Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations Leader with extensive experience in the fast-paced, cost-sensitive consumer products industry, excelling in both small start-up and large corporate environments. Known to be a calm, steady leader in times of stress and comfortable with ambiguity and periods of rapid change. Led and partnered with globally dispersed teams in the U.S., Hong Kong, China, England, and India. Managed third-party product development and manufacturing in China. Recognized for excellent technical abilities complemented by outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly on compressed schedules or when politics or personalities were an issue. Innovative yet pragmatic thinker. Developed wide range of high volume electromechanical products in robotics, wearable and consumer electronics, and home health industries. Programs have consistently met or exceeded expectations.