Chris DeGenova
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Engineering professional with a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, combined with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.). Seeking to leverage a robust blend of technical expertise, process optimization skills, and strategic leadership abilities to drive operational excellence, enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and foster continuous improvement within a dynamic engineering or manufacturing organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Six Sigma Black Belt Project
Remington Arms
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Successfully led a Six Sigma DMAIC project for a major ammunition manufacturer, focusing on defect elimination for their highest-producing shotgun shell machine
- Implemented data-driven strategies and Lean methodologies, significantly reducing defects and enhancing production efficiency
- Conducted Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments, and used Six Sigma tools throughout the DMAIC process
Statistical Testing for University Study
Louisiana Tech University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted Mann-Whitney paired t-tests for a university study using eye-tracking glasses
- Examined human trust levels in auto-generated solutions by analyzing differences in eye movements related to trust in computer-generated solutions
- Analyzed median eye tracking data based on students' reliability scores for 15 different areas of interest provided by the glasses
Periodontal Assistant
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted in oral surgeries and analyzed and logged patient information in a periodontal office
Senior Design Project
IBM
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Built and tested devices for IBM A.I
- Acoustic deflection software to detect part failure or wear in various machine environments
Internship
Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Internship in Freiburg, Germany at EMI Aerospace, working on projects for the German military, government, and private companies
- Utilized ESATAN-TMS thermal modeling software for satellite construction, achieving thermal modeling, design, and navigation of small satellites preparing for orbit
- Built a laser interferometer to determine the thermal expansion of alloys by the nanometer
- Used 3D modeling software to examine stress-strain deformation of large metal alloy samples before and after hydraulic press application
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC01.2020
Skills
Six Sigma Black Belt
Continuous Improvement Mindset
5S methodology
Kaizen facilitation
Cycle Time Reduction
Waste Reduction
Gantt Chart Creation
Timeline
Six Sigma Black Belt Project
Remington Arms
05.2023 - 04.2024
Statistical Testing for University Study
Louisiana Tech University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Periodontal Assistant
01.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Design Project
IBM
01.2019 - 12.2020
Internship
Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics
03.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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