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Michael Dominik |
Since the late 1990s, Michael Dominik has been responsible for major customer consulting engagements with commercial and industrial manufacturing firms and US government agencies and contractors, has been a speaker and guest lecturer at PDM industry conferences and seminars (DH Brown, Management Roundtable, Daratech) and at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, and has been published in several media, including professional publications, conference and symposia reports, web sites, and corporate journals.
He is an experienced engineering and product development professional, and is certified as a New Product Development Professional (NPDP) by the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA). This certification confirms his knowledge of new product development principles and best practices, and has been earned by only 500 persons worldwide. By virtue of experience and examination, Mike has demonstrated mastery of the following topics related to new product development:
- New Products Process
- Tools & Metrics
- Teams, People & Organizational Issues
His 24 years of engineering and product development experience also includes engineering and leadership roles with Lockheed Martin, General Electric, RCA, and the US Navy.
Mr. Dominik's academic credentials include BS Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, MBA from Rowan University, and MS Engineering, Management of Technology from the University of Pennsylvania, a joint program from the Moore School of Engineering and Wharton School of Business.
Programs
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Effective Communication Style
- Product Development & Launching
- Risk Management
- Team Building & Performance
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team Decision Making
- Team Management & Leadership Skills
- Integrated Product Teams
- Project Management
- Systems Engineering
Professional Experience
2003-Present
Consulting: Technology team development and management, Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, Integrated Data Environment software information technology, product development management software, integrated product teams. Direct and subcontracted clients include: Lockheed Martin Corporation, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA), Best Buy Corporation, AIDA America, Ingersoll-Rand, Playtex Corporation, Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Smith & Nephew, Spectra Precision.
Corporate Training: Lead instructor and trainer for corporate and government clients: Topics offered include team collaboration tools and technologies, listening skills, managing conflict, negotiation skills, creative problem solving, principles of project management, principles of systems engineering, influencing skills. Under multiple engagement contracts, trained members of the following organizations: U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, Department of Homeland Security, PwC, Spectra Precision, Ingersoll-Rand, AIDA America, Best Buy.
1999-2003 Vice President, Chief Consultant, NetlIDEAS Inc., Mt. Laurel NJ
1995-1999 Senior Program Manager, Lockheed Martin, Moorestown NJ
1993-1995 Technical Director, Martin Marietta, Moorestown NJ
1987-1993 Engineering Manager, General Electric, Moorestown NJ
1984-1987 Systems Engineer, RCA, Moorestown NJ
1983-1984 Radar Engineer, US Navy, Philadelphia PA
Education
2012 Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
Eastern University
1999 Master of Science in Engineering Management of Technology
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Shcool of Business
1996 Master of Business Administration
Rowan University
1983 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Rutgers University
Professional Awards
- National Defense Industrial Association, Integrated Data Environment, 1998
- Association for Enterprise Integration, Integrated Data Environment, 1998
- Certified New Product Development Professional, 2003