Responsible for regulatory compliance covering; Global Market Access, Hardware Compliance; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), OTA/Wireless (3G/4G/LTE), Product Safety, NEBS, Physical & Environmental; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS/REACH/CA Prop65), Conflict Minerals reporting, and Trade Compliance.

Worldwide compliance strategist responsible for identifying, tracking , and applying global compliance standards for export and sales across all countries and regions. Primary areas of responsibility include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Product Safety, ROHS, Environmental, and air transport of dangerous goods (IATA & DOT). • Develop Market Access Strategy •Analyze and specify approval routes and define strategies for development, validation and certification. • Collaborate with cross functional teams on implementing and improving processes related to compliance regulations and best practices. • Grow relationships with international network of in-country representatives. • Resolve customer requests for approval certificates, reports and other information. • Represent Oracle on relevant industry trade organization committees. • Support product development teams

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Safety, NEBS, Telecom, and OTA/Wireless (3G/4G/LTE) regulatory compliance.Responsible for regulatory compliance design and test services for the Enterprise Networking Services Routing Technology Group, representing approximately 30% of company’s product development volume. Led team of twenty-five engineers across multiple geographic locations. Provided operational leadership and direction for Cisco’s ISO 17025 accredited electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab and the cellular Over-the-Air (OTA) test facilities (Boxborough, MA and San Jose, CA). • Program management and leadership for multiple compliance design and test functions for an entire business unit. • Defined product requirements and provided program planning input including schedule, prototype allocation and capital equipment needs. • Coordinated resources, scheduling and priorities to ensure on-time execution of all project deliverables. • Provided project and relationship management for external Joint Development Manufacturers (JDM).• Provided engineering support to German account team to successfully win customer bid for ESR10008, creating an entry point resulting in the purchase of several other Cisco solutions leading to over $25M in sales. • Provided quick review and response to customer requests for proposal (RFP), often under strict time pressure for large service providers (Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, etc). • Prepared capital budgeting presentations for executives, successfully winning approval to purchase $3M in equipment and facilities to support cellular Over-the-Air (OTA) testing. • Compliance Lead for Acquisition Integration Team. Worked directly with senior leaders and led compliance integration blueprinting and execution. • Authorized technical judgments and deviations. Ensured proper test procedures were followed. • Active in CTIA Certification Program Working Groups (CPWG) for MIMO OTA, LTE, and Converged Devices

Provided leadership and direction for Cisco’s A2LA accredited Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test facility. Provided development program planning input including schedule, prototype allocation, capital equipment needs and product compliance requirements. Coordinated resources and priorities to ensure timely execution of all project deliverables. Provided department budget input and planning. Authorized technical judgments, and deviations. Ensured proper test procedures were followed. Reviewed test plans and formal reports. Evolved team strategy and adapted roles and responsibilities. Recognized team results. Provided performance feedback and development coaching. Acted in the capacity of EMC Design or Test Engineer as needed. Provide compliance project management for ODM/JDM programs.

Provided EMC design guidance and compliance project management throughout the product development cycle. Provided design input relating to PCB stack-up, placement, routing, decoupling, grounding, and mechanical design. Provided failure mitigation and corrective design input for prototype hardware within the normal product development cycle. Reviewed engineering change orders (ECOs) to determine if retesting was needed. Established in-house test capabilities to evaluate high risk EMC requirements. • Interfaces included ADSL, T1/E1, DS3/E3, 10/100/1000BaseT, OC3, OC12, and OC48.• U.S. Patent #6565385 B1, May 20, 2003 “Reducing Electromagnetic Coupling From a Connector Coupled to a PC Board.”

Performed preliminary EMC testing of new products, diagnosed any deficiencies, and recommended corrective action. Responsible for formal testing in Cisco’s accredited laboratory. Managed testing performed at outside laboratories, guided products through the test process and provided engineering solutions and technical product support. Worked directly with NAMAS, TUV, FCC, and Verizon.• Secured first NAMAS EMC lab accreditation for a U.S. manufacturer.• Spearheaded Cisco’s first NEBS qualification program.

Established start-up EMI test lab in the Norcross, GA facility. Provided technical guidance and managerial leadership. Drove quality of service to promote client satisfaction. Led team as liaison with regulatory agencies to secure product approvals. Scheduled projects and resources as required. Led staffing efforts to build group.• Supervised construction and delivered qualification and registration of 10 meter open area test site (OATS).• Secured NVLAP and Austel accreditation.Product SafetyEngineer: Evaluated a variety of products to determine compliance with applicable domestic and European product safety standards. Prepared test reports documenting the outcome of the tests. Performed design reviews and recommended corrective action to bring products into compliance.