Sid
Harvey
Selected Recommendations for Dan Castle
(from LinkedIn)
Vice
President at Tata Communications Ltd. and Owner, Difficult Run Communications,
Inc.
August
13, 2013, Sid worked with Dan in different groups
I’ve known and worked closely with Dan Castle since 2009, when he first joined
the Tata Group in Mumbai. As one of the few other American expatriate employees
in the company, I connected with Dan and assisted him during his transition to
India. During his early tenure, he worked under challenging circumstances as
considerably enhanced the capabilities of the Business Excellence department. In
his capacity as the CQO, Dan courageously took stands on issues that many others
would have balked at. During his tenure Dan has continuously put the best
interests of the business ahead of his personal convenience.
I recommend Dan for his technical understanding and business background as well
as his willingness and effectiveness in moving business forward at the system
and strategic levels.
Further, I must say that I enjoy Dan’s company and like to take time out when we
are in the same location to socialize and trade stories. I both enjoy our
conversations and value his opinions.
Project and Program Management ● Education ● Team Leadership
July
28, 2013, Dan worked with Rachel in the same group
It is my pleasure to recommend Dan Castle for his stalwart dedication to
promoting quality and best practices, both professionally and as a global
citizen. I had the pleasure of witnessing Dan’s staunch commitment, while
working with him at Hybritech (a subsidiary of Eli Lilly) on a committee,
seeking to apply for the Malcolm Baldrige Award. Our organization had undergone
a bold and concerted effort, to achieve world class status in performance
excellence for the healthcare industry. Dan’s wealth of knowledge and experience
guided us through this journey, helping us to showcase our strengths over our
limitations, and sustaining us through the rigor of the process. Although we did
not win the award, our reward came in the way of greater awareness of
opportunities for continual improvement and a great sense of pride on what we
had accomplished. Any organization aspiring to be a first in class leader, will
benefit by having Dan on board.
July
23, 2013, Akhilesh reported directly to Dan
I have worked with Dan for more than three years, where he consistently
demonstrated his professionalism, integrity, and passion for excellence. He is
one of the best human beings I have ever worked with. He can be trusted in every
situation. He maintains strong domain knowledge and is an expert at leveraging
his skills in the Project and Quality Management areas.
Dan is a detail-oriented manager who has the great talent of being able to
express his vision and expectations clearly. Because of these skills, it has
always been easy and a great pleasure to work with him. Although, tasks were not
always easy, Dan demonstrated a positive can-do attitude and looked for
solutions that benefit the company. He has consistently risen to any challenge
encountered. He has always been thoughtful, considerate and respectful of his
associations regardless of station or position, and through fostering
professional relationships; he has been able to bring specific focus to the
desired results. Great leader and person to work with.
July
24, 2013, Dan worked with Lynda in the same group
I have had the honor and privilege of working with Dan at Hewlett Packard. Dan
has a wealth of knowledge and experience with Six Sigma and Quality Improvement.
Dan was on the world-wide Master Black Belt Board for HP and this is where I
received the opportunity to meet and learn from Dan. Dan was instrumental in
sharing his knowledge and helping me prepare for my Six Sigma Black Belt
Certification. His knowledge, expertise, insight, and ability to break complex
situations into simple solutions, improve processes and provide a ROI was a
valuable asset to our organization. Dan is a passionate servant leader; that
inspires others to be their best.
Dan was able to provide strategic vision, leadership and direction with our Six
Sigma Projects, which ultimately provided ROI and success to HP’s bottom line. I
would highly recommend Dan to assist your organization.
Simply put…Dan knows Six Sigma, Quality, Process Improvements, Operations
Management, Strategic Planning, Project / Program. He is an Improvement Leader
Extraordinaire - when he commits to anything he executes with flawless detail to
create one-of-a-kind value added solutions. During my time knowing Dan I have
sought out Dan's insight time and time again and he helped me to deliver
exceptional service to our organization and clients.
Engineering Transformation Director at Cubic Corporation
January 4, 2010, Stuart J. worked with Dan in different groups
Dan Castle was one of my mentors when I was working on my Lean Six Sigma Black
Belt certification. Dan’s passion for quality improvement and his stellar
professional background were an amazing asset for my development as a quality
professional and eventually as a Master Black Belt in HP. I especially valued
his keen sense of organizational dynamics that was critical in helping to ‘get
things done’ in a huge global firm like HP. Dan is truly an innovator in
applying quality methods to a wide range of enterprise business problems, and I
would welcome the opportunity to work with him again in the future.
DaaS
Tool and Process Engineer at HP
September 22, 2016, Joerg worked with Dan in different groups
I have worked with Dan at HP for several years and experienced him as a highly
committed colleague. He did lead a team of diverse individuals from different
organizations, all of them considered experts and leader for their respective
organization, to optimize and consolidate the IT development process across
multiple regions and domains, all while allowing each organization some
flexibility to adapt it to their individual needs. Dan not only has numerous
certifications, but he also knows when to select which tools and how to best
apply that knowledge into practice.
