David Verakis

David Verakis has a strong background in engineering and project management. David started their career at Schlumberger, where they worked as a Product/Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on residential gas meter development and overseeing the Final Test Department.

David then moved on to Powerwinch, where they held various roles, including Chief Engineer and Engineering Supervisor. In these positions, they were responsible for new product development, sustaining engineering efforts, and factory support. David successfully introduced new products, improved factory operations, and led the relocation of the manufacturing facility. These efforts significantly contributed to a 22-point increase in operating income and a 50% reduction in defective product returns.

Currently, David Verakis is the Director of Product Engineering at Prodigy. In this role, they ensure projects are completed on time and within budget by applying project management techniques. David also manages a team of mechanical and electrical engineers who contribute to project completion.

Overall, David Verakis has a proven track record of success in engineering and project management, consistently delivering results and driving improvements in various organizations.

David Verakis, PMP, holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, which they obtained from 1985 to 1989. In addition to their formal education, David has obtained several certifications from LinkedIn. These certifications include "Communicating with Emotional Intelligence," "Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment," "Hiring an Employee for Managers," "Inclusive Leadership," "Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making," "Interviewing Techniques," "New Manager Foundations," "Build Your Analytical Skills with Statistical Analysis," "Designing a Presentation," "How to Be Both Assertive and Likable," "Presenting Technical Information with Stories," "Productivity Tips: Taking Control of Email," "Statistics Foundations: 2," "Statistics Foundations: 3," "Statistics Foundations: Probability," "Statistics Foundations: The Basics," "Stop Stressing and Keep Moving Forward," "Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management," "Using Your Mind to Change Your Brain," and "Working with High-Conflict People as a Manager." These certifications were obtained in 2022, with varying months.