My proven record as a managerial professional with broad background within the technology and mobile communications industry, I possess the technical expertise to understand challenging engineering projects and the skills to properly manage a team through a project’s stages. My ability to quickly adapt to new technology and use that technology to implement cost effective solutions to the problems faced. My background within the realm of competitive intelligence has given me the ability to understand P&L (Profit and Loss), current business conditions and competitive strategic approaches to provide ROI (Return On Investment). I can mine data, determine what is relevant and use it to recommend solutions or new opportunities. My proven ability to recommend short and long term business strategies is always backed by methodical proven research. My friendly and professional ability to communicate with all levels of employees from CEO to technicians is invaluable.With experience in lifecycle engineering, I can provide engineering support for products from launch through end of life. I can identify comparable second sources for parts and evaluate those parts for use in a system. My background has also given me the ability to communicate and resolve issues between suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring a favorable outcome that is mutually beneficial.I believe in talent acquisition and retention. In a company where employees move frequently, I provide an environment where team members value personal satisfaction and are inclined to remain for long periods of time.My skills include establishing key dates and deliverables, scheduling project tasks, parsing out tasks to direct and indirect teams, monitoring progress, making adjustments when needed and raising any issues that could impact dates or deliverables. I work through those issues all the while ensuring a positive, friendly environment exists where employees feel they are providing worthwhile effort.Specialties: Team leadership, talent retention, technical expertise, decision making, creative problem solving, analytical approach, RF and battery life optimization.
Listed skills include Engineering Management, Testing, Mobile Devices, Wireless, and 46 others.