Anthony J. Polizzi
Engineering Instructor @Samueli Academy
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Instructor @Samueli Academy
Santa Ana, CA, US
Developing and conducting a four-year Engineering program at Samueli Academy (public charter high school) in Santa Ana, California. Curriculum based on the “Four Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Creativity & Critical Thinking) done in a Process Based Learning (PBL) environment. Projects developed on a Design-Build-Test approach managed as a “small engineering firm” giving students a real world engineering experience.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University
BSEE
SKILLS
ABOUT ANTHONY J. POLIZZI
Anthony (Nino) Polizzi Engineer-STEM Educator / VP Engineering / Aerospace Bringing 30 years of engineering experience to Samueli Academy Charter High School classrooms. Experienced VP Engineering, Aerospace Design, Systems, Manufacturing, Satellite Ops, Manned Spacecraft, Reusables/Expendables & Test. Strong attributes in team building & individual development. Inactive Clearance: TS Major Accomplishments: • Transformed a \"Start-Up\" into a highly disciplined, process-driven organization - increasing business from $1.2M to $16M over 12 years and achieving profitability. • Manned Space: Led Integrated Product Team for the design/manufacturing/test of the \"Unity\" module for International Space Station. • Managed electrical design/build/test effort on the DC-X; the first VTVL reusable rocket. • Directed the engineering effort on the Mast Mounted Sight (MMS) program including sustaining, manufacturing, and support. Resulted in cost reduction of 50%. • Created all-volunteer, all-engineer nonprofit organization conducting after-school STEM program in underrepresented schools. Value Propositions: Known for my \"Change Management\" style. With strong problem solving skills, I am able to assess/analyze a situation, formulate a plan, and execute to completion. Team building/galvanization have played a critical role in my career. Passionate about \"Coaching, Mentoring, and Developing\" people. I am able to apply my wide breadth of technical experience in developing my engineering staff and students. I enjoy seeing my engineers and students grow and succeed in their careers. I have always been noted as the \"Go-To\" guy: I enable people to strive for excellence by bringing trust, confidence, and integrity in my relationships with peers, subordinates, & management.\"Optimizing Technical Team Performance\" Specialties: VP Engineering, Sr. Level Manager, Systems Engineering, Team Building, Process Development, STEM Education
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