Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP

Current

Industry Analyst at Pike Research

Past

Principal at JLAF.biz
QA Consultant at Blacktoe Medical
Senior Staff Scientist at Siemens Medical Solutions

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Education

Seattle Central Community College
Duke University
Cornell University

Deep Springs College

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Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Summary

I am seeking opportunities to serve as a project manager, based on my successful experience winning and leading a $2M federal contract at Siemens with 40+ stakeholders, plus several smaller projects.

I'M A TECHNICAL GUY WHO LIKES TO WRITE. I write clearly, listen well, and find understanding among diverse viewpoints. I constantly discover and promote ways for systems to work more smoothly and effectively. I find wholistic solutions to address multiple problems cost-effectively, without creating new sets of problems

As a business analyst, I’m good at translating conversations (customer feedback, design meetings, interviews etc) into formal documents such as requirements, procedures, proposals and patent applications; and have helped implement an ISO-14001 Environmental Management System.

As a greenbuilding research consultant, I've written reports, such as the recent "Energy Efficiency retrofits for commercial and public buildings" in the US, at www.PikeResearch.com under "clean industry". I've posted some ways to create safer, healthier, biodiverse places, the Green Way on my website, www.GreenWayNeighborhoods.net.

I synthesize solutions using my curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm. I am persistent, with a positive attitude and a passion to promote sustainability and regeneration.

Top 5 talents from Strengthsfinder.com:
Maximizer, Futuristic, Learner, Intellection, Responsibility.
Meyers-Briggs: INTJ Scientist

Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Specialties:

General skills
+ Wholistic solutions address multiple problems efficiently
+ Clear, useful documentation. Technical proposals, reports, requirements, presentations, patents, etc.
+ Manage stakeholders e.g. government, corporate, academic, healthcare.
+ Verification, Quality Assurance

Specific Interests
+ Energy efficiency & renewable energy
+ Safe & healthy neighborhoods
+ Medical devices, ultrasonic imaging, biomedical engineering

Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Experience

Industry Analyst

Pike Research

(Research industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)

Researched and wrote an in-depth analysis of the potential market for energy efficiency retrofits in commercial buildings in the US, in 2009-2013. Publication is available online at http://www.pikeresearch.com/research/energy-efficiency-retrofits-for-commercial-and-public-buildings
Principal

JLAF.biz

(Research industry)

2006 — 2009 (3 years)

Selected Presentations & Reports
• "How to create neighborhoods that work for all?", American Planning Association National Conference, April 2008, Las Vegas.
• Overview of Sustainability Standards in Relation to the Green Building Industry.
• "A Transportation Grid Beneficial for All Residents: 20 to 30 minute presentation on safer, healthier neighborhoods, presented in the various venues.
QA Consultant

Blacktoe Medical

(Research industry)

2007 — November 2008 (1 year)

Senior project engineer at medical device startup. Write requirement specifications and procedures, document meetings, help with design.
Senior Staff Scientist

Siemens Medical Solutions

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Medical Devices industry)

1993 — 2004 (11 years)

CONSULTANT writing technical requirements (2006 - 2007)

PROJECT MANAGER, FEDERAL R&D CONTRACT
* Work collaboratively with 40+ stakeholders from various departments, organizations & countries.
* Represent program in professional networks: focus groups, user groups, workshops, conferences, demonstrations, classes, press releases, respond to inquiries, sales visits, website.
* Write & manage plans, schedules, budgets, specifications, procedures, progress reports. Budget $500k/yr.
* Recruit/manage 7 employees.
* Develop support for & implement program goals.

QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR NEW PRODUCTS
* Design procedures & train staff, develop ideas from research through manufacturing.
* Recruit/manage interns, contractors, and temporary employees.

8 US PATENTS

COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
* Help with ISO-14001 implementation & successful practice audit.
* Organize & lead seminars on “The Natural Step”.

Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Education

Seattle Central Community College

Certificate , Sustainable Building Advisor , 2003 — 2004

www.nasbap.org
Duke University

PhD , Biomedical Engineering , 1986 — 1992

Medical ultrasonic imaging.
Advisor Gregg E. Trahey, PhD.

Activities and Societies:

Outing Club, Save Duke Forest, ECOS, contradance
Cornell University

BA , Physics & Electrical Engineering , 1986

Activities and Societies:

Telluride House, Outdoor Program, Outing Club
Deep Springs College

summer program

Additional Information

Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Websites:

Levin Nock, Ph.D., PMP’s Groups:

ReCode Portland, Make a Difference Club, Oregon Natural Step Network, Green Drinks, Kforce

Cornell University Alumni Network
Renewable Energy Business Network
Telluride Association
PMI Certified PMPs
Green Professionals
FEDERAL BIZ Network - Government Stimulus Teaming Jobs PMI Consulting Funding Sales Opportunities
Portland Chapter - Project Management Institute
The Center for a Sustainable Today