NI is a global automated test & measurement systems supplier• Led global cross-functional, multi-divisional team to launch two new product offerings for Validation Test• Saved R&D costs by developing strategic partnerships for solution completion & delivery -> optimized product portfolio & product roadmaps• Analyzed market potential (TAM, SAM, & SOM) & market positioning for new product offerings using Business Intelligence (BI) market research• Established product strategy by utilizing Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI) to analyze customers’ Jobs to be Done (JTBD) -> identified important unmet needs to target• Coordinated with hardware & software engineering teams, internal & external, to upgrade existing platform products & create new solution offerings to grow business• Developed differentiated test solutions for automotive, recreational vehicle, agriculture, & off-highway OEMs & Tier 1 suppliers

Polaris is a powersports, defense, commercial, & urban mobility vehicle manufacturer• Sourced a modular lithium traction battery, Battery Management System (BMS) & on-board chargers (OBCs) for use in various Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) with wildly diverging requirements• Defined subsystem specifications & Key Performance Criteria (KPCs) in Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) through vehicle level requirements decomposition • Performed make/buy analyses on complete value chain• Collaborated with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) team & supplier Quality Assurance (QA) for Design Verification (DV), Process Verification (PV), & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Control Plan prior to Start of Production (SOP)• Performed root cause analysis of field failures & updated supplier’s Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) & Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (DFMEA)• Led change review boards (CRBs) with supplier to implement corrective actions that resolved field failures of legacy batteries

• Led engineering efforts for S1 vehicle systems. Product definition, supplier interaction, project management, and purchasing coordination.

Faraday Future is a luxury electric vehicle startup• Managed integration of FF91 electric motor drive unit, inverter, & battery into vehicles from other OEM customers• Organized a team of stakeholders representing engineering, legal, finance, supply chain, customer, & customer’s engineering services vendor firm • Completed engineering analyses (vehicle dynamics sim, thermal, weight)• Created Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) with customer to identify & address system design risks• Acted as primary liaison with the customer, holding weekly status meetings, hosting design reviews, & reporting on status (milestones, deliverables, budget, & risk)

PC gaming hardware peripheral manufacturer• Identified new product segments and market opportunities for an innovative, user-centric company in the PC Gaming Hardware industry by performing extensive market research, user observational studies, and competitor benchmarking.• Developed innovative new products and supported other developers with PC cases, fans, coolers, and other peripherals/accessories in our drive for aggressive growth.• Led a global cross-functional team of engineers, designers, marketing, and manufacturing personnel to develop segment leading new products. • Completed 2D and 3D concept ideation: form language inspiration, silhouette roughs, form sketching, detail ornamental and functional drawings, foamcore space claim mock-ups, 3D packaging models.

Radio controlled hobby products distributor• Created & led global team to develop suite of products for a new brand launch • Selected suppliers & led production readiness, SOP, and quality control efforts• Supported the launch of a new radio control surface brand, Vaterra, by leading a cross functional team of geographically dispersed developers, designers, marketing personnel, and international vendors. • To ensure the long term profitability and growth of the brand, developed and managed multi-year strategic plan to ensure the correct mix of high impact products were prepared for release at key times in the RC industry market cycles. Had to consider seasonal variances, industry market trends, design capacities, and production timelines. • Led close coordination with purchasing, marketing, management, sales, and vendors to manage inventory levels and order deliveries for key buying seasons.• Worked closely with marketing on brand concept (brand and product naming, brand ID, and print/electronic materials), marketing campaigns, and launch strategy for the brand.

MillenWorks was an advanced mobility skunk works for high-performance on & off-road vehicle• Captured new business opportunities -> increased defense segment sales 20% • Mentored program managers & established PMO for sharing best practices• Removed obstacles & escalated serious issues quickly for resolution• Presented gate reviews to customer executives and SMEs

Radio controlled hobby distributor & manufacturer • Resuscitated poorly performing radio control electronics line by working with customers & suppliers to understand issues, perform design changes, and complete extensive validation testing – considerably reduced returns• Increased electronics line sales through differentiated, quality products

Skunkworks for advanced mobility solutions for demanding on and off-road applications • Worked with owner and President to grow company from $3M/yr with 20 employees to $30M with over 120 employees – subsequently acquired• Expanded company capabilities and 5x client base (diversified)• Successfully planned and executed numerous programs varying is size from $50k to $5M – typically led three to five programs simultaneously• Spearheaded growth efforts that doubled the size of the company in less than five years, including rebranding the company, increasing business development activities in key areas, and moving to a larger facility that provided greater manufacturing and design capabilities.• Captured the single largest and longest contract ever for the company (>$25M over eight years). • Created an innovation strategy that resulted in three new patents being awarded to the company within two years and created a culture of intellectual property development and protection. • Diversified customer base to strengthen company’s resistance to market fluctuations in different industries. Increased core capabilities of organization through targeted talent recruitment, pursuit of challenging new projects for the company, and strategic partnering. • Successfully managed technical and rapid manufacturing efforts to develop prototypes and proof-of-concept advanced technology vehicles. • Led successful effort to get company ISO 9001:2000 certified.• Projects included: - Off-road race vehicles - High performance concept cars - Military tactical and combat vehicles - Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)- Electric vehicles (EVs) - Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)- Lithium-ion battery packs - Drive-by-wire systems- Exportable power - Modeling & simulation (M&S)- Semi-active magnetorheologic (MR) suspension systems

Global manufacturer serving aerospace and military markets • Specified, developed, and qualified electromechanical pressure transducers for nuclear, space, and commercial aviation applications

General Motors is a global automotive OEM • Directly contributed to achievement of numerous race wins and championships• Developed chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and aerodynamic systems to maximize vehicle performance, drivability, durability, and safety• Led racing programs, negotiated with race teams, and contracted drivers• Projects included:- Open wheel racing (Indy Racing League IRL)- Short course off-road racing (Short-course Off-road Drivers Association SODA; Championship Off Road Racing CORR, Pro-2, Pro-4)- Off-road racing (Southern California Off Road Enthusiasts SCORE Trophy Truck, Class 10; Best in the Desert BITD) - Hill climb (Pikes Peak International Hill Climb PPIHC Unlimited, Electric)- Road racing (International Motorsports Association IMSA GTS; Sports Car Club of America SCCA Trans-Am)- Drag racing (National Hot Rod Association NHRA Pro-Stock, Funny Car, Top Fuel)- Oval track (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Cup, Grand National, Truck)