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Work History
Education
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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
Online
08-2025

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
Les George