I would welcome the opportunity to work with Dan again in the future.
Chief
Executive Officer at Transconn International,LLC
April
25, 2015, Govindarajan worked with Dan but at different companies
I have known Dan for well over ten years. I met him first in Baldrige training
program and then had the privilege of working with him as a colleague in Tata
Group. He has shown his special skills in assessing organizations using the
Baldrige Excellence Model. He has an eye for identifying opportunities for
improvement. He has been one of my Ace team players in assessment teams and I
found his suggestions and observations almost transformational. He is an
excellent team player and very open to criticism. His knowledge on a variety of
subjects like six sigma, manufacturing, process engineering and technology has
always been appreciated by the colleagues.
Principal Owner at Eder Guesthouses LLC
April
16, 2014, Alexandra worked with Dan in different groups
Daniel was selected from a short list of consultants to lead HP Supply Chain
Teams through the Lean Six Sigma Certification. His depth of knowledge in Lean
techniques and communication style placed him on the top of HP’s short list. He
expertly attended to different learning styles during group exercises. The
course he lead for HP, included a cursory understanding of De Bono, Six Thinking
Hats. Daniel’s approach to the De Bono content was entertaining and structured
for teams to practice the concepts in a practical and insightful manner.
Similarly, while covering the Lean tools, team members were required to apply
the concepts to current work challenges. Real HP supply chain work moved forward
differently because of how Daniel lead HP team to be Lean Six Sigma certified.
Manager, Consumer Operations, Analytics at Google
March
9, 2014, Dan worked with Bruce in the same group
I was able to work with Dan Castle many times over several years and was
extremely impressed with his Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Project
Management skills. Dan is very intelligent, has a very strong business sense and
is especially adept that adapting complex analytical concepts to everyday
business problems.
Dan was an excellent Six Sigma advisor to me personally and was the primary
reason I was able to receive my HP Black Belt certification.
I highly recommend Dan as an extremely strong Six Sigma Master Black Belt and
business leader.
President and Owner of S2Kool Labs -- on contract with Videx/Cyberlock
January 31, 2014, Donna reported directly to Dan
I had the pleasure of working for Dan (as a Factory Planner) while he was
Planning Manager within the Hewlett Packard Inkjet Factory in Corvallis, OR.
Working with Dan was quite a change from working with other managers, because he
allowed me the opportunity to develop my skills and produce work without
monitoring. That empowerment made me more productive and want to do more for
him. During the time I worked for him, we made tremendous improvements in our
MRP and Documentation Processes all while undergoing an ISO 9001 transformation.
I was eventually put into a supervisory position and then, at the time when both
he and another manager/mentor had moved on, I was made manager of the Planning
Dept. I don't think I could have happened had it not been for Dan's tutelage and
his friendship. His fun approach to communication while meeting our deliverables
created an atmosphere where everyone felt free to contribute and progress.
Sadly, I have not run across another like Dan, but I will continue to live the
example that he set for me.
Strategy & Operations Executive
December 17, 2013, Bhaskar worked with Dan in different groups
I have known Dan for the past several years. Dan is a recognized authority in
operational excellence and is not only APICS trained, but has contributed to
improve the APICS Body of Knowledge and embed it in many organizations. He is
the kind of leader who inspires the love for continuous learning. His knowledge,
insight and humor takes any team to a higher level of performance.
December 8, 2013, John worked with Dan in different groups
I have known Dan for 3 years while working at Tata Communications, during this
period we worked extensively on end to end business process. Dan is a master of
business processes and is able to go into fine details explaining rationale to
his reasoning using previous and known working examples. Highly intellectual
individual who brings clarity to an area that is complex and confusing,
providing game change to any business looking at end to end improvements. Dan is
equally capable when if comes to providing quality audits
If you are looking for an expert in the area of Business Processes there is no
better person in my esteem. Looking forward to future calibrations!
Senior
Supply Chain Consultant/HP Network Design and Optimization Group
November 1, 2013, Trace worked with Dan in different groups
I had the opportunity to work with Dan on a number of occasions with HP. As the
Lean Sigma program manager for all of the printing businesses, Dan had a broad
reach and responsibility to drive quality and practices across a large expanse
of HP. Among the things we worked on together, Dan was instrumental in helping
HP to develop our lean manufacturing programs for inkjet factories in Singapore.
This highly successful initiative broke preconceptions about how to drive
improvements on our factory floors, and was replicated in our other global
factories.
Without hesitation, I would recommend Dan as a leader for driving process
excellence across complex business systems, and developing a culture of
continuous improvement.
