Key Achievements:• Secured funding and partnerships to support the development and commercialization of our technology.• Established and managed R&D teams, driving innovation in biomarker detection through breath analysis.• Led the company to win DCB3, EISMEA, Eurobiomed and RESI awards in healthcare innovation.• Developed prototypes for clinical studies.Impact:• Creating a solution that offers instant, painless glucose measurements, significantly reducing waste compared to traditional methods.• Developing affordable technology to democratize health monitoring devices, potentially improving millions of lives globally.• Pioneering a new frontier in healthcare accessibility through breath analysis technology.Current Focus:• Advancing the development approval process.• Expanding research into other chronic conditions that can benefit from breath analysis monitoring.• Building strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and technology companies to broaden the reach and application of our technology.

Led technology strategy and product development for a global leader in touch-enabled technology, serving industrial automation, interactive kiosks, and medical markets with over 20 million installations worldwide.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Spearheaded technology strategy to transform product offerings into comprehensive solutions.• Defined platform and product architecture for all sensors and ASICs projects, driving innovation and maintaining market leadership.• Managed intellectual property portfolio, including patent strategy and long-term strategic planning.• Operated in a high-profile, customer-facing role, ensuring client needs were met and exceeded.• Oversaw multimillion-dollar R&D budget, optimizing resource allocation for maximum innovation and ROI.• Successfully managed multiple large-scale concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.Impact:• Contributed to maintaining Elo Touch Solutions' position as a global leader in touch-enabled technology.• Drove technological advancements that supported the company's expansion into new markets and applications.• Strengthened the company's intellectual property position through strategic patent development.

Led technology innovation and R&D at a touch-screen technology start-up from inception through successful acquisition, pioneering new user interfaces for harsh environments across various industries.Key Achievements: • Developed a groundbreaking touch technology using audio analysis of sound waves, enabling any object or material to become a touch-based device. • Built an extensive IP portfolio of over 100 patents in touch technology. • Drove company strategy and direction as an early management team member. • Hired and led the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation. • Played a crucial role in securing investment from Motorola's VC arm (2009). • Directed technology and R&D aspects of the acquisition by TE Connectivity (2010).Impact: • Revolutionized touch interfaces for challenging environments, including medical applications • Scaled technology development to enable widespread deployment across industries • Contributed significantly to the company's growth and successful exit

Executive Leadership at Siemens Mobile PhoneAs a senior technology executive at Siemens Mobile Phone, a division of Siemens, Europe's largest engineering company, I led transformative initiatives that propelled the company to become a top-tier mobile phone maker. Global Team Leadership and InnovationI assembled and led high-performing teams across Germany, Denmark, and the US, overseeing a global workforce of 500 engineers specializing in various domains, including Industrial Design, Software, Digital Signal Processing, Radio Frequency, and more. This diverse team was instrumental in developing three generations of mobile phones, resulting in 20 innovative products. Pioneering Product DevelopmentUnder my leadership, we achieved several industry firsts:• Developed the first mobile phone model with an integrated music player.• Created the first dual-mode GSM/TDMA mobile phone for AT&T.• Launched the company's first smartphone based on Symbian S60.Operational Efficiency and Cost ReductionThrough strategic implementation of platforms and outsourcing, I successfully reduced mobile phone development costs by 30%. Additionally, I spearheaded efforts to optimize the product development cycle, reducing time-to-market from 12 to 9 months. Strategic Partnerships and Market GrowthI cultivated crucial technology partnerships with industry giants Microsoft and Nokia. These collaborations played a pivotal role in elevating Siemens Mobile Phone to the #2 position in the European market.

Senior Engineering Leadership at BinatoneAs a critical engineering leader at Binatone, a global market leader in communications technology, I spearheaded innovative product development initiatives and managed international teams.Pioneering Product Development• Led the development of Binatone's first Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECT), marking a significant milestone in the company's product portfolio.• Directed the development of both digital and analog telecommunication products, contributing to Binatone's diverse and competitive product line.Global Team Management• Successfully managed an international engineering team distributed across Hong Kong, India, and the UK.• Fostered cross-cultural collaboration and leveraged diverse expertise to drive product innovation and efficiency.Project Management Excellence• Served as the project manager for the DECT development, overseeing all aspects from conception to market launch.• Implemented effective project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness.

At Loewe, a premier German manufacturer of high-end home cinema systems and telecommunications products, I led pioneering initiatives in analog telecommunication product development.Product Development and Market Expansion• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive range of analog telecommunication products, including corded phones, answering machines, and analog cordless phones.• Tailored product development specifically for the French market, demonstrating ability to adapt to regional needs and preferences.Team Building and Leadership• Successfully built and led a dedicated R&D team, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.• Recruited top talent and nurtured their skills to drive product development and technological advancements.Multi-Project Management• Expertly managed multiple concurrent product development projects, overseeing corded phones, answering machines, and analog cordless phones simultaneously.• Implemented effective project management strategies to ensure timely delivery and quality across all product lines.

R&D Leadership at Comoc and ModulophoneLed product development initiatives for market-leading telecommunication companies in France, driving innovation and market dominance.Product Development and Market Leadership• Spearheaded the development of corded phones for Comoc, a market leader in France.• Led the creation of answering machines and analog cordless phones for Modulophone, achieving market leadership in these categories.• Contributed to maintaining and expanding market share through innovative product development.Team Building and Technical Leadership• Built and led a high-performing R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.• Oversaw all aspects of product development, from concept to market launch.Regulatory Compliance and Technical Innovation• Developed electrical interfaces for various telecommunication products, ensuring compliance with Direction Générale des Telecommunications standards.• This work was crucial in maintaining product competitiveness in the French market.Cross-Company Collaboration and Advanced Product Development• Collaborated with AT&T Bell Laboratories to develop electrical interfaces for cutting-edge products: • AT&T video phone• Digital answering machines• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across international corporate boundaries and with industry leaders