Matt Stout

About Matt Stout

Highly qualified technical professional with broad electrical engineering industry experience. Successful record of defining and documenting requirements for (ISO Quality System and worldwide standards council. Tactical problem solver with keen ability to analyze engineering requirements and product failures and develop, model, and implement solutions. Proven record for successful management of highly complex concurrent projects including new product introductions (NPI). Strong design-for-test (design engineering) and semiconductor manufacturing background and in-depth understanding of high-volume manufacturing requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong implementer of cross-functional, team-based approach to problem solving. Consistent history of dependability and completion of projects on or ahead of schedule and within specifications. Successful history of generating publishable and patent-capable opportunities to meet strategic goals. Notable history of mentoring other engineers and providing regular training classes for engineering disciplines. Core competencies in:· Diverse Background · Reliability & Quality · (ISO & Six Sigma · Worldwide Standards · Design-for-Test (DFT) · Test (ATE) · Semiconductor Manufacturing & Device Physics · Data Collection & Root Cause Analysis · Technical Writing & Presentation · Project Management & New Product Introduction (NPI) · Team & Relationship Building

Experience

1. Compliance Analyst Principal

   ERCOT

   Jan 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Analyzed ERCOT operations to improve compliance with NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) standards and ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides* Prepared ERCOT employees for NERC audits by - Compiling evidence and responses for NERC requirements- Performing mock audits* Created mitigation plans to address compliance violations* Worked closely with various departments to create a culture of compliance and improve reliability of electric grid in ERCOT* Worked with stakeholder working groups to modify regional rules* Performed system administrator duties for Archer GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) software

Education

• Brigham Young University

  MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  1991 — 1994

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Engineering Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Jmp
• Reliability
• Semiconductors
• Ic
• Six Sigma
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Project Planning
• Asic
• Verilog