Skills & Capabilities
The full operating range.
For recruiters, expert networks, prospective clients, and others doing detailed professional due diligence, this page provides a comprehensive view of capabilities built across nearly four decades. It is deliberately more complete than a résumé or selective professional profile.
How to use this page
Comprehensive without pretending everything is a specialty.
Core highlights the capabilities most central to Dean’s current professional focus. The full inventory preserves the broader range built across leadership, manufacturing, systems, supply chain, quality, product development, analytics, teaching, and ventures.
Use the domain links or search to move quickly. Platforms and tools, earlier technologies, and common terminology are separated below so the professional capability inventory stays readable.
283professional capabilities
15core capabilities
13capability domains
20platforms & tools
16earlier technologies
Most central today
Core Capabilities
These 15 capabilities are the strongest starting point for understanding Dean’s current professional focus. The domain inventory below shows the wider operating range.
- Strategic PlanningCore
- Operational ExcellenceCore
- Artificial Intelligence for BusinessCore
- Operations ManagementCore
- Project ManagementCore
- Program ManagementCore
- Management ConsultingCore
- Business TransformationCore
- Digital TransformationCore
- Manufacturing OperationsCore
- Supply Chain ManagementCore
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Core
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Core
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Core
- Business AnalysisCore
Full professional inventory
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283 professional capabilities across 13 domains. Search by capability, acronym, alternate term, or domain.
Showing all 283 professional capabilities.
Executive Leadership, Strategy & Business Management24 capabilities+
- Strategic PlanningCore
- Operational ExcellenceCore
- Operations ManagementCore
- Management ConsultingCore
- Business TransformationCore
- Executive Leadership
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Change Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Facility Management
- Budgeting
- Finance / AP / AR
- Human Resources Operations
- Crisis Management
- Business Operations
- Business Development
- Strategic Account Management
- Financial Management / P&L
- Workforce Operations
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Business Exit / Due Diligence
- M&A / Acquisition Due Diligence
- International Operations
- Asset Management & Operational Controls
AI, Digital Transformation & Evidence14 capabilities+
- Artificial Intelligence for BusinessCore
- Digital TransformationCore
- AI Strategy
- AI Evaluation & Prompt Verification
- Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Training
- AI-Assisted Product & Systems Development
- AI Applications in Manufacturing
- AI Applications in Operations
- AI Applications in Supply Chain
- Evidence Management
- Evidence-Controlled Verification
- Information Governance
Program, Project, Requirements & Governance20 capabilities+
- Project ManagementCore
- Program ManagementCore
- Project Governance
- Requirements Analysis
- Risk Management
- Agile Project Management
- Waterfall Project Management
- Requirements Engineering
- Functional Architecture
- Enterprise Requirements Architecture
- Product Ownership
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Hybrid Project Management
- Change Control & Configuration Management
- Process Governance
- Program Recovery
- Resource Planning
- Cost Control
- Acceptance Testing
- Requirements Traceability
Business Process, Workflow & Improvement12 capabilities+
- Business AnalysisCore
- Business Process Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Mapping
- Business Process Design
- Streamlining Workflows
- Process Documentation
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Operating Model Design
- Workflow Automation
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering & Operations30 capabilities+
- Manufacturing OperationsCore
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Planning
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Automation
- Shop-Floor Control
- Material Handling Systems
- Plant Layout & Capacity Planning
- Manufacturing Planning / MRP
- Production Systems Design
- Process Planning & Design
- Engineering of Work Methods
- Time Study & Work Measurement
- Cellular Manufacturing
- Plant Setup & Manufacturing Expansion
- Manufacturing Scale-Up
- Manufacturing Transfer
- Manufacturing Readiness
- Vertical Integration / Make-or-Buy
- Digital Manufacturing
- Tooling & Fixture Development
- Capital Equipment
- Maintenance Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration & Tool Control
- Process Qualification & Validation
- Mass Customization Operations
- Labor Productivity Improvement
- Cutting Room Systems
Enterprise Systems, Software & Data39 capabilities+
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Core
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Core
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Core
- Systems Integration
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- End-to-End Order Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Software Design & Consulting
- Database Design & Planning
- BOM / Routing / MRP Architecture
- Product Data Management (PDM)
- IT Operations
- RFID & Enterprise Labeling
- Time & Attendance / Payroll Systems
- Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
- Software Product Development
- Custom Software Delivery
- Platform Modernization
- Legacy-System Modernization & Migration
- Enterprise Integration & Middleware
- EDI / Trading-Partner Integration
