Diego A. Perez
Valley Stream,USA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager at Collins Aerospace with expertise in cross-functional leadership and product development. Demonstrated ability to achieve a 30% reduction in repair turnaround times while ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Proficient in project management tools, including MS Project, and dedicated to cultivating strong customer relationships. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive innovation and efficiency in future projects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Program Management
Collins Aerospace
03.2022 - Current
- Led all facets of new product development programs, including PDR, CDR, and TRR.
- Managed all aspects of product development, including P&L and budget adherence.
- Guided NPI delivery of Collins Aerospace’s Hypergamut Lighting System for Bombardier Global 5500/6500 aircraft platforms.
- Managed Secant Luminous Panel product development and production deliveries for Airbus A350 utilized by Starlux Airlines.
- Led complex team operations in a matrix environment to support long-term production programs for Bombardier, Airbus, and FACC.
- Supported audits to uphold ISO9001 and AS9100D certifications.
Sr. Program Manager
Lynq Technologies, Inc.
New York, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Directed a multidisciplinary team in launching Lynq's first asset tracking solution tailored for military situational awareness.
- Oversaw Lynq PRO feature development and implementation.
- Developed a Jira dashboard to streamline program status reporting.
- Achieved approximately 25% increase in team velocity during the first half of 2021.
- Leveraged proactive solutions to mitigate component lead time risks and shortages.
- Oversaw initial acceptance testing of the Lynq PRO for the United States Airforce.
Sr. Program Manager
TTM / Telephonics Corporation
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Implemented a $17M PBL program for the repair and upgrade of MH-60 Seahawk Radar systems.
- Secured $1.2M IDIQ contract from Lockheed Martin.
- Led strategic planning and execution of new product launches for IFF small form factor system.
- Acted as customer liaison for various program management reviews, including PMR, PDR, and CDR.
- Delivered IFF small form factor product development program with successful AIMS system certification.
Program Manager - New Product Introduction
Ametek, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Steered end-to-end design elements of $7M NPI program portfolio, covering prototyping and production readiness assessments.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance customer feedback integration.
- Coached and mentored cross-functional teams.
- Designed Smartsheets dashboard to observe and manage program activities.
- Oversaw heat exchanger development project for T-7 Red Hawk in Airforce T-X Program.
Founder / Product Designer
FA Technologies, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Engineered Pon-Go coat hanger charger to enhance convenient USB charging in bar environments.
- Raised capital, performed ODM management, and owned marketing and sales.
- Introduced innovative product features to decision-makers at TGIF and Brinker International.
Program Manager - Product Development
Humanscale Corporation
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Spearheaded initial technology product launches of M/Connect and MedLink in cooperation with product management and engineering teams.
- Oversaw initiative to reduce costs of the M2 monitor arms product line within Humanscale's wholesale network.
Program Manager
Telephonics Corporation
01.2009 - 10.2013
- Spearheaded a $2.5M non-recurring engineering project for software and hardware upgrades on the MMR Radar.
- Negotiated beneficial contract conditions.
Test Engineer
Telephonics Corporation and Frequency Electronics, Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2008
Education
Master of Science - Management Engineering
C.W. Post Long Island University
Brookville, NY01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY01.2007
Skills
- Project management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Product development
- MS Project
- Smartsheets
- JIRA
- MS Office 365 Suite
- MS Visio
- ERP
- Oracle
- ISO compliance
- Customer relationship
Certification
- Product Manager Certificate, Product School, 2021
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2014
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the new product introduction of Collins Aerospace’s Hypergamut Lighting System, and the Secant Luminous Panel.
- Led the launch of Lynq Technologies’ LoRa asset tracking system 'Lynq PRO' alongside sales and development team.
- Delivered process improvements practices that improved repair turnaround time by 30% for IFF and Radar Surveillance systems.
- Enabled Humanscale's first set of technology product launches in concert with Product Management and Engineering Leads.
Languages
Bilingual English / Spanish
Clearance
Secret
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Manager, Program Management
Collins Aerospace
03.2022 - Current
Sr. Program Manager
Lynq Technologies, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Sr. Program Manager
TTM / Telephonics Corporation
07.2018 - 12.2020
Program Manager - New Product Introduction
Ametek, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2018
Founder / Product Designer
FA Technologies, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2017
Program Manager - Product Development
Humanscale Corporation
10.2013 - 07.2016
Program Manager
Telephonics Corporation
01.2009 - 10.2013
Test Engineer
Telephonics Corporation and Frequency Electronics, Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Management Engineering
C.W. Post Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
New York Institute of Technology
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