Summary
Mike C is an engineering professional with eight years of experience blending value engineering, quality assurance, and emerging software skills, currently seeking software development roles with a preference for Java. He has driven multimillion-dollar annual savings across major automotive OEMs (Ford and FCA) by leading cross-functional teams, supplier negotiations, and implementation of cost-reduction ideas while also recovering warranty spend through data-driven root cause analysis. Mike holds an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, a background in physics, and completed Udacity nanodegrees in data science and full-stack web development, reflecting a pragmatic transition toward software. Based in Utica, Michigan, he brings disciplined project management, hands-on CAD/Teamcenter familiarity, and a habit of turning operational insights from line walks and plant trials into scalable process improvements.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS) Industrial and Systems Engineering, Master of Science (MS) Industrial and Systems Engineering at Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Physics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Physics at Oakland University
Nanodegree Data Science And Full Stack Web Developer, Nanodegree Data Science And Full Stack Web Developer at Udacity