Daniel Potwin

Daniel Potwin, MBA has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Daniel is currently serving as the Director of Operations at Lacy Katzen LLP. Prior to this, they were a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where they conducted shipboard inspections and led a team of enlisted sailors.

Daniel also worked as a Consulting Manager at PwC, where they collaborated with clients to implement pricing systems and process improvements. Daniel successfully executed a system transition from legacy systems to SAP TPM.

Before that, they served as a Plant Manager at Parker Hannifin, overseeing operations and managing a team of employees in a manufacturing facility. Daniel was responsible for maximizing productivity and driving growth.

Daniel also gained experience as an Operations Manager at Merck, where they oversaw the production of vaccines and implemented continuous improvement initiatives. Daniel ensured compliance with regulatory standards and maintained product quality.

Earlier in their career, Daniel worked as an Operations Manager at Amazon, leading a team to meet production demands and implementing productivity improvements. Daniel also worked as a Senior Reactor Operator Instructor at Exelon Generation, training and managing license candidates.

Daniel's work experience also includes serving as a Staff Instructor in the US Navy, where they supervised and mentored technicians and trained over 880 students in nuclear theory and operations. Daniel also held the role of Nuclear Reactor Operator, managing the maintenance and operations of nuclear power plants.

Overall, Daniel Potwin, MBA has a strong background in operations and leadership, with extensive experience in various industries, including legal, military, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear power.

Daniel Potwin, MBA has a diverse education history spanning various fields of study. Daniel completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School in 2016. Prior to that, they attained a Bachelor of Science (BS with honors) degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior University between 2008 and 2011.

In addition to their formal degree programs, Daniel Potwin also underwent specialized training in the Navy Nuclear Power Training Program, where they earned a Reactor Operator Qualification with a focus on Nuclear Reactor Operations, Safety, Theory, Basic Damage Control, and Casualty Response in 2003. Daniel completed this program as part of their service in the U.S. Navy.

Daniel Potwin's secondary education was completed at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, where they obtained a Regents Diploma in General Studies between 1996 and 2001.

Continuing to build their professional skills, Daniel Potwin pursued a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Syracuse University IVMF in 2018.

Furthermore, Daniel Potwin holds several additional certifications that showcase their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. These certifications include Inclusive Mindset and Human-Centered Design from PwC, Unit Commanding Officer/OIC Qualification (2N1 AQD) and Ship Repair Officer (NOBC 7976) from the U.S. Navy Reserve, Six Sigma White Belt from Aveta Business Institute, SECRET Security Clearance from the Department of Defense/U.S. Government, NANTEL Instructor Certification from the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Senior Reactor Operator Certification from Exelon Nuclear, Master Training Specialist and Naval Instructor (NEC 9502) from the US Navy, Electronics Technician Maintenance School (NEC 3373), Surface Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor (NEC 3393), and Nuclear Electronics Technician (NEC 3383).

Overall, Daniel Potwin, MBA's education and certifications demonstrate their strong background in business administration and management, nuclear engineering, project management, and specialized military training.