Portfolio

MY HISTORY

Welcome to My Portfolio!

I am a Senior Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience across various industries including Tech, Automotive, Industrial Goods, Consumer Electronics, Oil and Gas, AI, and Software Development. I specialize in transforming underperforming operations into efficient and reliable systems. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and a passion for innovative solutions.
From program management and product lifecycle management to operational excellence and AI-driven data analysis, my work blends creativity with functionality, ensuring every project meets the highest standards.
Art Casasa
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QUALITY OF WORK

Delivering exceptional quality is at the core of everything I do. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I ensure each project exceeds expectations. My experience in leading high-performance teams and optimizing processes reflects my dedication to quality.

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STAKEHOLDER VALUE

Integrity and value guide my work. I believe in building trust and delivering results that offer true value to my clients. My strategic approach and focus on long-term success have consistently driven significant business growth and innovation.

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VALUE OF RESULTS

Achieving tangible results is my priority. By focusing on outcomes and impact, I ensure that every project delivers meaningful and lasting benefits. My track record includes launching global products, optimizing financial performance, and driving operational excellence.

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CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Creating a positive client experience is essential. I am dedicated to understanding client needs and providing a seamless and collaborative process from start to finish. My leadership in program management and PMO implementation has consistently enhanced client satisfaction and project success.

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES

Everything Begins with an Idea.

Dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and innovative solutions across diverse industries. From program management to AI-driven data analysis, I transform ideas into impactful, high-performing results.

Overview:
Led the development and integration of a cutting-edge robotics platform for automated warehouse systems. Achievements include:

  • Developing AI-driven algorithms to optimize robot performance and routing.
  • Reducing product defects.
  • Increasing operational efficiency and robot reliability.

Overview:
Successfully implemented a PMO for an automated warehouse company, standardizing and enhancing project management processes. Achievements include:

  • Standardizing PMO processes and procedures, including scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
  • Addressing a $5B work backlog by improving program management practices.
  • Enhancing collaboration between hardware and software developers, leading to improved project completion rates and resource management efficiency.

Overview:

Implemented a comprehensive OKR (Objectives and Key Results) system for a household robotics company to drive operational excellence. Achievements include:

  • Enhancing internal R&D communications and improving software and hardware development processes.
  • Establishing performance evaluation metrics and continuous improvement practices.

Overview:
Led cross-functional leaders for vendor selection and rates negotiation processes for a household robotics company to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance. Achievements include:

  • Reducing vendor expenses by over $3M through strategic supplier consolidation and rate negotiations.
  • Lowering annual software vendor costs by 10%.
  • Selecting high-quality vendors for software engineering, machine learning, and embedded design, ensuring robust support for product development and innovation.

Overview:
Established a PMO dedicated to new product development and technology advancement in the oil and gas industry. Achievements include:

  • Created and implemented comprehensive processes, procedures, and artifacts to streamline the flow of work.
  • Enhanced new product development and accelerated technology adoption by standardizing workflows and improving resource management.
  • Achieved 90%-100% delivery on critical milestones, significantly improving project timelines and outcomes.
  • Saved $20M through effective portfolio management and risk mitigation while aligning product line strategy with the organizational roadmap.

Overview:
Implemented a structured innovation pipeline and prioritization framework to enhance new product development and technology advancement. Achievements included:

  • Created and implemented comprehensive processes, procedures, and artifacts.
  • Established a prioritization system for projects based on strategic value and feasibility.
  • Facilitated decision-making with a new priority list.

Overview:
Implemented a PMO and new product development process for an industrial goods company to optimize operations and enhance product development. Achievements included:

  • Developed and implemented standardized PMO processes and procedures.
  • Established a comprehensive NPD process to streamline product development and reduce time-to-market.
  • Improved collaboration across finance, supply chain, engineering, and product management teams.
  • Achieved 90% of established milestones, driving significant improvements in efficiency and project outcomes.
  • Facilitated global product development processes that generated $100M in annual revenues.

Overview:
Successfully transferred the production of triple offset valves from Italy to India to optimize costs and enhance manufacturing efficiency. Achievements included:

  • Coordinated the relocation of production lines, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Implemented new manufacturing processes and quality controls at the India facility.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer and training for the local workforce.
  • Achieved significant cost savings and improved production efficiency through strategic relocation.

Overview:
Successfully introduced multiple new industrial products to the market, overseeing the entire lifecycle from idea generation to launch. Achievements included:

  • Generated and refined product ideas, turning concepts into viable products.
  • Managed the design and development of prototypes, ensuring alignment with market needs and technical specifications.
  • Escalated production lines to accommodate new products, implementing necessary process adjustments.
  • Launched new products, achieving successful market entry and driving revenue growth.

