Accomplished executive leader in Global Technology Product Development, New Product Introduction, Supply-Chain, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing. Experienced in start-ups, mid-cap, and Fortune 500 companies, to meet delivered product quality, cost targets, project dates, and customer/sales requirements. Highlights: - Accomplished GM with focus on people, quality, cost, delivery, and financial results/cost center mgt.. - Execution of performance metrics across integrated supply-chain, sourcing/procurement, mfg. & quality [Application of Lean-6Sigma--DMAIC, Kai-Zen, JDI business process improvements] - Technology manufacturing, materials, finished goods, and supplier contract negotiations to deliver ~40% reductions in related operating expenses. - Large scale client portal IT infrastructure hosting--on site and outsourced (business continuity planning & execution) - Implementation of ERP systems--business process development, documentation, & resulting data. - Embedded hardware/software products -- [systems & software process integration] - Direct support of Operations and Sales - >20% reduction in cycle-time related to on-time delivery. - Supplier base mix of high-volume telecom, in-out global freight logistics, contract manufacturing, and IT infrastructure/capital equipment-software. [ISO, IPC, CMMI] +Accomplished in developing supply-chain/sourcing strategies/policies +Optimal supplier pricing, responsiveness, quality, & contract compliance [MSA/CSA/SLA] +Skilled in business application of mobile devices +Executive level relationships-key suppliers +Customer care/after sales support > Tech. project mgt. (HW/SW programs) > Cellular/Machine-2-Machine mobile products/data collection > Telecom (Optical, POP, access, SW) > IT Infrastructure (Servers, SAN, API's, Portals, Cloud) > Tech product software development > Medical Electronics > Food/Beverage (FDA) Veteran-USAF OFFICER (secret-honorable)

Tim Chappell is skilled in: PeopleSoft, Logistics, Sales Plan, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Six Sigma, Program Management, Product Development, Telecommunications, Business Planning, Leadership, Engineering, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation