David Shore
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Head of Engineering - Engineering and Business leader with 20 years in high-growth organizations
South Carolina, United States
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Head of EngineeringPorts AmericaAug 2023 - Current (3 years)- Manager, Port ServicesABBOct 2017 - Aug 2023 (5 years 11 months)Direct the execution of ABB’s crane system modernization, medium voltage power system delivery, custom energy storage solutions, spare parts and field service engineering support within the Americas region through a team of 18 engineers and staff. Lead continuous improvement efforts to significantly improve forecast accuracy, reduce costs, and eliminate sources of errors. Responsible to increase the Charleston office scope to include North & South America while driving synergies with ABB’s global teams. • Stabilized the business focus by establishing clear priorities and coaching the team leaders • Balanced staff levels, service locations and training to position the business unit to successfully expand. Improved customer support and del
- Director, Engineering, Maintenance and ExecutionAPM TerminalsJun 2005 - Oct 2017 (12 years 5 months)As the Head of Global Engineering, Technical Support and Execution for APM Terminals I provide leadership with full accountability for the engineering, standardization, and maintenance of globally diverse terminals with over $6.1B in cranes and additional equipment. My teams have updated machine specifications and reduced failure rates resulting in a consistent delivery of up to three times above operating costs in annual real cost savings and notably more in cost avoidance. I've directed teams to apply automation techniques to improve safety and productivity. In addition: ►I successfully lead a team to develop and deliver standardized cranes and heavy equipment while maintaining low costs, enhancing safety features, sustaining continuous a
- TInternational Sales Manager | CranesTM GE Automation SystemsJan 1998 - Dec 2000 (3 years)Managed Global Sales Activities for the Material Handling Business (Container Crane Drive Systems and Automation). Managed activities of a globally diverse team consisting of sales and application engineers in multiple countries. Reviewed and approved proposals and negotiated international contracts. Increased orders margin by driving improved sourcing activities and pricing controls. Lead integration of the material handling business within the TM GE joint venture. Developed business plan for expansion into yard automation / management systems
- Business Unit Leader, Material Handling (Cranes)TMEICOct 1989 - Jun 2005 (15 years 9 months)Directly responsible for the the profit and loss of the material handling business unit for GE and their joint venture TMEIC-GE [container crane drive systems and automation]. Develop global strategy including yearly operating and sales budgets, restoring the business unit to profitability. Lead 21 person U.S. sales and engineering teams as well as additional engineers and sales members located around the globe. Build team capabilities and skills to support future projects. Develop and deliver full automation & drive systems for the port crane industry.
- Manager Application Engineering | Manager Software Engineering | System Engineer | Field EngineerGEJan 1989 - Dec 1998 (10 years)Served in many roles within the General Electric Company including: - Leading a team of application engineers developing new crane system designs, supporting GE control system and crane automation products and bidding on new projects. Improved specification delivery performance by developing accurate forecasting and workload modeling. - Writing software and Managing Software Engineering. Drove 100% on time software delivery by team building, implementation of project controls and standardization of requirements documentation. Developed standards for software simulation and testing prior to production release. Created crane system software, including first working smart slowdown system. Trained customers on drive systems, PLCs, and auto
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- Master of Business Administration - MBAAverett UniversityJan 1995 - Dec 1996 (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc, Electrical and Electronics EngineeringCalifornia State Polytechnic UniversityPomonaJan 1985 - Dec 1989 (5 years)
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- $$200M East Coast Terminal UpgradeOct 2016Head of cranes and equipment for $200M expansion project at one of our east coast terminals. Project planning, risk management & execution of project including specification, delivery and commissioning of new ship to shore container handing cranes, relocation of existing usable cranes, dismantling of obsolete machines, system upgrades for the complete rubber tire gantry crane fleet, new large counterbalanced container handling equipment, terminal tractors, integration of machines with the terminal operating system, miscellaneous small support equipment, strategic spare parts, and maintenance training.
- CContinuous Improvement of Crane Functional SpecificationsMay 2016Review and improvement of global functional requirements for APM Terminals container cranes. Maintain leading position for functionality, ease of operation, machine self-learning, automation, safety, productivity and data mining.
- CContainer Handling Equipment Safety & AutomationFeb 2016Developing new safety, control and automation standards for large container handing equipment. Drive consistency across terminal locations through inclusion of requirements into global standard specifications. Work with OEMs and key system suppliers to interpret and implement the new standards correctly for improvements in operator & machine protection as well as increased productivity.
- RRTG RelocationJan 2016Relocated 2 Rubber Tire Gantry cranes from Salalah to Mobile AL. The cranes were evaluated, shipped, dismantled for last mile transfer, reassembled, refurbished and recommissioned for on-time start-up of a new intermodal rail facility.
- GGlobal Equipment Specifications & Supplier SelectionJun 2015Continuous improvement of APM Terminals global equipment specifications, evaluation & selection of global frame agreement suppliers.
- AAutomatic Fire Suppression SystemJan 2015Creation & justification of new requirement for automatic fire suppression systems on all APM Terminals large counterbalanced machines. Development of global specification, evaluation and selection of global frame agreement suppliers.
- RRTG Stack Safety Software DevelopmentJun 2014Developed specification & functional requirements for a universal software module to provide stack collision protection in support of HSSE goals to reduce terminal accidents. Lead software development, documentation, installation and training. The software was successfully installed and functional on multiple brands of RTGs across several continents.
- 22 STS for PecemOct 2013Project management and technical oversight for 2 ZPMC STS cranes being built for Pecem Brazil
- PPoLA Pier 400 STS Raise & ExtendOct 2013Raising and Extending STS cranes at APMT Los Angeles.
- LLi-Ion Hybrid RTGJul 2013Converted 5 RTGs to a Li-Ion battery/diesel hybrid producing a 60% fuel savings.
- HHydraulic Hybrid Yard TractorJul 2013Convert a yard tractor to run on hydraulic-diesel hybrid power producing a 50% fuel savings.
- HHoist Smart LandingApr 2013Testing the TMEIC smart landing system. 99% accuracy landing at/under 8% speed.
- RReliability Excellence (REX)Jan 2013 - Current (13 years 7 months)Teaming up with our Houston terminal, the REX project will improve the reliability of our equipment and the efficiency of our maintenance teams. We've kicked the project off by creating a partnership agreement between key terminal departments and began work to significantly improve communications and visibility.
- EElectrified Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes (e-RTG)Jan 2011Converted diesel powered RTG's into electrified, green powered cargo handling equipment. Reducing Co2 emissions and harmful green house gasses.