Overview:
Planned a global center of R&D and testing center of excellence, overseeing all aspects from location selection to financial planning and stakeholder engagement. Achievements included:

  • Conducted comprehensive location planning to identify optimal sites for R&D and testing facilities.
  • Developed detailed financial plans to ensure project feasibility and secure necessary funding.
  • Engaged in discussions with local authorities to facilitate approvals and support.
  • Completed planning for a center of excellence to advance innovation and improve testing capabilities, and position the company as a leader in the industry.

Overview:
Implemented Windchill and Pro-Engineer (now Creo) software solutions across multiple industries, including the migration from existing PDM systems to Windchill. Achievements included:

  • Successfully integrated Windchill for streamlined product data management and collaboration.
  • Deployed Pro-Engineer to improve engineering design processes and enhance product development efficiency.
    Managed migrations from legacy PDM systems to Windchill, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
  • Trained engineering teams on new tools and processes, ensuring smooth adoption and maximum utilization.
  • Improved overall productivity and innovation through the implementation of advanced software solutions.

Overview:
Implemented various sound system and telematics programs from concept through production as a Tier 1 supplier to major OEMs, including Toyota, Chrysler, GM, Honda, and Ford. Achievements included:

  • Developed sound system and telematics concepts and designs tailored to OEM specifications.
  • Managed the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototype development to full-scale production.
  • Utilized automotive systems to ensure seamless integration with vehicle platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with OEMs to meet stringent quality and performance standards.
  • Successfully launched sound and telematics systems that enhanced in-vehicle audio and connectivity experiences for major automotive brands.

Overview:
Implemented ISO 9001 from scratch in a metal manufacturing facility, establishing policies, processes, and documentation to achieve certification. Achievements included:

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
  • Created and maintained necessary documentation to support quality management processes.
  • Trained staff on ISO 9001 requirements and best practices to ensure compliance.
  • Successfully guided the facility through the ISO 9001 certification process, enhancing quality management and operational efficiency.

Overview:
Managed a $75 million annual investment in new product development (NPD) and new technology development (NTD) for the oil and gas industry. Achievements included:

  • Developed and implemented a strategic investment plan aligned with company goals.
  • Established a project evaluation framework using financial metrics, strategic alignment, and risk assessment.
  • Optimized resource allocation and implemented dynamic reallocation strategies.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed contingency plans.
  • Established KPIs and conducted regular portfolio reviews to ensure alignment and performance.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to maintain alignment and support.
EDUCATIONAL PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis and Visualizations

The Video Game Sales Dashboard

The Video Game Sales Dashboard is a comprehensive tool designed to provide in-depth insights into the video game market by analyzing sales data across various regions, platforms, and publishers

Iris Classification and Clustering Case Study

Explore the Iris dataset, a classic example in machine learning, through detailed classification and clustering techniques.

Honey Production Trends Analysis 1998 to 2016

This case study delves into the trends in honey production in the United States from 1998 to 2016.

Case Study Analyzing the MovieLens Dataset with Python

This case study delves into the MovieLens dataset, exploring user ratings and movie preferences.

Supervised Decision Trees: A Case Study for AllLife Bank

This case study explores using supervised decision tree models to predict personal loan purchases at AllLife Bank.

Ensemble Techniques for Tourism Company

Predict customer likelihood of purchasing the new Wellness Tourism Package.

Employee Promotion Prediction

Predict promotion eligibility. Identify key promotion factors. Provide recommendations.

Segmenting Credit Card Customers for Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Segment customers using machine learning techniques based on spending patterns and interactions.

Neural Networks for Bank Churn Prediction

Build a neural network classifier to predict whether a customer will leave the bank in the next 6 months.

Natural Language Processing: Twitter US Airline Sentiment

Classify tweets about US airlines into positive, negative, and neutral sentiments, and further categorize reasons for negative sentiments.

Advanced Neural Networks for Digit Recognition: A Deep Dive into SVHN Dataset

To develop an advanced neural network model that efficiently identifies and classifies house numbers from images within the SVHN dataset, focusing on accuracy and computational efficiency.

Descriptive and Prescriptive Analytics for CardioGoodFitness Data

To enhance our understanding of the CardioGoodFitness dataset and derive actionable insights, we employed several statistical and data visualization techniques.

Brain Tumor Classification Using Machine Vision Deep Learning Algorithms

The project aims to develop a deep learning model that can accurately classify MRI images into four categories: glioma tumor, meningioma tumor, pituitary tumor, and no tumor.

Predictive Modeling for Customer Response: Enhancing Supermarket Campaign Efficiency with AI

Develop a supervised learning model using decision trees and other classifiers to predict customer responses to the gold membership campaign, thus improving targeting and reducing marketing expenses.

Descriptive and Prescriptive Analytics for Used Cars Data in India

To enhance our understanding of the used cars dataset and derive actionable insights, we employed several statistical and data visualization techniques