Americas Supply Chain Operations at Hewlett-Packard
October 16, 2013, Steve worked with Dan in different groups
Very strong in Lean/Six Sigma methodology and practice
September 19, 2013, Philip worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is unique, he has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience that he's
happy to share with anyone. He also has an extremely professional, understanding
and articulate approach that enables him to explain complex issues in easy ways,
to anyone at any level. He's a pleasure to work with and be around, bringing
humour and laughter to the most mundane of situations. I have never worked with
someone who can both teach so much and still have so much fun in the process.
Would I work with Dan again; in an instant. Would I recommend Dan; hell yes!
Vice
President - Global Marketing at Tata Communications
September 16, 2013, Mehul worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is an absolute pleasure to work with. His knowledge and command on his
subject of business excellence is superb. Add to that his witty and charming way
of conducting business. And that gives you a perfect combination. His varied
experience across different companies comes extremely handy.
Regulatory Compliance Security Officer and Business Process Engineer at
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
September 9, 2013, Susie worked with Dan in different groups
If you are looking for a systems thinker with in-depth knowledge about Lean Six
Sigma, you have come to the right place. Dan managed the Lean Six Sigma program
for our division - he planned the schedule, taught courses, mentored people,
managed certifications and continued to promote the program to management and
individual contributors alike. Dan's real-life experience using the tools and
processes applied to business issues and problems helped surface additional
underlying needs.
Sr.
Manager, Biologics Performance Excellence at Ajinomoto Althea
September 4, 2013, Dan was senior to Chet but didn’t manage directly
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dan many years ago at Hybritech.
Although it was quite a few years ago, I distinctly remember his active
involvement and personal initiative in the company’s program to attain the
Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award.
Dan is a lifelong life-long learner and contributor – you’d be hard-pressed to
find someone with more certifications under his belt. Additionally, his
relocation to India is completely consistent with this philosophy of seeking
more knowledge and experience wherever it may be found.
As an individual, Dan is a pleasure to work with – approachable, patient and
always willing to help others and share his extensive knowledge with all who
seek it out to the betterment of the organization.
September 3, 2013, Mounir worked with Dan in different groups
Dan was instrumental in driving acceptance by, and training, our most
influential leaders on adopting the TeleManagement Forum Business Process
Framework as the solid foundation of our quality management practice at Tata
Communications. It has been a rare privilege to collaborate with Dan on
establishing a common language throughout our company where Business Leaders,
and Information Technology, Engineering, and Operations professionals can
deliberate, agree and successfully solve complex business problems using
efficient processes and technology. Dan brings a wealth of profound experience
in many quality management principles such as LEAN, Six Sigma, and Malcolm
Baldrige to count a notable few.
August
9, 2013, Rachel worked with Dan but at different companies
Dan is a recognized expert within the world of APICS. Not only does he have the
latest theoretical knowledge to hand, more importantly his experience allows him
to quickly identify how best to apply to it within an organisation. Dan is a
hugely personable colleague, keen to share his thoughts and build on those of
others.
Partner Associates in Process Improvement (API)
August
6, 2013, Clifford L worked with Dan in different groups
I had the pleasure of working with Dan at HP. He has great knowledge of the
Baldridge Award and the quality sciences. He was also instrumental in organizing
Black Belt Waves with projects that got results for the Printer Group at HP.
August
3, 2013, Dan was senior to Rishi but didn’t manage directly
Dan was leading the business excellence function while I was closing working for
bring a new wave of process oriented organisation.
During that time he brought a significant change in organisation by adopting and
customising TM Forum BPF framework. Being an innovator and great thinker, He
driven appropriate concepts, socialising it across the organisation and then
start aligning it.
I will never forget under his leadership the drive for Quick which is excellent
adoption of LEAN and Six Sigma has reached new height and helped organisation
achieve many new things systematically.
I heartily recommend Dan and would be happy to work with him again.
Experienced Global Infrastructure Tech Analyst for Business Critical Financial
Services Applications
August
3, 2013, Dylan worked with Dan but at different companies
Dan’s extensive knowledge of the APICS body of knowledge and processes was
evident in our interactions in the Mid-Florida APICS chapter in Orlando, FL USA.
His knowledge of best in class operations processes through APICS make him
qualified to assess the efficacy of current processes and suggest new processes
based on APICS research. I continually look to Dan for operations
recommendations and I always come away with a more nuanced view of my situation
because of Dan’s breadth of experience and process knowledge.
Healthcare/Baldrige Consultant & Technical Writer, LNHA
July
30, 2013, Dan worked with Kathy (Kate) in the same group
Dan is an expert in quality and a colleague Baldrige examiner with many years
experience. His dedication to Baldrige applications in quality is an example
among many that speaks to his broad range expertise in the field. I recommend
Dan to anyone looking for the ability to follow-through, high tech knowledge,
and a serious body of knowledge about quality.
