Terrence "Nick" Gildred
About Terrence "Nick" Gildred
Terrence 'Nick' Gildred is a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Electrify America, with extensive experience in quality management across various technology sectors. He has held significant roles at companies such as HP Enterprise Services, Schneider Electric, and Bell Labs, and possesses a strong background in product risk management and quality standards implementation.
Current Role at Electrify America
Terrence Gildred serves as the Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Electrify America since 2023. In this role, he oversees quality engineering processes and ensures compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include managing quality metrics and implementing best practices to enhance product reliability and performance. Gildred's focus on field metrics and product triage contributes to the overall quality assurance framework within the organization.
Previous Experience at Electrify America
Prior to his current position, Gildred worked at Electrify America as the Manager of Quality & Compliance from 2021 to 2023. He also held the position of Senior Quality Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in the development and implementation of quality standards and metrics, which helped improve product quality and compliance across various projects.
Professional Background in Quality Engineering
Gildred has a comprehensive background in quality engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. His experience includes managing global product risk management and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. He has held positions such as Principal Quality Engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation and Senior Quality Engineering Manager at Sonus Networks, where he focused on quality assurance and compliance in technology products.
Educational Qualifications
Gildred's educational background includes studies in Engineering Technology at the College of the Desert in 29 Palms, California. He also holds a Master's degree in Systems Reliability Engineering from DCU University of Reliability. Additionally, he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Maine at Augusta and completed training in Radar Fundamentals at the USMC Electronic School.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Gildred has held various engineering and quality management positions. He worked at HP Enterprise Services as a TCE Quality Engineer V, at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals as a Contract Consultant Engineer, and at Schneider Electric as Building Management Quality Leader. His diverse experience spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to the quality assurance processes in sectors such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle infrastructure.