Visual CV of David T Wright BEng MBA PhD >UK and Canada / Worldwide >Key drives: Innovation, development of people, process and organisation, change projects, world class deliverables.

1. Hi, I'm David
Wright.
This is my not-so-traditional CV.

2. An engineering business leader...
with a passion
for turning ideas into reality
with great teams.

3. Like these...

4. I've lived here.
Worked with colleagues,
suppliers, partners and
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Am British & Canadian,
and a global citizen.
Was born here.
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5. I've worked on projects, products, and
with people at these companies...

6. Some tasks I've done...
Business analysis & strategic planning
Innovation and research & development
Hands-on CAD design & manufacturing
engineering
International supply chain
Quality systems & auditing
Operations management
General management
HR & staff CPD
Project management
Marketing B2C & B2B
Management consulting
Presentations & training
eCommerce, BI, & KM architecting

7. With these job titles...
 Technical Consultant (Head of Marketing) at TAG-McLaren
 VP Research & Development, Supply Chain Director at in-formed
 Chief Scientist & Engineer, VP Strategic Alliances & Marketing
at Braintech
 Principal Partner at GE Consulting
 Consulting Professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
 Head of New Products at Whitewater West
 R&D Project Manager & Risks Officer at Pursuit Dynamics
 Engineering & Quality Manager at Wyman-Gordon
 Engineering Programme Manager at Hydratight
 General Manager, Quality & Operations Director at Cubewano

8. In these sectors...
 Aerospace
 Automotive
 Civils, construction & leisure waterslide
 Electronics
 FMCG
 Energy & utilities
 eCommerce
 Industrial automation, materials handling
& robotics
 Medical Devices & Implants
 Oil & Gas
 Resources &Mining
 SMEs

9. Helping people develop
“Brave New World” products,

10. and to continuously improve with
“Faster, Better, Cheaper” solutions,

11. and start
new groups and businesses,

12. to generate wealth
and jobs.

13. I have a passion
for elegant solutions,

14. getting great results
with diverse teams,

15. Taking a balanced perspective on the
shifting “sweet spots” of technical
engineering capability, and the
commercial competitive marketplace
opportunity.
Yikes!

16. Interested in my formal education?

17. Degrees from great universities
when working in industry...
University of Birmingham
BEng Manufacturing Engineering
Loughborough University
PhD Manufacturing Engineering
MBA Business
Where I learnt about value chains,
technology impacts, bigger picture
strategies, sustainability, innovation,
completing projects in teams, commerce,
and making products that matter.

18. I like to meet people
and share ideas...
 Networking with professional
associations and conferences-
IET, CMA, RSA, and IEEE.
 Trade groups and shows.
 A chartered engineer since
1998 (mechanical/software
bias).

19. I like to learn new skills.

20. I'm great at...

21. value-adding hands-on engineering
of complex patented systems,

22. project management and business
consulting across sectors,

23. being a marketing lead selling
software & engineered systems,
Not me- “Door to Door” film image...

24. as an operations executive
leading teams and new ventures,

25. and running the whole show as
General Manager, Managing
Director or CEO (on/dealing with boards for 20 + years).
Like the TV show.. Great team, focus and results!

26. So what; how does that impact us?
 Driving innovation
 Empowered teams
 Delighted clients
 Product portfolio lifecycle
optimisation
 Organisational development
 Assured quality
 Reduced costs
 Increased revenues
 Better reporting &
communications
 World Class KPI results wins

27. Don't take my word for it...
Awarded Honorary Research Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering at the
University of Birmingham, UK (2010).
“excellent consulting professor.. contributions to departmental initiatives have
been widely praised by students, colleagues, and administrators. .
employs an enthusiastic teaching style.. engages students with applied
examples..is a devoted mentor.. I highly recommend him..” Ron Shay,
Chair of Business Management Department, Kwantlen University
College.
Winner 2003 Henry Ford Technology Award by Ford Motor Company in
recognition of Braintech's 3D-Vision Guided Robotics parts handling
technology. This Award program recognizes Ford's highest level of
technical achievement by employees and suppliers. Roles: creation of
engineering quality, document, design processes, and operations
systems to world-class standards; and extensive liaison with Ford.
“..a tremendous asset for any company- whether on focused consulting
engagements, or as an extremely competent executive” Vince Taylor,
VP, Braintech.
“..proved an invaluable contributor to the thought process of the consulting
organization.. provided quality of thought and direction.. recommended
without hesitation” Brian Thomas, Managing Director, TA-Fluor.
World Champion- Formula One Constructors Title, at TAG-McLaren, 1998.
IEE (now IET) top 1% Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Award.
Finalist, European IT awards, 1996 (e-engineering).
IProdE Award, University of Birmingham, 1991.

28. When I'm not working I...

29. compete in BBQ & food cookoffs,

30. enjoy travel, culture, art & literature,
landscapes & languages,

31. explore musicality through
dancing CEROC & going to gigs,

32. and volunteer
at Oxfam and support VSO.

33. Enough about me.
How can I help you?

34. Get in touch
dr.dtwright@gmail.com
@davetwright
davetwright
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidtwright

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