Advisor – Consultant – Program Manager - Author
July
30, 2013, Preston W worked with Dan in different groups
I am recommending Dan Castle based on the time I was on the APICS Board of
Directors while he was Chairman of the APICS Body of Knowledge Committee, and
his very positive reputation prior to that among operations and supply-chain
professionals, and his continuing and unselfish contribution to the evolution of
organizational best practices. One example of Dan’s major contributions was
managing the development of the unique framework called the APICS Operations
Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) framework, a document that guides
operations and supply-chain professionals in their development of strategies and
strategy execution.
There are three reasons for Dan’s success; his “guru” level understanding of
many different but interrelated disciplines, his solid work ethic, and his sense
of humor. People want to work with, and enjoying working with him. I cannot
count more than a few professionals with a legacy equal to his.
Director of Quality at Bearded Fox Brewing Company
July
29, 2013, Wanda worked with Dan in different groups
Dan maintains a focus on delivery to goals; manages strategy to accomplish the
goals; and engages with appropriate stakeholders and customers to achieve
success. He is an asset to achieving the business plan, getting the right
results the "right" way.
July
29, 2013, Stephen worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is very skilled at identifying the right data then utilizing that data to
drive improvements within an organization. Dan has a wonderful skill at being
able to communicate effectively on why certain tools are utilized for driving
improvement and helping those without the background to not only understand the
methodologies but to be able to utilize. Dan is very enthusiastic and that
enthusiasm is contagious.
President & CEO, Total Quality Inc.
July
29, 2013, Paul worked with Dan but at different companies
Dan Castle epitomizes a Baldrige Senior/Alumni Examiner in that his personal
qualifications and professional focus at one of the world's most renowned
organizations have long aligned directly with achieving unsurpassed excellence.
Director, Product Strategy at Actian Corporation
July
27, 2013, Sean worked with Dan in different groups
I had the good fortune of meeting Dan when I was selected to participate in a
series of HP Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training workshops. Since the workshops,
I have found that I frequently go back to my training materials to draw upon the
best practices and techniques learned, particularly those related to planned
experimentation for new product development and for product improvement. Dan
played a pivotal role in influencing HP business leaders and teams, providing
mentoring and assistance, and helping to foster a community of quality conscious
improvement professionals. HP today, is a better company as a result of Dan's
evangelism of benchmarked practices, and the efforts of the improvement
practitioners that he influenced.
Chief
Information Officer County of Santa Clara
July
27, 2013, Ann worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is an outstanding technologist and it was a pleasure to work with him within
the Imaging and Printing Group at HP. Dan's knowledge of quality processes and
his ability to implement effective quality systems are as strong as anyone I've
ever worked with. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Dan again in the
future.
President, Baldrige and EFQM Performance Excellence Consultant and Coach
July
26, 2013, Dan worked with Paul in the same group
Dan and I are both highly experienced Baldrige Examiners. His knowledge of
Baldrige-based performance excellence has allowed him to apply his expertise in
US and international applications. I respect Dan's commitment to Baldrige-based
performance excellence as evidenced by his tenure as a volunteer Examiner.
Experienced Executive, Coach and Group Facilitator
July
26, 2013, Dan worked with Maryann in the same group
Our paths have crossed many times over the past two decades as we each have
traveled the world of Baldrige. Dan is a friend who shares a love for collies
and we both have given "forever" homes to rescues. Dan is a senior Baldrige
examiner with a passion for Baldrige that is reflected in everything he does.
Dan is a performance excellence expert in six sigma and process management who
is never satisfied with the status quo and uses a myriad of ways to improve the
world around him. Finally, Dan is a consummate networker whose constellations of
friends and colleagues continue to expand, connect with each other and enjoy
opportunities that would never have happened without Dan.
President, Management and Performance Systems
July
26, 2013, Grace worked with Dan but at different companies
Daniel Castle has been a valued colleague for the past 7 years. I met Dan at an
ASQ World Conference and immediately recognized an impressive professional. Dan
has eclectic skills from organizational design and leadership to statistics and
detailed process improvement. As a Tata stockholder, I am even more pleased with
our continued professional relationship. I look forward to sharing innovative
ideas with Dan in the years to come.
July
25, 2013, Mike was senior to Dan but didn’t manage directly
Dan is a very thorough and detailed person which makes him very successful in
his past and current roles in productivity and quality. He is a quick study, a
great communicator, and has the ability to motivate employees to strive for
continuous improvement and excellent quality. He is a great for any
organization. I would not hesitate to work with Dan again if the opportunity
were to arise.
Administrative Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego
July
25, 2013, Jeff worked with Dan in different groups
Dan has been zealously pursuing operational excellence since our first shared
exposure to Total Quality at Hybritech back in the early 90's. He excels in this
area - the engineer lurking inside methodically picks apart every question or
process in order to drive for solutions, establish benchmarks and clearly
communicate both methods and results.
