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Devens, Massachusetts

Led the commercial program portfolio for AOX (Wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman).Commercial programs encompasses semiconductor, transportation, ground based astronomy.

Devens, Ma

Led the Image Metrology business area. Developed and launched DynaDim; the world’s first in-motion pallet dimensioner for the LTL shipping industry based on time-of-flight imaging. Improved performance and profitability of the field service and spares business by focusing on customer metrics. Led relocation of the business area from Cambridge to Devens, MA.

Bedford, Ma

Joined after acquisition by UK based parent company. Led transition of G&H Boston (formerly EM4, Inc), expanding product sales globally and broadening corporate presence in aerospace and defense market. Diversified program segment of the business into new markets covering space, oil and gas, medical and automotive. Increased profit and loss performance in a difficult and competitive landscape by introducing new products, reducing material costs and improving labor efficiencies. Fostered… Show more Joined after acquisition by UK based parent company. Led transition of G&H Boston (formerly EM4, Inc), expanding product sales globally and broadening corporate presence in aerospace and defense market. Diversified program segment of the business into new markets covering space, oil and gas, medical and automotive. Increased profit and loss performance in a difficult and competitive landscape by introducing new products, reducing material costs and improving labor efficiencies. Fostered valuable relationships with key industry stakeholders by working closely with G&H global sales team. Implemented lean manufacturing to improve operations funded by a $~100K grant from the state of Massachusetts.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Increased product sales at 20% compound annual growth rate.● Championed and led due diligence resulting in the acquisition of Alfalight’s (Madison, WI) defense business. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Served as interim GM of G&H Cleveland site (formerly Cleveland Crystals) in parallel with G&H Boston. Developed and implemented site restructuring to address product quality and delivery issues. Revitalized site operations and business systems to provide for growth in electro-optical (EO) modulator segment. Improved operational excellence by targeting inefficiencies and increasing yield and capacity on high temperature crystal growth (BBO, TEO2 and LN) to meet growing demand of internal and… Show more Served as interim GM of G&H Cleveland site (formerly Cleveland Crystals) in parallel with G&H Boston. Developed and implemented site restructuring to address product quality and delivery issues. Revitalized site operations and business systems to provide for growth in electro-optical (EO) modulator segment. Improved operational excellence by targeting inefficiencies and increasing yield and capacity on high temperature crystal growth (BBO, TEO2 and LN) to meet growing demand of internal and external customers. Coordinated with site engineering and external architect to detail major site expansion and modernization of cleanrooms and crystal processing areas. Developed comprehensive documentation, analytics and business intelligence to achieve strategic business growth initiatives. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Initiated site restructuring for improved quality and delivery performance • Instituted site-wide objective setting and performance assessment to drive positive change Show less

Cambridge, Ma

Delivered breakthrough sales expansion by managing business development, proposals and program execution of commercial and government contracts. Led tech transfer and establishing infrastructure for MEMs based imager production contract including establishing MRP system, cleanroom assembly and laser safe production areas. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Incubated and developed several contracts with new semiconductor customer established foothold in this new industry.● Demonstrated… Show more Delivered breakthrough sales expansion by managing business development, proposals and program execution of commercial and government contracts. Led tech transfer and establishing infrastructure for MEMs based imager production contract including establishing MRP system, cleanroom assembly and laser safe production areas. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Incubated and developed several contracts with new semiconductor customer established foothold in this new industry.● Demonstrated exceptional project management skills including project planning, control and execution.★ Held single scope background investigation (SSBI) level security clearance. Show less

Wilmington, Ma

Cultivated change and restored positive reputation to manufacturing engineering department by developing and optimizing processes in a lean environment. Oversaw the manufacturing improvement of MEMs based laser imagers and enhanced database systems to track manufacturing yield and failure mode analysis. Conducted cost and risk analysis on new methods to define and implement facility and equipment changes for process improvement. Maximized quality, minimized liability, and provided consistent… Show more Cultivated change and restored positive reputation to manufacturing engineering department by developing and optimizing processes in a lean environment. Oversaw the manufacturing improvement of MEMs based laser imagers and enhanced database systems to track manufacturing yield and failure mode analysis. Conducted cost and risk analysis on new methods to define and implement facility and equipment changes for process improvement. Maximized quality, minimized liability, and provided consistent, ongoing guidance for enhanced team performance. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:● Improved field failure rates by 80% in one year. ● Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change and transition. Show less

Cambridge, Ma

Led program capture and execution on numerous National Ignition Facility (NIF) development and production contracts.

Norwood, Ma

● Led development initiatives for fiber laser and EDFA products to meet challenging requirements in telecommunications and material processing markets.● Founding member of Polaroid's High Energy Laser Division established to commercialize rare-earth doped fiber technology.