Chiara Beltrame: in Hollywood, FL

Chosen to manage company critical project for long term high volume and cost reliable production. Project involved the implementation of innovative nanoimprinted optical display system into functional augmented reality headset. • Proposed high level strategy and overall plan of action to Senior Management and adjusted to meet leadership feedbacks. • Defined project charter with scope and mission statement; determined milestones and target dates; formulated team structure. Prepared detailed project schedule, allocated resources, distributed tasks. • Worked closely with engineering leaders to conduct project feasibility analysis and technical verification. • Identified and evaluated functional and non-functional project risks and prepared detailed mitigation action plan. • Provided leadership in defining technical requirements where new and in building test and simulation plan for mechanical, thermal and optical product validation. • Tracked project methodically through regular team meetings and reliable worksheets. Reviewed team short term achievements and results against expected KPIs. Improvement actions made according to project milestones and benchmarks met. Lessons learned captured methodically. Created, developed and brought to production a new technical solution based on carbon materials and applied to structural frames specifically made for miniaturized, thermally reliable, lightweight Augmented Reality headset. Curated an international network of suppliers in the composites industry for the Company. • Analyzed multiple fiber reinforced composites, identified potential vendors, coordinated supplier registration process and lead preparation of proof of concepts prototypes. • Performed deep manufacturing analysis on evaluated materials and visited international production facilities to source materials. • Interfaced with various Engineering groups to down-select technical solution based on requirements and high volume production needs. • Interfaced with Sourcing team to define primary and alternative business partners. • Lead cross-functional team of 10+ professionals and drove engineering decisions to develop high performance, reliable, cost effective product. • Worked closely with Operations and New Product Introduction Teams to deliver high quality built of mockups and product equivalents within established program milestones. • Coordinated activities, anticipated risks and planned backups, conducted root cause analysis for problem solving and product improvement. • Managed key vendors worldwide building and maintaining critical business relationships.

Selected to lead high complexity, cost sensitive and time critical program to engineer, build and deliver innovative OEM carbon car seats for Lamborghini. Managed company relationship new strategic customer Lamborghini. • Scheduled and coordinated activities for fast-paced project to meet challenging customer milestones. • Created detail cost forecast and managed a budget of 400k USD. Costs tracked accurately against approved budget and regularly presented to senior management. • Acted as vendors first point of contact and ensured BOM delivery of 100+ components. • Ensured high quality results working closely with quality and engineering to meet ASTM and customer protocols. FMEA tool used regularly to anticipate and monitor potential failures. • Developed and nurtured customer relationship and demonstrated strategic understanding of business needs. • Cooperated with University on FEM activities, oversaw patents' registration. Optimized end-to-end purchase order process flow by improving efficiency and reducing time cycle. Managed key business partners in the active seating project for autonomous driving.

Successfully demonstrated the transmission of metal free electric signals in plastic automotive covers with substantial vehicle weight and cost reduction. Built functional prototypes.