Director, Sharp University at Sharp HealthCare
July
25, 2013, Dan worked with Amy in the same group
Dan and I both volunteer with the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. He is
extremely knowledgeable about performance improvement techniques and is
dedicated to helping make organizations better. His keen insights and wry sense
of humor make him a valuable asset to any organization.
IS
Director of Operations at Samaritan Health Services
July
24, 2013, Dan worked with Kim in the same group
Daniel is an active learner who is always looking for ways to incorporate his
knowledge in helping move businesses and people forward. Dan sat across from me
at HP for a while and he was great for bouncing off ideas and discussing best
practices in project management and quality. I appreciate Dan's drive to "raise
the bar" on team performance.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant
July
23, 2013, Susan worked with Dan in different groups
Dan and I were colleagues at Hybritech. I worked with him on a couple of
projects. He was very talented at assessing manufacturing and laboratory
processes and workflows. He then applied his engineering and TQM knowledge to
provide a value added solution for a more effective (cost, time and/or quality)
process and/or workflow. Dan used visual aids and data to explain his proposals
and implementation plans. As a result he was able to bring the functional areas
most affected by the change into the process.
July
23, 2013, Dan worked with Anita D in the same group
Daniel is a highly intelligent individual with a keen ability to optimize
processes and organizations. His program management skills are excellent and he
provides consistent results. His work to improve IPG's quality system is still
in place today enabling HP to deliver a high level of quality products.
Daniel is absolutely delightful to work with. He has a unique sense of humor
which makes work fun. He is gifted at combining impeccable results with fun
getting there. His style of management brings out the best in people - often
discovering skills and talents they didn't even know they had.
I highly recommend Daniel for program/project management, people management, and
quality systems. I know his passion for quality and excellence will be a huge
asset to all.
Independent Outsourcing/Offshoring Professional
July
23, 2013, Dan worked with Lou in the same group
I had the privilege of working with Dan within the Supply Chain of Hewlett
Packard. As a supply chain manager, I looked to Dan to create the necessary
processes to insure our continuity of quality components from our strategic
supply base. Dan was instrumental in our quality control and quality systems
reviews of our supply base. Dan was a leader who knew how to work with others
and could lead by example. His work was impeccably detailed and he was a master
at establishing quality systems within our HP Inkjet supplier base. Dan’s vast
credentials led to him being a tremendous example of continuous improvement. Dan
never stops learning. Dan would be an asset to any organization and I would
welcome the opportunity to work beside him again. I highly recommend Dan Castle.
Operations Management Educator
July
22, 2013, Dan worked with Karl in the same group
As the APICS International Chairman I had the pleasure of working with Dan in
his support of APICS. His communication skills coupled with his business
knowledge made him an effective facilitator and educator. Dan routinely
communicated how APICS educational materials can be used in continuous
improvement efforts for any organization. He not only is effective, but his easy
style makes understanding easy too.
Bob
Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CPLP, CAE
Senior
Director of Professional Development at APICS
July
22, 2013, Bob worked with Dan but at different companies
It was a pleasure working with Dan when he was Chair of the APICS Body of
Knowledge (BOK) Committee. Dan brought an intriguing combination of talents and
experiences to this strategic APICS committee. He has a deep understanding of
the APICS Body of Knowledge, and the people skills to keep his Committee on
track and on time with their projects. He brought leadership, intelligence and a
sense of humor to his tasks and, under his leadership, the committee was
remarkably productive and successful. I hope for opportunities to work with Dan
in the future.
Leader-Coach & Software Engineering Methodologist
July
22, 2013, Dan worked with Darlene in the same group
Daniel is an always approachable quality expert. He listens well and offers
great input without solving the problem directly. Also, he's funny and has great
stories.
Supply
Chain Manager at Hewlett-Packard, Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions
July
22, 2013, Dan worked with Tom in the same group
Dan has exceptional knowledge of systems and methodologies in operations
planning, procurement, and quality management. He made significant contributions
to helping stabilize and operationalize an explosively growing business that
became a multi-billion-dollar product line. He was often the driver behind
putting in place planning and quality systems that helped the business move
beyond the start-up phase.
Disneyland Resort Manager, Industrial Engineering
July
22, 2013, Dan worked with Kaz in the same group
Within the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE) world, there is a small
percentage of members that not only excel in their profession but also take an
extra step to serve others. Dan is one of these few who takes the extra step to
serve IIE membership by representing their perspective within the Western US,
offering professional guidance and taking multiple opportunities to foster new
and better IE skills. Dan is also an eloquent speaker on behalf of IIE which I
can attest as a co-panelist member on National IIE presentations and while he
served in the role of Assistant Western Region VP and as the Western Region VP.
Social
Scientist at Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
July
22, 2013, Bob worked with Dan in different groups
Dan began his experience with the Baldrige Program in 1993. Since then he has
volunteered his time and experience for the Program averaging 150 - 200 hours
for 15 years. He is currently an Alumni examiner and is among our most
experienced. Dan has done outstanding work for the program evaluation applicants
for the Baldrige Award. He has provided much appreciated coaching for our new
examiners and has cultivated valuable partnerships for our Program.
