Rene Barakett
About Rene Barakett
Rene Barakett is the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering & Product Development at Lambda Function, where he focuses on enabling autonomous precision machining. With extensive experience in aerospace engineering, he has held various leadership roles at Bombardier Aerospace and other companies over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Lambda Function
Rene Barakett serves as Co-Founder and Head of Engineering & Product Development at Lambda Function, a company focused on enabling autonomous precision machining. He has been with the organization since 2022, contributing to its mission from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His leadership role involves overseeing engineering initiatives and product development strategies that aim to innovate and enhance machining processes.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Rene Barakett has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, having worked at Bombardier Aerospace for over two decades. His roles included Engineer in Wind Tunnel Testing, Director of Engineering for Total Value Management, and Director of Quality Assurance. He also held positions as Manager of Engineering and Section Leader in various capacities, contributing to significant projects and initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Rene Barakett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Aircraft Engineering Technology from École Nationale d’Aérotechnique. Additionally, he achieved a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and Lean Practices from Six Sigma Academy in 1998, further enhancing his expertise in quality management and process improvement.
Leadership and Contributions
Rene Barakett has demonstrated leadership through various initiatives, including forming and leading an Energy Saving Committee that achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption at a large final assembly facility. He also played a key role in transforming an aerospace OEM organization's Quality System to exceed customer satisfaction. His experience includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec (CRIAQ) from 2016 to 2021.
Professional Development and Training
Rene Barakett has pursued professional development through various training programs. He attended a Fixed & Rotary Wing Upgrades & Retrofits Seminar in London in 1999 and completed the Porsche Best Practices Training Program in Product Development, Manufacturing, and Lean principles in 2017. These experiences have contributed to his approach in leading high-performance teams and innovating product development processes.