Blake Barfield
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Engineering professional prepared to lead and inspire teams in achieving operational excellence. Strong background in project management, process optimization, and technical problem-solving. Known for fostering collaborative work environment and adapting to evolving project requirements. Demonstrated ability to drive results and deliver value through effective communication, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Project Engineering Supervisor
UPS
01.2020 - Current
- Researches, develops, and deploys new physical automation systems including robotics, autonomous guided vehicles, and solutions for material handling sortation and transportation
- Interfaces with sortation equipment vendors to implement system performance enhancement campaigns and develop new equipment for deployment in the field
- Serves as the Overall Solutions Architect for projects to ensure systems meet Architectural Governance and IT Compliance objectives of the business
- Develops and validates equipment performance criteria and provides field support for acceptance testing
- Conducts detailed data analyses for validating equipment performance against stakeholder requirements
- Utilizes the bid package process to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts
- Works directly with procurement teams to define contractual criteria, responsibilities and deliverables
- Creates project schedules and completes the appropriation process for acquiring financial resources to accomplish project objectives on-schedule
- Manages architectural engineering, mechanical and electrical installation efforts of contractors in the field
- Maintains cost log and project management checklist, creates work orders and change orders, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion
- Works with insurance companies to evaluate and mitigate risk associated with the development of new physical automation systems, and ensures all deployments and operational processes follow ANSI/RIA and OSHA standards
- Incorporates a flexible work schedule including weekends and travel to prioritize and facilitate project success
Special Assignment Lead Systems Engineer
UPS
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Led a team of engineers through an in-house robotics project to automate package labeling for a $100M cost savings initiative
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define high level system architecture of hardware, electrical, network, controls and messaging layouts to standardize various types of communication for system components
- Worked with a software engineer to develop Visual Basic code used for robotic system vision, controls and safety measures
- Managed the mechanical and electrical installation of system components by contractors in the field
- Provided field support for a fleet of robotic labeling systems during live operations in the company's peak operating season, documented issues and developed solutions to enhance system reliability
- Developed and standardized training material utilized for onboarding personnel into system support roles
Systems Engineer
UPS
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed, designed, tested, integrated and deployed complex system software and hardware solutions during the construction and opening of automated package sorting facilities across the US
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to determine project stakeholder requirements along with key system functional and non-functional requirements
- Managed consultants and vendors for workstation, server and embedded system program development for complex control systems
- Completed detailed integrations and testing of complex system programs and control systems with field sortation equipment
- Provided field support and conducted site visits to review installations, evaluate performance and provide optimizations
- Managed project lifecycles including project scope, resources, schedule, initiation, preliminary design, building, deployment and support
- Worked on-site with vendors, consultants, mechanical and electrical contractors and local cross-functional staff to successfully meet project objectives regarding system functionality, system performance and system reliability
- Performed field certifications to ensure installed solutions met the quality assurance standards to fulfill customer needs and stakeholder requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Resource Management
- Technical Writing
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Java
- Python
- C
- C
- SQL
- Visual Basic
- CAD
- Network Protocols
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
Project Management
Programming and Software
Operating Systems
Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM - 2021)
Project Management Professional (PMP - In Progress)
Timeline
R&D Project Engineering Supervisor
UPS
01.2020 - Current
Special Assignment Lead Systems Engineer
UPS
11.2019 - 01.2020
Systems Engineer
UPS
06.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kennesaw State University
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