David Koukol
Director of Digital, Systems, and Mission Engineering at UDRI
- Role
- Director - Center for Digital Systems and Mission Engineering at University of Dayton Research Institute
- Location
- Dayton, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Koukol
Digital Transformation, Program/Project Management, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement LeaderDynamic and accomplished program and project management professional with a track record of driving digital transformation, optimizing manufacturing operations, and spearheading process improvement initiatives across diverse industries. Recognized for delivering visible achievements in organizational growth, cost reduction, new product development, and military logistics and aircraft maintenance management.Key Strengths:• Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive organizational growth and enhance operational efficiency.• Results-Driven: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.• Continuous Improvement Champion: Certified in Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt methodologies, adept at implementing lean practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Collaborative Leadership: Skilled in building and motivating high-performing teams, fostering strong relationships, and driving business growth through effective leadership and communication.Areas of Expertise:• Leadership of Teams and Leaders of Teams• Program and Project Management• Digital Transformation• Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement• New Product Development• Sustaining Engineering• Technology Transition• Cost Reduction Initiatives• Customer Satisfaction Enhancement• DoD Procurement Processes• Manufacturing Sourcing and RelocationProfessional Certifications:• Project Management Professional (PMP)• Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt CertifiedWith a proven track record of success and a dedication to driving innovation and operational excellence, I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to deliver impactful results for organizations and drive sustainable growth.
Experience
Director - Center for Digital Systems and Mission Engineering
University of Dayton Research Institute
Feb 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate, Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems
North Carolina State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
1983 — 1987
The George Washington University
Certificate, Project Management
1999 — 2001
North Carolina State University
MS, Engineering
1993 — 1996
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategy
- Continuous Improvement
- Defense Acquisition
- Six Sigma
- Contingency Planning
- Black Belt
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Program Facilitation
- Management
- Team Building
- New Product Development
- Process Engineering
- Ms Project
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Product Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Defence Sector
- Cost Reduction
- Iso 9001
- Start-Ups
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Budgets
- Logistics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Dmaic
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Business Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Integration
- Process Simulation
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Improvement
- Inkjet
- Kaizen
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