1. Interviewer: James Bronk ISE 288 Spring 2016 2016 Interview Randy Manning

2. Overview Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 2 Educational Information Educational Experience Career Path Work Environment Future Career Plans

3. Educational Information Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 3  Graduated from Perdue in 1981 Bachelors of Science in Industrial Management  Received MBA from Butler in 1986 Took him 5 years to finish masters.  Never had any form of internship or other type of CO- OP in or out of school.

4. Educational Experience Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 4 Most and Least Helpful Classes Most helpful classes were: Finance, Management, Communications, and Case studies. Least helpful was Marketing. Master’s Degree In his opinion, his master helped advance his career. It was a very helpful differential from other candidates when applying and competing for promotional positions. How well did your Education Prepare you? For my current career my education did not prepare me at all. But this is because I have been slowly integrating into the software side of SAP. However earlier in my career field it did really prepare me especially when I was working with corporate and even earlier management.

5. Career Path Part 1 Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 5 Since Master’s Graduation S.A.P Systems, Applications & Products ◦ Around1987-1995 Production Consultant(Manufacturing and Timing) ◦ Around1995-2012 Senior Production Consultant (Product Timing, Pricing, and Management) ◦ Around 2012-2016 Senior Software Consultant (Software wish list, client interviews, management)

6. Career Path Part 2 Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 6 Since Master’s Graduation Different Certifications APICS Society 1986. Master certificate in project management from George Washington University 1985. Green belt six sigma. Next Certifications Wanted SAP software certification. Material management certification.

7. Career Information Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 7 Does your family life influence your career? My family absolutely, influences where and when I work. Why did you choose the field? I was looking to marry a management with a technical field. If given the opportunity, would you could go back in time and change your major? No, all I would change is to go after a minor in software alongside my bachelors degree. How would you compare your job experience so far to what you expected before you actually started to work? It is very similar to what I excepted, I just thought I would be working on more hands on projects. Benefits to my knowledge are equal to other jobs.

8. Work Environment Part1 Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 8 Daily Routine: No set routine other than he checks his E-mails every morning and every night. Hours per Week: 40-60 Depends on project and what stage the project is on. Weekends: Very rarely but depends on project. Free-time: Plenty when not currently on project, but during project crunch time I get no time off work.

9. Work Environment Part 2 Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 9 Interactions with people outside of engineering: Every single day. Skill essential to your job: Definitely in order 1. Communication 2. Effective and Active Listener 3. Critical Thinking Skills Presentations: Very rarely, but lots of update reports. Any Mentors: Not really “mentors”… Well maybe my Dad

10. Work Environment Part 3 Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 10 Most Stressful Part of Work: Understanding that what you put in place has a financial impact on the business you consulted. Least Stressful Part of Work : Cashing my now online pay check. Work in Groups or alone: Almost always in groups of people ranging from 15 to 30 people. Do You Travel: Yes all the time for projects in other countries.

11. Future Career Path Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning 11 Is there room for career growth currently at your company? ◦ Absolutely, there are all sorts of possible job promotions from where I am at currently Where do you see your self in 5-10 years? ◦ Most definitely retired, done with all grinds and starting to enjoy what is left in life.

12. Permission Spring 2016 James Bronk interview with Randy Manning Slid e 12 Do you give us your permission to publish your contact information on Dr. Burtner’s website? Yes Do you give us your permission to publish your interview responses on Dr. Burtner’s website? Yes