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Hi, my name is Zack and I’m a mechanical engineer. I have approximately 5 years of work experience involving work with CAD design, 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and project management. I have used Freeform, Solidworks, Inventor and Fusion 360 design software. I primarily use Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 today. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in Fall 2020 Cum Laude with a degree in mechanical engineering. I’m currently working as a senior manufacturing engineer/project manager where I take customer requirements, convert them into 3D models for approval and take them through the manufacturing processes. I am responsible for all projects through each step of our processes in a sheet metal environment so I am familiar with laser cutting, CNC machining, bending, welding, assembly, and powder coating. I also tutored mathematics in college where I learned crucial problem solving skills.

I help organizations and teams streamline workflows, improve performance, and deliver lasting results. With 20+ years of experience across Fortune 500 companies, e-commerce, and healthcare, I bring a proven mix of Lean, Agile, and facilitation expertise to every engagement. ✅ Process Optimization: Mapping workflows, simplifying operations, and identifying improvement opportunities that boost efficiency and scalability. ✅ Agile & Lean Leadership: Driving continuous improvement, program delivery, and cultural alignment. ✅ Operational Excellence: Implementing practical systems that create clarity, accountability, and measurable impact. Beyond consulting, I excel at leading operations directly. I drive day-to-day execution, stabilize business processes, and help teams regain rhythm during growth or transition. I’ve successfully guided cross-functional operations in dynamic environments, bringing structure to scaling teams and building repeatable systems that support both performance and culture. My approach combines practical strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring that recommendations don’t just look good on paper but deliver real results in motion. I’m also the author of Tilt: How Poker Reveals the Secrets to Resilient Leadership and Clear Decisions, where I translate lessons from the poker table into tools for leading under pressure. That same perspective helps me guide teams with clarity, composure, and follow-through. Clients hire me when they need a strategic consultant to optimize operations, a facilitator to guide improvement conversations, or a hands-on leader to help their team adopt Lean and Agile practices. I provide clarity, structure, and actionable solutions that sustain results. Let’s connect to explore how I can strengthen your systems and deliver lasting results. Message me today to discuss your project needs!

Manufacturing SME and Curriculum Developer with 20+ years of cross-functional experience in Pharma, MedTech, and DUV Light Source operational development. Proven track record in high-stakes R&D environments, transitioning complex engineering concepts into scalable manufacturing processes. Adept at bridging traditional production, advanced R&D, curriculum development, and AI-driven Process Optimization to enhance efficiency and manufacturing reliability.

***SEASONED CONSULTANT WITH > 500 BILLABLE HOURS IF YOU INCLUDE NON UPWORK ACTIVITIES. I help businesses reduce costs, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma methods. With 40+ years in manufacturing engineering and operations, I’ve led projects that improved quality, accelerated throughput, and saved clients millions. I have also created course material and taught numerous Green Belt/ Black Six Sigma, Excel, Minitab, Design of Experiments and other statistical software classes. If you’re struggling with delays, bottlenecks, or high defect rates, I can help you identify root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and deliver measurable ROI. If you need to take your career to a next level, I'm here to provide training and 1:1 hands on assistance. What I Offer: - Process Optimization & Lean Implementation – streamline workflows, reduce cycle time, and remove bottlenecks - Six Sigma Projects (DMAIC / DMADV) – data-driven problem solving, defect reduction, and process capability improvement - Training & Coaching – teach and mentor teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods - Root Cause Analysis – identify and eliminate recurring issues that impact cost, quality, or delivery - KPI Development & Dashboards – define metrics that matter, and track improvements with clear visuals - Operational Excellence Audits – evaluate current processes and design a roadmap to improvement Why Clients Choose Me: - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on industry experience (not just theory) - 40+ years of proven results in manufacturing, engineering, and operations - Strong communicator who adapts complex methods into practical steps for your team - Focused on measurable results: cycle time, yield, cost savings, customer satisfaction Let’s Work Together: If you need to fix broken processes, boost efficiency, or hit aggressive business goals, I can help. Message me today to discuss your project—I’m ready to help you deliver results.

Former Food Industry executive with deep experience in all phases of food manufacturing. Extraordinary skills and affinity for manufacturing process improvement, including PLC or PC closed loop control system design, process optimization and process automation including collaborative robotics implementation. Recent experience with Inductive Automation Ignition platform. Deep experience in total business systems and hands on management including people systems and development, financial systems, budgeting and tracking, contracts review and collaborative development with attorneys. Regulatory visit oversight including OSHA and FDA. I look forward to helping you crest your challenges! Jerry

Inefficient processes cost you time, money, and customers. I find where — and fix it, with two decades of Lean Six Sigma discipline. I'm Sona Murgai, Founder & Principal Advisor of Process Velocity Advisors LLC, a business process consulting firm serving small businesses, mid-market companies, and healthcare organizations. Before founding the firm, I spent 12+ years in process excellence at GE and Genpact — as a functional Master Black Belt, Black Belt trainer, and Master Coach — where I mentored 200+ Green Belt and Black Belt projects, designed Black Belt training and certification assessments, and led the Process Excellence function for Consumer Goods, Pharma, and Life Sciences business units of a global outsourcing firm. I've helped process owners cut costs, reduce errors, and grow revenue across Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, Retail, Retail Lending, Credit Cards, and Consumer Goods. HOW I WORK: ● Define the process and success metrics up front ● Map the current state — how work actually flows, including the exception paths ● Analyze root causes with data, not opinions ● Improve: design and implement changes your team can sustain ● Control: measure results against the baseline, then standardize with SOPs, controls, and dashboards ENGAGEMENTS I TAKE ON: ● Business process mapping, analysis, and redesign ● Operational efficiency audits with a prioritized improvement roadmap ● SOP development and process documentation ● Workflow automation readiness — requirements, tool selection, and (for healthcare) HIPAA/BAA compliance validation before you build; for technology builds I work with an established technology delivery partner, with design and accountability staying with me ● Lean Six Sigma training and coaching — Green Belt/Black Belt mentoring, Black Belt curriculum design, Advanced Lean programs ● Project management and change management for improvement initiatives CERTIFICATIONS: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (functional) · Certified Six Sigma Black Belt · Certified Advanced Lean Trainer · Design Thinking Practitioner · MBA Most engagements start with a fixed-fee Operations Diagnostic — a structured assessment delivering a process map, findings, and a roadmap you can act on with or without me. Message me with the operational problem you're facing — I'll respond with specific questions, not boilerplate. Sona Murgai Founder & Principal Advisor, Process Velocity Advisors LLC Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt