Nico La Grutta

• Completed a competitive 14-month rotational program across four core business units, gaining hands-on experience in technical sales, field operations, and strategic marketing within the energy sector • Developed commercial strategies and customer engagement plans for power generation, transmission, and industrial applications, contributing to multi-million dollar business development efforts • Led cross-functional initiatives to improve go-to-market approaches, leveraging data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration across engineering, sales, and product teams • Participated in over 7 weeks of intensive technical and business training, enhancing proficiency in energy systems, solution selling, and market analysis • Built a robust internal network from professional to executive levels, facilitating mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career development within Siemens Energy

• Worked together with engineers and operators to identify & implement shop floor process improvements to increase output and reduce overall costs • Supported the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques • Worked in the Manufacturing Engineering department to create, review and update processes

• Supported a successful ISO 9001:2015 certification • Closed minor findings regarding material identification • Developed standard work instructions and documents • Conducted time studies and improved cycle time in front packing area

• Management Minor

• Adapted to an unfamiliar environment and embraced cultural differences while taking two general education classes

• Unique opportunity to visit the BMW Center of Automotive Design and Manufacture • Learned the basics of 3D printing and injection molding • Relevant coursework: Manufacturing Systems & Processes and Introductory German: Language & Culture

3D printing - Additive engineering