About Me

I am passionate problem solver with a love for technology and the outdoors. I have been an engineer since before I could walk, and I have lived and travelled all over the world. I enjoy integrating new technology, working with other smart people, attacking a challenge, and using systems thinking to solve problems.

Contact Details

If you would like to get in contact please send me an email at the address below, or connect with me on LinkedIn.

zach [at] mcilvoy [dot] org



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Education

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering • May 2017

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in Texas A&M University's Dwight Look College of Engineering was established in 1939. It has consistently ranked in the top 10 departments in the United States over the past 10 years by the Gourman Report, the National Research Council and U.S. News and World Report.

Texas A&M University

Minor in Business • May 2017

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School educates more than 6,000 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in accounting, finance, management information systems, management, marketing and supply chain management. The school consistently ranks among the top public business schools.

Work

Amazon Robotics

Technical Program Manager• May 2022 - Present

I currently work as a technical program manager for Amazon Robotics, developing the next generation of robotic systems for our fulfillment network.

Amazon Robotics

Engineering Project Manager• February 2021 - May 2022

Worked as a project manager and deployment engineer for Amazon Robotics, deploying robotic solutions in new buildings across the country.

Alchemy Industrial

Manufacturing Engineer• November 2020 - February 2021

Worked as the manufacturing engineer at Alchemy Industrial. Wore many hats helping to setup new facilities, production lines, and equipment for a variety of projects and product lines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Speed Shore

Manufacturing Engineer• April 2019 - August 2020

Worked as the manufacturing engineer at Speed Shore Corporation, improving profitabilty through process improvement, project management, capital improvements, and problem solving.

Tenaris

Order Execution Analyst (Supply Chain)• June 2017 - April 2019

Worked as an order manager at Tenaris Hydril, managing OCTG accessories orders through the quoting, execution, and delivery process, ensuring on-time and accurate orders are delivered to the customer.

Logistipoint Consulting

Engineering Consulting Intern• Summer 2016

I spent the summer of 2016 working in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in a Cabela's distribution center. While there I learned the process of working on-site with a client, and about time-study and process improvement.
• Worked with my team to analyze the client’s processes across the distribution center, and provide value by improving those processes and getting employee and manager buy-in
• Time-studied processes across the DC and implemented an incentive program based on our data
• Worked on the floor to mentor employees on best methods and improving performance within the program
• Took ownership of a process, working with purchasing, maintenance, managers, IT, and upper leadership to find and implement improvements and standards from start to finish

Tenaris

International Intern • Summer 2015


In summer of 2015, I was selected to represent Texas A&M University and Tenaris as an international intern in Zalau, Romania. I learned to work with teams in entirely new locations and languages. • Worked on installation and startup of an entirely new production facility and line for OCTG accessories, taking it from empty building to first pipe off the line
• Directed fabrication, managed work teams, updated and referenced master plan drawings, problem solving
• Presented final report to leadership from across the plant

Random stuff I like:

You Need A Budget

Art of Manliness

Home Assistant

Roll 20

Defcon

Every-Day Carry

Calvin and Hobbes