Ian Owens


mechanical engineer / Manufacturing Engineer with 21 years experience in multiple industries

ü       Broad technical skills combined with outstanding business communications ability.

ü       Experienced in turbo-machinery (compressor/turbine) design and analysis.

ü      Technical consulting experience throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

ü      Industries include: Aerospace, Automotive, Semiconductor, Electronics, Medical Devices.

 

Technical Skills

·         Software Support and Troubleshooting

·         Engineering Design (CAD, Solid Modeling)

·         Finite Element Modeling/Analysis

·         Data Collection and Statistical Analysis

·         Languages: VB.Net, ASP.Net, C/C#, PHP, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.

·         OS: Windows Server/XP, Unix, VMS

·         Database: SQL Server, Oracle

·         Crystal Reports, InSite, MS Office, Statit SPC, Dreamweaver, Content Management

Business Skills

·      Client Engagement Worldwide

·      Software Sales Engineering

·      Technical Presentations to audiences of varied backgrounds.

·      Technical Marketing/Writing

·      Customer Training and Education

·      RFI Responses and Cost Justifications

·      Plant Floor Operations, Quality Systems

·      Documentation and Courseware

Professional experience

 

 

 

2006-Present  Ian Owens Creations                                                                            Port Townsend, WA

Industry Consultant, Web Development Services

n     Consultant – Started a consultancy to work with companies and individuals on varied technical projects.  Clients during 2006 include:

o        Camstar Systems Inc. – Enterprise manufacturing software and services.

o        Sporto Corp. – Web Development of online catalogue for footwear manufacturer.

o        Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation – Web Development for non-profit.

o        Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Now – Content Management System implementation for renewable energy resource website.

o        The Good Mall – Website Development/programming for co-founded online business.

o        Flower Heart Productions – E-Commerce web development for art photography company.

 

 

2000-2005  Camstar Systems, Inc.                                                                                         Charlotte, NC

Supplier of InSite™ Manufacturing Execution System and Integration Services

n     Sales Engineer – Develop and present custom software demonstrations world-wide to executives, production managers and IT staff as the key element of the sales process.

o        Closed first $500K+ deal within six months of hire; received “Quick To Deliver” Sales Award.

o        Worldwide User Group Meeting Speaker, 2001.

n     Consultant, Professional Services - Design, develop and integrate web-based Enterprise manufacturing applications using InSite Designer, XML, and various .Net technologies.

o        Provided outstanding onsite and remote technical consulting to Amkor Technology Taiwan.  Solution was later rolled out to all other Amkor plants in Asia.

o        Technical lead for TriGem Computer implementation, a featured Camstar “Success Story.”

o        Technical Trainer for all product modules, including Object Design, Factory Modeling, Programming (XML interface SDK), and Statistical Process Control.

 

 

1998–1999  PS Industry Inc.                                                                                                    Lakeland, FL

Supplier of KAPES, Knowledge-Aided Planning and Estimating System

n     Sales Engineer – Provided technical sales demonstrations of KAPES software for process planning and manufacturing cost estimating to prospective clients and at trade shows. 

o        Won first US account (Dana Corporation) in competitive demonstrations, 1998.

o        Simultaneously supported five sales representatives on sales calls throughout North America.

o        Created automated software demonstration CDs and supporting marketing materials.

o        Designed and maintained corporate web site, including online cost justification application, which is still in use today.

 

 

1990-1998  CimTelligence Systems, Inc.                                                                          Lexington, MA

Supplier of IntelliCapp and Process Innovator™ Process Planning Software

n     Senior Manufacturing Consultant – Provided on-site consulting, technical training and custom programming to implement the IntelliCapp manufacturing information system and integrate it with enterprise business systems.

o        Authored functional specifications for next-generation web-based manufacturing process planning system (Process Innovator).

o        Conceived, developed, and marketed a web server product for dynamically converting customer legacy data into web content.

o        Authored all user training materials, on-line help system and corporate web site.   

o        Trademarked Process Innovator™ product name.

 

1985-1990  GE Aircraft Engines                                                                                                  Lynn, MA

Manufacturer of turbine engines for commercial and military aircraft

n     Design Engineer – Performed engineering design and analysis functions on production aircraft engine compressor and turbine components.

o        Turbine Design Engineer for T700 Turboshaft/Turboprop engine.  Analyzed field failures and authorized design changes.

o        Compressor Aeromechanical Design: FEM/FEA of compressor blades, vanes and structures; analyzed stress/deflection by simulating thermal, centrifugal and vibrational conditions.

o        Directed entry-level Edison program engineers and assigned unit responsibilities.

o        Completed MS Engineering degree while employed full-time.

o        Recognized for outstanding academic achievement, Engineer’s Day, 1990.

o        Interviewer, Engineering Development Program Campus Recruiting.

Education

 

 

MS Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University, 1989

o        Thesis: Finite Element Analysis of Compressor Blade Forging Process

BS Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, University of Massachusetts, 1985

o        Senior Project: Reduction Gearing Design for Overshot Waterwheel Power System