Michael Patrick has over 28 years of Operations and Senior Management experience, as well as extensive knowledge of world class manufacturing requirements. Not only has he been at the helm of large manufacturing firms, his expertise throughout his career has built his reputation as a manufacturing and operations expert.

As a Vice President of Operations for Interstate Electronics Corporation, a high tech military and aerospace electronics manufacturing company with a volume of $120 million and 800 employees, he directed a staff of eight managers. Under his leadership they were responsible for Production and Test Development, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, Material, Industrial Engineering, and Proposal Development. Mr. Patrick was also responsible for implementing a quick changeover to a fully automated PCB assembly line to support high mix, low volume production.

Mr. Patrick subsequently served as Vice President of Operations for Datum Inc. for their largest division in Irvine, California. Within the first year he was responsible for reducing the inventory value by 55% and establishing an inventory management system. He also reduced product cost by over 60% and established a supply chain management program which cut lead times in half. Because of his outstanding accomplishments, he was called upon to assist other divisions in improving their manufacturing and operations performance. Mr. Patrick led his team at Irvine to achieve the corporate distinction of being named Datum’s “Center of Manufacturing Excellence.” He was then promoted to President of Datum-Irvine, with full P&L responsibility, as well as Corporate Vice President of Datum Inc.

Datum-Irvine sales were in excess of $60 million annually, with 250 employees. The division was responsible for development, marketing/sales, manufacturing and service of high tech commercial electronic equipment and systems for the telecommunications industry. In his first year as President of the Irvine Division, a record year of profit was accomplished. In all subsequent years, the team consistently met or exceeded the division’s business plans. Mr. Patrick was also responsible for developing and planning the necessary due diligence on two acquisitions.

Leading the design team in development of a state-of-the-art rubidium based atomic clock, the team not only beat the competition to market by over a year, but also won the prestigious “Technology of the Year” award. The product was introduced with a 75% size reduction, a 50% cost reduction, and double the previous warranty.

Mr. Patrick received his Science Degree in Business Management and is a graduate of the Senior Executive Programs at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California and the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. He also served briefly as Chairman of the Southern California American Electronics Association Operations and Engineering Sub-Committee.