Hi, I’m
Michael Black
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Focused Engineering Manager accomplished in team leadership and program management. Seven (7) years of experience with track record of accomplishment. Excellent decision-making, planning and communication skills.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
SensoScientific, Inc.Simi Valley, CA
Engineering Manager
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Performed all Quality Managers and staff management in addition to new product development.
- Designed, manufactured, and released a new SubG Monitoring System with industry leading technology which lead to $1M in revenue within its first year release.
- Designed schematic, PCB layout, and data flow architecture for various systems.
- Technical writer of specifications, user manuals, quick start guides, and other literature used for the majority of products/services supported.
- Ideated, proposed, and launched a Temperature Mapping service which enabled a new revenue stream of $400k within the first 12 months of its instantiation.
- Developed and implemented engineering processes that improved project efficiency by 20%.
- Managed a team of 5 engineers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure quality control standards.
- Created detailed reports for senior management on the status of projects and deadlines.
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, ensuring all designs met requirements.
- Prepared budgets for each project and monitored expenditures to stay within financial limits.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas needing improvement in products or services.
- Collaborated closely with marketing team to develop promotional materials highlighting new products.
- Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to engineering operations.
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
SensoScientific, Inc.Simi Valley, CA
Quality Manager
05.2016 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Managed annual audits from accrediting body A2LA.
- Upgraded quality management system documentation to meet the latest regulatory requirements and changing management requirements.
- Grew throughput capabilities from 10k to 50k orders per year to meet increased COVID demand without an increased lead time to customers.
- Provided technical support to laboratory staff in the use of equipment and techniques.
- Maintained records of laboratory inventory, chemicals, hazardous waste disposal, and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality control tests and monitored results for accuracy.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintained a log of activities.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product orders, delivery timelines, and pricing information.
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all laboratory personnel were properly trained to fulfill ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and A2LA requirements.
- Scheduled regular meetings between members of the lab team to review progress on ongoing projects.
- Managed budgets associated with purchasing new equipment or supplies needed for ongoing research projects or experiments.
- Implemented new technologies into the laboratory environment while ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
- Designed and built new automated systems which improved throughput by 50%.
- Launched various services to expand revenue streams such as Onsite Calibration, Field Calibration, and Custom Calibration aided in market saturation of life science services and expansion potential within customer facilities.
Education
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
12.2020
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Product/Service Development
- Operational Planning
- Electronics Schematic, PCB Layout, and RF Design
- Strategic Component Source
- Embedded C (RTOS), C, Python, and SQL Expert
- Project and SDLC Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Cybersecurity and Network Design
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Persuasive Communication Style
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Certificate - Core Foundations of Bluetooth Low Energy - Sept 2023
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Timeline
Engineering Manager
SensoScientific, Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Quality Manager
SensoScientific, Inc.
05.2016 - 04.2021
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering
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