Perry McGahan

Director Of Engineering Systems And Processes at Banner

Perry McGahan has over 30 years of work experience in various engineering and management roles. Perry started their career as a Programmer at TTSS in 1983, where they designed and developed public access information systems. Perry then worked as a Programmer at Greenhorne & O'Mara, developing software for data terminals and mice. At Courtland Group, they served as a Senior Programmer and Technical Lead, designing and developing image storage and retrieval systems.

In 1996, McGahan joined AmDyne Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer, where they maintained and developed software for unmanned ground vehicles. Perry then worked at RWD Technologies as a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer, before joining Deere & Company as a Project Manager and Software Architect, leading the development of advanced communication systems for vehicles.

In 2001, McGahan became the Vice President of Software Development at XATA Corporation, where they managed a team that designed and delivered fleet management systems. Perry then joined Logic PD as the Director of Software Engineering, where they led a team of engineers and oversaw the development of software solutions for IoT infrastructure. McGahan later served as the Vice President of Design and Engineering, overseeing a team of engineers and providing services to customers.

Currently, McGahan is working at Banner Engineering as the Director of Engineering Systems and Processes. Perry is responsible for maintaining and improving the company's Product Lifecycle Management systems and streamlining business processes to drive new product development. Additionally, they previously held the role of Senior Engineering Business Analyst at Banner Engineering, where they worked on identifying needs and implementing workflow solutions.

Throughout their career, McGahan has demonstrated strong leadership and technical skills, effectively managing teams, and contributing to the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions.

Perry McGahan has a strong educational background in both business administration and software engineering. Perry obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Software Engineering from the University of Minnesota from 2005 to 2007.

In addition to their master's degrees, Perry also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which they obtained between 1984 and 1987.

Perry has also acquired several certifications throughout their career. Notable certifications include Windchill Fundamentals Certification from PTC University in 2021, Certified ScrumMaster from the Scrum Alliance in 2014, and Successful Public Speaking from Dale Carnegie Training in 2012. Other certifications include various Microsoft certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Professional and Microsoft Windows Architecture.

Finally, Perry has completed several online courses, including edX Verified Certificates in Computation Structures - Part 1: Digital Circuits and Embedded Systems - Shape the World in 2015, as well as an edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python (year not specified).

Based on the provided information, Perry McGahan appears to have a diverse and well-rounded educational background, with a focus on business administration, software engineering, and computer science.

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  • Director Of Engineering Systems And Processes

    December, 2016 - present

  • Senior Engineering Business Analyst

    April, 2015