Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

• As 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣, my mission is to simplify robotics and make it feel approachable. I create content that helps people feel comfortable around robots, removing the fear, the complexity, and the belief that you need to be a genius to use them.
• It’s not just about showcasing technology; it’s about building a real connection. That’s when technology stops being intimidating and starts being useful.

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

• ➤ Provide advice on career progression, including how to navigate the manufacturing industry and leverage their skills and knowledge.
• ➤ Offer guidance on personal growth, confidence-building, and work-life balance.
• ➤ Assist mentees in setting realistic and achievable goals for their careers and personal development.
• ➤ Provide honest and constructive feedback on mentees' performance and development areas.
• ➤ Keep track of mentees’ progress and adjust guidance as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• ➤ Advocate for gender equality within the manufacturing sector and actively work to reduce the gender gap.

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland · Hybrid

• ➤ Develop, modify, and optimise robot programs to achieve precise and efficient movements for various applications.
• ➤ Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to understand automation requirements and objectives.
• ➤ Perform hands-on robot commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate functionality.
• ➤ Conduct thorough testing and validation of robotic systems, identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• ➤ Integrate robotic systems with existing machinery and equipment, ensuring compatibility and smooth interaction.
• ➤ Provide technical support and guidance to onsite teams during the installation and startup phases.
• ➤ Collaborate with software and hardware teams to interface robotic systems with control systems and user interfaces.
• ➤ Monitor and analyse system performance data, making necessary adjustments and improvements.
• ➤ Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies related to robot programming and automation.
• ➤ Document programming processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
• ➤ Implementing motion planning and path optimization algorithms to ensure efficient robot movements.
• ➤ Assist in the training of operators and technicians on the proper operation and maintenance of robotic equipment.
• ➤ Participate in the design and layout of robotic work cells, optimizing spatial arrangements for efficient workflow.
• ➤ Provide input during the conceptualization and design phases of new automation projects, offering insights into feasibility and programming complexity.
• ➤ Research and evaluate emerging technologies and tools in the field of robotics and automation to enhance system capabilities.

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos · Collinstown, County Westmeath, Ireland

• ➤ Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems.
• ➤ Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process.
• ➤ Establish resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal company standards.
• ➤ Oversees installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• ➤ Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• ➤ Always practising good teamwork in support of the day-to-day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets
• ➤ Providing technical leadership on all product and process issues.
• ➤ Responsibility for projects (value stream and cross-functional) as assigned by the company.
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔ Improved machine efficiency by 40-50%.
• ✔ Reduced machine cycle time by 50%.
• ✔ Reduced machine downtime by 40%.

Sep 2018 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mullingar, Ireland

• ➤ System integration with ABB robots, cobots, Vision systems such as Cognex and Sick, Servo Controllers like Festo and IAI, Powerflex 527 VSD's, Interroll's multicontrol,  safety devices such as light curtains and scanners.
• ➤ Responsible for developing and commissioning PLC (Allen Bradley) codes from scratch / existent codes updates. (Studio 5000, Guard Logix/ControlLogix 5000)
• ➤ Intermediate programming of ABB Robots and Cobots.
• ➤ Basic programming of Techman, Kuka and Fanuc Robots.
• ➤ High-performance HMI environment development using Factory Talk View SE/ME.
• ➤ Executing equipment testing and failure resolution.
• ➤ Work with senior leadership to identify, develop and execute upon opportunities for process and strategic improvements.
• ➤ Interface with internal customers and provide service and support.
• ➤ Good understanding of C or C++ language concepts and debugging skills
• ➤ Work on various stages of automation and control systems.
• ➤ Strong understanding of Quality and Testing
• ➤ Provide full support on improving process/quality for engineering to ensure accuracy and completeness
• ➤ Develop & document process standard work for operations and quality functions.
• ➤ Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead continuous improvement efforts
• ➤ Maintain data on several performance indicators necessary for Quality reports
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔ Performed audits and implemented a system to keep all documents and audit results organized and tracked
• ✔ Played a crucial role in the ISO 9001:2015 certification, coordinating all documentation issued in the company.
• ✔ Implemented a new Project Management System, coordinating the software and training all the employees.

Aug 2018 – Feb 2019 · 6 mos · County Dublin, Ireland

• The Robotics and Innovation Lab (RAIL) is an application-driven, interdisciplinary research group that is focused on the development of novel and innovative technical solutions that address major societal challenges.

Aug 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dublin, Ireland

• ➤ Provide excellent customer service, helping customers to choose the right product and service for their requirements
• ➤ Monitor, analyze and act to ensure quality standards are met in relation to customer service.
• ➤ Ensure team members adhere to relevant customer service procedures.
• ➤ Facilitate good communications internally and externally.
• ➤ Manage complaints/queries through to a satisfactory resolution.
• ➤ Conduct problem-solving and troubleshooting to resolve operational issues
• ➤ Responsible for training new staff members to assure they quickly adhere to the company's standards
• ➤ Organize, manage, and communicate across position levels and functions to tailor and implement operational improvements
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔ Implemented vital operational changes which reduced errors from 1 daily error to 2 per month.
• ✔ Implemented the Deadlines Policy to provide better service to business clients (hotels).
• ✔ Recognized by the owner as a practical administrative manager who helped to increase business profitability by 30%.

Sep 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil

• ➤ Responsible for supporting the Manager regarding all pricing issues
• ➤ Assist in quarterly pricing review, both the creation and implementation of all pricing actions
• ➤ Analysis of retained orders due to the price difference
• ➤ Process pricing data updates on a regular basis and prepare communications of the changes that affect the day-to-day operation of the business
• ➤ Create a management report on the root causes of price differences
• ➤ Issuance of daily and monthly reports of performance and sales productivity
• ➤ Conduct marketing analysis on all competitor's prices to present consolidated reports to marketing directors
• ➤ Provide administrative support to the field-based sales team
• ➤ Interact as the first point of contact in the department for all areas of the business
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔ Developed control table for all products category per region.
• ✔ Conducted a 6 months research project on main competitors by product and presented the findings and recommendations to the marketing director.

Nov 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo · São Paulo Area, Brazil

• ➤ Follow-up of disciplinary intercommunication activities
• ➤ Assistance to review and developing new tools to follow the progress of the projects, making interactions with all areas and compiling information
• ➤ Prepare Quality metrics/charts/graphs of the RPBC Refinery, with daily reports, work safety and control of hours worked
• ➤ Provide full support on improving process/quality for engineering to ensure accuracy and completeness
• ➤ Develop & document process standard work for operations and quality functions.
• ➤ Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead continuous improvement efforts
• ➤ Maintain data on several performance indicators necessary for Quality reports
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔ Performed audits and implemented a system to keep all documents and audit results organised and tracked.
• ✔ Played a crucial role in the ISO 9001 certification, coordinating the documentation issued in the engineering department.

Mar 2012 – Oct 2012 · 7 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil

• ➤ Advise sales, operations and marketing management of the key account
• ➤ Update daily sales reports and activations of cell phones nationwide
• ➤ Responsible for analysis of the sales goals of the main stores to present reports and graphs to the sales director
• ➤ Assist in the marketing area for new products and promotions
• 🏆 Key Achievements:
• ✔Developed the KPIs report template to present to the sales director on a weekly basis.