Brian Tea

About Brian Tea

I am a Senior Technical Program Manager and licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience leading complex, multi-million dollar cross-functional engineering programs. I specialize in program delivery, coordinating global teams, and managing stakeholder alignment throughout the full project lifecycle. At Dow Chemical, I have successfully led projects with budgets up to $55 million, driving sustainability initiatives such as a 90% CO2 emissions reduction and recovering metric tons of flare gas CO2 within the first year of operation.My career focuses on bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing processes and digital transformation by integrating legacy systems with advanced analytics, AI, and robotics technologies. I deliver technical solutions that improve operational safety, efficiency, and productivity while mentoring engineering teams and communicating key performance insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. I am passionate about leveraging data and innovation to enable smarter and more sustainable manufacturing operations.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager

   Dow

   Aug 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Successfully led engineering design and execution of 10+ major projects, managed and optimized budget (up to $55M each), schedule & design/fabrication activities across different businesses, including one project delivering over 90% CO2 emissions reduction and recapturing metric tons of flare gas in first year of operation• Coordinated cross-functional teams of 20+ project team members from multiple engineering centers, technology centers, chemical plants, and equipment vendors globally, while managing resources and stakeholder alignment throughout the full project life cycle• Acted as Subject Matter Expert to implement robotic solutions in manufacturing environments to eliminate safety risks and improve operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainability• Delivered technical solutions to resolve fabrication and installation challenges, minimizing cost impacts and reducing schedule delays by up to 14 days during critical project phase• Mentored new 5+ interns and junior engineers, authored and presented engineering insights with KPIs to both senior leadership and non-technical audiences• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and diverse disciplines, showcasing exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team-player mindset while successfully accomplishing project objectives• Effectively managed and led Houston and India engineering teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation and delivering high-quality results throughout front-end loading, detailed design, and construction • Partnered with internal stakeholders and external fabricators to specify, procure, and install pressure vessels in accordance with Dow specifications for retrofit and new built plantsExtracurricular: • HDC RISE Employee Resource Group Site Implementation Leader• New Hire & Co-op Mentoring• Dow/UT Austin Recruiting Team Member

Education

• Chester W. Nimitz Senior High School

  Valedictorian

  2010 — 2014

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2019

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Analytics

  2025