Les George
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Innovation Manager with expertise in design and a proven ability to implement software-driven solutions that foster cross-departmental collaboration. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for addressing complex challenges through empathetic problem-solving, resulting in enhanced human outcomes. Committed to exploring unconventional approaches that yield valuable insights and drive impactful organizational results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Innovation Manager
Resilient Structures
08.2024 - Current
- Innovation Strategy Deployment – executing product and process improvement, and development.
- Idea generation and evaluation – facilitate brainstorming and idea workshops, funneling the best elements into one working solution.
- Project Management – Manage innovation from concept to completion with the project management process and methodology.
- Cross-functional collaboration – work closely with R&D, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations, fostering collaboration and stakeholder buy-in.
- Created automation for customer-facing designs that seamlessly provided manufacturing data with minimal intervention through database workflows.
Mechanical Design Manager
RS Technologies
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Evaluate, train, and mentor CAD design staff and overall effectiveness, including the use of resource management and reporting tools.
- Manage the creation of drawings based on customer requirements for utility and communication applications.
- Manage custom structural and hardware designs from concept to completion.
- Created and supported multiple databases with basic integrations, workflows, and revision control.
- Provided several custom hardware, parts, and assembly solutions through design for large infrastructure projects.
Mechanical Designer
RS Technologies
08.2009 - 03.2021
- Created detailed drawings and 3D models of components using SolidWorks software.
- Developed assembly drawings, parts lists and bills of materials for manufactured products.
- Investigated field issues reported by customers or sales staff and recommended corrective actions.
- Researched, analyzed and evaluated product design concepts to determine feasibility.
- Communicated with customers to meet design requirements for projects.
- Performed tolerance analysis to validate part dimensions and correct assembly.
- Provided guidance or training on mechanical design techniques to junior designers or interns.
- Conducted failure analyses, documented results and recommended corrective actions.
Education
Professional Certification - Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Online08-2025
Diploma / Associates - Computer Integrated Design, Mechanical Design Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Skills
- Active listening
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Analytical skills
- Data driven decision making
- Experience influenced skills
- 3D modeling
- Collaboration tools
- Ideation facilitation
- Innovation metrics
Certification
- SOLIDWORKS Product Management Data Administration
- SOLIDWORKS Manage Administration
- SOLIDWORKS API/VBA Macro Certification
- DRIVEWORKS Fundamentals
- McLean & Company Management Fundamentals (Program)
- Franklin Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Program)
Affiliations
- Cooking (Southern/Cajun)
- Fitness/Yoga
- Dogs
- Design/3D Printing
- Carpentry/Woodworking
- Vehicle mechanics
Accomplishments
- Asked to present Customer Story at a Driveworks Summit showcasing a project and innovation I created and managed
- Featured by Driveworks for the same innovation and project above on their website and social media
Timeline
Innovation Manager
Resilient Structures
08.2024 - Current
Mechanical Design Manager
RS Technologies
03.2021 - 08.2024
Mechanical Designer
RS Technologies
08.2009 - 03.2021
Professional Certification - Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Diploma / Associates - Computer Integrated Design, Mechanical Design Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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