Wayne Piggford

Wayne Piggford is an experienced industry process consultant currently working at Dassault Systèmes since June 2024. Prior to this role, Wayne served as the Senior Manager of Change and Configuration at Phoenix Motorcars, leading significant transitions in PLM, MCAD, and ECAD systems. From January 2019 to January 2024, Wayne was Manager of PLM and CAD at Proterra Inc, where responsibilities included developing PLM deployment roadmaps and guiding cross-functional teams. Wayne's earlier roles include Technical Leader at GE Power, overseeing a global team of Change Control engineers, and Principal Engineer at United Space Alliance, providing crucial technical oversight during the Shuttle program. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from West Virginia University and a Master of Science in Technical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.