Advancing the development of the Guardian LF1 robot platform. Building out the engineering department and infrastructure. Leading teams of multi-disciplined volunteer engineers to develop robotic technology to solve large-scale environmental challenges.

Technical oversight of mopping robots, including risk management and technology direction. Shortly after start date solved major issue preventing product launch. Patent pending. Drove department structural change addressing research aspects of wet cleaning and non-woven manufacturing.

Clients - Endeavor Robotics, Alert Innovation, Medacuity software, BDJI Inc, Lego Sort  Development C++ software on ROS/Linux platforms Developed Motion controls, CANopen drivers and part recognition systems.  Business plan development and DOE for advertising effectiveness

Simultaneously directed multiple corporate wide research programs. Transformed several research concepts into valuable technology. Managed cross functional teams of mechanical, material, acoustic, signal processing, software, and electrical engineers using agile methodology. Principal inventor of a disruptive audio transducer technology. Ultra-efficient and ultrathin this paradigm shifting approach enables cell phone thick system to have astonishing bass performance. Listed on numerous patents involving controls, levered suspension, flexures, bushings, and magnetics.Evaluated business potential of the long running IC engine electromagnetic valve program. Compared competitive methods of improving IC engine efficiency, including hybrid technology. Assessed value to customer, development cost and technical risk associated with bringing product to market.Mentored, evaluated and created development plans for staff. Responsible for the Linear Motor Research Department budget and technology road map.

Founded leading-edge robotic control company providing flexible, scalable, networked control technology. Conceived product architecture. Hands on development of controls, embedded software and power amp hardware. Customers included: Asyst Technologies, Brooks Automation, Novelus Systems, Philips, Karl Suss, and Axcelis Technologies.Technology:- The small size [50x50x 20 (mm)] and high power output[1500W] allowed Controller/Amp to be mounted at robotic joint simplifying mechanical design -Network synchronization between nodes(axes) was better than 1us allowing remote sensors and motors to be tightly coupled- Scalability was achieved by parallel processing MIMO Computed torque method - Intuitive GUI interface to communicate with control network for diagnostics and demo- Path finding / constraint base trajectory algorithm coordinated multi-axis motionResponsible for strategy, business development, marketing, and sales. Capitalized an emerging market opportunity and developed a high value niche product that allowed the company to enter the motion control market place with high margins and low cost of entry. Successfully developed marketing pitch, closed deals to fund the start-up development cost and negotiated with venture capital firm for expansion capital. Consistently secured meetings and negotiated with high-level global executives in semi-equipment industry. Drove the company to profitability in less than two years.

Recognized as a key contributor to the company’s explosive growth. Products under my control were recognized as world class and became market share leaders. In seven years the company grew from $4M to $250M in annual revenue.Architected MIMO controller/Amp and created the patented time optimal trajectories algorithm that gives Magnatran robots their unmatched performance and speed. Managed a highly productive 25-person cross functional department of software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. This department developed all the handling components including the Magnatran vacuum robot. Evolved personnel and department from a technically led startup organization to a product driven organization providing a path for company’s rapid growth. Established on-time delivery by instituting schedules with measurable milestones, proactive problem solving, accountability and closed loop communications. Drove design quality through release processes for both hardware and software. Strategically aligned product development schedule with overall business objectives. Primary liaison between customers, marketing, and operations. Led program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Designed and developed network based system software in OOP environment for coordination of multiple robots and other handling componentsContinuously reviewed technology advancements to assure market leadership