General Manager - Revenue Assurance at Tata Sky Ltd
July
22, 2013, Hemant reported directly to Dan
I have worked with Dan in Tata Communications and directly reported to him for
quite sometime. It will be absolutely correct to mention that Dan has immense
knowledge in the field of 'Quality' and has a solution to almost every problem
related to Improvisation of Business. Some of these solutions have also been
implemented by him making their acceptability easy across the board in the
companies he works with and thereby at Tata Communications. Besides his
knowledge of the subject he allows his team members a completely free hand while
working, which gets the best out of them. Besides being a good Corporate
employee he is a good human being at the same time.
Staff
Business Intelligence Manager at Google Cloud
July
22, 2013, Dan was senior to Tulug but didn’t manage directly
I got to know Dan through HP's Lean Six Sigma certification program. At the
time, he was serving as the Master Black Belt and directly responsible for the
certification program at HP. Beside his vast knowledge of the tools & techniques
in driving improvement, he is also seasoned in best practices and organisational
change management. He builds relationships and influences key leaders and
decision makers in adoption of benchmarked practices. He drives change in large
scale and does this through alliances and networking. I have always been very
impressed with the depth & breadth of Dan's knowledge, experience and I would
strongly recommend Dan to any team or organization that is looking for highly
skilled change management professional.
Business Process Improvement Manager at Cox Automotive Inc. Dealertrack
July
22, 2013, Raul worked with Dan in different groups
Dan has an extensive and international experience driving sharing of best
practices and the use of benchmarking, between multiple divisions and companies;
these was evident while he was helping and/or mentoring teams to do improvements
within the company or outside with vendors, I saw this for years while we worked
together at Hewlett-Packard, and he complemented this by creating a relax and
friendly atmosphere which increased the participation of the team members.
Manufacturing Operations Manager at Hewlett-Packard
July
22, 2013, Hun Beng worked with Dan in different groups
Daniel was invited to IPMO to share his work on Six Sigma deployment, and I must
say that he did a very convincing job in getting the buy-in from the management
team. The Sigma Plus program was subsequently incorporated in IPMO as our
Quality Initiative. Daniel continued his work to guide the certification process
& led the panel of certification team to review all the IPMO Sigma Plus
submissions.
USTAG
Expert - PC/TAG302 ISO19011 Auditing Management Systems
July
21, 2013, Dan was a client of Shauna’s
Daniel is a very intelligent man. His vast knowledge of system integration as
well as his certifications in Baldrige Awards, Quality, Six Sigma and much more
is quite compelling to say the least. What I really appreciate about Dan is his
ability to tie humor and detail from his vast knowledge to design and develop
solutions at an enterprising level that results in greater company performance.
It was truly a pleasure to work with Dan and I am very happy to see your
continued success at Tata.
July
21, 2013, Dan was senior to Sharon L but didn’t manage directly
Dan is a great visionary. While working in Dan's organization, we were able to
develop wonderful tools and accomplish phenomenal things. Most of our
accomplishments can be attributed to Dan's ability to see the 'whole' picture.
I would highly recommend working for Dan - hold on because you'll get more done
that you thought you were able to do.
July
21, 2013, Ted reported directly to Dan
Dan was instrumental in being able to review practices in each of the Chapters
and make operational recommendations based on his experience with our
headquarters operations. Dan has been a respected senior member of the Institute
for many years and I have had the pleasure of knowing him since his days at
Jack-in-The-Box. His unique way of viewing the world through “engineer’s eyes”
have led to innovative solutions and discovery of leaps in operational
productivity. His management skills encouraged and kept a bunch of volunteers
(IIE at the chapter organization level is completely voluntary) engaged and
growing.
Director of Strategic Communications at ISACA
July
21, 2013, Laurel worked with Dan but at different companies
Dan has been a consistent, exceedingly active and engaged member and contributor
to ASQ in the many years I have known him, while he was at HP and now at Tata.
Dan encourages ASQ to expand its impact in the world through quality generally,
through work and awareness-building, by advancing the Quality Body of Knowledge
and professional certification, and by making important connections for ASQ
members and staff with professionals and organizations worldwide.
July
21, 2013, Hank worked with Dan but at different companies
I had the pleasure of working with Dan on several occasions, including during
the development of the California State Quality Award, where he and I developed
and delivered the first examiner training program. Dan's knowledge of the
Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence and his ability to help
organizations incorporate those criteria into operations in order to drive
lasting improvement and change is outstanding.
