NATHAN CICCARELLI

I am a former national-level competitive swimmer and automation engineer for a Global 500 company reporting to the Director of Digital Transformation, and now pursuing an MBA to expand my skillset in strategy and drive real change within organizations.I am passionate about solving complex problems and leveraging digital tools to help companies achieve their goals and be on the leading edge of technology

• My Education

Smith School of Business - Full Time MBA - 2024

Smith School of Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
2014 - 2019

• My Experience

Consulting Automation Engineer

Starting my career with a small engineering consulting firm, I quickly began managing client relationships and executing projects across a variety of industries.I then started working for a Global 500 manufacturing company as an internal consulting engineer, reporting to the Director of Digital Transformation. I coordinated between general management, operators, and contractors, leading projects at sites across North America, Europe and China.

• My Work

SAP ERP North-American Implementation

Coordinating between management, operators, and consultants to implement SAP across 7 sites, I worked on planning and execution of the ERP rollout.I also developed custom integration solutions to allow sites to automatically record and enter data in SAP, reducing entry time and user errors.

SCADA Software Conversion for Manufacturing Site

I converted an older controls software (FactoryTalk) to a modern SCADA solution (Ignition), utilizing best practices and improving alarming, reporting, and data analytics.I operated as both lead programmer and project manager, working closely with operators and management to ensure solution met the needs of all stakeholders.Relevant languages used - Python, Java, HTML, SQL

Provincial Energy Monitoring Software

I created a custom Python program to pull in Ontario provincial electricity supply, demand, and price data for a major power consumer.By analyzing data in real-time, the site was able to plan shutdowns during periods of high prices or predicted demand peaks.This initiative results in around $1M in energy savings annually.

• My Skills

Leadership and Teamwork

As a former national level competitive swimmer, I learned the drive and dedication that it takes to achieve your goals at a young age.I have carried this with me as captain of various basketball and volleyball teams, as well as throughout my career both working in and leading teams.I look forward to putting my learnings from the MBA into practice to become a truly transformational leader.

Presenting and Client Relationships

I have experience presenting to groups of up to 100 people in the boardroom, classroom, and virtually.I am able to successfully communicate ideas and present solutions to general management and operators alike, as well as run seminars and educational sessions.I have also previously managed long-standing client relationships, as well as brought in and retained new clients, establishing trust and expanding services offerings.

Handling Ambiguity and Problem Solving

My background in Engineering has given me the ability to tackle large, complex problems with a structured and logical approach.Throughout my career I have taken ambiguity as an opportunity for creativity, exploring many possible solutions to find the best fit.In my previous roles I have always been trusted to handle the biggest and most pressing issues, often outside of my typical job description.

Proficiency in Multiple Programming Languages

I learned the basics of programming through engineering in standard CFrom there I became self taught while on the job in VBA, Python, and SQLI have advanced experience with a variety of softwares, including: Excel, SQL Server, Tableau, and PowerBI