Janis Kukainis

Talented builds digital products for big enterprise and fast growing startups with a focus on Data Science.

I joined Talented because I fell in love with the vision, and after seeing the quality of work, knew they had an edge in software development and data science. Since joining Talented I have helped define our strategy, developed business opportunities, served as a product manager creating digital products for clients, completed a pricing analysis, and have worked to improve our online marketing presence.

Amazon.com, Inc., is a technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

I spent 6 years in Amazon operations and have experience leading teams in inbound, outbound, learning, and quality roles. During my time I worked in three separate building types including traditional sortable, cross-dock, and Amazon Robotics. I was best known for my ability to dive deep into data, identify the problem, think big about a solution, and deliver process improvements which drove results.

Technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.

During my time at Apple I managed internal cross-functional teams and contractors in a successful new product manufacturing launch. I worked with suppliers and internal teams to ensure machine quality testing supported planned manufacturing goals. Additionally, I implemented quality control processes that reduced testing qualification time for Chinese suppliers who manufactured $2M of components during my internship.

Largest full-service shipyard (design, repair, and construction) on the West Coast of the Unites States located in San Diego, CA.

Completed strategic growth and market assessments gaining Executive Leadership support for an $8B US Coast Guard business opportunity. Once approved, I led a two-year effort to create and implement our strategy, develop customer relationships, and identify requirements. As part of this effort I lead an international engineering team to create a ship concept design, leveraging Korean engineering efficiencies and reducing concept design costs by $300K.

Managed trade departments, contractors and support organizations in the construction of two ships totaling 180K man-hours of work. Analyzed performance data identifying major rework cost drivers and implemented procedures reducing rework by $1M. Managed a team of trade personnel and subcontractors in a one-year, 7,000 man-hour project to install and test new state of the art refrigeration systems. Reduced subsequent hull rework costs by $19M. Initiated and led process improvement teams reducing process times, materials and labor costs by $168K.