Michael Warfield
Denison,TX
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
GST Motorsports, Inc.
Hayward, CA
12.2006 - 04.2022
- Built from the ground up a business specializing in Performance Subaru's which garnered Worldwide recognition as one of the leading Subaru specialty shops.
- Ran day to day operations of the business, managed financials, logistic's as well conducted all in house engine tuning.
- Built at the time one of fastest Time Attack Subaru's globally and campaigned it across the United States from 2008-2017 winning numerous championships while setting many overall track records some still standing today.
Managing Partner
Gruppe-S Engineering, LLC
Hayward, CA
11.2003 - 09.2006
- Expanded the Business from a parts only wholesale and retail entity to a full one stop performance center opening and managing the day to day operations of the installation and service center.
- Recruited and trained all personal for the labor/service division
Project Manager
CCC Network Systems, Inc
San Jose, CA
03.2000 - 09.2003
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Responsible for multiple simultaneous $5m+ projects across the globe
Global Project Engineer
CCC Network Systems, Inc
London, UK
06.1997 - 03.2000
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Worked on cutting edge development projects including building largest ever KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) switching technology developed onsite at Microsoft corporate headquarters in Redmond, WA
- Oversaw for 18 months the worlds first large scale KVM system including handing over the project and obtaining sign off of all outlined system performance goals
Video Projects Engineer
CCC Network Systems, Inc
London, UK
08.1995 - 07.1997
- Installation of latest generation video of CAT5 technologies at facilities around the world
- Responsible for worlds first glass plasma TV video wall alongside Fujitsu ICL and demonstrated at CeBIT 96 in Hannover Germany
- Responsible for implementation of video wall technology utilizing at the time cutting edge plasma screens
- Oversaw deployment and ongoing support for The Metropolitan Police of Gas plasma video wall technology alongside ISDN line video conferencing in the New Scotland Yard Central Command Complex
Structured Cabling Technician
CCC Network Systems, Inc
Farnborough, Hampshire
01.1993 - 07.1995
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Farm Community School
Farnborough, Hampshire 07.1986 - 06.1991
Skills
Operations management
Timeline
Business Owner
GST Motorsports, Inc.
12.2006 - 04.2022
Managing Partner
Gruppe-S Engineering, LLC
11.2003 - 09.2006
Project Manager
CCC Network Systems, Inc
03.2000 - 09.2003
Global Project Engineer
CCC Network Systems, Inc
06.1997 - 03.2000
Video Projects Engineer
CCC Network Systems, Inc
08.1995 - 07.1997
Structured Cabling Technician
CCC Network Systems, Inc
01.1993 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
Oak Farm Community School
07.1986 - 06.1991