Going the extra mile

ENGINEER SCOUTer ANALYST DIRECTOR LEADER

Jim Gruman
Our work as analysts requires integrity. We bring a sort of courage, even swagger, to be focused on tangible measures of the customer’s well being
Over the years, I’ve had a hand in delivering steel office seating design, agricultural tractor design, plastic component and tooling purchasing, tractor product management, and smart systems that leverage data. I enjoy solving problems that matter.

A couple of years ago I decided to take on another master's degree as a technical refresher. Big Data platforms are transforming how we fulfill our most basic human needs, like the ways we get around and how food comes to our family tables. Notre Dame’s program offered a balanced mix of data modeling rigor with effective storytelling and AI ethics.

Today, you’ll find me collaborating cross-functionally on all things data, from product management to artificial intelligence. As a firm believer in teams, I am passionate about developing and empowering people to unlock their full potential, working together.

When I'm not modeling statistics or pivoting tables, I'm biking centuries and helping with an area Scouting unit.

Timeline

  1. Philmont

    Backpacking expedition in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico.

     

    Going the extra mile to create opportunities for youth to excel.

  2. Philmont

    Backpacking expedition in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico.

     

    Going the extra mile to create opportunities for youth to excel.

  3. RAGBRAI

    The Register's Great Bike Ride Across Iowa - 500 miles, in it's 50th year

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    Senior Program Manager, CNH Industrial

    At the time the Precision Solutions aftermarket group wanted to get into the telematics business, but didn't have compelling business cases worked out.  As a tractor product manager, I had experiences where statistical modeling of real customer data would have been a huge advantage over the use of surveys and logs of complaints.  The VP of the group created a new role for me to drive programs and build infrastructure in the cloud.

  5. -
    4WD Platform Product Specialist, CNH Industrial

    This is the classic product manager role, filling the gap between branded regional marketing stakeholders and core product development.

     

  6. -
    Strategic Sourcing Roles, CNH Industrial

    I traveled the world and managed an awesome buyer team in this sequence of roles.  My office moved from Racine, WI to Burr Ridge, IL as we centralized all of the sourcing administration.

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    MSBA, Notre Dame

    A couple of years ago I decided to take on another master's degree as a technical refresher. Big Data platforms are transforming how we fulfill our most basic human needs, like the ways we get around and how food comes to our family tables. Notre Dame’s program offered a balanced mix of data modeling rigor with effective storytelling and AI ethics.

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    MBA, University of Wisconsin Parkside

    Night school. I missed a day of class when our third child was born.  The small cohorts included people from the local Air Force Reserve Wing, Snap-On, Abbott Labs, Johnson Controls, and other area companies.

Experience Highlights

  • AM53 Telematics Kit
    Aftermarket cloud enabled data portal
  • Tier4a and Tier4b
    increases in power and efficiency, with regulatory compliance
  • Rowtrac
    Narrow track, custom vehicle widths line extension
  • Steiger and T9 CVT
    simple, smart, precise transmission line extension
  • 25th Anniversary Quadtrac
    Special edition livery

Education Highlights

  • MBA
    University of wisconsin parkside
  • BS Mechanical Engineering
    Iowa State University
  • SAFe Agile Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Databricks Academy Accreditation: Platform Administrator
  • MSBA Capstone: Deposit Account Beta Policy with Old National Bank
    University of Notre dame

Causes

  • Boy Scouting
    Assistant scoutmaster, high adventure advisor

Interests

  • Cycling
    FOX VALLEY BIKE AND SKI CLUB
  • R4DS Online Learning Community

Results

  • 110
    Longest single day bike ride, Miles (9Jul2023)
  • 151k
    cycling feet of ascent, past 12 months
  • 3583
    Cycling miles logged, past 12 months

Skills

  • development operations
  • statistical modeling
  • financial analysis
  • strategic sourcing
  • product management
  • project engineering
  • Product strategy

Questions & Answers

What are you reading?

This month is Start with Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek and The Master & Margarita, by Mikhail Bulgakov. My goal is to get through about two books a month, and I'd love to hear what you recommend.

What are your long-term goals?
Travel. Teaching. Learning what motivates people and what their roadmap is.

And to keep daring greatly.
What are you working on right now?
Logging miles in preparation for RAGBRAI with my partner.
What tools do you use?
Active listening, empathy, reading. Open source software, where practical. A good pair of boots and a hat or a helmet.

Images

  • 110 miles
    110 miles
  • Ready for RAGBRAI
    Ready for RAGBRAI
  • Troop81 Naperville
    Troop81 Naperville

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thoughts

What is Jim Thinking
Check out the Activity section of my LinkedIn page

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-gruman/)

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Location

Greater Chicago

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