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Product Information Management (PIM)
- Master Data & Data Governance
- Engineering Change Control
- Data Integration & Entity Resolution
- Mobile Operations Software & Workflows
- Finance Process Automation
- Procurement Automation
- Order-to-Fulfillment Automation
- Payment Systems & Gateway Integration
- Marketplace Integration
- ERP Selection & Due Diligence
- ERP Failure Recovery & Reimplementation
- Post-Go-Live Stabilization
- IT Infrastructure & Business Continuity
- Application Management
- Outsourcing / Managed Services
Supply Chain, Warehouse, Fulfillment & Procurement26 capabilities+
- Supply Chain ManagementCore
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Logistics
- Shipping & Receiving
- Supplier & Distributor Integration
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Supply Chain Continuity
- Purchasing
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Quality
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Optimization
- WIP & Materials Management
- FIFO / Lot / Serial Traceability
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Optimization
- Directed & Random Put-Away
- Picking & Packing
- Mobile Warehouse Execution
- Fulfillment Systems
- Carrier Integration & Shipping Execution
- Material Flow & Multi-Tier Supply Chain
- Drop-Ship Operations
- Nearshoring & Free-Trade-Zone Analysis
Quality, Regulatory & Medical Device31 capabilities+
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- CAPA
- PDAC / HCPCS Level II
- DMECS / L-Code Management
- Clinical Study Management
- Quality Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Quality Operations
- ISO 13485
- EU MDR
- Design Controls
- Corrective Action
- Traceability Systems
- Complaints Management
- Supplier Quality Management
- Quality Engineering & Reliability
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Failure Analysis
- Regulatory Technical Files
- Regulatory Market Access
- Federal Market Access
- FDA Documentation & EUA Readiness
- Clinical Collaboration
- Product Testing & Experimental Validation
- Technical Writing
- Claim Governance
- Quality Remediation
Product Development, Commercialization & IP22 capabilities+
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Product Development
- Patents & Trademarks / IP Management
- Product Management
- Product Platform Development
- Product Redesign
- Connected Product Development
- Prototyping
- Product Commercialization
- Commercialization Strategy
- Product Launch
- Product Licensing
- Brand & IP Protection
- Product Portfolio Rationalization
- Product Configuration
- Product Localization
- Private Label & Co-Branding
- Packaging & Labeling
- Pricing Strategy
- Market Segmentation
- Field Beta & Product Remediation
- Product Line Management
Commercial Operations, E-Commerce & Channels24 capabilities+
- E-Commerce Operations
- Sales & Marketing Operations
- Customer Service Operations
- Digital Commercialization
- Digital Marketing
- Sales Operations
- Sales Enablement
- Sales Development Operations
- Customer Experience & Customer Operations
- Channel Operations
- Distributor / GPO Management
- International Sales & Export Operations
- Pricing Transformation & Governance
- Quote Management
- Marketplace Operations
- Wholesale Operations
- Catalog Operations
- Lead Management & Lead Generation
- Media Relations & Public Communications
- Trade Shows & Webinars
- Representative Onboarding & Territory Management
- Commission Controls
- Customer Discovery
- Payment Compliance for Commerce
Analytics, Decision Support & Finance19 capabilities+
- Operations Research
- Financial Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Cost & Trend Analysis
- Cost Analysis & Cost Engineering
- Commercial Analytics
- Operational Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Management Reporting & Dashboards
- Forecasting
- Market Intelligence
- Territory Planning & Market Analysis
- ROI & Build-vs-Buy Analysis
- Cost Modeling
- Production & Lead-Time Analysis
- Inventory Analysis
- Decision Support
- Pricing Analysis
- Breakout / Sourcing Analysis
Teaching, Training, Publishing & Knowledge12 capabilities+
- University Teaching
- Project Management Training
- Instructional Design
- PMP Exam Preparation Instruction
- Mentoring & Student Support
- Professional Education
- Publishing
- Thought Leadership
- Editorial Strategy & Content Operations
- Executive Communication
- Technical Training
- Digital Training & Webinars
Real Estate, Ventures & Asset Operations10 capabilities+
- Real Estate Investment
- Real Estate Development
- Rental Operations
- Property Operations
- Asset Operations
- Investment Underwriting
- Capital Allocation
- Hold / Sell / Reposition Analysis
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Marketplace / Referral Platform Operations
Supporting technology
Platforms & Tools
Platforms and tools used across professional, technical, project, commercial, and teaching work. They are listed separately from the capability inventory.
- Microsoft SQL / SQL Server
- Infor ERP
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint / Microsoft 365
- Azure DevOps
- Brightspace
- ChatGPT / GPT Builder
- Microsoft Excel
- Shopify
- Matrixify
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Google Shopping
- Klaviyo
- Tidio
- Amazon Seller Central / FBA
- eBay
- Optitex CAD/CAM
Earlier technical background
Enterprise & Development Technologies
Earlier enterprise systems and development tools provided the technical foundation for my later work in functional architecture, software requirements, and systems implementation.
- Active Server Pages (ASP)
- SQL Server 2000
- Visual Basic
- Visual C++
- C# / C#.NET
- ASP.NET
- Web Forms
- MVC
- HP 3000
- AS/400
- JD Edwards ERP
- Visual Manufacturing ERP
- Microsoft Access
- .NET Framework
- AJAX
- Telerik
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