Don Balasta
About Don Balasta
Don Balasta is a Project Management Supervisor at Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri, with over 14 years of experience at the company and a diverse background in engineering and project management.
Current Position at Emerson
Don Balasta serves as the Project Management Supervisor at Emerson, located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Bringing over 14 years of experience to the company, Balasta has been integral to the project management team since March 2009. His role involves overseeing project management activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Previous Roles at IMI and APC by Schneider Electric
Prior to joining Emerson, Don Balasta was a Program Engineer at Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) from 2006 to 2009. In this capacity, he was involved in various engineering projects and program management tasks. Before IMI, he worked at APC by Schneider Electric as a Project Leader for New Product Development for nine months in 2006. At APC, he led the development of new products, managing cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
Experience at Panasonic
From 2004 to 2006, Don Balasta worked at Panasonic, holding multiple roles including Product Engineering Development, Senior Supervisor, and Project Leader. During his tenure, he was involved in product development projects, providing leadership and technical expertise to drive project completion. His work here significantly contributed to his diverse engineering background.
Educational Background
Don Balasta holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Mapúa University, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. Prior to that, he attended Aquinas University from 1990 to 1994. His academic background in engineering laid the foundation for his extensive career in project management and product development.
Diverse Engineering Experience
Don Balasta has built a diverse engineering background through his extensive experience across various domains such as program engineering, product development, and project management. His career has spanned multiple industries, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of engineering and project management principles. This diversity has allowed him to successfully oversee and manage complex projects throughout his career.