Riccardo Pirruccio

Technical Project Manager

Applied Materials – Austin, TX

03/2024 – Present

• Engineered a scalable Python/Tkinter application for obsolescence management, featuring a modular codebase and rapid-iteration workflows. Integrated advanced "Where Used" BOM graph analysis using NetworkX and Dask to enable efficient in-memory traversal (BFS/DFS) of large product structures. The tool was adopted by 7 business units to streamline component risk assessment and accelerate decision-making across multiple projects.
• Led strategic retirement initiative for obsolete product configurations, designing Mermaid process-flow diagrams and coordinating across spares, product line, and data science teams; developed Python tooling leveraging NetworkX and Dask to rapidly analyze thousands of BOM components—reducing manual stakeholder analysis by ~5 hours per cycle.
• Curated a centralized throttle-valve knowledge wiki, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and supply-chain stakeholders to standardize part-categorization guidelines, identify and correct numerous misclassified components, and improve spend-data accuracy supporting critical process-improvement initiatives.
• Implemented lean manufacturing and Agile process optimizations across multiple business units, streamlining product-configuration workflows, enabling faster transitions to new technologies, reducing engineering cycle times, and enhancing resource utilization aligned with strategic business objectives.

Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials – Austin, TX

08/2022 – 03/2024

• Coordinated project management obsolescence of hundreds of Engineering Specification Waivers, engaging closely with stakeholders including Material Buyers, Customer Reps, Suppliers, and Design Engineers to gather crucial insights. Leveraged this intelligence to judiciously adapt and optimize a Python codebase, automating and refining workflows, which aided in efficiently repurposing millions of dollars of inventory and closure of obsolescence projects. This approach allowed me to manage multiple obsolescence projects at once and provided a model for the 50+ member global team to similarly boost their efficiency.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive Python codebase that automated critical project tasks and streamlined end-of-life part management through an advanced 'Where Used' BOM parsing module, enabling engineers to efficiently identify component dependencies across business units and integrate replacements with precision, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
• The Python codebase I engineered is encapsulated in a user-friendly GUI. Its use is projected to yield over 20,000 hours in labor savings for obsolescence projects, translating to an estimated cost saving of around a million dollars. Additionally, it incorporates a SQL database I optimized for enabling sub-second queries of system information. This feature adeptly aggregates dynamic data from thousands of rows across multiple Excel files, granting my team with instant, actionable insights about the systems we deliver to our customers. This capability has played a pivotal role in closing out ESWs and mitigating mid-project scope creep.

Software Engineer Resident

Galvanize Inc – Remote

01/2023 – 04/2023

• Served as a JavaScript mentor in an 8-month online program, covering 20+ full-stack JavaScript-based concepts, and consistently received positive feedback for debugging support, code assistance, and resolving Git version control issues, leading to improved student performance and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborated with over 80 students in junior and senior cohorts to debug SQL and NoSQL databases, optimize Docker container configurations, and ensure seamless deployment on Amazon Web Services, thereby improving code quality, application performance, and DevOps practices.
• Conducted 10+ personalized tutoring sessions and answered 100+ help desk tickets, covering backend and frontend development concepts such as RESTful API design, database management, server-side scripting, SEO optimization, state management, and testing React components.

Manufacturing Engineer

Athena Manufacturing, LP – Austin, TX

09/2019 – 04/2022

• Led project management for a semiconductor and aerospace equipment supplier faced with tight deadlines, resource constraints, and scope creep, steering projects from initiation to completion by employing strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Regularly coordinated with teams to address bottlenecks and manage scope changes, optimizing resources to meet customer deadlines, a testament to effective stakeholder communication.
• Tasked with a role pivotal to New Product Introduction (NPI), established efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes from scratch; utilized insights from previous projects for meticulous workflow analysis and avoidance of common pitfalls, leading to targeted manufacturing protocols that accelerated production readiness.
• Integrated the use of SolidWorks and NX for crafting detailed GD&T focused 3D drawings of critical manufacturing tooling, while also overseeing material and special process procurement, as well as in house operation planning. This multi-pronged approach synchronized manufacturing integration with supplier coordination, resulting in a harmonized production and supply chain, pivotal for timely and quality product delivery.

Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace Techniques, Inc. – Middletown, CT

09/2017 – 06/2019

• Developed specialized machining tools and quality control fixtures using Mastercam, and programmed wire EDM and milling machines; this specific tooling and programming expanded the shop's capabilities, enabling the successful execution of more complex projects or parts.
• Led team efforts to enhance manufacturing output and quality assurance, performing detailed root cause analyses and revamping fixtures and inspection gauges. These initiatives accelerated production cycles and refined bulk quality checks, driving process optimization and improving operational reliability.
• Confronted with elevated scrap rates in manufacturing, evaluated non-conforming parts and designed effective rework processes while concurrently writing and updating work instructions. These integrated actions led to a marked decrease in scrap rates and a sustainable boost in manufacturing efficiency.

Certificate Advanced Software Engineering

Hack Reactor

04/2022 – 01/2023

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

University Of Texas at Tyler

08/2015 – 05/2017

Associates in Science Engineering Science

Houston Community College

08/2013 – 05/2015