Juan Pierre Ludick
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detailed-oriented and analytical Director of Technical Product Development and Installation with 20+ years of experience as company owner managing entire product lifecycle, providing onsite technical support, training, and performing onsite fault location and repairs. Highly proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with cross departmental teams, and implementing innovative out of the box thinking for product and in field solutions.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Alsco Uniforms
03.2025 - Current
- Head of engineering & maintenance department. Manage team of engineers ensuring minimum equipment down time production down time. Maintenance and repairs which includes, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and electrical components.
- Source required replacement parts from vendors. Responsible for building related maintenance. Manage engineering and janitorial staff members related to daily schedules, equipment PM’s and materials required.
- Assist with cross departmental requirements related all maintenance supply returns and credits from vendors.
- Manage team members timecards, compensation, PTO, all disciplinary requests.
President / Owner
Switched On Radiant LLC
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Design, Import, Supply, Installation, Troubleshooting and Repairs of both Indoor & Outdoor Radiant Electrical Heating Products for both residential and commercial applications. Product design engineering – Conception to market
Director - Technical Product Development & Installation
Warmly Yours – Radiant Electrical Floor Heating, Snowmelt and De-icing Syst
03.2019 - 09.2023
- New Department creation and startup.
- Communicate all required product related changes and improvements with international manufacturers.
- Increased product quality by identifying areas for improvement, leading to a 35% reduction in product failures.
- Evaluated and improved rework line of products by testing product features and reviewing specifications.
- Improved product lines by manufacturer change which resulted in better quality at 30% decrease in cost.
- Build innovative electrical / electronic field test equipment resulting in increased durability and effectiveness.
- Implement new field installation methods for system installations resulting in increased effectiveness.
- Technical sales assistance with core project requirements increasing customer satisfaction and minimum product returns.
- Integrate new WIFI wireless control options resulting in easier customer interaction with controller systems.
- Product design engineering – Conception to market
President / Owner
ThermGlaze Windows and Doors Manufacturing
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Design, Manufacture, Installation and Repairs of uPVC / Vinyl Energy Efficient Windows & Doors.
- Manage all aspects of manufacturing plant and contracting teams.
President / Owner
Comfy Floor Manufacturing and Installation / Contractors
01.1994 - 01.2019
- Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Troubleshooting and Repairs of Indoor Radiant Electrical Heating Products for both residential and commercial applications.
- Supply & Installation of Hardwood, Engineered, Laminate, Vinyl Click, Carpets and underlayment’s to Commercial and Residential clients.
- Technical and Installation Training received for all the above products by various major distributors and suppliers.
- Technical Training and installation completed with prominent floor adhesive / self levelling screed manufacturers.
- Excellent contracting / Installation Team Training and Managing and Mentoring skills.
- Product design engineering – Conception to market
President / Owner
African Roofing Contractors
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Excellent timber structural experience including roof coverings – Sheet Metal, Concrete roof tiles, Flashings and Waterproofing applications.
Specialist Soldier – Rank Platoon Sergeant
South African Defense Force
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Combat ready trainer.
Education
National N3 Technical Certificate -
Marais Viljoen Technical High School
Alberton, Gauteng, South AfricaBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronic / Electrical Engineering
USCES.org
Skills
- Detail Orientated
- Self-Motivated
- Well-travelled both local USA & International
- Fast Learner
- Analytical
- Result Driven
- International vendor negotiation experience
- Excellent electrical understanding
- Problem Solving
- Excellent Leadership and Management skills
- International product source and import
- Advanced blueprint comprehension
- Microsoft office
- Product development & testing
- Staff training and development
- Core failure troubleshooting
- Technical product installation
- Client relationships
- Project estimation
- Product sales and marketing experience
- Extensive trade show experience
- Executive management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Core administrative and financial proficiency
- Manufacturing – concept development
- Product life cycle management
- Cross functional collaboration
- Electrical, electronic, and mechanical proficiency
- Hand tool and test equipment proficiency
- Entrepreneurial experience
- International material supplier sourcing and negotiation skills
- Extensive product import, freight, and customs experience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working
Dutch Flemish
Limited Working
Zulu
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Alsco Uniforms
03.2025 - Current
President / Owner
Switched On Radiant LLC
10.2023 - 02.2025
Director - Technical Product Development & Installation
Warmly Yours – Radiant Electrical Floor Heating, Snowmelt and De-icing Syst
03.2019 - 09.2023
President / Owner
ThermGlaze Windows and Doors Manufacturing
01.2016 - 01.2019
President / Owner
Comfy Floor Manufacturing and Installation / Contractors
01.1994 - 01.2019
President / Owner
African Roofing Contractors
01.1992 - 01.1995
Specialist Soldier – Rank Platoon Sergeant
South African Defense Force
01.1989 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronic / Electrical Engineering
USCES.org
National N3 Technical Certificate -
Marais Viljoen Technical High School