Consultant, experienced in Management, Program/SW Development & Regulatory Compliance
Greater Milwaukee Area
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- President & CEO, experienced consultant in Management, Programs, SW Dev't & Regulatory Compliance at Creative Logic Software, LLC
- Past
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- Multiple Leadership Roles at GE Healthcare
- Sole Proprietor at Creative Logic Software
- Software Engineer at Fairchild Corp
- Computer Field Service Engineer at Burroughs
- Communications Operator at Royal Corps of Signals
- Education
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- Carroll University/UW-W
- Control Data Institute, London
- Military school
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Don Shave’s Summary
Management & Consulting expertise for development systems and software for medical imaging devices and PC computers.
My primary software expertise is data-mining of networked, local or paper data, producing complex analyses & reports of the data, as well as extensive knowledge of computer security problems and the appropriate solutions.
30+ years as a professional corporate engineer have allowed me to develop numerous product-specific systems & software applications, along with many leadership & management roles in programs, compliance & varied functional areas, all of which included full compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements. My resume describes these in detail.
A talent for analyzing problems, developing & simplifying procedures and finding innovative, technology-based solutions.
Proven ability to motivate & work effectively both cross-functionally and with persons from other cultures.
Skilled with globally matrixed environments using limited resources.
Don Shave’s Specialties:
Software tools: C/C++, VB++, VBA, Java, Eclipse/ANT, Windows scripting, SQL, Excel-based applications
Office tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Access, FrontPage, OutLook/Express, others
GE Business tools: GE eNPI/PRD, GE eLibrary, GE mainframe, Oracle/cube, PROMIS/APF
Personal: Credibility, experience & passion; attention to detail; willingness to engage challenging assignments; definition of new processes, tools & software to address key business problems.
Don Shave’s Experience
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President & CEO, experienced consultant in Management, Programs, SW Dev't & Regulatory Compliance
Creative Logic Software, LLC
(Computer Software industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Creative Logic Software consults with businesses & individuals to develop medical products, deploy and manage regulatory compliance and resolve problems with Windows-based PCs.
The company was formed in 1985 and formally incorporated (LLC) in early 2009.
Expertise in medical device development with software tools and applications, 21CFR & ISO13485, Six Sigma & Lean process improvement techniques. A talent for analyzing problems, developing & simplifying procedures and finding innovative, technology-based solutions. Proven ability to motivate & work effectively both cross-functionally and with persons from other cultures. Skilled with globally matrixed environments using limited resources
Visit the web site for details:
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Multiple Leadership Roles
GE Healthcare
(Public Company; GE; Medical Devices industry)
1986 — 2009 (23 years )
A summary is presented here -- my life-long CV is also available on request.
> Six Sigma & Software Engineer, Global ISS
2007 – present
>Lead Quality Engineer, CT & PET Business
2001 – 2007
>Manager of Engineering Staff, CT Business
1999 – 2001
>Program & Project Management, Global X-Ray
1993 – 1999
>Senior Software Analyst & Functional Mgr, Global XR
1987 – 1994
>Software Consultant, Global XR
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Sole Proprietor
Creative Logic Software
(Computer Software industry)
1985 — 1987 (2 years )
Provided consulting services for software applications; a GE Medical Systems project in 1986 resulted in a job offer
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Software Engineer
Fairchild Corp
(Defense & Space industry)
1981 — 1985 (4 years )
Designed control systems for a military aircraft reconnaisance device and a satellite communications system
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Computer Field Service Engineer
Burroughs
(Public Company; Computer Hardware industry)
1978 — 1981 (3 years )
Ensured 100% uptime for critical computer systems at a national bank in London, England and at the World Bank HQ in Washington, DC
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Communications Operator
Royal Corps of Signals
(Government Agency; Military industry)
1970 — 1977 (7 years )
Don Shave’s Education
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Carroll University/UW-W
BS , Computer Science/Managment , 2004 — 2012 (expected)
Multiple successful business roles over more than 30 years, many with computer related activities; current GPA 3.6
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Control Data Institute, London
Certified , Electronic and Software Design , 1977 — 1978
Graduated with a Recognition for Achievement
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Military school
Communications , Royal Corps of Signals, Military skills , 1970 — 1973
Graduated with High Honors from the Army Apprentices College, being selected as the top leader in four ahievement areas. This level of accomlishment has never been met at the college.
- Activities and Societies:
- Intake 71-A but was held back one term (medical injury) to graduate with 71-B
Additional Information
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Don Shave’s Interests:
Hobbies include reading, computer programming and photography and Outdoor Activities: hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and hunting
Don Shave’s Groups:
Milwaukee CampFryers
Board of directors for GE KeyMen social group and for the Milwaukee Elfun chapter
Am working to engage with projects in President Obama’s government
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Adecco Group North America -
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Chicago's North Shore -
Lake Forest -
Post-Market Surveillance/Complaint Professionals
Don Shave’s Honors:
Graduated with recognition from the Computer Data Institue, London in 1978
Graduated with honors from the British Army Apprentices College, Harrogate in 1973 -- see tthis on WiKi
Don Shave’s Contact Settings
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