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North Carolina, United States

United States

New Jersey, New Jersey, Us

Driving innovation and empowering the next generation of leaders in technology and engineering management. As a member of the IEEE TEMS Board of Governors, I:1. Spearhead Innovation: Shape the future of technology management by guiding global initiatives that promote cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and practical application of advanced technologies.2. Lead Events and Workshops: Organize and contribute to impactful conferences, workshops, and webinars that connect professionals, foster learning, and address industry challenges.3. Empower Innovators: Mentor and support students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into scalable market solutions.4. Promote Knowledge Sharing: Drive initiatives that bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring the application of emerging technologies in real-world scenarios.5. Champion Global Collaboration: Collaborate with industry leaders, educators, and technologists to create platforms that inspire creativity, leadership, and sustainable solutions.Focused on enabling impactful growth in technology management and fostering a global innovation ecosystem.

National, Us

Supporting IoT and Deep Tech Startups Across Diverse VerticalsMentor startup founders in the IoT and deep tech space, with a focus on innovative solutions in medical technology and agricultural applications powered by IoT and AI.Help founders refine technical and business strategies, ensuring their solutions effectively address market needs and scalability requirements.Advise on go-to-market strategies, investor pitching, and product roadmaps to help startups gain traction and secure funding.Enable founders to leverage cutting-edge IoT and AI technologies for impactful applications, fostering innovation in their respective industries.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Mentoring Early-Stage and Growth-Stage Founders in Clean TechGuide early-stage and growth-stage startup founders in the clean technology space, focusing on key verticals such as battery energy storage, grid optimization, and grid modernization.Provide strategic advice on product development, market positioning, and scaling strategies to help startups align their innovations with industry demands.Collaborate with founders to identify key challenges, refine business models, and connect with industry stakeholders to accelerate their growth.Support startups in navigating regulatory landscapes and building partnerships to drive adoption of clean tech solutions.

Huntersville, North Carolina, Us

- Pioneering EV Charging Solutions: Led the development of innovative EV charging solutions leveraging Atom Power’s groundbreaking solid-state circuit breaker (Atom Switch) technology, positioning the company as a leader in the fast-growing EV charging space.- Energy Management Expertise: Engineered advanced energy management systems that optimized power distribution and usage, driving significant operational efficiency improvements for customers and enabling seamless scalability for large-scale deployments.- Driving Multi-Million-Dollar Growth: Played a key role in Atom Power’s transformation into a multi-million-dollar enterprise by delivering market-leading products that attracted strategic partnerships and accelerated customer adoption.- Leadership in Product Development: Directed cross-functional teams of 25 to design, develop, verify, and manufacture cutting-edge energy solutions, reducing development timelines by 40% and exceeding customer performance expectations. This included compliance to several industry standards such as UL 2231, 2594 and Energy Star- End-to-End New Product Introductions (NPI): Spearheaded the NPI process for EV and energy management solutions, successfully launching flagship products and achieving 60% faster time-to-market.Key Achievements:- Contributed to Atom Power securing, $150M in Series C funding, fueled by the success of EV and energy management solutions.- Delivered 40% cost savings for customers through innovative power management and solid-state technology adoption.- Positioned Atom Power as a recognized leader in EV charging, expanding its footprint into commercial and fleet sectors

Huntersville, North Carolina, Us

- Promoted to Leadership in Electrical & Firmware Engineering: Directed the electrical and firmware engineering teams in the design, development, and qualification of cutting-edge products for the power, energy, and electrified transportation sectors.- Advanced Electrical Design: Led the development of innovative electrical systems, including PCB design, power electronics, and system architecture, ensuring seamless integration with firmware to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.- Firmware Architecture & Development: Spearheaded the creation of modular, scalable firmware platforms for solid-state circuit breakers and energy management systems, improving system performance and enabling dynamic control of power systems.- Design Verification & Qualification: Established rigorous testing and validation processes for electrical and firmware components, achieving high reliability and compliance with UL standards including UL 489, 489i, 991, 1998, and Energy Star standards.- Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Collaborated with hardware, mechanical, and software teams to ensure holistic product functionality, optimizing efficiency and reducing design iterations by 40% - Driving Innovation: Delivered solutions that advanced Atom Power’s technical capabilities, enabling the deployment of groundbreaking products and solidifying the company’s position in electrified transportation and circuit protection. Key Achievements:- Delivered 60% faster development cycles for electrical and firmware systems through streamlined processes and best practices.- Enhanced system performance by 30% by integrating advanced electrical designs and firmware optimization.- Led the development and qualification of three-generation products, achieving first to market in the solid-state circuit breaker market.

Huntersville, North Carolina, Us

- Pioneering Innovation: Played a critical role as one of the initial team members in the design and development of the Atom Switch, the world’s first UL-listed solid-state circuit breaker technology, which revolutionized power distribution and protection.- Firmware & Embedded Electronics Leadership: Led the development of embedded electronics and firmware, engineering systems with 3,000X faster trip times compared to traditional circuit breakers, integrating advanced intelligence such as real-time metering and ANSI relay functionalities.- Breakthrough in Power Electronics: Developed and implemented sophisticated algorithms for soft-starting capabilities, enabling the Atom Switch to consolidate multiple components into a single device, reducing hardware complexity and enhancing reliability.- Hands-On Expertise: As the lead engineer, contributed directly to the design, coding, and testing of embedded systems and electronics, ensuring precision and scalability for commercial deployment.- Driving Industry Transformation: Enabled Atom Power to achieve a first-to-market advantage in solid-state circuit breaker technology, setting a new benchmark for safety, speed, and functionality in power systems.Key Achievements:- Successfully engineered and delivered the Atom Switch, leading to adoption in key markets including industrial, defense, and motor control sectors.- Contributed to securing UL489i certification, a major milestone in the adoption of solid-state breaker technology across industries.-Designed embedded systems that reduced customer downtime with advanced metering and protection capabilities.- Laid the technical foundation for Atom Power’s growth into a multi-million-dollar enterprise and leadership in electrification and energy management.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Sustainability-Driven Innovation: Contributed to a sustainable building research project in the Department of Architecture by automating the Heliodon, a device used to simulate solar angles and study their impact on architectural design for energy efficiency.- Automation & Control Systems Development: Designed and implemented a control system to automate the movement of the Heliodon’s table, enabling precise adjustments of the angle between a flat surface and a beam of light to replicate solar angles at specific latitudes.- Embedded Systems Integration: Engineered the interface between the device’s mechanical systems and a digital keypad, allowing users to input desired angles, with seamless execution of automated adjustments for accurate solar simulation.- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with architects and sustainability researchers to ensure the device met functional and experimental requirements, advancing the study of passive solar design and energy-efficient architecture.

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechatronics Engineering