Summary of Qualifications
Founder and Principal of CFQ International LLC with 25+ years of experience in quality program implementation, Lean Six Sigma, management consulting, project management, employee training, and public speaking. Extensive global consulting experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Former U.S. Air Force officer with expertise in quality management, strategic planning, and leadership development.
Education
- M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rutgers University, 1992
- B.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, 1990
Employment History
- CFQ International LLC – Principal (2003–present)
- IBM Business Consulting Services – Senior Consultant (2002–2003)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP – Principal Consultant (2000–2002)
- General Electric American Communications – Master Black Belt (2000)
- Princeton Consultants Inc. – Consultant (1998–2000)
- U.S. Air Force – Captain (1992–1998)
Board Memberships
- Grand Timber Lodge Owners Association (President, Vice President, Secretary, 2007-present)
- Marchese Foundation (Trustee, 2015–present)
- NJ State Referee Committee (State Referee Administrator, 2017–2020)
- Declarations Inc. (Vice-President, 2003–2012)
- Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation (Various leadership roles, 1994–1997)
Selected Experience
Extensive Six Sigma and Lean training and consulting for companies such as Motorola Solutions, SixSigma.us, Enphase Energy, MicroStrategy, Agilent Technologies, NRG Energy, Sun Microsystems, Shell Gas, Dow Corning, Dana Corporation, and more.
Skills & Certifications
- Software: Minitab, MS Office, MS Project, SigmaXL, DiscoverSim, Crystal Ball
- Master Black Belt certifications: GE, PwC, Motorola
- Black Belt – Motorola, 2007
Awards & Honors
- USAF Commendation Medal (1995, 1998); Achievement Medal (1996)
- MIT Luis de Florez Prize (1990)
- Who's Who in American Science & Engineering (1995)
- Other academic and professional recognitions
Personal
- National Emeritus Referee (US Soccer Federation), VAR communicator for MLS
- Referee instructor (USSF), collegiate referee, futsal & beach soccer referee
- Private pilot, motorcycle enthusiast, SCUBA certified