Michael Franks
Snoqualmie,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a Master's in Finance and a Bachelor's in Engineering, complemented by ML coursework and certifications. Strong analytical and technical skills, eager to leverage data-driven insights in machine learning applications.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vendor), Audio Research
Meta Reality Labs
Redmond, WA
12.2017 - Current
- Innovate and design mechanical, usable prototypes for audio research using SolidWorks and NX.
- Prepared presentations for management regarding proposed product improvements or modifications.
- Analyzed test data from prototype builds to identify design issues and develop corrective actions.
- Evaluated customer requirements for product enhancements or modifications based on market trends or customer feedback.
- Provide engineering expertise into research concepts to ensure deliverables meet objectives, developing innovative methods to 3D printing, machining, and casting of prototypes
- Cross-collaborate with multiple disciplines, including research and electrical, test engineering, to complete design objectives within timeframe
Procurement Financial Analyst, Propulsion Systems Division – Supplier Management
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Bellevue, WA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed cost estimates, business case analyses, competitive assessments, and cost forecasts.
- Evaluated complex financial information from multiple sources to make sound recommendations.
- Prepared detailed reports on financial status of clients' investments.
- Reviewed financial documents and records to assess accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Negotiated terms with vendors and suppliers to optimize cost savings.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes were followed.
- Identified discrepancies in financial data and recommended corrective actions to resolve them.
- Analyzed trends in financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
Enterprise Auditor, Office of Internal Governance
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
- Performed regular reviews of the company's operations for compliance with laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
Procurement Financial Analyst, Commercial Aviation Services – Supplier Management
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Renton, WA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Created detailed technical reports highlighting findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
- Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.
- Built and strengthened client relationships to form long-lasting, profitable bonds.
- Negotiated terms with vendors and suppliers to optimize cost savings.
- Guided stakeholder strategies with financial advice.
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Pensar Development
Seattle, WA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed engineering projects through planning and forecasting resources for cost, budget, and timelines.
- Contributed to designing consumer products, such as XBOX 360, resulting in maintaining scope, budget, and design constraints for customers.
- Managed vendor costs to stay within overall design budget.
- Prototyped designs using machining and 3D printing.
- Developed mechanical designs for complex systems utilizing CAD software.
- Performed engineering calculations to evaluate design alternatives and optimize performance.
- Conducted stress analysis, fatigue life analysis, and failure mode evaluations on components.
Senior Project Engineer / Manager, Hardware Division
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided project management oversight of international development partners while meeting internal stakeholders' product expectations of cost and timeline.
- Significant experience managing third-party development and manufacturing, primarily in Asia.
- Managed international design teams in Taiwan, and then production teams in China to ensure continuity of design to manufacture.
- Performed duties of a Product Planner (Market Intelligence) in addition to my role as a Mechanical Project Engineer, which included:
- Supporting International Business Development through analyzing feasibility of product distribution and expansion into BRIC markets.
- Consulting in steering concepts of upcoming features for new products incorporation into future hardware (mice) product lines.
Mechanical Engineer
Pensar Development
Seattle, WA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Coordinated with customers concerning design issues while balancing constraints of the overall design.
- Performed CAD support through Pro/E and SolidWorks to design custom customer components and assemblies.
- Coordinated the prototyping of components while keeping cost and customer schedule in view.
- Developed and tested mechanical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Analyzed project requirements and designed solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Conducted research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanical systems, components and processes.
PSU / Payloads Design Engineer
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Seattle, WA
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Redesigned Main Deck Center Overhead for the updated 747 interior which included a new crew oxygen redesign to enable it to be adapted throughout the main deck at a significant cost savings
- Designed injection molded Passenger Service Unit panels for 747-400LR
- Managed plastic prototype release and schedules
- Created part and assembly drawings
- Maintained engineering and vendor schedules
- Performed structural analysis of new and existing support structures for interior components
Education
M.S. - Finance
Seattle University
Seattle, WAB.S. - Manufacturing Engineering
Bradley University
Peoria, ILSkills
- Project Oversight Expertise
- Experienced in Data Analysis with Python, R, and SQL
- Experience with Keras for Model Development
- Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Concepts: Supervised/Unsupervised Learning, Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis
- Technical Software Proficiency
- Innovative Contributor: 7 Patents Across Tech Giants
- Predictive Model for Stock Prices
- Developed a machine learning model using Python and Scikit-learn to predict stock price movements based on historical data
Achieved an accuracy of 85%, enhancing investment strategies
- Customer Segmentation Analysis
- Conducted clustering analysis on a retail dataset to identify distinct customer segments using K-means
Certification
- Data Analysis with Python
- Data Visualization with Python
- Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
- Python Project for Data Science
- Data Science Methodology
- Machine Learning with Python
- Machine Learning A - Z
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Tools for Data Science
- Tableau Certification - Desktop Specialist
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vendor), Audio Research
Meta Reality Labs
12.2017 - Current
Procurement Financial Analyst, Propulsion Systems Division – Supplier Management
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
01.2015 - 01.2017
Enterprise Auditor, Office of Internal Governance
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
01.2013 - 01.2015
Procurement Financial Analyst, Commercial Aviation Services – Supplier Management
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Pensar Development
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Project Engineer / Manager, Hardware Division
Microsoft
01.2004 - 01.2008
Mechanical Engineer
Pensar Development
01.2002 - 01.2004
PSU / Payloads Design Engineer
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.S. - Finance
Seattle University
B.S. - Manufacturing Engineering
Bradley University
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