DARRYL DELANO

43 Delano Lane * East Waterboro, Maine 04030

C (207) 329-3300
dd847972@westpost.net

SUMMARY
A problem-solving and analytical TOP OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE with a proven track re
cord of experience in determining effective action plans to facilitate organizat
ional advancement and improve overall processes. Coaches team members, enabling
project groups to attain goals and enhance productivity in a diverse set of env
ironments. A forward-thinking visionary who sets missions and focuses on achiev
ing results, promoting success throughout corporations.

* New Product Development

* Operations Analysis
* Training/Development
* Electrical Engineering
* Six Sigma (Lean)
* Project Management
* Strategic Account Management
* Team Leadership
* Coaching Black Belts
* Strategic Planning
* Total Quality Management
* Product Testing
* Research and Development

EXPERIENCE
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INCORPORATED/NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION South Po
rtland, Maine
Operational Excellence/QA Director 2006-2010
Improved product development effectiveness across company by deploying design fo
r Six Sigma methodology and tools. Coordinated and collaborated with Sigma Brea
kthrough Technologies, Inc. (SBTI) outside Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) consultan
ts, designing Six Sigma training. Coached Black Belts in training on developmen
t projects. Tracked development metrics, analyzed, and reported to executive st
aff with recommended actions for enhancement in development process. Defined an
d implemented one product development process used in up to ten product lines.
* Implemented Six Sigma design methodology and tool training, using outside cons
ultants for global training.
* Increased robustness of projects from business and project execution results.
* Analyzed product data and recommended improvements for product line.
* Facilitated development sites across company completing training from Taiwan,
China, and U.S., realizing beginning of significant cash flow from projects.
* Defined/reported standard set of metrics to measure development performance by
product line with analysis data.
* Trained on voice of customer tools to enable better defined products to drive
more financially successful products.

Analog Product Line Director, San Jose, California 2004-2006

Defined strategy and product roadmap. Improved overall product development exec
ution time to market and predictability for computing/mobile-power management In
tegrated Circuits. Addressed systemic operational issues and enhanced methodolo
gies to raise credibility with customers. Interfaced and supported global sales
/marketing team in Asia and U.S. Visited customers to present product roadmap a
nd products with sales people. Managed business to improve overall profit/loss
of system power business unit.
* Determined root causes of issues, including credibility with sales/customers/e
xecutive management due to delays. Implemented fixes and improved performances
to schedule.
* Enhanced time to market and performance to schedule.
* Installed discipline control for flow of products balanced against resources u
sing pipeline and theory of constraints methods, enabling more products out on-s
chedule and capturing more business.

Product Line Director, Logic and Interface 1997-2004

Responsible for product development and sustaining cost reduction of existing pr
oducts for logic/interface business. Coordinated design, CAD, test, and product
engineering groups. Developed detailed strategies and roadmaps for three-year
plans and one-year goals and action plans. Accountable for improving product de
velopment process. Visited customers to gather customer voice input for new and
mature products.
* Introduced TinyLogic family and grew to $50,000,000 per year.
* Reduced product development cycle time by 66%.
* Implemented first analog switches and expanded revenue to $20,000,000 annually
.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research and Development Director, 1987-1997. Managed research and development
for CMOS (Complimentary Metal Oxide Silicon) circuits and bipolar logic circuits
. Ran various technical groups, including design, CAD, test, and characterizati
on. Developed multiple successful logic families, including LCX, ABT, VHC, LVT,
switches, and GTLP. Ramped research and development capacity by hiring resourc
es internally and successfully using outsourced design groups. Enabled minimiza
tion of internal downsizing during 2001 economic downturn.
Engineering and Management, 1971-1987. Processed product engineers moving into
management positions. Managed multiple engineering functions, including product
, process, computer aided design, package development, and design. Served as Op
erations Manager of a highly automated plastic package for integrated circuits,
assembly, and test manufacturing line.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, Maine
M.E., Electrical Engineering, 1978
B.S., Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, 1971

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learning as Leadership 1 year program, 2000
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Product Development and Management Association

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft office; Excel, Power Point, Word
JMP Statistical Software

PERSONAL
Married with children. Heavily involved in community through local church.