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Zachary A. Sanichar

Zachary A. Sanichar

Queens,NY

Summary

Zachary Sanichar is an engineering leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation across advanced automation, robotics, cloud-connected systems, and technical operations. He has built a career leading cross-functional teams, delivering scalable engineering solutions, and translating complex technical challenges into measurable business outcomes across global organizations.

Currently at Zebra Technologies, Zachary leads strategic initiatives focused on automation, autonomous systems, and advanced service engineering, supporting enterprise-scale operations across multiple regions. His work has included integrating autonomous robotics into service environments, leading new product introduction programs, and improving technical processes that increase reliability, efficiency, and customer impact.

With prior experience that includes work connected to IBM and research collaboration with NASA, Zachary brings a multidisciplinary perspective spanning hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and platform strategy. He is recognized for building strong partnerships across engineering, product, and executive leadership while mentoring teams and driving high-performance cultures.

Zachary is passionate about emerging technology, technical leadership, and helping organizations scale through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused engineering.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Service Test Engineer, Team Lead - Technical Lead/Product Management

Zebra Technologies
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead and mentor global engineering teams, managing projects across repair depots, NPI initiatives, Agile roadmaps, and executive-level programs while monitoring KPIs and operational metrics to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Own full lifecycle automation and technical projects for diverse products (autonomous robots, Android smart scanners, smart vision systems), developing and scaling automated test frameworks and software databases.
  • Build and sustain cross-functional partnerships with executives, enterprise customers, and global depots, resolving escalations and ensuring operational continuity across regions.
  • Develop and implement automated software solutions (SQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Agile, Lab view, C#, C++, Python) for robotic, IT, Android, and Linux-based products, leading global deployment across core engineering and depot teams.
  • Global Service Repair Engineering (Corporate HQ - Holtsville, NY [Remote])

Hardware Developer - Hardware/Software Development

IBM
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led complex engineering efforts in research and development with electronic hardware and electrical design according to customer specifications across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Created and developed prototype electronic tests using programming (C++, C#, Python, SQL), multimeters, oscilloscopes.
  • Designed electrical and mechanical vehicles for hardware and electronic processes (custom tooling, proprietary testing stations for prototypes, electro-mechanical fixture development).
  • Researched approaches for exploratory packaging and electronic hardware designs (SMT, Pick and Place tooling, Solder Jetting, OrCAD, X-Ray).
  • C.S.S Electronic Engineering (Research HQ - Yorktown Heights, NY [Hybrid])

Robotics Lab Adjunct Professor

NASA Aerospace Academy
09.2016 - 08.2019
  • Delivered lectures on robotic systems and applications across industries, bridging theory with real-world use cases.
  • Designed and taught curriculum on robot chassis design and functionality.
  • Introduced students to robotic programming tools and guided hands-on system integration.
  • Led laboratory sessions where students built and tested robotic systems.
  • CUNY Research Foundation - Queens, NY

President, Engineering Team Lead - Cross functional Engineering Lead

NASA/CUNY Research Foundation
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems for autonomous and mining robots, managing budgets, milestones, and securing board-level funding.
  • Engineered onboard power and communication systems to expand robotic functionality.
  • Applied ROS and C++/Python programming to enable swarm robotics, autonomous navigation, and optimized sensor-driven pathways.
  • Ensured seamless hardware/software integration delivering robust robotic platforms for advanced research.
  • Robotic Mining and Autonomous Research (CUNY Research Foundation - Queens, NY)

Information Technology Specialist

Ernst & Young, EY
New York, New York
06.2014 - 09.2014

• Executed system upgrades and client-side virtualization to improve performance.
• Designed and configured office networks and hardware setups, ensuring seamless communication.
• Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity and server access issues.
• Installed and imaged client devices to standardize environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management / Cyber Security

York College
Queens, New York, NY

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Facilitation
  • Relationship Building
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  • NPI
  • QA
  • Test Planning
  • SQL
  • SQL Server
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • C#
  • C
  • Python
  • R (R-Studio)
  • ROS
  • LabView
  • Gazebo
  • Firmware Development
  • Distributed Systems
  • SaaS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Networking
  • Linux & Windows
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Docker
  • Salesforce
  • Electrical Systems Design
  • Assembly
  • Manufacturing Process Development
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Fusion 360
  • FreeCAD
  • 3D Printing
  • CT X-Ray
  • Laser Microscopes
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Smartsheets
  • SharePoint
  • GitHub
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Azure

Professional Memberships Associations

  • Member, Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success)
  • Member, National Technical Honor Society
  • Member, SkillsUSA Leadership & Future Workforce Empowerment Organization

Certifications Professional Development

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • CompTIA Strata Certification
  • IC3 GS4 Computer Hardware & Software Certification
  • NFTE Entrepreneurship Program Alumni

Key Skills

Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Facilitation, Relationship Building, Agile/Scrum, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), NPI, QA, Test Planning, SQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, C#, C++, Python, R (R-Studio), ROS, LabView, Gazebo, Firmware Development, Distributed Systems, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Networking, Linux & Windows, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Salesforce, Electrical Systems Design, Assembly, Manufacturing Process Development, AutoDesk Inventor, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, 3D Printing, CT X-Ray, Laser Microscopes, Microsoft Suite, Smartsheets, SharePoint, GitHub, Continuous Improvement, Azure

Timeline

Advanced Service Test Engineer, Team Lead - Technical Lead/Product Management

Zebra Technologies
08.2021 - Current

Hardware Developer - Hardware/Software Development

IBM
05.2019 - 08.2021

Robotics Lab Adjunct Professor

NASA Aerospace Academy
09.2016 - 08.2019

President, Engineering Team Lead - Cross functional Engineering Lead

NASA/CUNY Research Foundation
06.2016 - 01.2019

Information Technology Specialist

Ernst & Young, EY
06.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management / Cyber Security

York College
Zachary A. Sanichar