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California, United States

Mountain View, Ca, Us

In this role I lead and manage a global team of Engineering Program Managers (EPM) as part of Google's TechEng Central Technology Engineering team. My group's mission is to develop and bring to market cutting edge camera and imaging technology for Google's consumer hardware products: Pixel Phones, Foldables, Tablets, Home and Nest. In this role I am a manager of managers leading end-to-end consumer camera hardware development: New Technology Investigations (NTI) and Architecture, Core Imaging Technologies (sensors, lenses, AF/OIS VCM technologies), and Camera Module development and Launch.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

In this role, I lead/manage a team of program managers in the US and Taiwan developing mobile phone camera hardware from early technology architecture through product launch. I am also responsible for cross-functional relationships with Operations, Product Engineering, Technology Engineering, Product Integrity, and vendors as well as program management processes and standards for our team. Led Pixel 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (and counting) mobile phone cameras - Managing camera module development through launch Led development of Pixel 4 Face Authentication laser, camera, & module hardware - Collaboration with Google DaydreamLed team to create Pixel 6’s custom AF-OIS triple rear camera with folded optics zoom during global COVID-19 pandemic Led development of module PDP and OK2X gate review/approval process to improve program execution across Engineering, Quality, Supplier Development Engineering, and Reliability teams

Santa Monica, California, Us

In this role, I was a System Engineering Program Manager responsible for hardware product development in SnapLab, the hardware division of Snapchat parent company Snap Inc. https://www.spectacles.comI coordinated product requirements, and lead development, and transition to production through cross-functional collaboration with industrial design, electrical, mechanical, audio, camera, thermal, and software engineering, supply chain, quality, reliability, compliance, new product introduction and test, factory operations, legal, and go-to-market teams. In this role I also managed product certification and compliance, and Quality Management System (QMS) through a direct report. This included FDA medical device compliance, complaint handling lead, and serving as the official FDA correspondent for Snap Inc.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

In this position I ran the Seattle office of Los Angles augmented reality startup DAQRI where I orchestrated the production of prototype wearable heads-up-display hardware. Supervised a team of 28 employees. Manage day-to-day operations of CNC machine shop, 3D printing (Selective Laser Sintering - SLS) shop, and a model paint/finish shop. Directed hardware and electronics assembly, and ensure top quality products. Oversaw inventory management and shipping/receiving processes. I’ve made a number of significant contributions during my time here, among them: ● Improved business operations by managing the integration of the Seattle prototyping facility into the organization, establishing company culture and strategy after acquisition ● Delivered over 150 DAQRI Smart Helmet prototype systems and development kits

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Here, I directed, developed, and implemented program management processes for organized product development. ● Spearheaded the complete redesign of the flagship Smart Helmet, successfully prototyping a demo at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in only three months ● Implemented program management functions for scheduling, milestone reporting, and scope control

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

In this position I led the development of infrared sensor technologies across multiple business units. Served as a key member of the leadership team. Oversaw all aspects of program management, including product road mapping and development. Directed business development and bidding in the business unit that manufactures custom lenses, electronics, and optomechanics. Managed the $5M annual budget to develop new sensor materials, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), image processing electronics, and digital image processing algorithms. Coordinated and implemented the internal research and product development (IRAD) investment strategy. And I had a few major achievements, including: ● Earned the best paper award for infrared superlattice (SLS) sensors (Focal Plane Arrays - FPAs) and detectors at the Military Sensing Symposium (MSS) (2014) ● Transformed the struggling optics P&L (Profit & Loss) center into a profitable enterprise by enhancing program management rigor, risk assessment, and the proposal/bidding process

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

In this position, I managed business development and strategic planning for new camera technologies and products. Directed the execution of research and development programs, consistently delivering on-time, on-budget performance. Led the development of technology solutions and new client relations in government and commercial sectors. My accomplishments here included: ● Developed and implemented company research and development investment strategy, resulting in key strategic technology upgrades and several prototype product launches ● Streamlined processes to combine struggling and unprofitable business units into a profitable organization.

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

Here, I oversaw new imaging technology development, including project planning, execution, and process implementation. Managed P&L, including marketing & bid/proposal funds for a $10M annual product development programs. And I made quite a few contributions during my time here: ● Spearheaded bid and proposal efforts, winning multi-year research development contracts for new sensor technologies with DARPA, Air Force (AFRL), Navy (NRL), Army (NVESD), and other government agencies. ● Created a technology incubation group focused on company-wide, multi-disciplinary collaboration to rapidly develop technology into products.

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

While working here, I managed a $12M portfolio of advanced infrared sensor technology development programs. I directed a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, subcontractors and consultants in a collaborative, team-based environment. Led proposal teams and wrote proposal volumes to capture research funding for Superlattice-based infrared sensors and materials development.My accomplishments included: ● Achieved the Team of the Year award for growing business from $250K to $12M in only two years. ● Developed superlattice-based infrared sensors for military and commercial cameras that enabled higher sensitivity with lower production costs.

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

Served as the principal investigator and lead engineer overseeing the development of II-VI (HgCdTe) and III-V (Sb-based superlattice) infrared sensor materials. Key accomplishments included: ● Developed a process that enabled new low-cost, high-performance infrared sensors - Resulted in 2 patents

Evanston, Il, Us

Developed continuous-wave (CW), room temperature (RT), SWIR/MWIR/LWIR Infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) based on strained layer & strain-balanced superlattice materials. Developed Gas-source Mollecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) techniques for growing and characterizing strained and strain-balanced InP, GaInAs, AlInAs compound semiconductor superlattice materials.Developed mid-wave infrared (MWIR) External Cavity tunable lasers

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering - Semiconductor Lasers Materials And Devices

B.S., Electrical Engineering

Certificate, Project Management

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