Alex
GOH MBA(Dist). MSc. BEng. BPMM CSSBB PMP
Experienced Lean Six Sigma and Enterprise Excellence Professional
July
21, 2013, Alex worked with Dan in different groups
I know Dan from my first career in HP at IPG (R and D) through quality
community. He was committed to the cause of evangelizing quality. Our friendship
continued after I left the company. When I returned to HP for a 2nd career to
manage, deploy and initial new Lean Six Sigma program for a global function, Dan
had left HP. It was a great loss to HP and IPG in my view.
Nevertheless, when I approach Dan for help to understand more about the company
(in order to plan for my own function’s Lean Six Sigma deployment), Dan was
helpful. I also manage to meet him face to face when he was in Singapore. He
managed to provide me with great insights, contacts as well as ideas. Despite
leaving HP for a number of years, his legacy remains (as evident from LSS
intranet site for IPG).
If I may summarize, Dan is an amazing LSS professional, friend and mentor. He is
also classic old HP veteran who represented HP way through his actions and
deeds. This includes believe in contribution (to community and world), teamwork
and in the respect of individuals.
July
20, 2013, Dan worked with Anil in the same group
Never mind Daniel's over fifteen professional certifications, Daniel and I go
back several years as he and I have run into each other working on volunteer
activities as fellow Senior / Alumni Examiners serving on Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award Board of Examiners. Dan, through his volunteering
services comes across as a very enthusiastic 'Quality Champion'. I found Dan, to
be very energetic / effective as a mentor. Dan is a solid source of continuous
improvement ideas. Dan is a very productive team member / leader and a lot of
fun to have him on your side. It is a pleasure to know Dan as a "Quality
Professional" and I whole heartedly recommend Dan to anyone looking to hire an
expert in the area of "Operational Excellence".
CEO &
Principal, BaldrigeCoach
July
20, 2013, Kay worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is an experienced Baldrige examiner/alumni with a deep understanding of the
Criteria. His thoughtful analysis of a case study or an application enriches our
discussions.
Innovative, Successful Sales Leader with Operations Experience
July
20, 2013, Kelly worked with Dan in different groups
Dan was responsible for the design, development and implementation of the
automation equipment in the manufacturing areas I managed. While understanding
the said procedures, Dan used his TQM knowledge and engineering experience to
improve the overall efficiency of the lab, to improve the quality of the product
and to reduce the cost associated with the production. Dan's contribution to the
production team was instrumental in the growth of Hybritech, always carrying
himself in a professional manner.
Professor at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
July
20, 2013, Dan worked with Robert in the same group
I had the opportunity to work with Dan on multiple projects with APICS (and
Baldrige-based performance management programs). Dan is extremely knowledgeable
of most operations, supply chain, and quality topics and can express and explain
himself extremely well. He has a talent for applying principles to real
situations. I would highly recommend him for any position involving the
operations/supply chain body of knowledge.
Independent Management Consulting Professional
July
20, 2013, Bo worked with Dan in different groups
Dan is one of the global business community's most experienced and skilled
experts at using the Baldrige criteria and its associated best practice
recommendations to help businesses improve performance and achieve improved
competitiveness. Dan has proven to be a great team player often going well above
and beyond to assure the teams in which he participates achieve and exceed their
goals.
July
20, 2013, Susan worked with Dan in different groups
I worked with Dan for several years while at Hybritech. I found him to be
intelligent, quick to grasp new information, even-tempered, patient in his
explanations to others but not condescending, and someone who exemplified
quality work.
June
30, 2013, Miguel worked with Dan but at different companies
Daniel is one of the three smartest individuals I have met. He possesses a
unique ability to effectively share his knowledge with others across all levels
of an organization. Additionally, he has a strong track record of driving for
results. Clearly the type of leader that every organization wants.
Experienced Business Management
July
31, 2009, Kirk managed Dan directly
Dan made very strong operational and quality system contributions to the
business. He brings an almost whimsical style that can reduce drudgery into fun
work.
Executive Consultant at .orgSource
June
14, 2009, Sharon worked with Dan but at different companies
Dan has served as the chair of the APICS Body of Knowledge Committee for the
past two years. The Body of Knowledge Committee is responsible for:
·
keeping the Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) current and ensuring
it is reflective of the depth and breadth of the profession;
·
assessing the skills and knowledge required for an operations management
professional to be successful in his or her career
·
evaluating whether the products and services that support the professional
development of APICS members and customers meet their needs and are reflective
of the Operations Management Body of Knowledge; and
·
supporting APICS’ staff in ensuring that products and services are of high
quality and support the APICS brand image.
Dan is an excellent chair and facilitator of the committee. His strong knowledge
of operations management, his work experience, and his background as an
instructor provide him with the ability not only to relate to the other members
of the committee, but to provide thought leadership as well.
The qualities that Dan possesses that are most valuable to his work for APICS
include his striking intelligence, a common sense approach to problem solving,
strong customer service focus, ability to see changes as they are occurring in
the marketplace, and the verbal acuity to articulate these changes. Dan is an
asset to APICS as a member and a leader.
