Webinar for Professional Development: Lean Six Sigma with a Human Touch

The American Society for Engineering Management presents our next Webinar for Professional Development

Lean Six Sigma with a Human Touch

Thursday, 20 May 2021

9-10 am ET

Most organizations support the idea that the human resource is the most important resource in any process. However, the application of this idea is not as easy as it may seem. Managers and employees become frustrated when working under pressure. Many times the bonds of a team are broken reducing the ability to succeed. Dr. Jiménez will share some anecdotes on important human interactions, and how a combination of Six Sigma tools, leadership, teamwork and empathy can deliver amazing results in continuous improvement projects.

About the Presenter

Dr. Jiménez was born and raised in San José, Costa Rica. He attended the United States Military Academy as an International Cadet and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering. Dr. Jiménez’s work experience includes the areas of consulting, engineering management, project management, logistics, continuous improvement, and agent-based simulations.

Dr. Jiménez holds a Master in Engineering Management degree from the George Washington University, a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a Master of Public Health from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jiménez successfully defended his PhD dissertation in 2014 entitled “The utilization of macroergonomics and highly-detailed simulation to reduce healthcare-acquired infections” at Virginia Tech.

Dr. Jiménez holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMI), Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (ASQ), Certified Professional Engineering Manager (ASEM). Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ), Graduate Certificate in Human-Systems Integration (Virginia Tech), and as a Certified Army Instructor (US Army).

Dr. Jiménez joined the Army-Baylor Master in Healthcare Administration and Master in Business Administration program in July 2020 as an Assistant Professor. He currently teaches the Quantitative Methods series and Operations Management. He is also an advisor to eight military officers pursuing their MHA/MBA.

Dr. Jiménez is married to Dr. Lara Brennecke, a veterinarian, and they have two children: Hawk Diego (4) and Phoenix Matteo (3). Dr. Jimenez enjoys running, weightlifting, karate-do, practicing languages, and spending time with his family.