How did you get into this line of work?
I have been working in the Manufacturing and Quality Engineering business since I attended High School as a co-op student, and my entire family has been involved in the automotive industry for over 100 years, so it was natural for me. I started my consulting business when I was 23 years old, and the rest is history!
What does your day to day look like at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence? Describe a day in the life.
My professional life could be summed up by this phrase: very fast paced! My day typically requires keeping up with customer demands, while simultaneously developing world-class solutions — and I am usuallyworking in a “startup mode”, similar to how a new business would operate. In addition, I dedicate my time to watching and coaching my team to act in an entrepreneurial way; so far they have done a great job in transitioning into this mindset and approach, while working in a corporate environment.
What are your future goals?
My immediate goal is to grow the Integrated Solutions Business Unit by leveraging our best-in-class products and solutions. I am also focused on developing the best people and team possible, by sharing my knowledge and experience in the industry.
What makes Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence uniquely capable of launching aproduct like the 360° FMC?
The simple answer to this question is that we are in the unique position to offer the 360° FMC because we have a world class suite of core products, knowledge and know-how, and we can package them into a highly effective solution.
What problems does the 360° FMC solve?
The 360° FMC solution’s “sweet spot” is that it offers incredible flexibility and very quick time- to-market in a complex manufacturing environment. Since announcing the new automation division and engineering the product, what we’ve learned is that ourcustomers have a strong need for the flexibility of a solution like the 360° FMC to help support their demanding manufacturing environment.
How does the 360° FMC fit with the strategic vision that Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence laid out in 2016?
The new automation solution provides an easy migration path to a customer interested in getting the benefits of Industry 4.0, but can’t commit to a full retooling of their manufacturing line to obtain a data-driven manufacturing environment. Also, the system fits very neatly into the sensing, thinking, acting work flow as part of constantly innovating your operation. In this way, the 360° FMC solution’s strategic value to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is that it helps to future-proof us and our customers against the relentless forces of competition and change.
What do you do for fun outside of working at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence? Hobbies?
I very much enjoy spending time with my 3 children and wife. I am very active in sports both at a collegiate and youth level. I really enjoy football and baseball, and my oldest boy is a collegiate pitcher, my youngest son is already being recruited as a sophomore in high school. I love being outdoors, and enjoy hunting and fishing, too. I like giving back to my community, and I do this by spending time with underprivileged local youths that have no father in their lives.
