Adrienne E. Whitson
Bretten
Summary
Creative, results-oriented, and self-motivated professional with extensive project experience from conception to development in cooking appliances. Passionate about consumer-centric product development using agile methodologies.
Professional engineer skilled in development processes, focusing on innovative solutions and improving system efficiency. Known for fostering collaborative environments, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving technical requirements. Expertise in software development, mechanical design, and problem-solving. Respected for reliability and results-oriented approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Entwicklungsingenierin / Development Engineer
Neff GmbH
02.2020 - Current
- Responsible for consumer-focused tasks and outcomes related to global electrical built-in ovens, microwaves, and steam appliances
- Ensure the performance and usability of the built-in oven, microwave, and steam product series for consumers
- Conceive, develop, and support digital use cases for designing cooking feature algorithms
- Analyze performance complaints to ensure consumer-centric improvements for existing and new products
- Consult and support product (pre)development and innovation activities
- Serve as a liaison to marketing regarding consumer applications, use cases, and user functions
Consumer Scientist
B/S/H Home Appliance
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Receive lab test requests and assign tasks to relevant lab technicians to optimize lab throughput
- Collaborate with product development engineering to define performance characteristics and criteria
- Independently develop product performance using integrated electronic control tools and complex system functions
- Conduct extensive competitive benchmarking across various market regions
- Act as a key member of the project core teams for resource planning, scheduling, and status reporting
Food Scientist and Product Trainer
Sharp Manufacturing Company of America
05.2013 - 10.2017
- Developed and delivered training on the Sharp SuperSteam+ oven for consumers in the USA and Canada
- Conducted market trend research and tested competitors' OEM products across multiple regions
- Oversaw Sharp's internal testing procedures and Consumer Reports evaluations for microwave ovens
- Collaborated with Sharp's Japanese development center to design products tailored for the USA market
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Health, and Sports Science
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05.2006
Skills
- Efficiency Improvement
- RESTful API Development
- Infrastructure Network Management
- Embedded Systems Development
Languages
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Entwicklungsingenierin / Development Engineer
Neff GmbH
02.2020 - Current
Consumer Scientist
B/S/H Home Appliance
10.2017 - 12.2019
Food Scientist and Product Trainer
Sharp Manufacturing Company of America
05.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Health, and Sports Science
University of Memphis
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