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Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson

Edmond,OK

Summary

  • I am passionate about making a difference for the benefit of others. In business, working with team members to improve business processes, team member experiences and financial performance of the company. In community where many are disadvantaged without access to life-changing clean water.
  • My career has been in Quality Systems/Project Management with experience in Automotive and Tech Industry. Specifically, in Program management, Quality Engineer & QA Manager roles applying data-centric foundations for business improvement projects. Then collaborating with team members to successfully deliver the committed result. My experience also include secondary roles in Supply Chain and Procurement.
  • Most commonly recognized strength as cross-functional collaboration with successful outcomes | Strong data-driven analytical skills using Power Bi and Tableau | Experienced in dashboard design, visualizations, and data storytelling.
  • Teaching others is often one of the outcomes of these achievements
  • I am an eager self-learner constantly refining myself through Kindle Unlimited reads, LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight courses
  • Active in volunteering: 8th consecutive year as host site organizer & fundraiser of Team World Vision Global 6K for Water | ERG - Community Impact Leader organizing community impact volunteer events.
  • Seeking opportunities where I can make a positive difference in business processes, team member experiences and financial performance of the company

Work History

Quality Sr. Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 04.2023
  • Quality PM providing leadership and direction for business improvement projects
  • PM the creation of extensive Tableau calculations for EMEA Logistics cycle time reduction
  • Data Accuracy & Reliability: Develop revision control mechanisms for creating/updating of key Tableau calculations
  • Data Issues and Resolution: Team member support to identify, prioritize and resolve data-related issues
  • Data capture: Continuous improvement in data capture methods to improve reporting accuracy
  • Data Analytics: Develop standardized performance trends with key insight summaries

Server L10 Global Commodity Manager

Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • L10 integration responsibilities across ODM’s in Mexico and USA
  • Managed ~$150M in annual MVA spend
  • Contract negotiations
  • Established strong working relationships across Dell internal teams [Global Materials, GCM’s, NPI/GOE, Factory
  • Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Logistics]
  • Developed process and tools for accurately tracking spend and identifying cost reduction opportunities
  • Developed Preliminary MVA cost estimation methodology
  • Developed methods for extensive cost analysis in preparation for MVA negotiation and discussions at VP level
  • Developed and implementing new processes and procedures for NPI MVA and RMA Credit Notes
  • Created and released the RMA Process, worked across multiple Tier 1 suppliers for adoption
  • Supported X-LOB Custom Factory Integration with RFQ, cost negotiations and infrastructure support

Supply Chain Manager/Peripherals GCM

Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Dave Thompson April 2023
  • WWP Core Team Representative responsible for assuring timely support of Platform RTS
  • Managed Peripherals NB Cart from RFQ to RTS
  • Developed & implemented Supply Chain T-Minus tool, recognized as “best thing to come out of Supply Chain”

Supplier Quality Engineer

Dell Technologies
Austin, TX
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Collaborated with multiple L5 & L16 Mechanical suppliers overseeing Quality systems in China, Thailand, and Ireland
  • Green Belt certified and Black Belt trained
  • Developed SWOT Analysis tool and led SWOT Teams on special assignments to improve supplier performance
  • Developed Process Management Tool for capturing safe-launch process metrics including embedded corrective actions
  • Trained and mentored Mechanical Asia SQE’s in alignment with strategic initiatives

Quality Assurance Manager/Global Quality Account Manager

Trend Technologies, Inc
Round Rock, TX
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Hired, trained 15 QA staff for 24/7 factory startup producing DT & WS chassis for Dell, Inc
  • Successfully passed Dell QSA first time with high score
  • Appointed as Global Quality Account Manager for all WW Trend locations supplying Dell sites

Supplier Development Engineer

TRW Automotive
Washington, MI
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Quality System audits
  • Conducted PFMEA/APQP/MSA assessments
  • Managed supplier development across wide-range of manufacturing processes including stamping, injection molding, fine-blanking, heat treating, insert-molding, and chrome plating
  • Collaborated with and developed the Chrome Plating Control Plan identifying CTQ’s of every process parameter within the plating process
  • Collaborated with Heat Treat sources in Michigan and Ontario, Canada to author TRW Occupant Restraint Heat Treat
  • Standard,
  • Trained over 20 Heat Treat suppliers

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Quality Management

Cleary University
Ypsilanti
05.1996 - 12.1997

Skills

Independent/Team Contributor

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Work Ethics

Feedback from Annual Reviews: excellent collaboration skills, builds trust, consistent & positive, curious learner, dedication & commitment, innovative spirit, self-motivated, takes initiative

Volunteering

  • Global 6K for Water: Host site leader for Team World Vision Global 6K for Water 2015-2023. Responsible for event planning, web page content, fundraising, community engagement [businesses, houses of worship, individuals], registration drives, communications. Presented with Jane Kipsang Leadership Award by Team World Vision.
  • Dell ERG Community Impact Leader: Responsible for organizing volunteer events with Global Pillar Leads

Timeline

Quality Sr. Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies
01.2014 - 04.2023

Server L10 Global Commodity Manager

Dell Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2014

Supply Chain Manager/Peripherals GCM

Dell Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2010

Supplier Quality Engineer

Dell Technologies
01.2000 - 01.2006

Quality Assurance Manager/Global Quality Account Manager

Trend Technologies, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Business Administration - Quality Management

Cleary University
05.1996 - 12.1997

Supplier Development Engineer

TRW Automotive
01.1993 - 01.1998
Dave Thompson