June
2, 2009, Mike worked with Dan but at different companies
Daniel and I go back a few years and we always run into each other working on
volunteer activities supporting the American Society for Quality, as fellow
Senior Examiners serving on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of
Examiners, and as Company Representatives at ASQ Enterprise Membership Meetings.
Dan is an energetic quality champion who always has time to help others. Through
his work as a volunteer and as a mentor, he consistently offers sound advice and
is a great source of improvement ideas. It has been a privilege to know and work
with him, and I whole-heartedly recommend him as an ethical person, intelligent
mentor, a highly productive team member, and a good friend to have on your side.
Operations Planning Manager at Lam Research
May
11, 2009, Dan was senior to Gerry but didn’t manage directly
I was fortunate to have worked with Dan during an extended period of hypergrowth
in HP's inkjet supplies business. Dan was able to effectively strike the
delicate balance between meeting the needs of a fast-paced and often chaotic
business environment while developing the organization's skill set and
infrastructure to meet future needs.
Fellow, MIT System Design and Management 2019
May 7,
2009, Dan worked with Eric in the same group
Daniel Castile is one of the core leaders for IPG Black Belt Community. I
recommended him for a position in any of these areas: 6 Sigma; Lean Sigma;
Program Management and Process Management related jobs.
My recommendation is based on below reasons:
1.
Dan is certified black belt. He has in-depth knowledge and senior experience in
quality management and process control.
2.
Dan works in a very proactive way. He drove the development and deployment of
Lean Sigma methodology across HP IPG group.
3.
Dan has strong business acumen. His clear understanding of business
effectiveness and operational efficiency will help him further develop in this
field. For instance, Dan created a virtual green belt class to ensure the
operating team's delivery of effectiveness and efficiency.
4.
Dan has strong communication skill and cross culture adaption. For instance, Dan
took on the request of creating and sending Black Belt training materials to
Shanghai team and help develop the new people far away in HP China.
5.
Being certified as a blackbelt, Dan is a professional who applies 6sigma/lean
sigma philosophies and principles to a business and demonstrates team leadership
and manages team dynamics in all aspects of quality/process control model. This
professional will be of great help to either a mature business or a new emerging
business.
Professor of Supply Chain Management and Organizational Behavior
May 6,
2009, Dan worked with Karen in the same group
Daniel is an excellent facilitator keeping groups focused on their task and
accomplishing their goals in a timely manner. He keeps the task moving by
injecting a sense of purpose as well as humor. He has experience in a broad
range of certification programs and processes, which he draws upon in advancing
each group's unique goals. His background in training and development has given
him a great deal of emotional intelligence in dealing with a wide range of
people and situations. Add in his technical expertise on a variety of
facilitation and survey instruments and Daniel has many tools at his disposal
for problem solving and strategic planning. I have had the pleasure of working
with him on a number of APICS Body of Knowledge Committee tasks since 2006 and
would be happy to share additional insights if you'd like to contact me
directly.
Director, Global Product Management at Wacom
April
21, 2009, Ellen worked with Dan in different groups
I highly recommend Dan Castle. Here are some highlights of what Dan brings:
1)
Business experience. Dan has extensive business experience both internal and
external to HP which means he can quickly understand a situation and determine
how to proceed. In addition, because he has worked in many different functions,
he comprehends the linkages between organizations and how the business system
works. This is critical for success in large matrixed organizations.
2)
Success delivering results and partnering in large matrixed global
organizations. In one high visibility cross-business project we developed new
processes to address significant issues with the funding process; reviews and
forums; and Marketing Planning. This program had multiple sponsors from Finance,
Marketing and Operations. Because of his systems knowledge, we were able to
bridge the sometimes conflicting objectives of our sponsors. Dan also worked
tirelessly to ensure the team had the right analysis to make decisions and move
the project forward successfully.
3)
Applying Lean Sigma. One of his strengths is his ability to work at the right
level. I've co-facilitated Lean Sigma sessions with him. Participants are amazed
at the clarity they obtain after working with Dan. He uses the Sigma tools that
are relevant for the situation so the teams can really hone in to identify the
problem and then take steps to make improvements.
4)
Coaching. During another high visibility worldwide project, my co-lead and I
relied on Dan for coaching as we strategized the best way to proceed as well as
to determine which Sigma tool best fit the situation. Dan is always available to
work with his Sigma Black Belts. He is an excellent teacher. I've observed the
Green Belt classes he teaches. The participants are thoroughly engaged and
excited about what they learn. More importantly when they leave the class they
can use the tools to improve the business.
Director, Global Sales & Pricing Operations at NXP Semiconductors
November 20, 2008, Ram worked with Dan in different groups
Dan has a passion for Quality and is extremely good at mentoring individuals new
to the field of quality. His leadership in the HP Lean Sigma program has helped
us make significant contributions to the business.
