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Delighting Users Through Advocacy

Gerber Technology provides innovative solutions to customers in various industries including fashion, aerospace, transportation, furniture, sign & graphics and packaging.

Dynamic hands-on software professional with extensive international experience in the flexible materials and sewn products industries. Extensive knowledge in manufacturing processes, specializing in automation and CAD/CAM technology.Focused on the support of computer-aided design applications for product development and production in the global supply chain. Strong ability to take in enormous amounts of data, yet manage it according to company goals and objectives. An effective communicator at all levels through collaboration in a cross-functional team environment, with an innate ability to identify solutions and gain consensus among stakeholders based on solid, compelling, logical evidence. A key contributor and lead, bridging end-users with the technical communities to create innovative solutions that support the production of quality goods or services and speed product time to market. Solid work ethic, passionate and motivated in helping others. Reputable and resourceful, adhering to the highest level of integrity.Direct experience with product development, SDLC, agile, offshore development, testing and customer support with cross-cultural integration experience in over 120 countries.. Multi-faceted in interaction design, research, usability, quality assurance, training, e-learning, documentation, defect tracking and remote access tools. Specialties: Gerber software applications for Apparel and Fashion, Composites, Industrial Fabrics, Transportation Interiors and Home Textiles. AccuMark PDS, Grading and Marking, Made-to-Measure, DXF, data exchange, plotters and peripherals, Product Management, Interaction Design, Quality Assurance and Technical SupportInterested in 3D simulation, augmented reality, disruptive technology and open innovation.HFI Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)PMI trained in project management and PMP CandidateWeb development training in HTML, CSS, Adobe Design Suite