Paul Fuqua

About Paul Fuqua

Highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in the aerospace and technology sectors. Demonstrated expertise in operational leadership, strategic planning, systems optimization, and team development. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, driving organizational efficiency, and fostering innovation. Adept at bridging the gap between technical teams and executive leadership, with exceptional skills in financial management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business objectives and poised to assume an executive leadership role within a technical organization.

Experience

1. Software Development Manager

   United Launch Alliance (ULA)

   Apr 2020 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Leadership & Innovation: Spearheaded the design, development, and implementation of ULA’s in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES), critical for building, testing, and launching Vulcan rocketsProject Management: Delivered the MES system within a 4-year,$5M budget, showcasing my ability to manage large-scale projects efficientlyTeam Management: Oversaw a team of employees and contractors, managing the SAP ERP system supporting HR, finance, and supply chain, in addition to developing new softwareUser-Centric Design: Developed UI/UX storyboards and application flows, enhancing user experience and adoptionSystem Deployment: Successfully deployed the MES system to the factory floor, executing tens of thousands of ordersIntegration Expertise: Integrated the MES with Success Factors for HR data and Siemens Teamcenter for PLM dataData-Driven Decision Making: Designed and delivered custom dashboards for supervisors to track work assignments and progressInnovative Instructions: Created direct linkages to visual work instructions, incorporating 2D images and 3D modelsProject and Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level cross-functional teams and manage complex projectsUI/UX Design: Proficient in creating user-friendly interfaces and improving user experienceSystem Integration: Skilled in integrating various systems to streamline operationsData Analysis & Visualization: Developed dashboards and visual instructions to support data-driven decisionsTechnical Proficiency: Software Utilized: PowerAutomate, Axure RP, Siemens Teamcenter, eQube MI, SAP Success Factors, SAP Fiori, SAP UI5

Education

• University of Denver

  MSSE, Systems Engineering

  2005 — 2007

• Colorado State University

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2004

Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Assembly
• Testing
• Aerospace
• Sap Ecc
• Sap Cams
• Mii
• Visual Basic
• C++
• Labview
• Windchill
• Cognos
• Crystal Reports
• Pro/Engineer
• Autodesk Inventor
• Green Belt
• Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Integration
• Inventor
• Manufacturing
• Ptc Creo
• Pro Engineer
• Business Process Improvement
• Earned Value Management
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Erp
• Six Sigma