Lead highly skilled, multidiscipline Engineering Services team with subject matter expertise in analysis, CAD modeling, design, software tool management, automation, project management, and product lifecycle management.Own the product development engineering process and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies.Ensure products are made with minimum impact on resources, the environment, and are safe to use. Responsible for the coordination of sustainable improvements.

Drove highly skilled, cross functional engineering teams in design and development of small form factor, highly reliable, connected products from concept inception through large scale product launch.• Led, coached, and developed multidisciplinary team of 26 engineers across Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Firmware Engineering with an empathetic approach, where team members reach full potential.• Directed cross-functional team in design, development, and launch of innovative lace engine for Adapt product line (power lace footwear), building a reliable, scalable, feature rich platform to enable digital experiences across performance basketball and lifestyle applications.• Transformed HyperAdapt 1.0 (auto-lace shoe) proof of concept into commercial product manufactured at scale, selling over 45K pairs at $720 price point.• Partnered closely with innovation teams across Footwear, Cushioning, Apparel, and Materials to integrate powered, connected, and adaptive capabilities into Nike’s core products, seamlessly bridging digital experiences and physical products for global consumers.• Developed team structure and culture, building a foundation of engineering excellence, maximizing performance, facilitating innovative solutions to challenging problems, and effectively delivering strategic priorities.• Drove and motivated teams through challenging product development decisions by communicating goals and priorities, increasing team focus and efficiency, and aligning with executive leadership.• Refined phase gate product development process, collaborating with discipline leads, documenting expectations and best practices in Confluence.• Championed rigorous hiring process and successfully onboard 50+ people managers, individual contributors, and contract employees into key roles across the Systems, Mechanical, Firmware and Electrical Engineering teams.

Guided internal and external mechanical engineering teams in design and development of Nike+ products throughout entire development process. Led high caliber teams to develop wearable and embedded electronic devices integral to Nike+ experiences. Collaborated with product architect, electrical engineering, industrial design, test and validation engineering, manufacturing, and operations groups.• Launched FuelBand product in February 2012, surmounting an aggressive launch schedule and technical challenges, bringing innovative, over-molded wrist-based activity tracker to market.• Managed 3 internal mechanical engineering resources and 2 renowned outside design partners, spanning innovation and NPI engineering activities, directing $500k quarterly budget and SOW execution for partner engagement.• Developed and employed mechanical engineering detail design phase process, adopted across engineering organization, ensuring robust product design prior to production tooling kick-off.• Drove team responsible for mechanical architecture, material selection, detail design, analysis, and integrity of the FuelBand product, shipping over 5MM units worldwide.• Identified and hired talent, cultivating / coaching a highly productive mechanical engineering organization to achieve program objectives and professional development goals.

Directed multiple overseas mechanical and hardware engineering teams in the definition and development of smart phones and tablet computers from concept generation through mass production. Provided mechanical engineering oversight for 10 concurrent programs, including smart phones and tablet computers with display sizes ranging from 4 to 10 inches.• Facilitated communication with ODM’s and suppliers, solving complex technical, quality, and supply chain issues.• Evaluated and selected cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical components critical to product success in a highly competitive market.• Developed and managed Dell specific test standards and component specifications used by ODMs, including environmental and mechanical reliability requirements for smart phone and tablet devices and accessories.

Managed and led mechanical engineering teams in the definition and development of mobile handsets.

Experienced in all phases of set-top-box product development cycle, including conceptual design, analysis, vendor selection, part modeling, design verification testing, supplier interface, and manufacturing support.

Skilled in the mechanical design of cellular phones, component modeling, and design verification testing.