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Curriculum
David Carl
Taylor
Vitae
Education
Bachelor
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1996
Technical University of Nova Scotia Halifax , NS
Diploma
in Engineering,
1993
University College Cape Breton
Sydney , NS
Training & Development
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Certificate in Financial Management, St. Mary’s University, 2001 - 2002
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Change Management Workshop, 2002
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Excel - Programming with VBA, 2000
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Total Quality Management, 1996
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Public Communication and Presentation, 1992
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Interpersonal Communication,1991
Technical Experience
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Technical sales
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Technical product support
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Energy analysis
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Onsite generation installation and
evaluation
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Technical product evaluation &
application
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Test plan development, evaluation &
application
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Technology research
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New technology evaluation and implementation
Analytical Skills
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Research reports
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Technical briefs
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Technology evaluation
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Financial Analysis
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Business modeling
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Energy evaluation
Software Development
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VBA, HTML & JavaScript applications
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Comparative analysis tool
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End user application software
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Business models
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Evaluation tools
Program Development
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Process development & management for
product delivery
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Product manager
Relationship Management
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Customer contact for industrial and large commercial
customers
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Representative on various national boards:
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Electric Power Research Institute
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Canadian Geo-Exchange (involved in development of
organization)
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Canadian Electrical Association – End-Use
Technology User Group
Process Improvement
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Process mapping & improvement
Project Management
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Data management
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Project Leadership
Communication Skills
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Public and written presentations
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Writing technical reports, discussion
documents, project evaluations, process evaluations
Computer Skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, high
proficiency with Microsoft Excel
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E-mail tools: Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes
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Above average general knowledge of computer
systems and operating systems
Education
Bachelor
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1996 Technical Diploma
in Engineering,
1993 Training & Development
¨ Certificate in Financial Management, St. Mary’s University, 2001 - 2002 ¨ Change Management Workshop, 2002 ¨ Excel - Programming with VBA, 2000 ¨ Total Quality Management, 1996 ¨ Public Communication and Presentation, 1992 ¨ Interpersonal Communication,1991 Technical Experience
¨ Technical sales ¨ Technical product support ¨ Energy analysis ¨ Onsite generation installation and evaluation ¨ Technical product evaluation & application ¨ Test plan development, evaluation & application ¨ Technology research ¨ New technology evaluation and implementation Analytical Skills
¨ Research reports ¨ Technical briefs ¨ Technology evaluation ¨ Financial Analysis ¨ Business modeling ¨ Energy evaluation Software Development
¨ VBA, HTML & JavaScript applications ¨ Comparative analysis tool ¨ End user application software ¨ Business models ¨ Evaluation tools Program Development
¨ Process development & management for product delivery ¨ Product manager Relationship Management
¨ Customer contact for industrial and large commercial customers ¨ Representative on various national boards: §
Electric Power Research Institute §
Canadian Geo-Exchange (involved in development of
organization) §
Canadian Electrical Association – End-Use
Technology User Group Process Improvement
¨ Process mapping & improvement Project Management
¨ Data management ¨ Project Leadership Communication Skills
¨ Public and written presentations ¨ Writing technical reports, discussion documents, project evaluations, process evaluations Computer Skills
¨ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, high proficiency with Microsoft Excel ¨ E-mail tools: Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes ¨ Above average general knowledge of computer systems and operating systems |
An experienced professional
with a proven history of evaluation and
implementation.
Known as a resourceful and conscientious individual who works well under
pressure and time constraints. Organization and project focused with a strong understanding
of business requirements and how technology should be used to enhance
process. Always eager to tackle new and
demanding challenges.
Employment History
Nova Scotia Power Inc., Halifax 1997 – 2003
Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) is a regulated utility supplying over 97%
of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to 450,000
customers in
Technology Analyst - Business
Marketing 2002–03
Responsible for analyzing and evaluating
products and services for all markets that NSPI serves. This included technology, pricing, market
demand, product applicability and competitive analysis.
Selected Achievements:
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Organized a project to update
core forecasting tools for energy and revenue. As project manager, ensured each
piece of the project was completed on time and on budget. The end result was an
updated model, which improved efficiency and allowed for more timely forecasts.
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Developed a successful,
adaptable business model for evaluating an existing product against core
business objectives, which allowed for timely evaluation and modification of
the product offering ensuring market objectives were met or exceeded.
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Initiated a comprehensive
comparative analysis tool for use by customer service agents in the
implementation of new rates across the company.
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Allowed for quick analysis of
existing customers rates to the new rates, reducing call times and limiting
human error in calculations.
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Assisted in the testing of the
Customer Billing System, saving valuable time in implementation.
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Built the tool for a low cost in
a short time frame after vendor said it would be too costly.
Technology Analyst - Sales &
Service Division 2001-02
Responsible for analyzing and
evaluating products and services for primarily industrial and large commercial
customers such as Stora Enso,
Michelin, Bowater Mersey and Purdy’s Wharf. Collaborated with the sales force to create
proposals for implementation by the customers.
Selected Achievements:
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Evaluated power line
implementation of high-speed internet applications on the NSPI electrical grid.
The project was determined unfeasible at that time.
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Working with a small team, identified opportunities
that resulted in energy cost savings in excess of 60% for a large Emera
subsidiary in Cape Breton.
Technology Analyst – Capacity
Solutions 2000-01
Responsible
for analyzing and evaluating products and services for all residential and
large singular customers that NSPI serves.
Worked as part of a team to develop overall product offering for
implementation by sales, and interfaced with the sales team on actual product
delivery.
Selected Achievements:
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Developed process for
implementation of new product offering to large commercial and industrial
customers.
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Implemented the process with
small core team and sales support to launch product offering exceeding program
targets.
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Program was a resounding
success, resulting in initial 5-year targets being met in 6 months.
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Accomplished through immense
pre-work in identifying best-fit customers and aggressively campaigning the new
product offering to them through evaluations and feasibility analysis.
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Identified a market niche that
was underserved by electric heating manufacturers and successfully lobbied to
have a new product created to serve this market. The manufacturer launched this
product in 2002 with great success across North America.
Residential Energy Analyst 1997 - 2000
Working
with sales to determine customer requirements for heating systems and comparing
to our product offerings to provide a best-fit solution.
Selected Achievements:
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Developed a new analysis tool
for quickly evaluating customer needs in heating solutions.
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Implemented a process of
continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and increase reliability.
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Prepared weekly and monthly
reports.
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