John Urban
Sussex,WI
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in engineering and operations management. Led initiatives that increased product reliability and customer satisfaction. Skilled in risk management and decision-making, driving business growth and operational improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President & General Manager
Colordyne Technologies
Wisconsin
01.2024 - Current
- Lead overall business unit performance with responsibility spanning engineering, operations, product execution, and technical services.
- Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to align operational execution with company objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, organizational structure, and long-term roadmap planning.
- Establish performance expectations and accountability across cross-functional teams.
- Balance near-term operational priorities with long-term scalability and customer satisfaction.
Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Colordyne Technologies
Wisconsin
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Directed engineering and technical service organizations to enhance product development, system deployment, and customer support.
- Set engineering priorities, budgets, staffing plans, and execution timelines aligned with business needs.
- Led cross-functional initiatives resulting in improved product reliability, delivery performance, and service responsiveness.
- Implemented structured design reviews, risk management practices, and continuous improvement processes.
- Recruited and developed engineers and technical leaders, fostering talent growth and leadership within teams.
Product Manager
Colordyne Technologies
BROOKFIELD, WI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for core production solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Defined product requirements by balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.
- Facilitated new product introductions and customer deployments, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
- Acted as primary liaison among customers, engineering, sales, and operations to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Mechanical Engineer
Colordyne Technologies
BROOKFIELD, WI
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and developed mechanical and electromechanical systems, enhancing production equipment performance.
- Supported prototyping, testing, and validation processes, facilitating smooth transition to manufacturing.
- Collaborated with operations and service teams, boosting reliability and manufacturability of products.
Skills
- Business Unit Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Engineering & Operations Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Budget management
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management & Decision Making
- Process improvement
Personal Information
Title: General Manager | Vice President | Business & Operations Leadership
Leadership Profile
- Hands-on operator with strong financial and technical judgment
- Clear communicator across executive, technical, and customer stakeholders
- Focused on accountability, execution, and scalable growth
Timeline
Vice President & General Manager
Colordyne Technologies
01.2024 - Current
Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Colordyne Technologies
01.2020 - 01.2024
Product Manager
Colordyne Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Colordyne Technologies
02.2018 - 01.2019