Ryan Tao

Lead Industrial Engineer @ecoATM Gazelle

Louisville, KY, US

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize facility layouts using tools like AutoCAD and Lean Six Sigma principles. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable processes that reduce waste, improve throughput, and support the company’s mission of electronics recycling. • Analyze data trends to identify bottlenecks, implement performance metrics, and develop solutions to meet key performance indicators (KPIs). • Lead projects focused on process standardization, robotics integration, and asset utilization to ensure scalability and adaptability for future growth. • Oversee capacity planning, material flow, and labor optimization to support high-volume, high-intensity operational environments. • Contribute to a culture of innovation and adaptability by fostering collaboration and mentoring team members on industrial engineering best practices.

Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY)

Business/Managerial Economics

Penn State University

Certificate, Business Fundamentals

Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology

Bachelor of Science - BS, Enterprise Technology Integration