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Michael Duncan

Fire Protection Specialist
635 Mohawk Dr. Apt 307 Boulder,CO

Summary

Team contributor and life-long learner with interest in fire protection and façade applications. Excels in solving complex problems using innovative solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fire Protection Specialist

Hilti North America
10.2022 - Current
  • Grew MSL sales by nearly 300% in 2025 while maintaining growth in CP 653 sales, and introduced the product in two Hospital groups (AdventHealth and UCH)
  • Further developed communication and leadership skill by acting as GEOS Lead in 2025 where I communicated my team's feedback to the Director of Technical Marketing in MO West
  • Introduced Hilti CFP-ES Endo Shield to the market and followed up on-site to ensure proper installation of appropriate EJs
  • Lead BTS sales in MO West during first year after release of new product
  • Earned first sale of cast-in firestop to key account, US Engineering
  • Developed communication and situational skills by foraging new relationships and learning which benefits motivate different stakeholders
  • Provided several in-depth firestop trainings for installers, general contractors, architects, inspectors, etc. to educate the industry on proper firestop practice
  • Went above and beyond daily duties to provide weekly firestop facts to educate fellow Hilti employees

Fire Protection Engineer II

Hilti North America
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced leadership skills by acting as a mentor for FPE Summer Intern
  • Trained new curtain wall engineers by balancing lead-by-example and learn-by-doing people development approaches

Fire Protection Engineer I

Hilti North America
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Developed AIA accredited Façade 201 Presentation covering façade firestopping and code requirements to several audiences with up to 150 attendees
  • Acted as a key contributor in the EOS pod by maintaining highest EJ production on the team, with over 2,500 EJs completed
  • Communicated with Architects, General Contractors, and Firestop Installers while riding along with Hilti Fire Protection Specialists on high-rise construction sites in New York City
  • Installed and witnessed ASTM E2307 test of aluminum framed curtain wall
  • Provided excellent service through conference calls and meetings with industry leading architects, curtain wall manufacturers, contractors, and glazers from across North America

Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Hilti North America
05.2019 - 08.2019

Hilti Intern Project - Firestop Product Calculator:

  • Created new, and improved existing spreadsheets used to determine amount of Hilti product needed for specific firestopping scenario
  • Presented project to Hilti executive management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 05.2020

Minor - Business Foundations

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
08.2018 - 05.2020

Skills

    Communication

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills

    Technical Knowledge

    Experience in solving multistep technical problems Shows interest in work and is a fast learner

    Leadership

    Naturally educates the surrounding team Acts as a mentor for newer team members

Timeline

Fire Protection Specialist

Hilti North America
10.2022 - Current

Fire Protection Engineer II

Hilti North America
04.2022 - 10.2022

Fire Protection Engineer I

Hilti North America
07.2020 - 04.2022

Fire Protection Engineering Intern

Hilti North America
05.2019 - 08.2019

Minor - Business Foundations

The University of Texas
08.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas
08.2016 - 05.2020
Michael DuncanFire Protection Specialist