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Michael Kennedy

Mechatronics Technology Instruction, Mechatronics Technology Program Development, Engineering Management, Project Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Technical and Managerial Training

Program Director, Mechatronics Technology

Gwinnett Technical College

Associate - 500 plus

Professional Bio

Results-driven and seasoned Director of Engineering and Project Management with extensive experience managing multi-billion dollar corporate capital budgets. A proven leader and strategic thinker, with excellent interpersonal touch and an uncompromising integrity that prefers a results oriented team approach. Experience in successfully motivating individuals from diverse engineering, operations, and construction disciplines, while consistently demonstrating knowledge and practice in strategic and tactical planning, and successfully bringing technically complex programs and projects to fruition. Possesses the ability to marshal resources, in order to positively effect change and achieve key corporate objectives.

Proficient in all areas of Capital Engineering and Project Management, including the development of process optimization practices, both domestically and globally, building premiere procedures and practices throughout the corporation, while creating innovative standards for the management of capital appropriations, and implementing innovative modes of capital cost savings measures. Established leader and author, with a number of technical and managerial publications, handbooks, guides, white papers, practical specifications, business standards, and innovative training modules.

Company

Gwinnett Technical College 1242 Melton Drive SW
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
United States
(678) 226-6930 https://www.gwinnetttech.edu
 GMA Logo Associate - 500 plus

Education:
The University of Alabama 1991 Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of South Alabama 1998 Master of Science - Technical Systems Management
Awards:
1990 - 1991 Who's Who in American Universities
1991 UA Engineering Honors Program
1991 Magna Cum Laude Graduate
1991 TAMU Engineering honors
2001 Six Sigma Black Belt Award
2014 Six Sigma Green Belt Award
Volunteer Work:
Mobile, Alabama Jaycees
Alabama Deepsea Rodeo
Greater Gulf State Fair
Board of Directors Company - Kennedy Industrial Manufacturing Corporation
Board Chairman, Greater Gulf State Fair Inc. Company - Mobile, Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors - HIC Engineering and Construction LLC
Vice President, Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo - Mobile, Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Senior Vice President - Mobile, Alabama Chamber of Commerce