JOSEPH SCIANO

6021 Bear Creek Court, Columbus GA, 31909

Cell: 860-478-3061
Email: jscb6d50@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

General Management with over 20 years of progressive experience in

both private and government sectors with specific expertise in these
key areas:
LEADERSHIP
STRATEGIC PLANNING
MARKET ANALYSIS
SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COST ANALYSIS
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
LEAN / KAIZEN
TEAM BUILDING
TRAINING generated proposal and planned implementation.
Responsible for coordinating efforts of four multi-skilled and
geographically dispersed core teams during the proposal capture.
Developed business case, financial plan, start-up plan, cost/risk
analysis, pricing methodologies, team/vendor work allocations,
sub-contractor/vendor cost negotiations and agreements.
TRADEWINDS AVIATION INC
2005 TO 2006
_General Manager_
Repair Station Accountable Manager for FAA 145 Certified Airframe
and Power Plant Repair Station
Responsible for operations management, strategic planning, financial
management, sales and marketing for commercial and government
contracting
Reestablished FAA Certifications hired an all new team, and
developed one and three-year financial and marketing plans.
Pratt & Whitney Division of United Technologies 1984 to 2005
_CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, _COLUMBUS ENGINE REPAIR CENTER
2004 TO 2005
Developed and implemented a value stream focused Continuous
Improvement Operating System for an organization of 300 with 9
operations, technical and business cells. Improvements measured in
turn-around-times, lead times, quality, financial and customer
metrics. Responsibilities included aligning organization goals to
value stream metrics, designing and delivering training and
facilitating 4 simultaneous Kaizen teams to deliver business results.
_GLOBAL OVERHAUL SALES MANAGER, _COLUMBUS ENGINE REPAIR CENTER
2002 TO 2004
Responsible for seeking and negotiating JT8D and V2500 engine
overhaul aftermarket services.
Analyzed market opportunities and served as the primary customer
contact for the business.
Sales team generated $55M in Sales for 2003 from existing JT8D, and
expanded V2500 customer base to support $100M 2004 plan.
_CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACE CONSULTANT,__ _PRATT & WHITNEY
2000 TO 2002
Selected by P&W Executives with other early adopters to lead P&W's
Lean culture in Large Commercial Engine Programs and subsequently
across all of P&W.
Lead PW6000 Program Office to Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
Bronze level certification through the application of D-I-V-E, a
process improvement and organizational change methodology augmented
with Six Sigma tools.
Developed materials and taught D-I-V-E Workshops in class sizes of
40 to launch projects focused on achieving business results in
Military, Commercial and Space business units.
Developed and delivered D-I-V-E training to 200 Executives in class
sizes of 50.
Identified and coached D-I-V-E improvement projects for top
Commercial Engine Overhaul and Repair processes to enable standard
enterprise value metrics across five worldwide Centers.
_BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, _ADVANCED PROGRAMS
1999 TO 2000
 Identified and promoted significant business and organizational
changes resulting in game-changing programs and strategies for United
Technologies Corporation (UTC).
Created the strategic vision linking product condition with
maintenance and supply value chain actions. Resulted in the linking
of P&W's Diagnostics Program, "smart information systems, "e-business
and supply chain management strategies across UTC.
Seeded significant opportunities for UTC's service business
including "Nose to Tail" initiatives.
Strengthened the newly formed environmental "Green Engine Program."
Initiated sustainable processes and alignment across P&W, PWC, Liquid
Space Propulsion and Chemical Divisions.
Received Outstanding Employee Award from United Technologies
Research Center, UTC's brain trust for developing the corporations'
leading edge technologies.
_P&W LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, _PRATT & WHITNEY
1997 TO 1999
Selected by P&W Executive committee to participate in a 2-year
leadership development program:
Finance a" Commercial Engine Overhaul Operations
Developed financial reports to provide operations focused engine
level financial statements.
Engine a" Services a" Airfoil Repair Technology
Supervised 20 associates on 3 shifts in support of meeting key
objectives of the $2M blade repair business and implemented ACE
Silver level process improvement initiatives.
Manufacturing a" Advanced Military Program Office
Redefined the production configuration and specified initiatives
needed to win the first USAF production buy. Identified high impact
cost reduction opportunities within supply base and component centers
as a part of the F119 Cost and Risk assessment team.
Marketing and Business Development a" Advanced Engine Programs
Built a successful business case resulting in the formation of P&W's
Engine Diagnostic Program.
_PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & VALIDATION ENGINEER, _AERO & MECHANICAL TEST_
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1984 TO 1997
Re-established Willgoos as a World Class Altitude Test Facility.
Reduced test cycle time by half and increased sales and facility
utilization twofold, saving P&W $10M in 1997.
Recognized as a UTC Leadership Award finalist.
 Managed military and commercial altitude development test programs.
Coordinated proposals, defined and managed test programs, resources,
schedule and budget. Directed the 250,000 HP facility during program
execution phase, responsible for program technical direction
including personnel, test vehicle and facility safety.
Directed the procurement, assembly, instrumentation and test
execution of major turbo-machinery engines and components.
Ensured data quality, validity and analysis of component safety,
aero and thermodynamic performance.
EDUCATION
MBA
Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford
1997
MS
Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford
1989
BE
Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York at Stony Brook
1984
AS
Automotive Technology
State University of New York at Farmingdale
1980

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SAE
 Society of Automotive Engineers
1979 to Present
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
1981 to Present

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, HONORS/AWARDS

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Selected by Executive committee of Pratt and Whitney, Division of
United Technologies Corporation for Leadership Development Program
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Recognized as a Leadership Award finalist by United Technologies
Corporation
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Received Outstanding Employee Award from United Technologies
Research Center, UTC's brain trust for developing the corporations'
leading edge technologies

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

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Works to meet community organizations objectives such as Valley
Rescue Mission, American Cancer Society, Open Door Community House,
Girl Scouts and God Bless Fort Benning
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Served on the Board of Directors for God Bless Fort Benning to
"Honor those who serve and sacrificed for our Freedom"
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As President of Rivertown Adventure Club, lead volunteers in several
community service and Military Appreciation events. Teamed with local
businesses and citizens to help raise approximately $20,000 for a
child's fight against cancer.
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Adjunct in School of Applied Business at Columbus Technical College
started Jan 09