Approachable, knowledgeable, and brave engineering leader. Readily assess the big picture to accurately predict outcomes and indentify the best course of action. I can locate the right technology, engage the right players and prepare your environment so that it can better serve you. I am most excited by taking a concept to widescale execution. Utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to develop strategies and solutions that drive leadership in autonomy, connectivity, mobility, customer experience, and analytics in IOT is my expertise. I have led complex programs, driven change across functions, identified opportunities for cost savings or cost avoidance, influenced investment decisions, identified opportunities for growth, and headed continuous process improvements to accommodate business landscape changes. I consistently improve execution through people, policies, and best practices. —Developed and researched an innovation pipeline, performing internal and external research to create an initial list of exploration projects—aligned to corporate strategy, brand, and products.—Played a key role in securing buy-in and approval of the first operation plan and budget for Intel’s IoT, Connected Transportation Group, managing a multi-iterative planning cycle, and earning three recognition awards.—Led the development of a unified strategy for 10 sales demo innovation centers —creating a business model and value proposition that led to the retention of customers and innovation centers.—Selected to a unique team at General Motors to address issues from JD Power consumer surveys—collaborating with design engineers to introduce engineering changes directly into manufacturing line to improve product performance and reduce lead times.—Developed and presented a strategic plan to CFO and senior leaders of the University of Michigan Health Systems—with opportunities and recommendations for its recent $110M real estate acquisition—identifying revenue-generating and cost-saving opportunities, and eliminating the need for multiple capital expansion projects.—Experienced speaker and panelist, including SXSW 2018Specialties: Go-To-Market Strategy, Internet-of-Things (Transportation and Supply Chain), Business Development, Product Management, Automotive Industry, Digital Twins, Sales Enablement
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Program Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, and 46 others.