Inventor/Engineering Manager (software, electronic and mechanical engineers)/Product Manager.• Invented and brought to market the Garmin Catalyst, which has revolutionized the racing world. • Carefully balanced decisions as both the product manager and engineering manager. • Matlab analysis of Garmin Catalyst data improving algorithms, marketing, and increasing sales.• Built strategic partnerships with external organizations, business partners and product ambassadors. Patents: US11710422B2 & US11830375B2 Driving analysis and instruction device

Led a mixed group of software, electrical and mechanical engineers.• Asked by to spearhead wrist heart rate algorithm for Garmin. Led and organized global team to deliver within 6 months. Reporting directly to the CEO twice a week. • Led the team to bring the Garmin Xero S1 Trap Shooting Radar to market. • Created original OpenGL prototype to allow the customer to analyze racing data.• Based on team feedback, developed an anonymous 360 team review application which revolutionized the end of year reviews. It has been in place for 8 years; the team would not do it any other way.C, C++, C#, Git, servant leadership, situational leadership

Exploration and rapid prototyping of innovative ideas.• Developed embedded control software and built mechanical engineering prototypes for automated vehicles.• Created “sense and avoid” prototypes and long-range Wi-Fi based “follow me” features.Gained FAA Part 107 License

Worked on Part 23 and Part 25 certified autopilots’ command and control code for aviation autopilot.• Developed Cessna Citation X Mach descent algorithm. Smoothest descent and speed transitions yet.

Led the global Garmin marine engineering group (US, Olathe, Asia).• Launched the world’s first glass cockpit for boats in partnership with Volvo Penta in Europe.• Planned and executed global marine software engineering growth, going from 52 to 100+ engineers.Expanding offices to North Carolina, Taiwan, and the UK. Growth plans aimed to increase revenuefrom 50% which the strategy realized once complete.• Led and inspired 100+ engineers at all levels building innovative products (chart plotters, sonar,autopilot).• Presented software organization progress at monthly board meetings with company executives.• Selected to participate in Senior Leadership Development Program alongside our directors, VPs andother senior managers.

Led the marine segment software team focused on instrumentation, VHF radios and integration with Volvo vessel systems.• Product lead on 4-inch engine display for Volvo Penta, responsible for every aspect from concept tomass production, including working with mechanical engineering partners in Taiwan. Includedtravelling to Sweden for Volvo and to Taiwan to initiate mass production and meet with suppliers.

Added NMEA2000 (CAN) features to engine and sailboat instrumentation color displays.

Lead software engineer on embedded domestic water supply controller and sensors (all across the UK).• Designed and developed embedded code for GSM/GPRS, motor and ADC drivers.• Created server-side code: SQL database, HTTP handler for devices, control/data web interface.

• Developed NMEA 2000 Library (still in use today) & ported platform code and SDK to WinCE.• Developed a new color display including SDK and platform (still in use today under VeeThree).

• Developed NMEA 2000 Library (still in use today) & ported platform code and SDK to WinCE.• Developed a new color display including SDK and platform (still in use today under VeeThree).

Led the C Series classic chart plotter team.• Developed, managed and led the next generation low-cost chart plotter development.• Managed the integration of sonar DSP code, working with remote contractor.

Lead engineer for autopilot product line (from small ribs, sailing boats to yachts).• Led marine autopilot algorithm design, implementation and sea trial testing.• Created UML & processor interface designs for the next generation of autopilots.• Embedded driver design and implementation for next generation of autopilots.Software engineer on G Series next generation high end chart plotter development.• Developed a range of new UI features for sonar and mapping interfaces.• CM Synergy Build Manager for US projects and Cmake build system implementation for projects.

Worked on the company’s CANtrak mono-chrome LCD displays. Display interface to primarily engines &gensets via CAN bus, RS485 or RS232 (still in use and in production today!).• GUI SW: graphs, gauges and fixed numeric fields. Embedded SW: bootloader, drivers, GSM interface• Requirements & Specification capturing for customer projects (Volvo, Deutz, Thales and MTU)