Jeffrey Padilla
Acworth ,GA
Summary
Design and Engineering Manager with a proven track record in team leadership, process improvement, and client collaboration. Expertise in innovation management and design optimization, driving successful engineering projects that exceed client expectations. Engineering Manager with a robust record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative product solutions. Expertise in technical project management, client collaboration, and process optimization drives impactful results and enhances operational efficiency.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Design and Engineering Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Kennesaw, Georgia
06.2010 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional engineering teams in designing and launching innovative products, aligning with technical specifications and business targets.
- Developed engineering projects that exceeded client expectations, increasing revenue opportunities.
- Streamlined engineering workflows through effective process improvements, enhancing productivity.
- Oversaw a team of engineers by assigning tasks and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional units to implement cutting-edge technologies into existing products.
- Explored new technologies aimed at optimizing production methods and lowering costs.
- Produced concept designs based on client collaboration, guiding the design process from inception to completion.
- Reported on project progress to senior management, offering insights for performance optimization.
Systems Engineering Manager
MGM Mirage Corporation
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2006 - 06.2010
- Led systems integration projects across various departments within the organization.
- Led system architecture design for integrated gaming and hospitality systems.
- Developed and implemented system security policies, procedures and best practices.
- Developed and maintained system architecture to support business operations effectively.
- Managed system upgrades to enhance performance and ensure security compliance across organizational platforms.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and reduce downtime in system operations and troubleshooting.
- Conducted system performance evaluations, identifying critical areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Provided technical support for complex system issues impacting operations.
- Monitored system performance metrics such as disk space utilization, CPU usage, memory utilization, and network traffic.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices and technical skills development.
- Worked closely with other teams to ensure smooth operation of the overall IT infrastructure.
- Assisted with development of long-term strategic goals for systems engineering team in alignment with business objectives.
- Assisted remote employees and made recommendations on handling system problems at home offices.
- Managed users' accounts in Active Directory services such as creating user accounts and resetting passwords.
- Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
- Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
- Maintained documentation regarding all changes made to the server environment ensuring full compliance with corporate standards.
- Completed projects within deadlines and within budget.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Determined design criteria or specifications.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Advised customers on use of products or services.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Created comprehensive engineering documentation and oversaw design projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas04-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Cisco Networking
Cisco Networking Academy
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - MS Server
New Horizons
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - Leading Organizations For High-Velocity Performanc
MIT Management Executive Education
Cambridge, ME07-2026
Skills
- Engineering design
- Product development strategy
- Systems integration
- Technical project management
- Project management
- Performance testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimization
- Cost estimation
- Design evaluations
- Team leadership and building
- Team development initiatives
- Client collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Decision-making
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Cisco CCNP
Timeline
Design and Engineering Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
06.2010 - Current
Systems Engineering Manager
MGM Mirage Corporation
02.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Some College (No Degree) - Cisco Networking
Cisco Networking Academy
Some College (No Degree) - MS Server
New Horizons
Some College (No Degree) - Leading Organizations For High-Velocity Performanc
MIT Management Executive Education