Robert Kotcher

Robert Kotcher has a diverse work experience in the field of industrial engineering. Robert has held various senior positions in different companies, starting in 2001 with MMC Technology, where they identified and implemented profit improvement opportunities in disk production plants. Robert then worked at Western Digital, where they built a Monte Carlo simulation model for dynamic capacity planning and advised the lean manufacturing team. At Philips Lumileds, they built a detailed computer simulation model for LED manufacturing and conducted Monte Carlo analyses. Robert also worked at Simitar, Inc., where they built a capacity model for a medical device facility and performed product development. Their other roles include working at Solexel, Cobham SatCom/Adecco, Boston Scientific, Lumentum, Applied Materials, and currently at Bloom Energy as a Senior Principal Industrial Engineer. Overall, Robert Kotcher has a strong background in improving efficiency, implementing process improvements, and using simulation models for capacity planning and performance optimization.

Robert Kotcher has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from San Jose State University. Robert also holds an MBA from Santa Clara University. In addition, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Lean Trainer from Boston Scientific in 2017 and as a Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) from ASQ - World Headquarters in 2009.