfer of 
product.. Broad range of experience in validation and certification of medical
instruments, components, reagents, materials testing and the engineering
processes. Maintains and creates accurate and precise laboratory records in
accordance to FDA, Lean Six-Sigma, GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures
and policies, excellent oral communication skills.  Core competencies include
Lean Six Sigma Methodology (Kaizen), Budgeting, Scheduling & Project Planning,
Research & Development (R&D), Performance & Reliability Testing Flow,  and 
Analysis & Reengineering Processes.  In the service of our country, managed a
supply depot team of individuals, mentored, trained, involved group in team
building, and counseled them when needed, the group excelled, and was awarded a
promotion. Proven skill as a supervisor, with the ability to inspire and energize
team members in a stressful environment. Good knowledge with computers and its
applications. Outstanding ability to perform very complex research analysis
processes. Bi-lingual, fluent in English and Spanish. 

My main objective:
My main goal is to develop and to implement optimal, cost-effective
manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specification and
quality standards and to recommend and implement improvements to production
processes, methods and controls. Coordinating the developing, manufacturing and
the launch for new or revised products, so the company could compete against
global markets or in the local level.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

          Conquest Business Solutions, Miami, Fl       3/2008-----------Present
           Process Engineer
•	Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
•	Ensures quality of design input and successful realistic translation of intent
into final design. 
•	Develops enabling technology to assure manufacturing and fabrication
techniques are in alignment with the business strategy. 
•	Identifies and manages risk from project conception through implementation. 
•	Assures personal accountability for project commitments and business
objectives. 
•	Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal,
State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety
and Environmental compliance. 
•	Provide technical leadership to enable the exploitation of new ideas
incorporating new technologies that will allow engineers to develop innovative
and state of the art processes. 
•	Keeps current with and leverages emerging information and technology. 
•	Develops Intellectual property for product and process objectives. 
•	Collaborates and develops coalitions with the organization to develop
innovation tools and emerging technology. 
•	Requires analytical approaches and research techniques to determine optimum
solutions for engineering problems. 
•	Apply Design and Process Excellence Methodologies to meet both compliance and
business targets. 
•	Provide technical leadership for design reviews and process characterization.

•	Develop the process through successful proof of technology concept &
characterization. 
•	Provide technical coaching and mentoring to engineers and technicians. 
•	Communicate across all functional areas to assure alignment with the
development and implementation of new technologies. 
•	Communicate business research and benchmarking of best practices as it relates
to the development of new technologies. 
•	Actively communicates up, down and across the organization. 
•	Ensure that key issues and innovations reach Manager's attention. 
  BECKMAN COULTER, INC., Miami, FL 	10/1991 --------------------------- 02/2008
Principal Engineering Technician / Procurement Agent/ Group Leader (1996 to
2008)

Brought in to add value to the Product Development department by helping with
the performing of life/sample research and analysis and participating in R&D
(research and development). Analyzed graphs and data, and conducted reliability,
performance, and fault analysis on reagents, fluidics and mechanical components.
Advised clients and offered recommendations on findings. Evaluated and purchased
millions of dollars of equipment.

•	Promoted to coordinate and implement the product testing process in support of
innovative product development.
•	Validated instruments, components, processes, reagents
•	Ran reliability and life tests on components and reagents.
•	Trained, run and develop, write, and update plasma technical training
procedures to ensure that product   
 was properly executed. 
•	 Submit and suggest repairs to the OEM, keep manuals current and up to date.  
   
•	Instrumental in the instrument temperature profile validation, and quality
test.
•	Identified needs, researched and procured new equipment to meet organizational
demands and balance the sizeable workload
•	Earned recognition as the “backbone” of the reliability product development
group for streamlining and improving operations and consistently assisting team
members.
•	Took ownership and control of crucial projects, such as product temperature
profile failures.
•	Keep clear and concise records, and archives.
•	Was very instrumental in the solving of FDA and CAPA action items.
•	Successfully reduced expenses by 25% through skillful budget management and
cost containment.
•	Increased technical capabilities by researching and purchasing capital
equipment, such as the electron microscope, environmental chambers and a system
for archiving temperature profiles that supported FDA and ISO compliance.
•	Supervised and trained personnel in setting and operating of laboratory
equipment and procedures to better handle critical tests.


RACAL MILGO, INC., Sunrise Boulevard, FL
Senior Technician, Test Engineering Department
Responsible for managing and leading personnel in the design and maintenance of
important aspects of the production line, including three PC board surface
mounts, IC inserters and testing equipment. Mentored, trained and motivated team
members. Performed maintenance and sustain the production department. The group
was in charge of the design test set up sites, workstations where the product was
tested and data was verified.
XEROX INC., Miami Lakes, FL
Group Leader, Test Engineering Department
 
Promoted to oversee and delegate responsibilities of six employees, and provided
strong, focused supervision for optimal productivity and efficiency. Developed,
maintained, and performed troubleshooting on test equipment.


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

MIAMI COLLEGE, MIAMI, FL
ASSOCIATE IN ELECTRONICS (AS) (2002)

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Davie, FL
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (2006)

Phoenix University, Davie, FL
Associate in Information Technology Davie, (2004)

Computer Proficiency
Fluent in all Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, etc.., Auto Cad, Oracle
Networking (LAN/WAN, mainframe systems