Jim Quinnan

Jim Quinnan has a diverse work experience spanning over three different companies. Jim started their career in the U.S. Navy as a Submarine Officer from May 1990 to April 1995. Jim then joined Eaton in April 1995 as a Final Test Supervisor, where they managed a 24-person engineering integration and test organization in the semiconductor capital equipment industry. During their time at Eaton, they significantly contributed to productivity gains and implemented Continuous Improvement Methods within the department. In June 1998, Jim joined Axcelis Technologies as a Product Marketing Eng/Mgr. In this role, they worked closely with customers and sales on capital equipment specification, configuration, and pricing. Jim provided support to customers in all aspects, including purchases, support, and upgrades. Finally, they transitioned to the role of Principal Quality Engineer at Axcelis Technologies in March 2003, where they currently work.

Jim Quinnan's education history includes obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which they pursued from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1986 to 1990. In addition to their formal education, Jim has also obtained various certifications, including Managing Teams, Holding Your Team Accountable, How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority, Boosting Your Team's Productivity, Enhancing Team Innovation, How to Have Fewer, Better Meetings, Mistakes to Avoid When Obtaining Your PMP Certification, Learning Microsoft Dynamics for Customer Service, Managing Team Conflict, Goal Setting: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Project Management Foundations, Operational Excellence Work-Out and Kaizen Facilitator, Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to Continuous Improvement (Blinkist Summary), Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools, Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Embracing Unexpected Change, PowerPoint: Eight Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation Stand Out, Six Sigma Foundations, and Operational Excellence Foundations. These certifications were obtained from various institutions like LinkedIn and ASQ - World Headquarters, with the most recent certification being earned in January 2023.